Municipal Manager

The West Rand District Municipality, with its seat authority in Randfontein, invites suitably
qualified candidates to apply for the following 5-year performance-based contract
position:
Municipal Manager

Requirements:
l A minimum qualification of an appropriate B degree or equivalent
l A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage
l Extensive Senior Management experience of at least 5 years
l Extensive and practical knowledge of Local Government
l The proven ability to communicate and negotiate at all spheres of Government
l The proven ability to provide strategic and innovative leadership
l Sound financial management skills.

Key performance areas: The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for
the following:
l Forming and developing an economical, effective and accountable
administration
l Managing the Municipality's administration in accordance with the
Municipal Systems Act and other legislation applicable to Local Government
l Implementing Municipality's Integrated Development Plan and monitoring progress with
the implementation of the Plan
l Managing the provision of services to the community in a sustainable and equitable manner
l Appointing staff other than those referred to in Section 56 of the Municipal Systems Act
l Managing, effectively utilising and training staff
l Maintaining the discipline of staff
l Promoting sound labour relations and compliance by the Municipality with applicable labour legislation
l Advising the political structures and political office-bearers of the Municipality
l Managing communications between the Municipality's administration and its political structures and office-bearers
l Facilitating participation by the community in the affairs of the Municipality
l Developing and maintaining a system whereby community satisfaction with municipal services are assessed
l Performing any other function that may be assigned by the Municipal Council
l Administering and implementing the Municipality's by-laws and other legislation
l All income and expenditure of the Municipality, all assets, the discharge of all liabilities and
proper and diligent compliance with applicable Municipal Finance Management legislation
l Implementing the strategic goals of the Municipality through co-operation
and innovative teamwork.

A flexible and competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful
applicant. (Ref. 03/2011)

Closing date: 20 June 2011 at 12:00.

Please note:
l Fraudulent qualifications or documents will immediately disqualify any
application
l Applicants who are not invited for any interviews should regard their
applications as unsuccessful
Council at all times reserves the right not to appoint
l West Rand District Municipality is an Employment Equity Employer
l People living with disability and women are encouraged to apply.

Applications, with a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications, should be
forwarded to the Executive Mayor, West Rand District Municipality, Private Bag X033,
Randfontein 1760 or handed in at the Western Gauteng Council Centre, Office of the
Executive Mayor, corner of Park and 6th Streets, Randfontein 1760 (please note no faxed
or e-mailed applications will be accepted.)
Enquiries: Dr D Pretorius, the Manager: HR Management and Development, on (011) 411-5095 (during office hours).

MD Mokoena
Acting Municipal Manager