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ANNEXURE B

MINIMUM COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIOR MANAGERS

1.	Definitions

The terms defined below must be used to interpret the higher education qualification, the level of experience and the work-related experience when appointing senior managers—

"middle management level" means a management level associated with persons in middle management positions responsible for supervising staff, and includes—

(a)	An official directly accountable to a manager in the senior management level; or

(b)	A person that occupied a position in a management level substantially similar to middle management level, outside the local government sphere;

"senior management level" means a management level associated with persons in senior management positions responsible for supervising staff in middle management positions responsible for supervising staff in middle management positions, and includes—

(a)	the municipal manager of a municipality or the chief executive officer of a municipal entity;

(b)	any manager directly accountable to—

(i)	the municipal manager, in the case of a municipality; or

(ii)	the chief executive officer, in the case of a municipality; or

(c)	a person that occupied a position in a management level substantially similar to senior management level, outside the local government sphere;

"work-related experience" means the expertise of a person or skills attained by a person whether in the course of formal or informal employment.

2.	MUNICIPAL MANAGER

(a) HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Bachelor Degree in Public Administration / Political Sciences / Social Sciences / Law; or equivalent.

(b) WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Years of Experience

Type of Experience

5 years

•	Relevant experience at a senior management level; and

•	Have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector.

Knowledge

Type of Knowledge

•	Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;

•	Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management;

•	Advanced understanding of council operations and delegation of powers;

•	Good governance;

•	Audit and risk management establishment and functionality; and

•	Budget and finance management.

3.	DEVELOPMENT AND TOWN PLANNING MANAGER

(a) HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Sciences / Architect / Bachelor Degree in Town and

Regional Planning or Development Studies; or equivalent.

(b) WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Years of Experience

Type of Experience

5 years

•	Experience at middle management level; and

•	Have proven successful Professional Developmental / Town and Regional Planning experience.

Knowledge

Type of Knowledge

•	Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;

•	Good 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. 5 of 2000);

•	Knowledge of geographical information systems; and

•	Knowledge of spatial, town and development planning.

Added Advantage

•	Project management certificate or diploma; or

•	Registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act, 2002, (Act No. 36 of 2002).

4.	PUBLIC WORKS AND BASIC SERVICES / TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER

(a) HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering / BTech: Engineering; or equivalent.

(b) WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Years of Experience

Type of Experience

5 years

•	Experience at middle management level, or as programme/project manager; and

•	3-4 years must be at professional / management level engineering management experience.

Knowledge

Type of Knowledge

•	Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;

•	Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management;

•	Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment; and

•	Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation.

Added Advantage

•	Certificate of competency as required in terms of the General Machinery Regulations, 1988; or

•	Registration with a recognised relevant engineering professional body.

5.	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

The higher education qualification, work-related experience and other requirements for the position of chief financial officer are as prescribed under the Local Government: Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels, 2007, issued in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act, as published under Government Notice No. 493 in Government Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007.

6.	COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER

(a) HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences / Public Administration / Law; or equivalent.

(b) WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Years of Experience

Type of Experience

5 years

•	Experience at middle management level; and

•	Have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector.

Knowledge

Type of Knowledge

•	Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;

•	Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management;

•	Understanding of council operations and delegation of powers, as well as—

▪	Health service management;

▪	Cemetery management;

▪	Public safety; and

▪	Parks and recreation management.

Added Advantage

Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP), or similar recognised relevant professional body.

7.	CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER

(a) HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Bachelor Degree in Public Administration / Management Sciences / Law; or equivalent.

(b) WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Years of Experience

Type of Experience

5 years

•	Experience at middle management level

•	Have proven successful management experience in administration

Knowledge

Type of Knowledge

•	Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;

•	Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management;

•	Good knowledge of corporate support services, including:

▪	Human capital management;

▪	Legal services;

▪	Facilities management;

▪	Information communication technology; and

▪	Council support;

•	Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000);

•	Good governance;

•	Labour Relations Act, and other labour-related prescripts;

•	Legal background and human capital management; and

•	Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions.

8.	OTHER SENIOR MANAGERS

(a) HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

A relevant Bachelor Degree or equivalent.

(b) WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Years of Experience

Type of Experience

5 years

•	Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation;

•	Good knowledge of performance management system;

•	Good governance; and

•	Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000).

Added Advantage

Registration with a relevant professional body.

Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000)

Regulations

Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers

Annexures

Annexure B : Minimum Competency Requirements for Senior Managers