The uMgungundlovu District Municipality (UMDM), with its seat in Pietermaritzburg, invites suitably qualified candidates to fill the undermentioned position:

Re-advertisementCandidates who have previously applied for this position, need not to re-apply.

DIVISIONAL MANAGER: LEGAL SERVICES (ATTORNEY) (PERMANENT POSITION)

REFERENCE NUMBER : HR76/2020/2021SALARY : T17 R54 693.49 p/m exclusive of benefits POST IDENTITY NUMBER : MCDC22MMLS001POSITION REPORTS TO : MUNICIPAL MANAGER

REQUIREMENTS• LLB Degree; • Admitted as an Attorney • Five (5) years managerial experience • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Municipal or Public Sector environment will be an added advantage. • A valid driver’s license (Code B)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES• Analytical skills and insight • Research skills • Attention to detail • Ability to draft opinions and contracts • Knowledge of the processes of litigation, including labour forums • Knowledge of municipal and administrative law • A practical understanding of the constitutional, legislative and policy framework governing local government • Must be prepared to work long hours and under pressure • Must have a high degree of ethics in order to deal with sensitive matters

KEY PERFORMANCE AREASLeadership and Planning Role• Providing Leadership and ensure the effective management of staff and resources in the Legal department • Preparing capital and operating estimates and control expenditure against the approved budget • Identifying with the broad Legal services strategy and defines, implements and monitors short term plans /objectives, by communicating with the municipal manager on specific legal key performance areas (Communication, relationship management, strategic policy implications) with a view to aligning functions and objectives• Analysing the adequacy of current legal approaches, submitting reports supporting specific provisions associated with Legal services interventions • Keeping abreast of legislative changes and national government requirements with to access to legal information and formulating methodologies/policies dictating procedural application for consideration and approval Legal Risk • Reviewing of ongoing cases and advising management accordingly • Liaising with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken • Providing legal protection and risk management advise to management especially on contract management • Providing and interpreting legal information, conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal requirements of staff

Policy Development• Reviewing and advising management of legal implications of internal policies, procedures and bylaws • Reviewing of draft contracts, agreements, internal policies and by-laws and ensuring that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements • Verifying that ramifications of all eventualities implicated by the proposed policies and by-laws have been identified and provided for without any loopholes through researching precedents and application of legal processes knowledge and experience

Litigation Management • Reviewing progress and managing litigation and liaising with and managing external lawyers • Monitoring the litigation in the civil court up to trial stage for actions against/or actions for Council • Attending to court proceedings if required by the Divisional Manager: Legal Services • Liaising with and giving directions/instructions to attorneys/advocates appointed to defend/initiate Council matters

Contract Management• Reviewing all contracts or any other documentation where the municipality has committed itself and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the executive management attention • Preparing, reviewing and modifying contractual instruments to assist and support various business activities • Preparing, reviewing and drafting documentation for transactions and preparing and advising on the necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure information is submitted on time

Performance of Unit• Providing continuous leadership, supervision, training and development of department staff ensuring an effective and motivated team• Directing and controlling the Key Performance Indicators and outcomes of personnel within the division by Defining/adjusting the role boundaries, workflow processes and job design against laid down service delivery requirements • Determining Staff levels and preparing motivations for the filling of vacancies • Participating in the recruitment and selection process • Conducting appraisals to measure performance against agreed objectives, counselling and consulting with personnel on development goals • Monitoring of the adequacy of current training interventions

Legal Advice/Opinions• Managing the flow of Legal Communication/advise/opinion from/to the organization, media and broader communities by determining the exact nature and extent of legal problems referred by Council’s Directorates, Council Committees etc. and requesting specific information and suggesting particular investigations • Determining practical resolution to relevant legal problems through the application and knowledge of the law and where necessary referring legal reference documentation, publications, legislations etc. and taking into account the legal implications of the problem(s) and the ongoing alternative solutions to either the council, the complainant or any other parties • Providing legal assistance and advice in the drawing up and authorization of contracts • Monitoring the advice and assistance given by subordinate staff to Directorates/Committees, etc. in matters of a complicated nature where legal input is required

General • Keeping abreast of continual updates/changes in the law through the studying of law reports and disseminating information on the latest developments to management, council, and its employees. • Controlling Municipal prosecutions through the gathering of evidence and preparing witnesses for the submission to the criminal court • Addressing Public liability claims through the consideration of relevant facts and recommending or initiating appropriate processes • Investigating the conduct of official and councillors and or assisting in approved independent investigations and advising the municipal manager/ Council on steps to be initiated • Advising the Council on Press Releases and Statements

Application forms are obtainable from the offices of uMgungundlovu District Municipality, 242 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg 3201 or UMDM Website (www.umdm.gov.za), by clicking the “about us, vacancies and following the link” Interested candidates should forward their application forms, together with comprehensive CV’s and certified copies of their qualifications, to the attention of Mr MPJ Bhengu, uMgungundlovu District Municipality, PO Box 3235, Pietermaritzburg 3200 or hand deliver at 242 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg 3201, by no later than 16 October 2020 at 16h00 pm sharp.

Late applications and applications by fax will not be considered. Enquiries should be directed to the Human Resources Office on 033 897 6752. Should you not have had any response from the Municipality within three months (3) after the closing date, kindly consider your applications as unsuccessful.

People with disabilities and women are also encouraged to apply.The Council subscribes to an Affirmative Action Policy, which is non-discriminatory and based on merit. Canvassing of Councilors and Official will lead to candidates being disqualified and the Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to criminal vetting and their qualifications will be verified by SAQA (South African Qualification Authority).

