Knysna Local Municipality
The Knysna Municipality, which lies strategically within the southern region of the Western Cape, in the middle of the Garden Route and stretches from Sedgefield in the West to Brackenhill in the East, require a suitably qualified and experienced persons to lead the Municipality as Directors.
Knysna strives towards rendering a high quality service to all its residents and is fully committed to a policy of Employment Equity.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Remuneration package: R894 447 (minimum); R1 022 228 (midpoint) and R1 133 463 (maximum) per annum (as determined by Notice on upper limits for Senior Managers for a Category 3 Municipality)
Permanent appointment
REQUIREMENTS:
• At least a Post Graduate Degree or qualification in Accounting/Finance /Economics registered on the National Qualifications Framework at NQF Level 8 with a minimum of 120 credits or a Chartered Accountant (SA) or professional accountant.
• Minimum of 7 Years work related experience at a senior and middle management level, of which at least 2 years must be at senior management level, preferably in the Local Government sector
• Compliance with the National Treasury Regulations on the Required Minimum Competency Level in Unit Standards is a recommendation. In terms of the exemption from Regulations 15 and 18 of Government Gazette 29967 officials not compliant will be granted 18 months from date of employment to comply with the aforesaid regulations.
• The required core competencies as stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior
Managers Government Notice 21 in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
• Advanced understanding of institutional governance system
• A proven track record of budget and finance management
• Ability to be an innovative and strategic leader
• Good facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape
• Valid driver’s license and NO criminal record.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Develop, implement and manage strategic goals, policies and procedures in alignment to the municipality’s strategic- and IDP objectives
• Effectively manage financial services (budgeting, income, expenditure, activity-based costing, supply chain management, asset management) through the establishment, implementation and maintenance of a financial management strategy
• Effectively and efficiently manage the Directorate
• Liaise and interact with individuals, role-players and agencies at senior level in all three spheres of government
• Assist and support the Accounting Officer with the roles and responsibilities delegated to the Chief Financial Officer
• Ensure municipal financial viability through management and monitoring of all income and expenditure of the Municipality, safeguarding all assets, discharging the Municipality’s liabilities as well as proper and diligent compliance with the Municipal Financial Management Act and other legal and best practice- prescripts. Responsible for the preparation and the control of the budget.
DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES
Remuneration package: R894 447 (minimum); R1 022 228 (midpoint) and R1 133 463 (maximum) per annum (as determined by Notice on upper limits for Senior Managers for a Category 3 Municipality)
Permanent Appointment
REQUIREMENTS:
• At least a Post Graduate or Degree in Public Administration/Management Sciences /Law; and equivalent at NQF Level 8 with a minimum of 120 credits.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ work related experience at senior and middle management level, of which at least 2 years must be at senior management level;
• Have proven successful management experience in administration
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management;
• Good knowledge of corporate support services, including:
• Human capital management;
• Legal Services;
• Facilities Management;
• Information communication technology; and
• Council support;
• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000);
• Good Governance;
• Labour Relations Act, and other labour-related prescripts;
• Legal background and human capital management; and
• Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialized support functions.
• The required core competencies as stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers Government Notice 21 in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014.
• Compliance with the National Treasury Regulations on the Required Minimum Competency Level in Unit Standards is a recommendation. In terms of the exemption from Regulations 15 and 18 of Government Gazette 29967 officials not compliant will be granted 18 months from date of employment to comply with the aforesaid regulations.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Leading and directing the Corporate Services Directorate, ensuring the Municipality is provided with an effective support service regarding Corporate
Administration, Human Resources, Public Participation and Legal Services
• Developing, implementing and managing strategic goals, policies, procedures and plans for the directorate and aligning it with the
• Municipality’s strategic objectives
• Managing the Human Resources portfolio in accordance with Labour Legislation and various National and Divisional Collective Agreements
• Managing Corporate Administration functions which relate to the provision of Records Management, Council and Committee Secretariat
• Managing and facilitating Legal Services, including updating Statutes and Council By-laws
• Managing the Directorate’s budget planning, implementation and budget review to support priorities and deliverables in relation to the Integrated Development Plan
• Providing advice and support to Council, the Municipal Manager and other office bearers on all functions of the Directorate
• Providing visionary and innovative leadership to a diverse workforce, to ensure optimal utilization of the Council’s resources in terms of implementing its strategic objectives articulated in the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and in the fulfilment of its statutory mandate
• Controlling and preparing the Directorate’s budget
• Advising the Municipal Manager timeously and effectively on matters pertaining to the directorate.
