Divisional Head: Executive Support: PEXM19068

Closing Date : 2025-01-13
Department : OEM-Office of the Executive Mayor (2019)
Location
City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration
R 1 532 614 - 1 713 265 to R 1 893 915 - Total cost to company
Assignment Type
Fixed Term Contract

Purpose:

The main purpose of the position is to develop, manage and monitor Executive Support Services and related policies, enabling compliance to legislation

Key performance areas:

  • Responsible for determining and supporting the strategic direction in the office of the Executive Mayor
  • Implement the lawful policies, resolutions and bylaws of the municipal council and other spheres of government
  • Ensure compliance to the reporting frameworks i.e the Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Structure act, Municipal Finance Management Act and the City's Mayoral and Council resolutions, policies etc
  • Facilitate the interface between the OEM and the entire City's departments and Agencies
  • Establish and drive integrated, sustainable and effective overall committee and secretariat support services to ensure effective identification of needs, requirements, measurements, reporting and communication on organizational demands
  • Manage the financial administration of the department to ensure that the resources are used efficiently, effectively, economically and transparently
  • Lead the effective and efficient management and development of human resources within area of responsibility in order to contribute towards the creation of a conducive work environment, capacitated workforce, effective management of human capitai and improved work performance
  • Influence and communicate with all levels across the business to minimise resistance to change
  • Establish and manage strategic internal and external relationships inclusive of customers, service providers, and relevant legislative agencies and legal structures

Core Requirements:

  • Degree in Business Management, Public Management or Law or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
  • Computer literacy
  • Interpersonal and conflict management skills
  • 5 -8 years' relevant Secretariat services experience of which 5 years must be at senior management level

    Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).

    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 obtained.

    Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.