Director – Office of the Municipal Manager

About the role

The Director of the Office of the Municipal Manager provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure efficient service delivery within the municipal manager’s office. This senior position coordinates staff, manages projects, and represents the municipal manager at intergovernmental and stakeholder forums.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee strategic and operational duties of the Office of the Municipal Manager, ensuring effective service delivery.
• Coordinate office staff activities, monitor performance through SDBIP and PMDS, and address gaps.
• Manage and report on capital infrastructure projects approved in the IDP and annual budget.
• Represent the Municipal Manager at intergovernmental forums and key stakeholder engagements at local, provincial and national levels.
• Ensure compliance with MFMA, procurement policies, and relevant legislation.
• Prepare and submit statutory and mandatory reports within required timeframes.

Required profile

• Grade 12 with a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in public administration, law, political science, social sciences, economics, industrial psychology, or human resource management.
• Five to ten years of relevant local government experience, including at least five years in middle‑management reporting to a Municipal Manager or Executive Director.
• Valid Code EB (08) driver’s licence and ability to meet MFMA competency requirements.
• Proven financial management, project management and analytical skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Project Management.
• Financial Management.