October 17, 2024

City of Ekurhuleni

Divisional Head: Office of the Chief Whip - PLEG19008

Location

City of Ekurhuleni

Remuneration

R 1 461 024 to R 1 805 448 - Total cost to company

Assignment Type

Fixed Term Contract

Workplace: OR Tambo Precinct Civic Centre, Germiston
Key performance areas:

Develop tactical delivery plans in alignment with operational and organisational strategic objectives in partnership with departmental leadership
Identify and analyse issues in delivery systems, resolve conflicts and implement set standards and requirements, legislation and regulations
Promote and drive the application of developed policy, practice and process alignment via appropriate delivery systems and monitor effectiveness
Scan external environment to identify and take advantage of new knowledge of related acts, regulations and regulatory frameworks to improve results
Continuously strive to improve departmental support services efficiency and ensure conformance to standard procedures and practices
Implement risk management, governance and compliance policy to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability
Monitor and enforce effective financial control, corporate governance and financial compliance
Develop and deliver on service level agreements in alignment with the Batho Pele principles, monitor feedback and ensure continued customer satisfaction
Lead and manage teams by providing a meaningful context, setting performance standards, clarifying roles and educating on policy and practice
Drive the development of a strategic and operational planning for the office of the Chief Whip
Provision of strategic support on key responsibilities to be carried by the Chief Whip as defined by Council
Provision of analytical and meaningful context with regards to matters of policy, processes and governance practices
Performance management and monitoring
Develop reporting framework and strategic report writing
Co-ordinate compliance and ensuring effective as well as economic use of office resources

Core Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
5 years’ relevant management experience, of which at least 3 years must have been at Senior Management level
Strategic leadership skills Knowledge of relevant legislation
An understanding of political and administrative structures
Operational financial management skills
Operational planning and reporting skills
Knowledge and information management skills
Proficiency in risk management
Policy development skills
Service delivery innovation
Effective communication skills

Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga (011) 999 6356.
Note: The successful candidate who does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification will be required to obtain it within 18 months, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.
Appointments will be made on a 5 (five) year fixed term and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes.
Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtain