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Director : Community Development Services

Director : Community Development Services

Naledi Local MunicipalityZA
7 days ago
Job description

Job title : Director : Community Development Services

Job Location : North West,

Deadline : September 30, 2025

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Requirements :

  • Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences / Public Administration / Law; or equivalent(NQF Level 7)
  • 5 Years’ experience at middle management level or as programme / project manager
  • Proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector.  Appropriate managerial experience in any of the municipal health, disaster management and community services
  • Registration with South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) or any other professional body will be an added advantage.
  • A valid drivers license and no criminal records.
  • Experience and knowledge in public office management, public participation and public service delivery would be an added advantage
  • Ability to pay attention to detail and work under pressure
  • Ability to interact at all levels of government
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are recommended
  • Computer Literacy including MS Excel, PowerPoint and MS Word
  • Valid driver’s license and no criminal record.
  • Key Performance Areas

  • The incumbent will be responsible for the overall management of the Community Services
  • Director, which includes but is not limited to : Providing strategic leadership in the Directorate.
  • Competence in Self-Management (Setting and agreeing on service delivery standards) in waste management, public safety, environment health, park and recreation, cemeteries, Libraries and Community facilities.
  • Interpretation of and implementation within the legislative an national policyframeworks.
  • Managing departmental budget, assets and Human Resources in accordance with the MFMA and related legislation.
  • Complimenting the integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Services Delivery and Budget implementation (SDBIP) objectives.
  • Ensuring compliance with the Municipal systems Act and all other applicable legislation.
  • Promoting community participation and stakeholder relations.
  • KNOWLEDGE :

  • Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation including the Municipal System Act, Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Municipal Structure Act and related regulations.
  • Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management and reporting.
  • Understanding of council operation and delegation of powers as well as : - Health service management, cemetery management, Public safety, Parks and recreation management
  • Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment
  • Competence in policy conceptualization, analysis and implementation
  • Knowledge of more than one functional municipal field / discipline
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution skills (Mediation and Arbitration)
  • Competence as required by other national line sector departments
  • Skills in governance, public mobilization and participation
  • Exceptional and dynamic creativity to improve the functioning of the municipality.
  • CORE COMPETENCIES (as per Regulations) :

  • Ability to be an innovative and strategic leader
  • Strategic leadership and management, People management, operational financial management.
  • Financial and performance reporting, risk and change management, program and project management, legislation, change and governance leadership, policy and implementation, supply chain management, audit and assurance.
  • Closing Date : 30 September 2025

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