OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
PORT ST JOHNS MUNICIPALITY
EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE OF RSA
PO Box 2 . Port St Johns . 5120 – Erf 257 . Main Street . Port St Johns . 5120
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External advertisement for vacancies
Directorate: office of the Municipal Manager
Applications are hereby invited from suitable qualified persons to apply for the
following vacancies:-
(05 year fixed performance based contracts in terms of section 54A, 56, &
57 of the local government Municipal systems Act, 32 of 2000 as amended).
Total remuneration package: Minimum R724 816.00; Midpoint R828 361.00 Maximum
R931 906.00 per annum (All inclusive)
Appointments will be made in terms of Local Government Regulation on the
appointment and conditions of Municipal Managers and Senior Managers, upper
limits of total remuneration payable to municipal managers and managers directly
accountable to the municipal managers as well as performance regulations, 2006 and
Local Government Finance Management Act : Municipal Regulations on minimum
competency levels of 2007.
1. Position: Senior Manager-Corporate Services
Key Performance Areas
Reporting directly to the Municipal Manager, the post operates at a strategic level and
provides strategic support to the business functions within Port St Johns Local
Municipality with the main focus being:
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Development of an economical, effective, efficient and accountable
administration.
Management of the municipality’s administration in accordance with the labour
Laws and other applicable legislations
Responsible for the formulation of the objectives, strategies, development and
implementation of the IDP.
Identify projects and develop all sector plans
Develop the draft budget for the corporate services department
ALL CORRESPONDENCE MUST BE DIRECTED TO THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Tel: 0475641207/8
Fax: 0475641206
Email: [email protected]
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OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
PORT ST JOHNS MUNICIPALITY
EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE OF RSA
PO Box 2 . Port St Johns . 5120 – Erf 257 . Main Street . Port St Johns . 5120
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Management, effective utilization and training of staff including the maintenance
of discipline Promotion of sound labour relations
Carrying out the decisions of the political structures and political office bearers
Ensuring a culture of public service and accountability
Taking measures to prevent fraud and corruption,
Ensure the proper maintenance of municipal records and knowledge
management,
Manage the Workplace Skills Plan
Ensure compliance of the employees with schedule 2 of the Municipal Systems Act
No.32 of 2000 as amended as well as any other policies of the Municipality.
Ensure effective and efficient utilization of all resources in your department
Ensure the sitting of the standing committees and all other relevant committees.
Perform any other duties outlined in the delegation framework that will be
assigned with you from time to time.
Minimum Requirements
 Bachelor Degree in Public administration/ Management Sciences/ Law or
equivalent
 5 years’ Experience in middle management level.
 Valid code B driver’s license Must have proven successful management experience in
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administration
Advanced computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook).
Excellent communication skills in at least two of three official languages English
and Xhosa.
Registration with relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
Knowledge Required
 Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;
 Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and
performance management
 Good knowledge of Corporate Support Services, including the following
o Human capital management;
ALL CORRESPONDENCE MUST BE DIRECTED TO THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Tel: 0475641207/8
Fax: 0475641206
Email: [email protected]
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OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
PORT ST JOHNS MUNICIPALITY
EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE OF RSA
PO Box 2 . Port St Johns . 5120 – Erf 257 . Main Street . Port St Johns . 5120
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Legal Services
Facilities management
Information communication technology; and Council support;
Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000);
o Good governance;
o Labour Relations Act, and other labour-related prescripts;
o Legal background and human capital management and Knowledge of
coordination and oversight of all specialized support functions
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Minimum Competency Levels
 Core Managerial and Occupational Competencies as prescribed in the
performance Regulations
 Financial and Supply Chain Management Competency Areas
 Strategic Leadership, human resource management strategic financial
management & Financial Management
 Strategic Financial Management
 Operational Financial Management
 Governance leadership, Ethics and Values in Financial Management
 Financial and Performance Reporting
 Risk and Change Management
 Project Management
 Legislation, Policy and Implementation
 Stakeholder Relations
 Supply Chain Management
 Audit and Assurance
ALL CORRESPONDENCE MUST BE DIRECTED TO THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Tel: 0475641207/8
Fax: 0475641206
Email: [email protected]
___www.psjmunicipality.gov.za___
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
PORT ST JOHNS MUNICIPALITY
EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE OF RSA
PO Box 2 . Port St Johns . 5120 – Erf 257 . Main Street . Port St Johns . 5120
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2. Position: Senior Manager-Community Services
Key Performance Arears:
Reporting directly to the Municipal Manager, the post operates at a strategic level and
provides strategic support to the business functions within Port St Johns Local
Municipality with the main focus being:
 Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Community services department
and contribute to the development and review of plans including Integrated
Development Plan (IDP) and Service delivery and budget implementation plan.
