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• Develop and manage an organisation-wide document and records management programme (manual and electronic systems) to ensure that record keeping and records management practices effectively meet the legislative as well as the organization’s objectives.
• Ensure that the electronic document and records management system for SALGA is implemented, well managed and accessible to all staff.
• Ensure that information can be identified and effortlessly retrieved when required (on site as well as off site) by providing well-structured records classification systems and record keeping systems.
• Ensure that there are evaluation criteria in place to monitor compliance with relevant legislation and sound records management policies and practices.
• Handle all administrative duties related to the Registry Office.

• Good communication skills
• Teamwork
• Planning and time management
• Responsibility and dedication
• Proven experience in the field of paper-based and electronic records management
• Project management experience.

• Relevant National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in information management and/or records management
• Relevant training presented by the National Archives and Records Service
• Knowledge of information management
• Specialist knowledge of document and records management practices
• Understanding of the most prevalent systems presently being employed i.e. Processing Systems
• Management Information Systems; Electronic Document and Records Management Systems
• Knowledge of relevant standards as well as the statutory and regulatory frameworks
• Thorough understanding of metadata system
• Own car and Drivers Licence

Location: Based in Mpumalanga Ref. 120405
Based in Gauteng: Ref. 120407

Remuneration Package: R 320 738.26 – R 426 769.22 per annum (neg)

Reporting to the Programme Manager: Municipal Infrastructure and Services, the incumbent’s role and responsibilities shall include the following:
 

Key Performance Area

• Monitor and report on the existence of adequate and effective support to municipal units and programmes such as Water and Sanitation, Electricity and Energy;

  Roads and Transport; Housing and Sustainable Human Settlements; Solid Waste Management; Environment and Climate Change and other special Municipal

  Infrastructure Services projects.

• Assist municipalities with the rollout of basic services, Policy development and Conducting information sharing and lesson learnt sessions.

• Advise and support municipalities in the development of infrastructure investment plans

• Advise and support the development of SLA’s between service providers, the relevant sector department and municipalities.

• Conduct workshops with municipalities regarding alternative service delivery mechanisms.

• Participate in sponsor committees, contributing to the success of the programmes.

• Assist with the identification of and research into critical gaps in the local government policy and legislative environment.

• Making sure that SALGA achieves its mandate of ensuring that services to the poor is implemented

• Successful alignment and integration of Municipal Infrastructure Grant implementation.

•  Assist in the management of relevant SALGA political structures such as the Municipal Services and Infrastructure Working Group.

 Qualifications and experience

•  A relevant tertiary degree/diploma in Public Management is required, Civil Engineering or equivalent.
•  At least five years experience in the public sector.
•  Must have a good grasp of the issues and the challenges facing local government particularly in the context of relevant legislation
• Project management skills and expertise thorough understanding of the local government structures and legal framework will be an advantage.
• Long working hours.
• Must be willing to travel frequently.

Core knowledge, skills and behaviour

• Good presentation skills
• Initiative, excellent administrative skills, organizational and planning skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Communications skills.
• Knowledge of compiling business Plans in terms of MIG.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders at different levels.
• Ability to work in a complex multi-stakeholder environment.
• Deadline driven.
   

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications, identity document and drivers license in application for a five year performance based contract to;

Lerato Masehela Email: lerato@magautarecruitment.co.za  Fax: 086 623 5596

please quote reference number in subject line

Closing Date: 14 May 2012

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

Location: Based in Mpumalanga – Ref. NO 120406   

Remuneration Package: R 320 738.26 – R 426 769.22 per annum (neg)

Reporting to the Programme Manager: Economic Development and Planning, the incumbent’s role and responsibilities shall include the following:

Key Performance Area

• Advise and coordinate all inter-Governmental Fiscal Relations, Financial Fiscal Commission and the Municipal Finance Management Act process.

• Provide effective and regular representation

• Support and advice to member municipalities through defining their needs and assist in lobbying for leveraging

• Provision of support with respect to Local Government Fiscal Framework and Revenue Enhancement.

• Conducting training to ensure the compliance of National Credit Act

• Facilitating the functioning of District Area Finance Forums

• Implement training on Finance in line with norms and standards set by National Office

• Support and capacitate municipalities in terms of accounting standards ( asset management)

• Prepare budget week reports and action plan

• Collect data on Municipal debt

• Assess the impact of NCA

• Prepare presentation for Provincial legislature

• Prepare briefing notes for Chairperson of PWG on Municipal Finance

• Address all elements relating to legislative compliance

• Compile biannual provincial report on Municipal debt
   

Attributes and competencies

• Knowledge of municipal Finance and local government environment
• Good report and  presentation skills
• Budgetary Processes
• Dora Revenue
• Dead-line driven
• BAS
• Compilation and interpretation of annual financial statements
• Computer Literacy

