REQUIREMENTS ● A Bachelor Degree in Public Administration / Management Science / Law, or equivalent ● Minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle management level. ● Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation ● Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management ● Proven successful management experience in administration ● Good knowledge of Corporate Support Services, including Human Capital, Legal Services, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Council Committee Support Services, Registry and Office Auxiliary Services , Communications and Customer Relations management ● Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000) ● Good Governance ● Labour Relations Act, and other labour related prescripts ● Legal background and human capital management ● Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialized support functions ● Knowledge of local government environment, excellent communication and negotiating skills at all levels of local government ● Good skills in conflict resolution, problem solving and ability to be decisive.
● Strategic direction and leadership ●Personnel and performance management ●Program and project management ●Financial management ●Change and governance leadership ●Moral competence ●Planning and organizing ●Knowledge and information management ●Analysis and innovation ●Communication strategy ●Result and quality focus.
Directs, visualise, identifies and deliver on the strategic mandate and objectives of the Directorate Corporate Services as set out in the IDP of Council:
● Human Resources Management
● Legal Services
● Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
● Communications, Intergovernmental Relations & Public Participation.
● Administration Services
● Render line function and corporate support to the Municipality.
● Strategic direction and leadership ●Personnel and performance management ●Program and project management ●Financial management ●Change and governance leadership ●Moral competence ●Planning and organizing ●Knowledge and information management ●Analysis and innovation ●Communication strategy ●Result and quality focus.
Information to Consider
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and competency assessment and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal record will be verified. The candidates will be required to disclose all Financial Interests.
General application forms are available in the application section. The application for this job is available at the bottom of this page. A comprehensive CV, original certified copies of Identification documents, qualifications, and driver’s license must accompany the application form and must be hand delivered/couriered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, 1 Sewell Street, Plettenberg Bay or posted to Private Bag X1002; Plettenberg Bay; 6600.
Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Please take note:
- Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
- No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
- Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
- Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area
If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.