Manager: Local Economic Development (REF: MUN 10)

Closing Date: 07 June 2024
Salary: R 621 261,12 per annum (Post level T16 of a Grade 4 Municipality)

Requirements:

• Relevant 3-year Tertiary qualification.
• Valid Code B Driver’s License
• Computer Literate (MS Applications)
• 5 - 8 years’ relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Local government legislation, constitutional mandate, local economic development project and programme management, SCM processes, and MFMA requirements.
• Demonstrates understanding of the roles, interactions, and complexities of the three spheres of government in economic empowerment and development.
• Must be fit and healthy to carry out duties.
• Good eyesight, hearing, and speech ability
• Must be able to function effectively in difficult working conditions.
• Must be mentally fit and able to do the work.
• Fluent in at least 2 of the 3 languages spoken in the Western Cape, Afrikaans, English, or IsiXhosa.
• Please note: A performance agreement is also applicable to this position whereby the employer reserves the right to institute a performance management program.

Duties:

• Manage the performance of subordinates with respect to daily routine and ensure that duties are carried out correctly.
• Advising supply chain management procurement on implementation of LED Policy
• Develop business plans with subordinates to achieve the objectives that has been set for the LED unit.
• Manage and control the implementation of procedures and systems associated with statutory requirements.
• Manage and control the implementation of related Council policies on social and economic development management    and the provision of services in the municipal area.
• Devise the strategic development direction of the Municipality in consultation with the Director of Community Services
• Manage the scope and procedural requirements associated with the provision of services and development needs of the community.
• Monitor the synergy of operation among the team members of the Sections Economic Development to achieve consistency of outputs.
• Achieve common outputs in line with the Council's service delivery objectives by both internal and external functional units.
• Advising Municipal Manager and Municipal Departments on EPWP-related matters
• Developing, planning, formulating, and enforcing compliance with EPWP policy
• Managing compilation of EPWP business plans for submission to the Department of Public Works
• Represent Municipality as EPWP Champion on District, Provincial, and National forums and platforms.
• Compile operation budgets in conjunction with personnel for operational needs.
• Submit Sectional information while compiling the Directorate's operational and capital budget.
• Allocate the approved budget between the Sub-Sections
• Manage and monitor the implementation of procedures and systems associated with legal and statutory requirements.
• Manage the operational activities of the subsections to provide professional services.
• Manage the Implementation and adherence to safety regulations regarding the personal safety of personnel (protective clothing and equipment before the commencement of work
• Manage, direct, and control the outcomes associated with utilization, productivity, and performance of personnel In the Local Economic Development Section
• Conduct functional management by continuous evaluation and assigning of functions and activities of Sections, distribution of competencies, and establishing personnel requirements.
• Convene report-back meetings with personnel and attend Sectional meetings with staff.
• Manage the formulation of specific contracts, and tender documents and control contractual obligations.
• Verify details, terms and conditions, and specifications, and establish that it conforms to policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Participate in the appointment process, and brief Consultants and Contractors on the terms and scope of the tender or contract.
• Disseminate functional and operational information on short-, medium- and long-term objectives and current developments, problems, and constraints.
• Attend LED meetings of Regional Forums to facilitate functional information and to invite public comment.
• Participate in various meetings (Council, internal and external forums) and provide comments and opinions on matters concerning functionality.
• Manage the implementation of procedures and systems associated with document flow, quality systems, and statutory and audit requirements.
• Attend meetings on behalf of the Management Team of the Directorate and participate in corporate decision-making, policy formulating and financial and functional planning processes.
• Maintain contractual procedures to facilitate the assessment of financial and administrative implications to the Directorate.