Prerequisites

• A Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification with Accountancy as a major subject) will be required
• 3 – 4 years working experience in Local Government
• Monitoring and reporting procedures
• high credibility and integrity
• leadership, facilitation and communications skills
• A valid code 08 drivers license and own vehicle

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;

Lerato Masehela Email: lerato@magautarecruitment.co.za  Fax: 086 623 5596

 please quote reference number in subject line

Cloing Date: 14 May 2012

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

Location:Based in Western Cape Ref. 120404

Remuneration Package: R 213 329.45 – R289 512.24 per annum (neg)

Reporting to the Manager: Strategic Support the incumbent’s role and responsibility shall include the following:

Key Performance Area

• Scheduling of meetings and arranging and confirming the venue with due consideration given to the number of delegates attending and facilities required.
• Communicating with Internal departments and/or external service providers in respect of the catering and/or stationery and equipment needed for specific sessions.
• Allocating secretarial resources in accordance with the status and complexity of meetings and submitting completed schedules for approval and execution.
• Providing guidance on meetings procedures and serves as custodian of such proceedings
• Using word Processing applications to prepare agendas, minutes and notifications of meetings within a set timeframe.
• Forwarding draft documentation to the immediate superior for verification prior to circulation
• Referring to resolutions and regulations to enable formulation of resolutions arising out of discussion in Committees.
• Recording and updating registers of attendees to committee meetings and extracting and forwarding information on request with respect to long term/continuous abseentism of officials and representative to committee chairperson
• Updating committee files and records, inserting attendance registers, notification correspondence and minutes in accordance with established referencing sequences.
• Keeping a database of resolutions continuously updating same and following up on outstanding resolutions
• Depending on circumstances it might be expected of the Committee Officer to bind Agendas.

Qualifications and experience

• Unless the applicant can demonstrate that s/he has developed the necessary competencies through experience, an appropriate qualification will be required.
• Understanding of the South African Local Government environment
• Understanding of all relevant legislation

 Core knowledge, skills and behaviour

•  Knowledge and understanding of Local Government
•  Planning and report writing
•  Good written and verbal communications skills
•  Attention to details
•  Analytical thinker
•  Good presentation skills
•  Ethical and respect for confidentiality
•  Computer literacy   

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;

Lerato Masehela Email: lerato@magautarecruitment.co.za Fax: 086 623 5596

please quote reference number in subject line

Closing Date: 14 May 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.120402

Remuneration Package: R 320 738.26 – R426 769.22 per annum (neg)

Reporting to the Specialist: Human Development, the incumbent’s role shall include the following:

Key Performance Area:

• Develop and implement advocacy positions on relevant issues through proactive evaluation and evidence informed analysis of both policy and practice regarding Human Development at local government level.
• Advise and provide effective support services to SALGA and to local government structures on relevant Human Development issues
• Provide ongoing analysis of the needs and trends of Human Development (locally and internationally) to ensure that local government strategies and programmes are appropriately designed with regard to both policy response and effective models of service delivery
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation processes which track impact of policies and programmatic implementation in line with development indicators adopted at international conventions and monitored domestically
• Assist the Specialist: Human Development in implementing knowledge management measures necessary to ensure the Directorate has a repository of Knowledge and information on local government Human Development matters
• Assist the Specialist: Human Development on offering quality service standards to local government and maintaining customer-centric work processes and work culture
• Identify and develop innovative projects that further the strategic intent of the Directorate
• Assist Specialist: Human Development in identifying and target potential donor organisations that could partner effectively with SALGA in projects
• Develop and maintain relevant Human Development networks including civil society organisations, and academic and research institutions both locally and internationally
• Undertake outcome-based reviews and evaluations as required for current work areas and any related projects
• Identify key stakeholders of any project process and ensure strategies are developed to gain buy in and commitment to desired outcomes
• Assist the Specialist: Human Development in coordinating all provincial human development initiatives including capacity building, monitoring and evaluation at municipal level. Assist the Specialist: Human Development in promoting a culture of compliance to all business and compliance processes as relating to both the Human Development function and the business unit as a whole.

 Qualifications and experience

• Unless the applicant can demonstrate that she/he has developed the necessary competencies through experience, an appropriate Degree in Local Government Planning: Policy and Research is required (i.e. Hon. Social Science may be most appropriate.
• At least 3 years experience in operating at middle management level
• Sound knowledge of the South African economy and local government is essential
• Drivers License code 8
• Long working hours
   

 Core knowledge, skills and behaviour

• Knowledge and understanding of Local Government
• Knowledge and understanding of Local Government
• Planning and report writing
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Attention to details
• Analytical thinker
• Good presentation skills
• Ethical and respect for confidentiality
• Computer literacy      

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;

Lerato Masehela Email: lerato@magautarecruitment.co.za Fax: 086 623 5596

please quote reference number in subject line

Closing Date: 14 May 2012

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