Stellenbosch Municipality, an equal opportunity employer, strives to render a
dynamic and effective service to the community. Competent and self-motivated
people who enjoy challenges are invited to join our leading team and to apply for
the following vacancy:
Director: Human Settlements and Property
Management
Total-cost-of-employment: As promulgated by Government Gazette No. 37500,
dated 29 March 2014, for a Grade 5 Municipality. (The successful candidate will be
appointed on a fixed-term contract for a period of 5 years.)
Minimum requirements:
• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle management level;
• Proven, successful and professional experience of property management and
human settlements;
• Experience of the core competencies described in Regulation 805, dated 1
August 2006, of the Local Government: Municipal Performance Regulations for
Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers,
as determined by the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of
2000);
• A good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;
institutional governance systems and performance management; the Municipal
Supply Chain Management Regulations, as determined by the Local
Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003) and the
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act 5 of 2000).
Added advantage: A certificate or diploma in Project Management.
Special conditions:
• A certificate in municipal finance management in terms of the Municipal
Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels, as determined by the Local
Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003);
● In cases where an appointee does not comply with the aforementioned, he or
she will be required, as a condition of appointment, to complete this training
within a specified period.
Core functions:
• Responsible for human settlement and property management as determined by
the municipal Council’s delegations
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding the activities listed above;
• Ensure compliance with human settlement and property management legislation
and policies;
• Advise other municipal departments on matters relating to the activities listed
above;
• Responsible for developing policy and regulations for the Directorate;
• Draft, monitor and implement the strategic planning of the Directorate;
• Responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Directorate;
• Responsible for preparing and managing the Directorate’s budget and human
resources.
Enquiries may be directed to the Municipal Manager, Ms. C. Liebenberg, on
telephone 021 808 8025.
The successful applicant will be stationed at Stellenbosch and must sign an
employment contract, a performance agreement and a disclosure of financial interest
form, and has to undergo a security vetting.
Applications on the prescribed application form (available at
www.stellenbosch.gov.za), accompanied by a comprehensive CV, a
covering letter and the details of contactable referees, must be directed to
the Municipal Manager, Ms. C. Liebenberg, at Stellenbosch Municipality,
P.O. Box 17, Stellenbosch 7599. No e-mails or faxes will be accepted.
Please note: By applying for this position, the candidate consents to
verification checks of qualifications, as well as credit and criminal records.
The candidate must be willing to be subjected to a rigorous evaluation
process, which will include psychometric tests. Certified proof of the
candidate’s qualifications and driver’s licence is a selection requirement
and must be attached to the CV. Candidates who do not submit all the
supporting documents as requested, will not be considered for this
position. A candidate who canvasses any councillor and/or senior official
for preference will be disqualified immediately from the selection process
or from any appointment. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged
and no supporting documentation will be returned.
Closing date: 21 July 2014
Stellenbosch Municipality is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates from the designated groups, including those with
disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
If you do not hear from us within ten weeks of the closing date, please
regard your application as unsuccessful. The Council reserves the right not
to make any appointments.