SayPro DIRECTOR COMMUNITY SERVICES – (5) YEARS CONTRACT Consulting Service

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: B-Degree in Social Sciences / Public Administration / Law or equivalent Five (5) years’ relevant , of which at least two (2) years must be at senior management level Professional registration with the relevant professional body will be an Knowledge and understanding of the local government environment Strategic leadership, financial and project management skills Valid Code EB driver’s license Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy, legislation, institutional governance systems and performance management Computer Literate in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project and MS Power Point Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills Ability to strategically plan, negotiate and communicate at all spheres of government and with all stakeholders A Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) / Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) / Executive Leadership Municipal Development Programme (ELMDP) will be an . Should the successful applicant not possess such minimum competencies or be in the process of acquiring such competencies, such must be acquired or finalized / obtained within 18 months from the date of appointment. A relevant Postgraduate qualification would be an . LEADING AND CORE COMPETENCIES: The successful applicant must possess the following Leading and Core Competencies as per Notice 21 of Government Gazette No. 37245 dated 17 January 2014: Leading Competencies: Strategic Direction and Leadership / People Management / Program and Project Management / Financial Management / Change Leadership / Governance Leadership Core Competencies: moral competence, planning, organizing, analysis, innovation, knowledge & information management, communication skills (written & verbal), results & quality focus driven, honesty & integrity. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: of relevant policies and legislation of institutional governance systems and performance management of Council operations and delegation of powers of the following Community Services divisional support services: Solid waste management, environmental management, bio-diversity open spaces, emergency and disaster management, traffic and security, cemetery management, facility management, information services KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: As the Director Community Services, the incumbent will take responsibility for overall performance in the following areas: To oversee the management, provision, maintenance and operations of the following sub-divisions: Parks and Public Open Spaces, Facilities, Cemeteries, Information Services (libraries), Fire and Rescue services, Environmental Management, Traffic, Law Enforcement and Solid Waste Management Budget and expenditure control of the department. Promote organizational development Promote inter-governmental relations Ensure legal compliance in terms of the Occupational Health & Safety Act Ensure compliance of all legal aspects and conditions required from the different spheres of Government Financial management – prepare and manage the Budget of the Directorate Manage the human resources of the Directorate Provide institutional support to the offices of the Executive Mayor and Municipal Manager Co-ordinate and implement ordinances, policies and by-laws relevant to the department Policy development Compilation of operational guidelines and procedures