Careers

Location:  
Based Eastern Cape Ref. 120103

Remuneration Package: R762 336.10 – R990 638.87 per annum (neg)

Reporting to the Chief of Operations the incumbent’s role and responsibility shall include the following:

Key Performance Area

• To direct and Manage the Provincial Office for SALGA so that an effective service is provided within
  the SALGA mandate to the local government in the province whilst their specific needs and
  requirements are understood and represented at a national level.

• Prepare, monitor and control the annual provincial budget so that the provincial expenditure is in line with SALGA’s strategic objectives
  and financial requirements.
• Lead and manage staff in the province so that they achieve their work
  objectives and work within an environment conducive to achieving required results.
• Develop, gain approval for an implement a business plan for the province that is aligned to SALGA’s strategy and
  meets the specific local government needs of the province.
• Monitor and report on progress against the provincial business plan an take the necessary action to ensure that the goals and targets in the
  business plan are met within time, quality and budget requirements.
• Ensure the implementation of SALGA initiatives in the province so that they are launched and managed successfully and in a
  sustainable way in each of the relevant municipalities.
• Network with other Senior SALGA staff, Municipalities within the province, the Business Community, Government Departments etc, so that there
  is an understanding of the needs of the province and support for its progress.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with National Office so that work done at a National Office level can be effectively
  integrated into the provincial business plan so that the requirements of the province are understood at
  National Office and are taken into consideration in planning, funding and special projects.
• Oversee and maintain ultimate responsibility for the implementation of all SALGA decisions in the province so
  that the province adheres to all requirements laid down by SALGA.
• Report, on a needs basis, to the COO so that s/he is fully aware of the status of the province and can take informed decisions as and
  when required.

Qualifications and experience

• Appropriate postgraduate university qualification and / or other relevant tertiary education.
• A MBA would be an advantage.
• 5 years experience operating at a senior management level within a medium
  to large sized organisation.
• Management experience in a multidisciplinary unit is desirable
• Experience in developing and implementing strategy is essential.
• Own car and Drivers Licence. 

Core knowledge, skills and behaviour

• Understanding of South African Local Government environment.
• Understanding of project management principles.
• Understanding of all relevant legislation
• understanding of the principles underpinning all the disciplines reporting into this position.
• Understanding of budgeting planning and control principles
• Excellent knowledge of the political dynamics in the province.
• Excellent knowledge of polices and governing structures of the province Empowerment and people development.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong analytical ability towards opportunity identification
• Proven capability to interact at all different levels.
• Business planning. ¦Computer Literacy.
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Good report writing, feedback and presentation skills.
• Strict adherence to deadlines.
• Project Management 
• Team player.

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications, ID and Drivers
Licence in application for a five year performance based contract to;

Director: Human Resources

 Fax: 086 272 0924, Email: HR@salga.org.za

please quote reference number in subject line

CLOSING DATE: 13 February 2012

Should you not hear from us within three weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful

Location:  
Based in Pretoria Ref. 120101

Remuneration Package: R909 190.43 – R1,198 825.31 per annum (neg)

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the incumbent’s role and responsibility shall include the following:

Key Performance Area

• Develop, gain approval for and implement a business plan and strategy for the directorate in line with the
  overall strategy and business plan of SALGA.
•  Lead and manage staff so that they achieve their work objectives and work within an environment conducive to
  achieving required results
• Prepare, control and monitor the annual directorate budget so that expenditure is in line with SALGA’s financial
  requirements
• Monitor and report on the progress of the business plan and take necessary action to ensure that the goals and
  targets of the directorate are met within time, quality and budget requirements
• Contribute to the development of municipal HR support for municipalities i.e. wellness, performance
  management, rewards and recognition  
• Liaise with SAQA and all accredited service providers to ensure that the local government skills plan is carried
  out efficiently  
• Serve on the board of LG Seta to ensure that municipalities have representation in the skills development
  frameworks  
• Serve on the bargaining council structures and sub committees to ensure that negotiations are held in the
  interest of the municipalities and the entire local government sector 
• Promote labour peace through dispute prevention and resolution initiatives and education programmes on
  labour relations matters
• Be accountable for the design and roll-out of education programmes of all municipalities regarding Human
  Resources and labour matters
• Monitor, evaluate and report on compliance to policies/programmes implemented in municipalities to determine
  the level of compliance in order to ensure consistency across the Local Government sector  
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and company law matters, PFMA and King II code to municipal
  entities and their boards
• Provide guidelines and support for managing relations between the municipal entity and the parent municipality
• Ensure the development of policy framework and strategy implementation for municipalities
• Develop an integrated SALGA negotiations and bargaining strategy
• The incumbent is required to co-ordinate provincial sector plan components of the municipal institutional
  development directorate business plan to ensure synergy and alignment of goals and targets

