Thaba Chweu Local Municipality

Thaba Chweu Local Municipality hereby invites applications from committed, self-driven, motivated, service delivery-oriented, and high-performing professionals/practitioners who want to contribute to the socio-economic growth and strengthen the performance of the Municipality by way of exerting their professional skills on the areas as set out below in this advert.

This position is based in Lydenburg Head Office. The incumbent will be required to sign an employment contract, a performance agreement, a disclosure of financial interest and undergo competency assessment and security vetting.

DURATION: The position is on a Permanent Basis in line with the new Municipal Systems Amendment Act 3 of 2022 which came into effect on 14 June 2023.

TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: The Remuneration Package for the Position has been drawn in line with Annexure E of Government Gazette Notice NO: 53882 of 18 December 2025 on the determination of Upper Limits of total Remuneration Packages payable to Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers spread as follows:
R1,098,730 (Minimum); R1,251,938 (Midpoint) and R1,420,951 (Maximum), plus a remote allowance of 4%.

REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Management/ Administration / Law/ Management Science or Equivalent. Such a qualification having been obtained from a recognized Tertiary Institution. A Postgraduate Qualification will serve as an added advantage. Minimum of five years’ experience at Middle Management level in Local Government and/or Public Sector environment supported by proven successful management track record and should have a valid Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: The incumbent should display good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation; good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management; good knowledge of corporate support services, including – Human Capital;
Legal Services;
Facility Management; and Council Support. Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management Regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000);
Good governance;
Labour Relations Act, and other labour-related prescripts and knowledge of coordination and oversight support on all specialized functions for the LG Sector.

COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS :
Leading competencies in terms of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act (Competency framework for Senior Managers) i.e Strategic Direction and Leadership, People Management, Program and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Leadership and Governance Leadership. Core Managerial Competencies in line with the Local Government Municipal Systems Act (competency framework for Senior Managers) i.e Moral competence, Planning and organizing, analyzing and Innovation, knowledge and Information Management, Communication, Result and Quality focus.

The candidate must meet the competency levels for Senior Managers as published in the Government Gazette Notice NO: 37245 dated 17 January 2014.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the following:
Development, implementation and management of the Municipality’ Strategic Goals. All policies, procedures and plans for his/her Department and advice thereon. Provide administrative support and Records Management services, including secretarial/ committee services;
Co-ordinating legal advisory services; compiling and updating delegated powers and policy matters related thereto;
Updating statutes and Council By-Laws;
Overseeing all facets of Human Resources Management and Development. He/ she will be reporting directly to the Municipal Manager.

Applications for the advertised Position should be submitted on the Official Application Form as prescribed on Government Gazette NO: 37245 of 17 January 2014 read alongside the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers (obtainable on the municipal website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). which can also be obtained from the Municipal Offices) The form…