Senior Manager – Office of Municipal Manager

About the role

The Municipality seeks a highly qualified senior manager to lead the Office of the Municipal Manager, driving strategic planning, policy implementation and performance monitoring across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Research, develop and implement strategic and short‑term plans aligned with the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP).
• Review the accuracy, reliability and integrity of financial, managerial and operational information and ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Analyse and evaluate service delivery performance against targets, including outsourced agreements.
• Monitor and report on performance indicators, linking them to the IDP and individual performance agreements.
• Ensure remuneration and appraisal systems are performance‑based and bonuses are awarded based on actual results.
• Draft, review and facilitate approval of Council policies, coordinating with committees and the mayoral office.
• Verify compliance with policies, laws, regulations and standards, promoting economical and efficient resource use.
• Formulate and manage evaluation of the Operations Plan against critical deliverables of the IDP.
• Stay abreast of legislative changes and develop long‑term Performance Management System (PMS) strategies and audit plans.

Required profile

• Postgraduate degree in Public Finance Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Local Government Management, Development Studies, Governance, Law, MBA, MPA or related field.
• Computer literacy and a valid driver’s licence.
• Minimum eight (8) years of relevant experience, including at least three (3) years at senior management level.
• Demonstrated competencies in strategic leadership, policy implementation, governance, risk monitoring, financial management and stakeholder relations.