Qualifications and experience

• Post-graduate degree in Human Resources Management is required
• At least 5 years experience operating at a senior management level within a medium to large sized
  organization
• Previous management experience in a multi-disciplinary unit
• Strong Programme Management expertise is essential
• Excellent experience in the management of union-management relations
• Previous experience in developing and implementing strategy is essential
• Must have own transport and valid drivers licence

Core knowledge, skills and behaviour

• Understanding of the South African Local Government Environment
• Understanding of project management principles  
• Understanding of all relevant legislation
• Understanding of the principles underpinning all the disciplines reporting into this position  
• Understanding of budget planning and management control principles
• Excellent knowledge of accounting systems and principles
• Excellent knowledge of finance and accounting management
• Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the display of thought leadership in complex applications
• Ability to draft, analyse and interpret reports in a professional and quality manner for the relevant Stakeholders
• Strong analytical ability towards opportunity identification
• Computer Literacy
• Proven capability to interact at all different levels
• Excellent communication skills

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications, ID and Drivers Licence
in application for a five year performance based contract to;

Director: Human Resources

 Fax: 086 272 0924, Email: HR@salga.org.za

please quote reference number in subject line

CLOSING DATE: 13 February 2012

Should you not hear from us within three weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful

Location:  
Based in Pretoria Ref. 120102

Remuneration Package: R909 190.43 – R1,198 825.31 per annum (neg)

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the incumbent’s role and responsibility shall include the following:

Key Performance Area

• Ensure the development of a business strategy so that there is a long, medium and short-term plan for
  achieving the mandate from government and the transformation agenda of SALGA
• Network with the various stakeholders so that there is support for the strategy before it is submitted for
  approval  
• Gain approval from the relevant working groups for the business strategy so that the go ahead is given for the
  CEO to submit the strategy to the NEC for final approval 
• Ensure that the business strategy is communicated appropriately so that all the stakeholders have a clear and
  common understanding of and support for the strategy
• Ensure that the required skills, systems and processes are in place so that the business strategy can be
  translated into short and medium term business plans with clear and measurable key performance indicators
  and targets for SALGA as a whole and then for the various directorates and provincial offices
• Ensure that systems are in place to monitor the implementation of the business strategy so that progress can
  be monitored
• Report to the CEO on progress against the strategy so that an early warning system is in place and so that
  informed decisions can be made regarding changes and/or interventions that may be required  
• Ensure the provision of an efficient and effective research unit for SALGA so that pertinent information is
  available to stakeholders relating to local government matters, case studies and international best practice
• Ensure the effective management of the policy analysis, research and monitoring unit so that SALGA can
  engage meaningfully with stakeholders and lobby and advocate accordingly based on empirical research
• Ensure the development of a knowledge hub to facilitate meaningful knowledge sharing across municipalities.
  This includes the maintenance of all knowledge management strategies, plans and protocols to ensure that
  knowledge management, knowledge creation and knowledge sharing systems are developed, communicated
  and effectively implemented and facilitate SALGA’s role of being a knowledge centre for South African local
  government
• Lead and manage staff in the directorate so that they achieve their work objectives and work within an
  environment conducive to achieving required results
• Take overall responsibility for the planning, monitoring and controlling of the directorate’s budget so that
  spending is in line with SALGA’s requirements
   

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant post-graduate degree is required  
• At least 5 years experience operating at a senior management level within a medium to large sized
  organization  
• Previous management experience in a multi-disciplinary unit
• Previous experience in developing and implementing strategy is essential
• Must have own transport and valid drivers licence

Core knowledge, skills and behaviour

• Understanding of the South African Local Government Environment
• Understanding of project management principles  
• Understanding of all relevant legislation
• Understanding of the principles underpinning all the disciplines reporting into this position
• Understanding of budget planning and management control principles
• Excellent knowledge of accounting systems and principles
• Excellent knowledge of finance and accounting management
• Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the display of thought leadership in complex applications
• Ability to draft, analyse and interpret reports in a professional and quality manner for relevant Stakeholders
• Strong analytical ability towards opportunity identification
• Computer Literacy
• Proven capability to interact at all different levels
• Excellent communication skills

 Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications, ID and Drivers Licence
in application for a five year performance based contract to;

Director: Human Resources

Fax: 086 272 0924, Email: HR@salga.org.za

please quote reference number in subject line

CLOSING DATE: 13 February 2012

Should you not hear from us within three weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful