Executive Director: Community Services

About the role

Midvaal Local Municipality in Meyerton, Gauteng is recruiting a permanent performance-based appointee (Section 56 appointment under the Municipal Systems Act) as Executive Director: Community Services. The role provides strategic leadership for community services and covers health services, cemetery management, parks and recreation, environmental management, social development, waste management, library services and related functions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement structures, systems and processes that improve organisational policy, governance and by-law enforcement
• Give technical advice and support on community services governance and systems in line with reporting standards and legislation
• Manage professional contracts for operational processes and prepare reports for internal structures and committees
• Formulate and implement policies, plans and strategies on corporate, administrative and governance matters
• Coordinate staff activities, assist with problems and grievances and attend disciplinary hearings
• Ensure fair and consistent labour practices and good labour relations
• Manage the department's budget and financial control
• Manage departmental performance through the Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan, using KPIs and PI targets
• Perform other ad hoc tasks assigned by management

Required profile

• Postgraduate (NQF 8) degree or qualification in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Law or Environmental Management, or equivalent
• Valid driver's licence
• Experience and competencies in local government in a financial environment, as set out in the relevant regulations
• Ability to work under pressure, think strategically and creatively

Required skills

• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
• Knowledge of institutional governance systems and performance management
• Good knowledge of community services and municipal health services

The salary is set by the upper limits for Category 4 municipalities and ranges from R 1,419,621 to R 1,560,890, depending on qualifications, experience and performance track record. Applications close on 19 December 2026 and are made through the municipality's website; travel costs are reimbursed for interviews or assessments beyond 400 km for job levels 1 to 4. Shortlisted candidates undergo background screening.