Dr MRB NGCOBOMUNICIPAL MANAGER

uMgungundlovu District Municipality

84015/I

Nquthu Local Municipality (KZ 242) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position:

ACCOUNTANT: EXPENDITURE

Salary : Task Grade 12 of the category 1 Municipality, plus Benefits such as Medical Aid, Pension Fund and 13th ChequeType of Contract : Permanent Place of Work : Council Chambers

KEY REQUIREMENTS:• National Diploma: Accounting or relevant NQF Level 6 qualification. • Valid motor vehicle drivers licence • 3 year relevant experience.• Computer Literacy • Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislations

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Compile financial reports; • Compile Expenditure and capital budget in line with the IDP; • Submit Expenditure inputs to financial statements • Control of assets and control of Capital Development Funds; • Control cash flow in co-operation with CFO; • Facilitate the payments of insurance policies for Council property and vehicles; • Supervise VAT payments made to SARS; • Supervise salary payments • Check and rectify contract payments • Check vouchers are correctly completed and approved according to the budget of the council • Check bulk accounts according to council policy – ensure that the correct payments are made • Coordinate all creditor system changes, e.g. new creditors, changing of address, changing of VAT numbers (information) • Ensure that payments are done by the due date. • Checking of the reconciliation between the supplier statements and our records. • Checking of payments. • Oversea the credibility of the Creditors Age Analysis

FLEET OFFICER

Salary : Task Grade 10 of the category 1 Municipality, plus Benefits such as Medical Aid, Pension Fund and 13th Cheque Type of Contract : Permanent Place of work : Corporate Services

KEY REQUIREMENTS: • Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. • A valid code 10 driver’s licence. • Post Matric qualification would be an added advantage.• A professional driving permit (PDP) would be an added advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Attending to the approval of requisition orders and / or controlling claims and fleet related issues. • Preparing and extracting qualitative and quantitative reports for submission to the Manager: Administration detailing the status of operations within the Unit. • Providing consolidated administrative information in the form of trips analysis, trips forecasting and needs quantification. • Coordinating the route of all fleet as well as decide on the sequence of all municipal fleet request from drivers daily. • Administration of fines for all municipal fleet ensuring that drivers responsible acknowledge receipt of their fines. • Ensuring that all vehicles are regularly serviced and service schedules are kept in the vehicle. • Ensuring that the vehicles parked and kept in a safe place at all times. • To perform monthly and consolidated quarterly reconciliation between trips undertaken against fuel utilized. • Ensuring that vehicles undergo annual roadworthy testing and the licensing of motor vehicle that required license renewals on an annual basic is done timeously. • Inspecting the vehicle at least once a month to ensure that they are kept in a usable state and tidy and make monthly report on the state of Municipal vehicles.• Reconcile expenditure and kilometers travelled by each vehicle and submit a report together with petrol slips, toll gate slips, and other relevant invoices at the of each month. • Ensuring that all Council vehicles have the council name and logo affixed on the side. • Keep track of expenditure and budget to ensure economical and effective use of the funds and make report on monthly basis.

DATA CAPTURE

Salary : R 99 951.24 per annum, plus benefits such as Medical Aid, Pension Fund and 13th chequeType of Contract : Permanent Place of work : Nquthu Local Municipality boundaries

REQUIREMENTS: • Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. • Certificate: Secretarial course will be an added advantage. • 2 years experience in General Office Practice. • Computer literacy (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). • Good typing skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide secretarial and administrative support to Bid committees. • Issuing of purchase orders using the relevant financial system. • Assist with attending to and resolving of audit enquires. • Produce any reports as may be required by the SCM Manager. • Maintain professional interaction and ensure ethical dealings with stakeholders at all times. • Ensuring that there is compliance with CSD by rolling down prospective supplier onto relevant financial system.

Please note: If you qualify as per the above requirement, please send your application letter, filled application form, comprehensive CV, Certified Copies of academic qualifications, Certified copy of Drivers’ License, and Certified copy of ID to:

The Acting Municipal Manager Hand Delivery on:Nquthu Municipality Lot 83 Mdlalose Street Private Bag X 5521 OR Office No. 28NQUTHU NQUTHU3135 3135

CLOSING DATE: 20 OCTOBER 2020

The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests. Successfully candidate is required to sign the Contract of Employment and a Performance Agreement. Candidate will

be subjected to security vetting. Canvassing with councillors or officials in respect of these positions will lead to disqualification of the applicants. The municipality is committed to the implementation of Its Employment Equity Plan, appropriately qualifying women are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries should be directed to the Director: Corporate Service (Mr. OS Mnguni) on 034- 271 6100.

If an applicant does not hear from the municipality within 30 days from the closing date, he/she should consider the application as having been unsuccessful.

SB MTHEMBU ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER NQUTHU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

NQUTHU MUNICIPALITYUMASIPALA WASE NQUTHU

84067/I

NKANDLA MUNICIPALITY

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PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTED IDP/BUDGET FOR 2020/2021 AND ADOPTED SERVICE DELIVERY AND BUDGET

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The Mayor of Nkandla Local Municipality hereby gives notice to the Public in terms of Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 of the Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000, and Section 16 (2) of the Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003 read with regulation 26 of the MFMA Budget and Reporting. The Mayor of Nkandla has tabled the Final Integrated Development Plan, that the council has approved the 2020/2021 Special Adjustments Budget and Adopted Special Adjustments Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP), Special Adjusted Organisational Score Card for the 2020/2021 financial year in the Council meeting held on Wednesday, 30th September 2020.

The approved documents are now in terms of section 21 A of the Municipal Systems act 32 of 2000 (MSA) available to the public for inspection at the Nkandla Municipality Public Library and Municipality website which is www.nkandla.org.za

The queries and comments in connection with Adopted Special Adjustments budget will be directed to: The Chief Financial Officer, Mr Sthembiso Ntombela on tel. (035) 833 2080.

MR L.S. JILI: MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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