DIRECTOR FINANCIAL SERVICES (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER)

Closing Date: 17 February 2023
Salary: Minimum Midpoint Maximum R 907 864.00 R 1 037 559.00 R 1 150 465.00

The total remuneration package applicable to a Category 3 Municipality per annum is offered. (Determined by the Upper Limits of total remuneration packages payable to Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers) 

In order to meet the needs of Bitou Municipality, the successful applicant must conform to the following requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ● A qualification in Accounting, Finance or Economics at a NQF level 7 ● Compliance with  the Financial and Supply Chain Management Competency Areas as required in terms of GNR493 as published in Government Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007 ( municipalities were granted exemption from regulation 15 and 18 of Government Gazette 29967 under Notice No. 40593 of 3 February 2017, subject to conditions of compliance with minimum competency levels within 18 months of date of employment )  ● Minimum of seven (7) years relevant management experience at senior and middle management levels, of which at least 2 years must have been at senior management ● Advanced knowledge of Local Government Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), National Treasury Regulations and other legislation applicable to Local Government, Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP) and key financial management/ governance standards and performance objectives ● Proven successful institutional transformation with public or private sector ● Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation applicable to local government ● Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management ● Advanced understanding of council operations and financial delegations ● Competencies as per GNR21, GG 37245 dated 17 January 2014 ● Registration with the relevant professional body will be an added advantage ● Advanced computer skills  (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook) ● Excellent communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape ● A valid Code EB Driver’s license.

COMPETENCIES: ● Strategic leadership and human resource management strategic financial management, operation financial management, governance leadership, experience in financial management, financial and performance reporting, budgeting, revenue and expenditure management, borrowing, investments, working capital and cash flow management, change management, project management, legislation, policy and implementation, stakeholder relations, supply chain management, risk audit and assurance.

CORE FUNCTIONS: ● Budget and Reporting, ● Assets and Liability Management, ● Annual Financial Statements, Treasury and Accounting Services, ● Revenue Services, ● Expenditure, ● Supply Chain Management, ● Executive Support.

Candidates will be subjected to an interview and evaluation process and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal records will be verified.  The candidates will be required to disclose all financial interests.

An official application form applicable to Senior Managers (available on the municipal website) must be completed and must be accompanied with a covering letter, comprehensive CV, original certified copies of qualifications and ID document and driver’s license and the names of three contactable references from current and previous employers must be provided.

Applications must be posted to Bitou Municipality, Private Bag X1002, Plettenberg Bay 6600 or hand delivered/couriered to the Human Resources Section, 4 Sewell Street, Plettenberg Bay 6600, for attention of the Office of the Municipal Manager.

Applications forms are available on the Bitou website (www.bitou.gov.za);

For enquiries can contact the Manager: Human Resources Administration Mrs. Venus Cunningham on 044 501 3000 during office hours.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Appointments will be made according to the Council’s Employment Equity Plan, which ensures representation of designated groups in the Municipality, including those with disabilities.
2. Please complete the Reference Checking Consent & Authorization Form which is available on the Municipality’s Website. (Compulsory)
3. ONLY hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
4. 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.
5. Please quote notice number as reference.
6. Appointment is subjected to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement in terms of Section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act. The appointment will be done in accordance with the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only, if you do not receive a response within 3 months from closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Bitou reserves the right not to make any appointments.

M MEMANI

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                             CLOSING DATE: 17 February 2023 at 12h00 noon

DIRECTOR PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Closing Date: 17 February 2023
Salary: Minimum Midpoint Maximum R 907 864.00 R 1 037 559.00 R 1 150 465.00

The total remuneration package applicable to a Category 3 Municipality per annum is offered. (Determined by the Upper Limits of total remuneration packages payable to Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers) 

In order to meet the needs of Bitou Municipality, the successful applicant must conform to the following requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ● A Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Sciences / Architect / Bachelor Degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development Studies; or equivalent ● Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience at senior and middle management level, of which at least 2 years must be at senior management level ● Have proven successful Professional Development / Town and Regional Planning Experience ● Experience and ability to manage the litigation processes relating to Town Planning and Building control matters ● Competencies as set out in the Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers, GNR 21, GG 37245 dated 17 January 2014 ● Compliance in terms of the Financial and Supply chain management competency areas in terms of Government Notice R493 as published in Government Gazette no 29967 of 15 June 2007 (municipalities were granted exemption from regulation 15 and 18 of Government Gazette 29967 under Notice No. 40593 of 3 February 2017, subject to conditions of compliance with minimum competency levels within 18 months of date of employment ) ● Excellent facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape ● A Code B driver’s license ● Own transport

KNOWLEDGE ● 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 ● knowledge of geographical information systems ● Knowledge of  spatial, town and development planning ● Knowledge of building control ● 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

ADDED ADVANTAGE: ● Project management certificate or diploma; or ● experience of serving on a Planning Tribunal ● Registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act, 2002 (Act 36 of 2002)

CORE FUNCTIONS ● Economic Development ● Land Use & Environmental Management ● Planning & Building Control ● Integrated Human Settlement

Candidates will be subjected to an interview and evaluation process and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal records will be verified.  The candidates will be required to disclose all financial interests.

