Director: Community Services North West

The Ditsobotla Local Municipality is actively recruiting for a Director: Community Services position in North West. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Administration / Secretarial sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 5 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Administration / Secretarial • Location Preference: in North West

The Director: Community Services position is an important role within the Administration / Secretarial sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

This role in Administration / Secretarial offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Director: Community Services position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Administration / Secretarial field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Administration / Secretarial sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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R1 291 138 (minimum), R1 322 125 (lower), R1 353 856 (midpoint), R1 386 348 (upper), R1 419 621(maximum)

The Director: Community oversees Traffic and Licensing Services, Security Services, Parks and Cemeteries, Solid Waste Management, Municipal Facilities and Libraries. Operating at a strategic level, the incumbent will provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the directorate.

Requirements:  

Matric (National Senior Certificate);  A recognised Bachelor’s Degree or B-Tech in Social Sciences / Public Administration / Law or equivalent.  Certificate in Municipal Finance Management Programme as prescribed by National Treasury, Government Gazette No. 29967 dated 15 June 2007 as amended on the 26 October 2018.  Registration with the South African Council of Social Service Professionals (SACSSP) or similar recognized relevant professional body will be an added advantage.   Five (5) years’ experience in Middle Management position in Local Government level or public service.  Computer literacy (MS Office applications).  A valid driver’s license.

The following competencies, as described in Government Notice No 21, Government Gazette No 37245 of 2014, are essential: Leadership: Strategic direction and Leadership  People Management  Programme and Project Management  Financial Management  Change Leadership  Governance Leadership  Core Competencies: Moral Competence  Planning and Organising  Analysis and Innovation  Knowledge and Information Management  Communication  Results and quality focus. 

Reporting directly to the Municipal Manager, the incumbent shall be expected to:  Strategically lead, manage and perform duties of the Community Services Directorate by developing and implementing departmental objectives, policies, procedures, systems, controls and monitoring and reporting mechanisms as delegated by the Accounting Officer to the Director.  Drive and oversee the Directorates’ budget inputs, implementation, monitoring and reporting.  Develop and drive a traffic management strategy that ensures that the traffic function operates effectively and efficiently.  Ensure public safety within the Municipality.   Develop and drive a facilities management strategy that ensure effective management, maintenance and upgrading of all community facilities including sports fields and parks.  Ensures that community members have access to library services.  Ensure that cemeteries are managed in an efficient and effective manner.  Develop and drive waste management strategies to effectively manage and reduce waste and keep public open spaces well maintained.  Implement, manage and monitor the directorate’s performance management systems.  Oversee departmental policy and by-law formulation and monitor that these are implemented properly.  Ensure that the directorate has adequate resources and capacity to perform its duties.