Application Requirements:


A bachelor’s degree in Public Management, Political Science, Social Science, Law or an equivalent qualification
A master’s degree in Management Science will be an added advantage
Registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
Ten years’ experience, of which at least five years must be at managerial level
Proven track record and vast experience in a management support environment
Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
Good governance skills
Understanding of the establishment and functionality of audits, risk management and asset management
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
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 conviction(s) relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and candidates will undergo security vetting
Must undergo a competency assessment
Computer literacy


Primary Fuctions :


To exercise control over the cluster operations support function in the Office of the Chief Operations Officer (COO), with the aim of ensuring strategic support and oversight on key functions on behalf of the COO and to advise the COO on cluster matters.


The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following key performance areas:


Manage the division to ensure regulatory and policy compliance
Identify and advise the COO on mechanisms to improve performance and audit outcomes in the cluster
Review departmental performance plans of cluster departments and advise the COO
Monitor, guide and evaluate the regulatory compliance of cluster departments
Monitor and guide cluster litigation prevention and responsiveness
Facilitate, guide and monitor cluster asset management
Monitor occupational health and safety in the cluster and advise the COO accordingly
Facilitate, guide and monitor cluster risk management
Develop and review the annual performance agreements of the COO
Prepare the individual performance evidence file for the COO