Deputy City Manager
The City of uMhlathuze is one of the fastest growing municipalities in South Africa, offering the ideal combination of a rewarding career and pleasant working conditions. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply for the following position that is based in Richards Bay – Civic Centre: Applications must reach the address as indicated. Candidates must state clearly the position to which appointment is sought. Applicants are requested to furnish telephone number/s at which they may be contacted.
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER: CITY DEVELOPMENT
REF: S56002/2025
CLOSING DATE: 10 October 2025
OCCUPATIONAL LEVEL • Top Management (Section 56): Managers directly reporting to The City Manager
ANNUAL TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE • In terms the Government Gazette Notice No. 50737, dated 30 May 2024.
ADVERTISED • Mail & Guardian, Internal and Website
LOCATION • To be based at the Richards Bay Civic Centre but functioning in the whole municipal area of the City of uMhlathuze.
TERM OF APPOINTMENT • Permanent employment in terms of the Amended Municipal Systems Act dated 17 August 2022.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE • A minimum of 7 years at senior and middle management level, of which at least 2 years must be at Senior Management level; and • Have proven successful Professional Developmental/ Town and Regional Planning experience
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • Gr 12/ Matric certificate • A relevant Postgraduate Degree or relevant qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework at NQF Level 8 with a minimum of 120 credits; • Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Sciences/ Architect or Bachelor’s Degree
in Town Planning or Development Studies or equivalent; • A valid driver’s licence; • A certificate in Municipal Financial Management Programme (MFMP) or Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) is essential. If a newly appointed person is not in possession of this Competency, he/ she must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment, failing which, the employment contract will terminate automatically within one month after the applicable period.
ADDED ADVANTAGE • A Project Management Certificate or Diploma; • At least 10 year’s relevant experience in local government; • Registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act, 2002 (Act No 36 of 2002).
KNOWLEDGE • Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation; • Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management; • Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No 05 of 2000); • Knowledge of geographical information systems; and • Knowledge of spatial, town and development planning.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Develop, implement and manage strategic goals, policies, procedures and plans for the Department and align them with the strategic objectives of the Municipality; • Integrate service delivery in the context of Council’s IDP and oversee the implementation; • Manage the
Department’s budget planning, implementation and review to support deliverables in relation to the IDP, • Provide advice and support to Council, the City Manager and other office bearers on all functions of the Department: ➣ Urban and Rural Planning ➣ Public Transport Facilitation ➣ Economic
Development Facilitation
NB: All applicants must forward an application on the prescribed form (obtainable in Government Gazette, No. 37245) or can be downloaded from our website: http://www.umhlathuze.gov.za. Applications, must be accompanied by a detailed CV with certified copies of qualifications certificates,
Identity Document and driver’s licence, including the names of three contactable references from current and previous employers. Applications should be forwarded by email to [email protected] . Alternatively, applications can be hand delivered during the week to the City of uMhlathuze Civic Centre (5 Mark Strasse, Richards Bay) between 07h30-16h00. For administrative enquiries, contact: Ms BA Mkhwanazi on (035) 9075181.
The City of uMhlathuze is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. As such, we intend to promote and uphold representativity in the Municipality regarding Race, Gender and Disability.
PLEASE NOTE: It would be expected of candidates to be subjected to competency assessments and that previous and current employers and references will be contacted. Verification will be done on candidates’ qualifications, criminal and credit record. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign
qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests. The applicant should be a South African citizen or permanent resident. Failure to adhere to the above will result in the automatic disqualification of the application.
NO applications shall be considered without certified copies of the original supporting documents and if not made in the prescribed application form. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. The Human Resources Section will not accept responsibility for information not mentioned in applications, nor for lost applications, unless proof of submission can be supplied.
The appointment is subject to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement in terms of Section 56 of the Municipal Systems Act. The appointment and Conditions of Employment will be in accordance with the applicable and relevant local government legal framework.
Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.
PN MHLONGO – CITY MANAGER