 Responsible for overall budget planning for Community Services department, to
ensure that its aligned to the IDP & SDBIP, and management of budget to avoid
wasteful and fruitless expenditure.
 To support and implement good governance in area of responsibility.
 Co-coordinating and cascading of performance management framework to the
lower levels.
 Responsible for ensuring that the Municipality comprise with all relevant
legislation such as Solid waste management framework, and environmental
legislation etc.
 Responsible for ensuring effective and efficient management of inventory /asset
under the control of the department.
 Identify, and quantify risk areas in the department and implement strategic
interventions.
 Responsible for the audit findings affecting the department.
 Ensuring the effective management and compliance of relevant legislation and
policies in respect of Key Performance Arrears.
 Ensure develop and implemented policies, procedures and By-Laws relevant to
environmental health and community services etc.
 Responsible for management of council operations including Beach Management
services, Health Services Management, Pound & Cemetery Management, Public
Safety, Libraries, Parks and Recreation Management.
Minimum requirements:
 Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences/Public Administration/Law or equivalent
ALL CORRESPONDENCE MUST BE DIRECTED TO THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Tel: 0475641207/8
Fax: 0475641206
Email: [email protected]
___www.psjmunicipality.gov.za___
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
PORT ST JOHNS MUNICIPALITY
EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE OF RSA
PO Box 2 . Port St Johns . 5120 – Erf 257 . Main Street . Port St Johns . 5120
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5 years relevant experience in middle management level preferable in Local
Government.
Valid code B driver’s license
Have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private
sector.
Computer Literacy.
Knowledge required
 Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
 Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and
performance management
 Understanding of council operations and delegation of powers, as well as –
o Beach Management
o Health service management
o Cemetery Management
o Public Safety, &
o Parks & recreation management
Added advantage: registration with South African Council for Social Service
Professionals (SACSSP), or similar recognized relevant professional body.
 Good Governance
 Audit and risk management establishment and functionality
 Budget and finance management
Minimum Competency Levels
 Core Managerial and Occupational Competencies as prescribed in the
performance Regulations
 Financial and Supply Chain Management Competency Areas
 Strategic Leadership, human resource management strategic financial
management & Financial Management
 Strategic Financial Management
 Operational Financial Management
 Governance leadership, Ethics and Values in Financial Management
 Financial and Performance Reporting
ALL CORRESPONDENCE MUST BE DIRECTED TO THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Tel: 0475641207/8
Fax: 0475641206
Email: [email protected]
___www.psjmunicipality.gov.za___
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
PORT ST JOHNS MUNICIPALITY
EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE OF RSA
PO Box 2 . Port St Johns . 5120 – Erf 257 . Main Street . Port St Johns . 5120
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Risk and Change Management
Project Management
Legislation, Policy and Implementation
Stakeholder Relations
Supply Chain Management
Audit and Assurance
3. Position: Senior Manager-Engineering
Key performance areas
Reporting directly to the Municipal Manager, the post operates at a strategic level and
provides strategic support to the business functions within Port St Johns Local
Municipality with the main focus being:
 Developing a vision for service delivery within the municipal area including a
masterplan for infrastructure development aligned with IDP & Budget and
SDBIP.
 Prepare capital and operating estimates and controls expenditure against
approved budget allocations.
 Directs and controls outcomes associated with utilisation, productivity and
performance of personnel within the department.
 Directs and controls the professional, technical and operational outcomes
associated with the functions related to roads, storm water maintenance,
Cemeteries and Parks.
