DIRECTOR: LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Total remuneration package will be in terms of Government Gazette No. 47538, dated 18 November 2022 the incumbent will be reporting to the Municipal Manager. 6
TERM OF APPOINTMENT: PERMANENT
(Appointed candidate to restructure their salaries)

Knowledge & Skills:
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy legislation.
• Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management.
• Advanced understanding of Council operations and delegated powers.
• Good governance.
• Ability to prove strategic, visionary, and innovative leadership.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels of government and with all relevant stakeholders.

Duties and responsibilities
• The incumbent will be expected to lead and direct the Directorate: Local Economic Development, which is responsible for the development of the local economy, SMME Development and Diversification of the Rustenburg Economy in line with the IDP.

• Appointments will be made according to the Council’s Employment Equity Plan, which ensures representation of designated groups in the Municipality, including those with disabilities.
• It would be expected of candidates to be subjected to thorough evaluations and that previous and current employers and references will be contacted. Verification will be done on his/her qualifications, criminal and credit records. The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests.
• Only hard copies will be accepted. No faxed applications will be accepted.
• Appointment is subject to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement in terms of Section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act. The appointment will be done in accordance with the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers.
• Applicants may undergo security screening/vetting and a Competency assessment.
• All applications must be submitted with a detailed CV, Certified copies of qualifications, ID document and driver’s licence, the names of three references from current and previous employers and a fully completed official application form, as available from the municipal website or the Human Resources Department, to be couriered to Directorate: Corporate Support Services, Unit: Human Resources, c/o Nelson Mandela & Beyers Naude Drive, Rustenburg 0299, P O Box 16, Rustenburg 0300. Applications can also be dropped off at Reception (Ground Floor) Municipal Main Building. Please mark envelope “VACANCY”. Administrative enquiries may be directed to tel. 014-590 3200/3016/3632
• Kindly note that applicants must complete the official senior managers employment application form.

CLOSING DATE: 26 APRIL 2023