Director of Organisational Development & Corporate Services

About the role

The Municipality is seeking a senior leader to head the Organisational Development and Corporate Services directorate, reporting directly to the Municipal Manager and based at the head office in Sasolburg.

Key responsibilities

• Overall management of the Corporate Services business unit, including policy formulation, strategy development and corporate governance promotion.
• Provide strategic oversight for Council Support, Human Capital, Legal Services, Administration, Committees, Auxiliary Services, Records Management and ICT.
• Develop, implement and align strategic goals, procedures and plans with municipal objectives.
• Compile and update delegated powers as required by the Municipal Systems Act.
• Prepare and manage the directorate’s budget in line with MFMA and supply‑chain requirements.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Municipal Manager and relevant structures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Management Sciences or Law.
• Minimum five years of middle‑management experience with proven institutional transformation, preferably in local government.
• Demonstrated management experience in administration.
• South African citizenship or permanent residence and clean criminal record.
• Valid Code 08 driver’s licence.

Required skills

• Computer literacy in MS Office.
• Report writing for Municipal Manager, committees and council.

What we offer

• Total remuneration package ranging from R 1,055,080 to R 1,427,459 per annum.
• Five‑year fixed‑term, performance‑based employment contract.