City Manager

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a City Manager at Drakenstein Municipality. The total-cost-to-employer remuneration package is negotiable from R2,281,304 – R2,508,320, plus a performance-based bonus and subject to Ministerial Adjustment, in line with the Regulations of the Determination of the Upper Limits for Senior Managers of a Category 6 Municipality. **What you will do** * To promote proper governance and public participation. * To ensure the financial sustainability of the Municipality in order to fulfil the statutory requirements. * To provide an effective and efficient workforce by aligning our institutional arrangements to our overall strategy in order to deliver quality services. * To ensure efficient infrastructure and energy supply that will contribute to the improvement of the quality of life for all citizens within Drakenstein as well as to improve our public relations thereby pledging that our customers are serviced with dignity and care. * To facilitate sustainable economic empowerment for all communities within Drakenstein and enabling a viable and conducive economic environment through the development of related initiatives including job creation and skills development. * To contribute to the health and safety of communities in Drakenstein through proactive identification, prevention, mitigation and management of health including environmental health, fire and disaster risks. * To assist and facilitate the development and empowerment of the poor and the most vulnerable. These include the elderly, youth and disabled. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A degree at the National Qualifications Framework Level 8 in public management, political science, social sciences, law or other relevant qualification; * At least 10 years senior management experience in local government or related environment; * Ability to plan activities, goals and objectives of staff members in the Office of the City Manager and monitor compliance to same as dictated by group policy; * Computer literacy; principles and practices of project management; * Driver’s license; * Proven experience in a successful institutional transformation within the public or private sector; * Sound interpersonal skills; * Conflict management; * Advanced sound knowledge of the relevant legislation that governs employment practices; and * No criminal record. * Must comply with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements for appointment as Municipal Manager, including the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 Act 32 of 2000 and the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Manager. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess a degree at NQF Level 8 in relevant fields such as public management, political science, social sciences, or law, coupled with at least 10 years of senior management experience in local government or a related environment. Ideal applicants will have proven experience in institutional transformation, be computer literate, hold a driver's license, and demonstrate sound interpersonal and conflict management skills. They must have advanced knowledge of relevant employment legislation, no criminal record, and comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements for a Municipal Manager. The role requires individuals capable of planning and monitoring staff, promoting governance, ensuring financial sustainability, managing infrastructure, fostering economic empowerment, and contributing to community well-being. Applicants from designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply as per the Council’s Employment Equity Plan. Successful candidates must be willing to relocate within the municipality's boundaries if they do not currently reside there. **Deadline** 30 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/city-manager-drakenstein-municipality Source: myjobmag

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• At least 10 years of experience.

• Project management

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