Remuneration package: R894 447 (minimum); R1 022 228 (midpoint) and R1 133 463 (maximum) per annum
(as determined by Notice on upper limits for Senior Managers for a Category 3 Municipality)
Permanent Appointment
REQUIREMENTS:
• At least a Post Graduate Degree or Degree Science, Building Sciences\Architect\Bachelor Degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development Studies; or equivalent at NQF level 8 with a minimum of 120 credits.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ work related experience at senior and middle management level, of which at least 2 years must be at senior management level;
• Have proven successful Professional Developmental\Town and Regional Planning experience;
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management;
• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000);
• Knowledge of geographical information systems; and;
• Knowledge of spatial, town and development planning
• Project management certificate or diploma;
• The required core competencies as stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers Government Notice 21 in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014.
• Compliance with the National Treasury Regulations on the Required Minimum Competency Level in Unit Standards is a recommendation. In terms of the exemption from Regulations 15 and 18 of Government Gazette 29967 officials not compliant will be granted 18 months from date of employment to comply with the aforesaid regulations.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Lead and direct planning and development services including town planning, building control, environmental management, integrated human settlements, local economic development and integrated development planning
• Ensure the development and integration of the local spatial development and land use management
• Develop, implement and monitor the Integrated Human Settlement Strategy
• Coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of the Integrated Development Plan and Economic Development Strategies
• Ensure the development and implementation of Environmental Management Strategy
• Integrate service delivery in the context of the Council’s IDP and oversee implementation
• Manage the Directorate’s budget planning, implementation and budget review to support priorities and deliverables in relation to the Integrated Development Plan
• Provide advice and support to the Council, the Municipal Manager and other office bearers on all functions of the Directorate.
DIRECTOR INTEGRATED HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
Remuneration package: R894 447 (minimum); R1 022 228 (midpoint) and R1 133 463 (maximum) per annum (as determined by Notice on upper limits for Senior Managers for a Category 3 Municipality)
Permanent Appointment
REQUIREMENTS:
• At least a Post Graduate Degree or Degree Building Sciences/Architecture/bachelor’s degree in Town and Regional Planning or equivalent at NQF Level8 with a minimum of 120 credits.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ work related experience at a senior and middle management levels of which at least 2 years must be at senior management level; and
• Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation;
• Good knowledge of performance management system;
• Good Governance;
• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No 5 of 2000)
• Registration with a professional body will be an added advantage;
• The required core competencies as stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers Government Notice 21 in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014.
• Compliance with the National Treasury Regulations on the Required Minimum Competency Level in Unit Standards is a recommendation. In terms of the exemption from Regulations 15 and 18 of Government Gazette 29967 officials not compliant will be granted 18 months from date of employment to comply with the aforesaid regulations.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Lead and direct Integrated Human Settlements Section.
• Ensure the effective operation of the Integrated Human Settlements Section
• Develop, implement and monitor the Integrated Human Settlement Strategy
• Coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of the Integrated Human Strategies
• Ensure the development and implementation of Integrated Human Strategy
• Integrate service delivery in the context of the Council’s IDP and oversee implementation
• Manage the Directorate’s budget planning, implementation and budget review to support priorities and deliverables in relation to the Integrated Development Plan
• Provide advice and support to the Council, the Municipal Manager and other office bearers on all functions of the Directorate.
Please note:
1 It would be expected of candidates to be subjected to thorough evaluations and that previous and current employers and references will be contacted. Verification will be done on his/her qualifications, criminal and credit record. The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests.
2 All applications must be submitted with a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications and ID document, the names of three references from current and previous employers and a fully completed official application form, as available from the municipal website or the Human Resources Department, to be e-mailed to mmapplications@knysna.gov.za,cfovacancies@knysna.gov.za, dircorp@knysna.gov.za, dirp&d@knysna.gov.za and dirihs@knysna.gov.zarespectively.
3 Appointment is subject to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement in terms of Section 54 of the Municipal Systems Act. The appointment will be made in accordance with the Regulations on appointment and conditions of employment of Senior Managers.
4 Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 19 December 2022
Applicants will be informed of the outcome of the selection process upon completion thereof.
RF BUTLER
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER
The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment.