Executive Manager Community Services

About the role

The Capricorn District Municipality is re-advertising the position of Executive Manager Community Services, reporting to the Municipal Manager. The incumbent leads, directs and manages staff within the Community Services department so that they can meet their departmental and organisational objectives. The position is permanent, in line with the Municipal Systems Act.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage staff across disaster management services, fire and rescue services, municipal health services, parks and recreation, libraries and cemeteries.
• Manage and control the department's budget efficiently.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Municipal Manager and relevant political structures.
• Develop and implement the department's Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP).
• Handle transversal services such as information services, human resource management, financial management, supply chain management and other administrative functions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Law or equivalent.
• Five years' experience at middle management level, with proven successful institutional transformation in the public or private sector.
• A post-graduate degree in a related field or registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) or a similar body is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of relevant policies and legislation, institutional governance and performance management, and council operations and delegations of power.
• Understanding of health service, cemetery, public safety and parks and recreation management.

Required skills

• Strategic direction and leadership, people management, program and project management and financial management.
• Change and governance leadership, planning and organising, analysis and innovation, knowledge and information management, communication, and a results and quality focus.
• Supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000.

Remuneration is at Grade 5, with a package ranging from R1 631 130 to R1 793 446. Applications must use the official application form, include a signed cover letter, CV, certified copies of qualifications and an identity document, and are submitted to the Municipal Manager in Polokwane; applications not on the form or sent by fax or email will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates are screened, and recommended ones undergo a competency assessment.