● Bachelor Degree in Public Administration / Political Science/ Social Science / Law or equivalent at a NQF level 7 with a minimum of 360 credits ● Minimum of Five (5) years’ relevant experience at senior management level and have proven successful institutional transformation in public or private sector.
● Valid driver’s license and own transport; ● Excellent facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape ● Successfully completed the Minimum Competency requirements as per Government Notice GNR493 published in Government Gazette no 29967 dated 15 June 2007 and Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers, GNR 21, GG 37245 dated 17 January 2014.
● The development and management of an economically effective, accountable administration which is equipped to implement the municipality’s integrated development plan, to operate in accordance with the municipality’s performance management system and to understand the needs of the local community ● The management of the provision of services to the local community in a sustainable and equitable manner ● The appointment, training, discipline and effective utilization of employees ● The promotion of sound labour relations and compliance with applicable labour legislation ● Advising the political structures and political office bearers, managing communications between these parties as well as carrying out their decisions ● The administration and implementation of the municipality’s by-laws and other legislation ● Exercising of any powers and performing any duties delegated by the municipal council, or by other delegating authorities of the municipality ● Facilitating participation by the local community in the affairs of the municipality ● Developing and maintaining a system for the assessment of community satisfaction with municipal services ● Performing of any other function that may be assigned by the municipal council and as accounting officer ● Responsible for all income and expenditure of the municipality, assets, the discharge of all liabilities of the municipality, as well as the proper and diligent compliance with applicable municipal finance management legislation ● Facilitate the coordination of the economic development initiatives • Other relevant duties.
● Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation ● Advanced understanding of institutional governance system and performance management ●Advanced understanding of council operations and delegation of powers ● Good governance ● Audit and risk management establishment and functionality ● Budget and finance management.
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.