Manager: Council Support (Level 2) needed at Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Grade 12 plus B-Degree in public administration or equivalent qualifications and Minimum of five (5) years’ experience at managerial level, Valid Code B driver’s license. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage oversight and the implementation of council resolutions, programmes and plans consistent with policy, legislations, and the constitution. Scrutinize reports appearing in the agendas to verify accuracy and ensure that recommendations are well captured. Advise the Speaker, other full time Councillors and other role players regarding the provisions of applicable legislations, policies, Codes, and guidelines.
• Co-ordinate political appointments, activities, and meetings for the Speaker. Manage the administration and implementation of matters of community facilitation and liaison to ensure their participation in the Municipal governance. Compile reports. Coordinate office programs. Manage councillors’ affairs and attend to community development workers (CDW) and ward committee’s activities as well as coordination of public participation processes in the municipality.
• Do research to update the Office’s knowledge data base, analysing and collating relevant information, facts and figures and submit same to the Speaker for scrutiny. Maintain a register for financial interest in respect of councillors. Identify designated staff responsibilities, authority, and personal performance measurement criteria.
• Develop the annual institutional calendar of the Municipality in order to enhance good governance. Compile and manage the budget of the unit. Map out initiatives and interventions necessary for the delivery of a professional and quality service with due consideration given to the needs of the targeted beneficiaries and priorities requiring attention

Key Competencies:

• Excellent Computer skills (MS Office package). Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Good knowledge of local government legislation. Ability to work on deadlines and under pressure. Maintain absolute confidentially.