### **Job Opportunity: Deputy City Manager (Community and Emergency Services)**

 

**Cluster:** Community and Emergency Services  

**Location:** eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa  

**Reference Number:** 40000000  

**Closing Date:** 10 January 2025  

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#### **About the Role**  

eThekwini Municipality is seeking an experienced and visionary **Deputy City Manager** to lead the Community and Emergency Services Cluster. This is a permanent, high-impact role offering a total annual remuneration package in line with the Local Government Municipal Systems Act (Act No. 32 of 2000).  

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across key functional areas, including:  

- Health Services  

- Parks, Recreation, and Culture  

- Agro-Ecology  

- Security Management Services  

- Fire and Emergency Services  

- Safer Cities  

- Disaster Management  

- Metro Police  

**Vision:** By 2030, eThekwini aims to become Africa’s most caring and livable city.  

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#### **Key Responsibilities**  

- **Strategic Planning:** Develop and implement short, medium, and long-term service delivery plans.  

- **Leadership:** Provide visible, supportive leadership to achieve the Cluster’s business objectives.  

- **Risk Management:** Oversee risk assessments, analyze internal audit reports, and ensure compliance.  

- **Project Management:** Plan and structure projects methodically to ensure efficient control and delivery.  

- **Stakeholder Relations:** Build effective relationships with external stakeholders and ensure consultation.  

- **Performance Reporting:** Support financial and performance reporting to maintain Auditor-General assurance.  

- **Governance:** Promote professional governance practices, manage compliance, and drive cooperative governance relationships.  

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#### **Essential Requirements**  

1. **Education:**  

   - Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Public Administration, Law, or Law Enforcement (NQF Level 7).  

   - Municipal Competency Certificate (obtainable within 18 months of appointment).  

2. **Experience:**  

   - Minimum of 8 years in management, including at least 5 years at the middle management level.  

3. **Additional Requirements:**  

   - Registration with a relevant professional body.  

   - Valid motor vehicle driving license.  

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#### **Competency Requirements**  

- **Strategic Leadership:** Drive the Cluster’s vision and inspire teams to meet strategic objectives.  

- **People Management:** Manage diverse teams, optimize talent, and build relationships.  

- **Project Management:** Plan, execute, and evaluate projects to achieve objectives.  

- **Financial Management:** Budget planning, cash flow control, and procurement processes.  

- **Change Leadership:** Lead institutional transformation to implement quality services.  

- **Governance Leadership:** Ensure risk management, policy conceptualization, and compliance.  

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#### **Special Conditions**  

- Shortlisted candidates must undergo competency assessments.  

- The successful candidate will:  

  - Sign an employment contract and performance agreement.  

  - Disclose financial interests.  

  - Undergo security clearance and qualification verification.  

**Important:** Candidates with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).  

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#### **Application Process**  

1. **Apply Online:**  

   - **Internal Applicants:** [Apply here](https://durbangov.internal.erecruit.co/)  

   - **External Applicants:** [Apply here](https://durbangov.erecruit.co/)  

2. **Contact for Queries:**  

   - Mr. Sihle Mkhize, Head of Human Capital  

   - Phone: 031-311-3016  

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#### **Employment Equity**  

eThekwini Municipality is committed to Employment Equity principles. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.  

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#### **Important Notices**  

- Applications must include certified copies of qualifications.  

- Late, faxed, or emailed applications will not be accepted.  

- If no response is received within 60 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.  

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#### **Why Join eThekwini Municipality?**  

This role offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact on community services and emergency management in one of South Africa's leading municipalities.  

**Be part of a dynamic team working towards transforming eThekwini into Africa’s most caring and livable city by 2030.**  

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