● A relevant B-Degree in Public Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation, LLB or other related Social Sciences field. ● 8 or more years of relevant experience in a middle or senior management level within a municipal environment with proven experience in implementing change management and ethics oversight systems.
● Valid Code B/ EB Driver’s Licence. ● Computer literate in MS Office applications (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point, Outlook, etc.), ● Strategic and analytical thinking ●Leadership and people management Ethics, governance and accountability enforcement ● Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles and methods ● Proven organizational skills, including time management ● Successful implementation of change management ● Basic knowledge and experience in research methodology and project management ● 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).
● Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive municipal-wide monitoring and evaluation frameworks aligned with strategic goals to improve service delivery ● Interpret and understand complex service delivery issues and the compilation of effective complaints and investigations plans. ● Ensure ongoing monitoring and evaluation of programmes, projects and service delivery outcomes across all municipal directorates ● Conduct assessments and identify performance gaps, manage corrective actions and ensure implementation of audit and oversight recommendation ● Monitor compliance with legislation, regulations, and internal controls, particularly in financial management and service delivery performance ● Lead the response to the AG findings and actively manage/ oversee the resolution of material irregularities in line with the MFMA ● Facilitate change management initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency, accountability and public service outcomes ● Support the development and implementation of performance improvement plans and interventions. ●Prepare high quality reports for internal and external stakeholders, council, audit committees and oversight bodies ● Build capacity and promote a culture of performance management, accountability and continuous improvement within the municipality.
•Written Communication: The ability to communicate in writing as appropriate to specific audiences
•Oral Communication: The ability to articulate a message in an understandable and convincing manner
•Business Processes: Ability to engage with systems or component processes and make continuous improvements
•Influencing: The ability to interact with others and influence them to adopt the best alternative from a range of options
•Ethics and Professionalism: The ability to identify and deal with ethical issues and conflicts of interest.
•Organisational Awareness: The ability to understand the Municipality’s objectives, and the impact of decisions on the community and the functioning of the department.
•Problem Solving: The ability to identify potential problem areas, to break the problem into component parts, generates potential solutions, select an option and implement it.
•Planning and Organising: The ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and then to execute these activities according to plan.
•Data Processing & Analysis: Ability to process data and bring out about improvements in the way in which it is processed
•Attention to Detail: Ability to scrutinise own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant municipal standards.
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.