Senior Manager – Administrative & Council Support (Organisational)

About the role

The Municipality is seeking a senior manager to lead the Administrative and Council Support section, providing organisational support for council and committee activities. The role involves staff leadership, budget oversight and the preparation of high‑level reports for senior municipal officials.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate and monitor the activities of staff in the Admin and Council Support section.
• Ensure efficient management of committee printing, typing and minute‑taking functions.
• Oversee the operating and capital budget for the section.
• Control the submission of council and committee meeting reports.
• Manage the provision of outstanding and arising matters to the City Manager, top management and political office bearers.
• Write reports for council, mayoral committee and portfolio committees on directorate matters.
• Allocate staff to prepare minutes for various committees and meetings.
• Prepare the Council Resolution Register for submission to senior officials.
• Provide resolutions to directorates for implementation and record‑keeping.

Required profile

• Degree in Public Administration or a related qualification.
• Valid B/EB driver’s licence.
• Computer literacy, proficient in MS Office.
• Six years’ experience in a committee environment, with at least three years in middle‑management level.