KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

DEPARTMENT: 1. Planning & Economic Development
POSITION:  Deputy Municipal Manager: Planning & Economic Development

VACANCY
King Cetshwayo District Municipality is an equal opportunity employer subscribing to the principles employment equity and hereby invites suitably qualified person to submit detailed applications for the following position:

DEPUTY MUNICIPAL MANAGER: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

CENTRE: Richards Bay
CONTRACT PERIOD: Permanent

COMPETENCIES :
The successful candidate must have the following:  Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;  Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management;  Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and Preferential Procurement Policy;  Knowledge of geographical information systems;  Knowledge of spatial, Town and Development Planning;  Project Management Certificate or Diploma;  Registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act, 2002, be computer literate.  A valid driver’s license.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Reporting to the Municipal Manager.  responsible for the District Spatial Planning; Planning and economic development;  Development and maintenance of GIS;  Development and maintenance of the Development Planning Shared Services;  Formulation of policies, strategies and action plans for the District Municipality;  LED and Tourism Strategies; Facilitate research on economic development and maintain database;  Stimulate local economy by promoting job creation, investment and the development of SMME’s;  Assist category B municipalities with land uses management and development planning;  Manage the implementation of LED and Development Planning projects;  Leverage private and public funds to support IDP and sector plans;  Managing marketing, tourism and transport as well as agricultural projects;  Management of the department according to the strategies of the municipality;  Prepare and submit reports to the Municipal Manager and relevant potential structures.

NOTE
Qualification and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates. Security vetting will be done. Successful candidates will be subjected to additional checks including competency assessment. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract before commencement of duty, a performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest.

APPLICATIONS
Applications should be made on the Application Form (Annexure C appointment of Senior Managers) for Employment for Senior Managers which may can be obtained from the Municipality or website www.kingcetshwayo.gov.za, and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, certified copies of the original documents of your qualifications and identity document. The applications must direct to: The Municipal Manager: Mr PP Sibiya, King Cetshwayo District Municipality, Private Bag X1025, Richards Bay, 3900 or hand deliver the applications at the Corporate Services Department, Reception Ground Floor at King Cetshwayo District Municipality, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi House, Corner Kruger Rand & Barbados Bay Road, Richards Bay CBD.

CLOSING DATE The closing date and time is 02 May 2023 at 16h00.
No applications will be accepted after the closing date and time.

ENQUIRIES
Enquiries may be directed to the Municipal Manager, Mr PP Sibiya on 035 799 2500.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The municipality subscribes to affirmative action program, which is non-racist, non-sexist, non-discriminatory and based on merit.

COMMUNICATION
Should you not hear from the Municipality within sixty (60) days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. The Municipality will not compensate applicants for any traveling and accommodation expenses incurred during all stages of the recruitment process. The Municipality will not accept responsibility for information not mentioned in applications. The Municipality will not be held responsible for lost applications unless proof of submission can be supplied. NO late applications will be accepted NO e-mails or faxes will be accepted. NO applications shall be considered without certified copies of the original documents of qualifications. Applications made without completing Annexure “C” (application form) will not be considered

PROHIBITION OF CANVASSING
Canvassing of councilors and officials will lead to candidates being disqualified and the municipality reserves the right to appoint or not to appoint.