Appropriate B degree or equivalent NQF 7 qualifications ● Familiar with local government legislation and regulations on performance management.
● Valid Code B Driver’s Licence. ● Computer literate in MS Office applications (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point, Outlook, etc.), ● Knowledge of municipal legislation, regulations and policies on Performance Management ● Excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills. ●Ability to work and cope well under pressure ● High level of integrity, responsibility and confidentiality ● Good communication skills and ability to build positive relationships ● Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape (read, write and speak).
● Responsible for managing, planning, organizing, review and implementation of organizational performance management, individual performance management, service delivery and budget implementation plans, compliance, change management institutional transformation, policy development of the Municipality; ● Design, implement and monitor appropriate Performance Management Systems, policies and procedures to enable the Municipal employees and teams understanding of the goals of the organization and to identify how individual and team outputs contribute to the achievement of the Municipality’s business objectives; specifically, through managing the performance cycle to ensure cascading of business goals and KPA’s across the entity; ●Work with key stakeholders to establish and support the link between strategic business objectives and the relevant Senior Managers/Managers day-to-day tasks and activities by implementing a process for tracking progression from goal setting, mid-year reviews and end of year evaluations to support individual and team performance and to optimize performance and productivity; ● Responsible for the preparation and review of the Performance Management Framework; ●Responsible for the annual preparation of service delivery and budget implementation plan as per legislative requirements; ● Ensure targeted communication and capacity building programmes in the performance management process to enable effectively evaluate and measure performance and to optimize performance and productivity through-out the Organization; ● Manage and coordinate organization-wide efforts to ensure that performance management and performance improvement programs are developed and managed using data-driven approach that sets priorities for improvements in line with on-going strategic imperatives; ●Responsible for the effective management of the section and personnel; ●Responsible for compiling reports and reporting as required as required by legislation; ●Ensure compliance as guided per applicable legislation; ● Develop and communicate the strategic vision, scope, priorities, processes, systems and tools of the performance management unit; ●Oversee the implementation of key performance measures, core competencies and core values into performance appraisal system; ●Lead, Manage and monitor the design, implementation and effective use of 360-degree feedback process for Senior Managers, including
• Use of Technology: Able to manage the integration of technology in the operations of the office. • Written Communication: The ability to communicate complex information in understandable documents for specific audiences. • Planning and Organising: Manage and use of Council resources in order to deliver an effective and efficient service.
Information to Consider
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and competency assessment and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal record will be verified. The candidates will be required to disclose all Financial Interests.
General application forms are available in the application section. The application for this job is available at the bottom of this page. A comprehensive CV, original certified copies of Identification documents, qualifications, and driver’s license must accompany the application form and must be hand delivered/couriered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, 1 Sewell Street, Plettenberg Bay or posted to Private Bag X1002; Plettenberg Bay; 6600.
Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Please take note:
- Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
- No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
- Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
- Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area
If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.