An undergraduate qualification in Public Administration/ Local Government/ Development Management or equivalent qualification (NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA) A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/ senior management level. Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word. The Nyukela Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme is to be completed before appointment to the post. A valid driver’s license. Intensive travelling. Additional Requirements (Advantage): MS PowerPoint, MS Project. Core Competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People Management and Empowerment. Programme and project management. Financial management. Change management. Knowledge management. Service delivery innovation. Problem solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Communication (verbal and written). Technical Competencies: Extensive knowledge; Advanced project coordination skills. Advanced project/ programme management development. Planning and organizing. Project/ Programme formulation. Project monitoring and evaluation.
The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Manage the development, review, and implementation of the district one plan. Manage the development, implementation and monitoring of municipal infrastructure projects. Manage the coordination of monitoring and reporting on municipal governance, institutional capacity and compliance with legislation and regulations. Oversee the coordination of municipal support (s154) and implementation of interventions (s139) in municipalities in collaboration with provinces.
R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable guidelines. Candidates earning more than the first notch of the Salary Level will be treated according to provisions in PSR 44.
7 November 2025