Management and Support Officer needed at City of Tshwane

Application Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Public Management, Political Science, Social Science, Law or any other study field related to the position.
• A master’s degree in Management Science will be an added advantage.
• Registration with a relevant professional body 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 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.
• Undergo a competency assessment.
• Computer literacy.

Personal Attributes/Competencies:

Level 4 proficiency in the following competencies (in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations):

• Core professional competencies: Written and oral communication; attention to detail; influencing; ethics and professionalism; organisational awareness; problem solving; planning and organising.
• Functional competencies: Business processes; use of technology; data processing and analysis.
• Public service orientation competencies: Interpersonal relationships; communication; service delivery orientation; client orientation and customer focus.
• Personal competencies: Action and outcome orientation; resilience; change readiness; cognitive ability; learning orientation.
• Management or leadership competencies: Impact and influence; team orientation; direction setting; coaching and mentoring; impact and influence.

Primary Functions:

• The purpose of the post is subject to legislated context responsibilities, national standards and the directives of the City Manager to provide strategic leadership and direction to the City Management and Support Cluster.

The Management and Support Officer reports to the City Manager and is responsible and accountable for the following key performance areas and departments:

• Office of the Executive Mayor.
• Office of the Speaker.
• Office of the Chief Whip.
• Office of the City Manager.
• City Strategy and Organisational Performance Department.
• Communication, Marketing and Events Department.