The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to monitor and ensure compliance with legislation and Statutory performance of the Districts and Local Municipalities within the Western Cape.
An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Public Administration; A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.
None.
Effect and Maintain Amendment of Establishment Notices of Municipalities and evaluate municipal governance in terms of implementation of performance monitoring; Assess and analyse Reports from municipalities as to appointment of senior managers being consistent with Legislation and prepare submissions for MEC for Local Government; Collect, collate and validate data and information relating to Districts and Local Municipalities monitoring and outcomes in relation to Senior Management; Develop and regulate a framework for monitoring senior management vacancies and key indicators by districts and local municipalities; Provide input and advice on national and provincial policy and legislative processes affecting municipalities; Plan and manage the work responsibilities and account for the overall performance; People Management and Financial Management.
Working knowledge of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Municipal Systems Act (32 of 2000), Municipal Structures Act (117 of 1998), Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers (GN21, GG37245, 17 January 2014), Disciplinary Regulations for Senior Managers (GN344, GG34213, 21 April 2011); Procedures relating to Civil Litigation in High Court; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting; Finance/Audit; Legal.
All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292 per annum (Salary level 11)
Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
