The City of Tshwane seeks to fill the following executive-level position. Appointment in this position will be subject to signing an employment contract and performance agreement, as well as disclosing financial interests.
Fixed-term performance-based contract for a five-year period Job Forum 1/2022
CITY MANAGER (Reference number: OFCM016-2022)
Annual all-inclusive remuneration package: R2 568 755; R3 251 589; R3 934 423 per annum
To be stationed at Tshwane House, Pretoria Central, but functioning in the whole municipal area of the City
Appointment requirements
• A bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Social Science, Law or an equivalent qualification
• A master’s degree in Management Science will be an added advantage
• 12 years’ experience, of which at least five years must be at senior management level
• Proven experience in successful institutional transformation in the public or private sector
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
• Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
• Advanced understanding of Council operations and delegation of powers
• Good governance skills
• Understanding of the establishment and the functionality of audit and risk management
• Budget and financial management skills
• Ability to make high-risk decisions of a long-term and strategic nature
• Compliance with the MFMA unit standards as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as
published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007
• No criminal record (excluding previous convictions related to political activities under the previous dispensation) and the applicant must undergo security vetting
• Competency assessment
• Computer literacy
Leading competencies: Strategic direction and leadership skills; people management skills; programme and project management skills; financial management skills; change management skills; change leadership skills; governance leadership skills
Core competencies: Moral competence; planning and organising skills; analytical and innovation skills; knowledge and information management skills; communication skills; ability to focus on results and quality
Primary functions: To strategically lead and manage the total administration of the City of Tshwane to ensure that the City becomes the leading African city that it aspires to be. The City Manager reports to the Executive Mayor of Tshwane and will manage a team of senior managers with diverse portfolios.
The City Manager is responsible and accountable for the following key performance areas:
• To lead the City’s administration in such a manner that a culture of performance and service delivery excellence is pursued and sustained
• To direct, coordinate and implement the City’s Integrated Development Plan, including the development of policies and procedures to facilitate effective community participation
• To provide sound advisory and strategic support to the Executive Mayor, Mayoral Committee and political structures of Council
• To manage the administration of the City to fulfil the objectives of the City of Tshwane’s Five-year Strategic Plan
• To facilitate and foster sound stakeholder relationships with all key stakeholders, such as the
community, the administration, the political arm, the business community, tertiary, academic and
research institutions, as well as the diplomatic corps
• To ensure that the financial practices of the City of Tshwane embrace the principles of developmental finance, thereby advancing effective delivery of the City’s Development Strategy
• To ensure adherence to all legislation that govern local government
• To be accountable for fiscal responsibility and governance
To apply, visit the City of Tshwane public website, and click the Services tab and then on e-Recruitment, or use the following link: http://www.tshwane.gov.za/sites/Departments/Corporate%20and%20Shared%20Services/Pages/Job-Forum.aspx
Alternatively, send application forms with complete curriculum vitae via email to lianav@tshwane.gov.za or theal@tshwane.gov.za
Enquiries: T Louw (012 358 1226/3518) Closing date: 4 April 2022
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