 Establish project management capabilities within the Municipality to
conceptualise project for service delivery through consultation with Councillors
and affected Communities.
 Manages formulation of specific contracts and tender documents and control
contractual obligations.
 Ensuring understanding of various legislative frameworks applicable to and
affecting the Municipality.
 Stakeholder management and communication.
 Coordinates the provision of water, and sanitation within the municipal area.
 Provide an advisory services to the Council regarding all aspects falling
ALL CORRESPONDENCE MUST BE DIRECTED TO THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Tel: 0475641207/8
Fax: 0475641206
Email: [email protected]
___www.psjmunicipality.gov.za___
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
PORT ST JOHNS MUNICIPALITY
EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE OF RSA
PO Box 2 . Port St Johns . 5120 – Erf 257 . Main Street . Port St Johns . 5120
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within his/her scope of work and carrying out their decisions.
 Coordinate and supervise the management of own funded projects,
implementing National Building Regulations, taking the required responsibility
as defined in the occupational Health and Safety Act, Act No 85of 1993 its
regulations.
Minimum Requirements
 A bachelor of science degree in Engineering / B. Tech Engineering or
equivalent
 Five (5) years’ experience at a middle management level or as program/project
manager, and
 3-4 years must be at professional/ management level engineering
Management experience
 Valid code B driver’s license
 Must have proven successful management experience in advanced computer
skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook).
Knowledge required:
 Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
 Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems,
and performance management
 Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment and,
 Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project
management and implementation.
Added advantage:
 Certificate of competency as required in terms of the General Machinery
regulations, 1998 or
 Registration with a recognised relevant engineering professional body
Competencies level
 Core Managerial and Occupational Competencies as prescribed in the
performance Regulations
ALL CORRESPONDENCE MUST BE DIRECTED TO THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Tel: 0475641207/8
Fax: 0475641206
Email: [email protected]
___www.psjmunicipality.gov.za___
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
PORT ST JOHNS MUNICIPALITY
EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE OF RSA
PO Box 2 . Port St Johns . 5120 – Erf 257 . Main Street . Port St Johns . 5120
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Financial and Supply Chain Management Competency Areas
Strategic Leadership, human resource management strategic
management & Financial Management
Strategic Financial Management
Operational Financial Management
Governance leadership, Ethics and Values in Financial Management
Financial and Performance Reporting
Risk and Change Management
Project Management
Legislation, Policy and Implementation
Stakeholder Relations
Supply Chain Management
Audit and Assurance
financial
Applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae (CV), certified copies of
qualifications should be submitted to the attention of the Municipal Manager (Mr N.
Pakade) to the following address/es: Port St Johns Local Municipality, P.O Box 2, Port
St Johns, 5120 or hand delivered to No. 257 Main Street, Port St Johns 5120.
Enquiries relative to the above should be directed to:
Mr W. Mehlomakhulu (Human Resources Manager) at Telephone: 047-5641207/8,
Advert Issued by Mr N. Pakade (Municipal Manager)
NB. In the case the Municipality is unable to find suitable candidates it reserves the
right not to continue with the selection process and to re-advertise the position.
Shortlisted candidates will have to undergo screening and the necessary reference check
will be done. Applicants with foreign acquired qualification need to submit (South
African Qualifications Authority) SAQA verification letter for their qualifications on
application. Candidates recommended for appointment will have to undergo a
competency assessment and testing. The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer
and therefore people from previously disadvantaged groups (women & disabled) are
encouraged to apply.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE MUST BE DIRECTED TO THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Tel: 0475641207/8
Fax: 0475641206
Email: [email protected]
___www.psjmunicipality.gov.za___
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
PORT ST JOHNS MUNICIPALITY
EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE OF RSA
PO Box 2 . Port St Johns . 5120 – Erf 257 . Main Street . Port St Johns . 5120
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Closing date for applications:
The closing date for the advert will be 12 JUNE 2017 @16h30.
MR N. PAKADE (MUNICIPAL MANAGER)
ALL CORRESPONDENCE MUST BE DIRECTED TO THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Tel: 0475641207/8
Fax: 0475641206
Email: [email protected]
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