Overview
This role is for an Executive Director: Community Services at the Midvaal Local Municipality, located in Meyerton, Gauteng. It is a permanent performance-based contract, designated as a Section 56 Appointment under the Municipal Systems Act.
What you will do
* Provide strategic leadership aligned to Community Services functions, including Health Services Management, Cemetery Management, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Management, Social Development, Waste Management (including landfill site management and cleansing services), and Library Services.
* Develop and implement structures, systems, and processes to positively impact organisational policy, governance, and applicable by-law enforcement.
* Provide technical advice, guidance, and support for community services governance and systems, ensuring compliance with reporting standards and legislative requirements.
* Manage professional contracts related to operational processes.
* Prepare and submit reports on the department’s functions to relevant internal structures and committees.
* Render a strategic service by formulating and implementing frameworks, policies, plans, and strategies relevant to national and provincial legislation concerning corporate/administrative/governance matters, in accordance with legislative guidelines.
* Coordinate staff activities by providing assistance and addressing problems, grievances, and disciplinary hearings.
* Ensure fair and consistent labour practices to maintain sound labour relations and prevent unnecessary disputes.
* Manage the departmental budget and financial controls.
* Manage the department’s performance through the Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan, identifying deviations, applying corrective actions, and evaluating performance against KPIs and PIs.
* Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as instructed by management from time to time.
Requirements (from the original advert)
* Post Graduate (NQF 8) Degree or qualification in Social Sciences/Public Administration/Law/Environmental Management; OR an equivalent qualification.
* Computer Literate (MSWord, Excel & PowerPoint).
* Valid driver’s licence.
* Meet MFMA minimum competency requirements for Senior Managers as contemplated in the Municipal Finance Management Minimum Competency Regulations.
* Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation.
* Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management.
* Good knowledge of community services including Health Services Management, Cemetery Management, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Management, Municipal Health Services, Social Development, Waste Management (including landfill site management and cleansing services), and Library Services.
* Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000).
* Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions.
* The ability to work under pressure, think strategically and creatively.
* Experience and Competencies within Local Government in a Financial environment as per the abovementioned Regulations.
Who should apply
Candidates seeking a permanent performance-based contract for a Section 56 appointment. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment promotes representativeness (race, gender, disability).
Deadline
19 December 2026 at 12:00
Reference
Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/midvaal-local-municipality-vacancies-9
Source: govpage
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Job description
MIDVAAL LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY SERVICES MN 4211/26
Location: Meyerton, ZA
Company:Midvaal Local Municipality
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for a permanent performance-based contract as contained in the Municipal Systems Act, Act No. 32 of 2000 as amended for a Section 56 Appointment, at Midvaal Local Municipality situated in Meyerton, Gauteng
REQUIREMENTS:As contemplated in abovementioned Government Gazette 50737 of 30 May 2024, read with Government Gazette 37245 Notice 21 of 17 January 2014 (Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers) - Post Graduate (NQF 8) Degree or qualification in the fields of Social Sciences/Public Administration/Law/Environmental Management; OR equivalent - Computer Literate (MSWord, Excel & PowerPoint) - Valid driver’s licence - Meet MFMA minimum competency requirements for Senior Managers as contemplated in the Municipal Finance Management Minimum Competency Regulations - Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation - Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management - Good knowledge of community services including: Health Services Management, Cemetery Management, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Management, Municipal Health Services, Social Development, Waste Management (including landfill site management and cleansing services) and Library Services*-*Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000) - Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions - The ability to work under pressure, think strategically and creatively - Experience and Competencies within Local Government in a Financial environment as per the abovementioned Regulations
DUTIES:Provide strategic leadership aligned to Community Services functions (including *Health Services Management, Cemetery Management, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Management, Social Development, Waste Management (including landfill site management and cleansing services), Library Services -*Development and implementation of structures, systems and processes that will have a measurable positive impact on organisational policy and governance and applicable by-law enforcement - Provide technical advice, guidance and support in respect of community services governance and systems in compliance with applicable reporting standards and legislative requirements - Management of professional contracts in respect of operational processes - Prepare and submit reports on the department’s functions, to relevant structures and committees within the organisation - Rendering a strategic service by formulating and implementing frameworks, policies, plans and strategies relevant to national and provincial legislation regarding corporate/administrative/governance matters in accordance with legislative guidelines - Coordinate Staff Activities by means of providing assistance and attending to problems, grievances, and disciplinary hearings - Ensure fair and consistent labour practices in order to have sound labour relations so as to avoid unnecessary disputes - Budget management and financial control of the department - Responsible for managing the department’s performance, through the Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan by identifying deviations, apply corrective actions and evaluate performance according to KPI”s and PI’s - Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as instructed by management from time to time - Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a competency assessment battery - The successful candidate will be expected to sign an employment contract, a performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest documentation.
SALARY: As stipulated in Government Gazette 55150 of 05 August 2026 in respect of a category 4 municipality (Regulations on Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Packages to MM’s and Managers Directly Accountable to MM’s). The offer of remuneration on appointment will be determined by the qualifications, experience, and knowledge of the candidate considered including performance track record (where applicable). Pay progression as contained in the Gazette shall apply.
Minimum: R 1,419,621.00
Lower: R 1,453,692.00
Midpoint: R 1,488,580.00
Upper: R 1,524,306.00
Maximum: R 1,560,890.00
(salary may be structured in terms of the employment contract)
CLOSING DATE: 19 DECEMBER 2026 AT 12:00
Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for job levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability). Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za.
For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435, 7432, 7557, 7569. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
NB: THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.
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