Job Title: Divisional Head: Executive Support (PEXM19068)
Department: OEM – Office of the Executive Mayor (2019)
Location: City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration: R 1 532 614 – R 1 713 265 to R 1 893 915 (Total cost to company)
Assignment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: 2025-01-13
Purpose
The main purpose of the position is to develop, manage, and monitor Executive Support Services and related policies, ensuring compliance with legislation.
Key Performance Areas
- Strategic Leadership: Define and support the strategic direction within the Office of the Executive Mayor.
- Policy Implementation: Implement lawful policies, resolutions, and bylaws of the municipal council and other government spheres.
- Legislative Compliance: Ensure adherence to reporting frameworks, including the Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Structures Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, and City Council resolutions.
- Operational Interface: Facilitate coordination between the OEM and all City departments and agencies.
- Committee Support: Develop integrated and effective committee and secretariat services for organizational needs, reporting, and communication.
- Financial Management: Manage the department’s financial administration to ensure efficient, economical, and transparent use of resources.
- Human Resource Management: Lead HR development to foster a productive work environment, enhance workforce capacity, and improve overall performance.
- Change Management: Influence and communicate across all business levels to minimize resistance to change.
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, service providers, and legislative agencies.
Core Requirements
- Education: Degree in Business Management, Public Management, Law, or relevant equivalent (NQF Level 7 qualification).
- Skills: Proficient in computer literacy, interpersonal, and conflict management skills.
- Experience: 5-8 years’ relevant Secretariat services experience, including 5 years at senior management level.
Additional Notes
- Candidates without the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification must obtain it within 18 months, as per National Treasury requirements.
- Appointments will be for a 5-year fixed term, subject to signing an employment contract, performance agreement, and financial disclosure.
- Competency assessments and security clearance will be conducted.
- Applications without necessary documentation (qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license, professional registration) will not be considered.
Application Process
Interested candidates matching the required qualifications and experience are invited to apply via the online application system on the City of Ekurhuleni website (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za). Click Here To Apply
Enquiries:
Natasja Havenga
Tel: (011) 999 6356
Important Information
- Candidates not notified within six weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
- The City of Ekurhuleni adheres to the Employment Equity Act principles and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint, or appoint laterally.