An official application form applicable to Senior Managers (available on the municipal website; www.bitou.gov.za ) must be completed and must be accompanied with a covering letter, comprehensive CV, original certified copies of qualifications and ID document and driver’s license and the names of three contactable references from current and previous employers must be provided.

Applications must be posted / couriered to Bitou Municipality, Private Bag X1002, Plettenberg Bay 6600 or hand delivered to the Human Resources Section, 4 Sewell Street, Plettenberg Bay 6600, for attention of the Municipal Manager; Mr. Mbulelo Memani.

For enquiries can contact the Manager: Human Resources Administration Mrs. Venus Cunningham on 044 501 3000 during office hours.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Appointments will be made according to the Council’s Employment Equity Plan, which ensures representation of designated groups in the Municipality, including those with disabilities.
2. Please complete the Reference Checking Consent & Authorization Form which is available on the Municipality’s Website. (Compulsory)
3. ONLY hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
4. 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.
5. Please quote notice number as reference.
6. Appointment is subjected to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement in terms of Section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act. The appointment will be done in accordance with the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers.

​Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only, if you do not receive a response within 3 months from closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Bitou reserves the right not to make any appointments.

MBULELO MEMANI

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                             CLOSING DATE: 17 February 2023 at 12h00 noon

DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES

Closing Date: 17 February 2023
Salary: Minimum Midpoint Maximum R 894 447.00 R 1 022 226.00 R 1 133 463.00

The total remuneration package applicable to a Category 3 Municipality per annum is offered. (Determined by the Upper Limits of total remuneration packages payable to Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers) 

In order to suit the needs of Bitou Municipality, the successful applicant must conform to the following requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ● A Bachelor Degree in Public Administration / Management Science / Law, or equivalent ● Minimum of eight (8) years or more relevant experience of which at least 5 years must be at senior management level ● Have proven successful management experience in administration ● Competencies as set out in the Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers, GNR 21, GG 37245 dated 17 January 2014 ● Compliance in terms of the Financial and Supply chain management competency areas in terms of Government Notice R493 as published in Government Gazette no 29967 of 15 June 2007 (municipalities were granted exemption from regulation 15 and 18 of Government Gazette 29967 under Notice No. 40593 of 3 February 2017, subject to conditions of compliance with minimum competency levels within 18 months of date of employment ) ● Excellent facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape● A valid driver’s license ● Own transport ● Must be able to work after normal office hours, on standby and during emergencies (24/7)●Mentally fit and healthy

KNOWLEDGE ● Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation ● Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems ● 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

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED ● 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.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS   

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 & Customer Relations Management

● Administration Services

● Render line function and corporate support to the Municipality. 

Candidates will be subjected to an interview and evaluation process and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal records will be verified.  The candidates will be required to disclose all financial interests.

An official application form applicable to Senior Managers (available on the Bitou Municipal website) must be completed and must be accompanied with a covering letter, comprehensive CV, original certified copies of qualifications, ID document, driver’s license and the names of three contactable references from current and previous employers must be provided.

Applications must be posted to Bitou Municipality, Private Bag X1002, Plettenberg Bay 6600 or hand delivered/couriered to the Human Resources Section, 4 Sewell Street, Plettenberg Bay 6600, for attention of the Office of the Municipal Manager.

Applications forms are available on the Bitou website (www.bitou.gov.za);

For enquiries please contact the Manager: Human Resources Administration Mrs. Venus Cunningham on 044 501 3441 during office hours.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Appointments will be made according to the Council’s Employment Equity Plan, which ensures representation of designated groups in the Municipality, including those with disabilities.
2. Please complete the Reference Checking Consent & Authorization Form which is available on the Municipality’s Website. (Compulsory)
3. ONLY hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
4. 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.
5. Please quote notice number as reference.
6. Appointment is subjected to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement in terms of Section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act. The appointment will be done in accordance with the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only, if you do not receive a response within 3 months from closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

No late applications will be accepted or considered. Bitou reserves the right not to make any appointments.

M MEMANI

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                             CLOSING DATE:    17 February 2023 @ 12h00 noon

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