VACANCY
NOTICE NR: 16 / 2020
The Cederberg Municipality, which includes the towns, Citrusdal, Clanwilliam, Graafwater, Lamberts Bay and Elands Bay as
well as a large rural area, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill vacant positions within its
establishment. The Cederberg Local Municipality is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Persons
designated in terms of applicable legislations as historically disadvantaged South Africans, as well as people with disabilities,
are encouraged to apply.
2X SENIOR MANAGER VACANCIES
(MUNICIPAL MANAGER / DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL- AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
Appointments will be made on a fixed-term performance contract, which will expire one (1) year after the next local
government elections. It is compulsory that candidates for both positions comply with the minimum prescribed municipal
regulations on competency levels published under Government Notice R.493 of 15 June 2007 as amended in GNR. 1146
published under GG 41996, dated 26 October 2018.
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Key Responsibilities: The overall management of the Municipality in order to ensure efficient and effective provision of
services, promoting economic growth, facilitation of social and economic development, and long term sustainability of the
Municipality. Perform all functions, duties and responsibilities as contained in relevant local government legislations that
impacts on local government, and on management of staff towards fulfilling core basic service delivery functions of the
municipality.
Requirements include: At least a Bachelor’s Degree or a relevant qualification registered on the National Qualifications
Framework at a NQF level 7 with a minimum of 360 credits in Public Administration / Political Sciences / Social Sciences /
Law or equivalent with at least five years’ experience at senior management level. Advanced knowledge and understanding
of relevant policy and legislation; advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance
management; advanced understanding of council operations and delegation of powers; good governance; audit and risk
management establishment and functionality; budget and finance management. Computer skills, a valid driver’s license and
own transport.
Remuneration: A total remuneration package ranging from R 988 264 – R 1 232 554 as prescribed in the Upper Limits of
Total Remuneration Packages Payable to Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers
(Notice no 1224 of the Government Gazette no 42023 of 8 November 2018) of a Grade 2 Municipality
DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Key Responsibilities: Managing the Financial and Administrative Services Department Developing, implementing and
managing strategies which will impact positively on the financial performance of the Cederberg Municipality Ensuring the
accurate execution of municipal functions in compliance with relevant legislation Overhead accountability for all revenue
and income, assets and settlement of liabilities Meticulous execution of Council policies Compiling financial statements
and applying budgetary control measures Implementing generally accepted municipal accounting practice within relevant
legislation Responsible for the performance management system of the Department Supervising the implementation of
elements of the IDP within the Department Controlling efficient budget management and control of the Department
Establishing and maintaining a sound quality management system in accordance with relevant legislation, policies practices
and standards Performing statutory duties and exercising delegated authority Supply chain management, ratings &
tariffs, equitable share and financial viability monitoring Responsible for the performance of subordinates
Requirements: At least a Bachelor’s degree in the fields of Accounting, Finance or Economics or at least a relevant
qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework at a NQF level 7 with a minimum of 360. Minimum of five
(5) years’ experience on middle management level