Job Description: The City of Cape Town looks to recruit highly skilled, purpose driven and innovative leaders to make a positive difference in the lives of fellow South Africans. These are high responsibility, publicly visible roles demanding ethical conduct, accountability, a commitment to excellence in service, and a focus on the customer. Strategic ability, sound financial acumen and an innovative, influential, and collaborative approach are fundamental, as is knowledge and understanding of the Local Government environment. [ads1] Job Responsibilities: Building a city administration that demonstrates the very best of what South Africa is capable of in honest, responsive, committed local government Achieving excellence in local government service delivery, infrastructure investment, and municipal operations Providing the Directorates with leadership and direction; developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders; executing decisions of the political structure; advising and guiding the strategic management structure on functional matters and executing policy decisions, by: Implementing strategic business plans and policies, which enable and support the City’s strategic objectives/priorities and ensuring decision-making and performance accountability. Job Requirements: Completed the MFMA minimum competency training or will be expected to achieve such within 18 months after appointment At least 5 (five) years’ experience at a senior managerial level within a large and diverse environment Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation Institutional governance systems and performance management Budgetary and financial management Excellent communication and relationship building skills Exceptional leadership ability with a highly innovative, influential and collaborative approach to leadership Job Details: Company: City of Cape Town Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Cape Town Application Deadline: N/A [ads2] Apply Here instantcareers.net #J-18808-Ljbffr