Office Of The Municipal Manager: Corporate Support services Jobs

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Management Sciences, Law, Building Sciences, Architecture, Town and Regional Planning, Development Studies, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience at a middle management level, with proven success in administration, professional development, or town and regional planning.
• Computer literacy, a valid driver’s license, and ownership of a roadworthy vehicle.
• A person of honesty and integrity.
• A certificate or diploma in Project Management, or registration as a Professional Planner under the Planning Professionals Act, 2002 (Act No. 36 of 2002), would be an advantage.
• Qualifications as per the Minimum Competency Regulations (CPMD/MFMP) would be an added benefit.
• The following competencies as outlined in Government Gazette Notice 21, No. 37245, dated 17 January 2014:

Leading Competencies:

• Strategic direction and leadership; people management; program and project management; financial management; change management; and governance leadership.

Core Competencies:

• Moral competence; planning and organizing; analysis and innovation; knowledge and information management; communication; and results and quality focus.

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of relevant policies and legislation.
• Knowledge of institutional governance systems and performance management.
• Understanding of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000).
• Familiarity with Geographical Information Systems.
• Knowledge of spatial, town, and developmental planning.

Responsibilities:

• Report to the Municipal Manager and lead, direct, and manage staff in the department to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Handle strategic planning, organizing, leading, and controlling all department activities.
• Direct and manage daily operations of the department.
• Provide services in Local Economic Development, Tourism, Land-Use Management, Integrated Development Planning, and Housing to support the municipality’s policies and objectives.
• Be accountable for all department functions.
• Develop a GRAP-compliant Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) budget for the department, manage and control it efficiently.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Municipal Manager and relevant political structures.
• Support category C municipalities in the district on town planning and development matters.
• Develop and implement the department’s Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP).
• Attend council and relevant meetings, make recommendations, and implement decisions.
• Advise the council on all department matters.
• Perform any other related functions as requested by the Municipal Manager.

Closing Date: 6 January 2026