Executive Director: Corporate Services
West Rand District Municipality · Gauteng
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- R1 291 138.00 Min – R 1 322 125.00 Low – R1 353 856.00 Mid R1 386 348.00 Upp – R1 419 621.00 Max All-Inclusive Remuneration Package of a Grade 3 Municipality in terms of Notice 54505 of 14 April 2026
REQUIREMENTS: HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
- Matric
- B Degree in Public Administration / Management Sciences / Law; or equivalent
- Minimum Competency Levels as Prescribed in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007 Certificate Programme in Municipal Development CPMD/Municipal Finance Management Programme MFMP. Should the successful candidate not be in possession of all the credits/modules for CPMD/MFMP, the WRDM will afford the incumbent 18 months to complete the programme.
EXPERIENCE
- Five 5 year minimum relevant experience at middle management level; and
- Have proven successful management experience in administration.
KNOWLEDGE
- 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 Management
- Legal Services
- Facilities and Logistical management
- Payroll Administration and Management
- Information Communication Technology
- 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
- Legal background and Human Capital Management
- Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions.
- Any other required core competencies as stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers Government Notice 21 in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the following:
- Development, implementation and management of strategic goals, policies, procedures and plans for the Department.
- Providing Strategic leadership on municipal administrative support, records management and secretarial/committee services
- Provide strategic leadership on Legal Advisory Services
- Review and updating institutional systems of delegations.
- Development and review of policies and Council by-laws
- Providing strategic leadership and direction on Human Capital Management including Payroll Management
- Providing strategic leadership in ensuring effective and functional Council and Council Committees
- Providing effective leadership and direction on ICT services
- Providing strategic leadership and direction on effective implementation of Performance Management
- System for employees below senior management
- Providing strategic leadership and direction in efficient Communication and Marketing functions within the region
- Any other task given by the Municipal Manager. The Executive Director: Corporate Services reports directly to the Municipal Manager.