Snr Executive Manager: Support Services: REAL50015 Jobs

Location: Gauteng
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Development Planning and Real Estate

The City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality is the local government for the East Rand region of Gauteng. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Executive Manager to lead our Support Services division. This role is essential for ensuring effective governance, compliance, and strategic planning within the municipality.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
• A Post Graduate Degree in Administration and Governance is an advantage.
• At least 8 years of relevant management experience, including at least 3 years at a middle management level.
• Proven experience in governance, compliance, and corporate services.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and people management skills.

Core Responsibilities

As the Senior Executive Manager for Support Services, your duties will include:

• Strategic Leadership: Providing direction to ensure the support division functions efficiently and effectively.
• Governance and Compliance: Developing and monitoring regulatory frameworks to ensure all operations meet legal and internal standards.
• Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong partnerships with internal departments, external service providers, and legislative agencies.
• Risk and Audit: Overseeing all risk management and audit-related matters for the department.
• Contract Management: Managing the full lifecycle of tenders, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and contracts.
• Strategic Planning: Developing and reviewing the Development Planning and Real Estate Department Strategy, including managing SDBIP and IDP deliverables.
• Branding and Promotion: Coordinating with the Communications department to promote projects and manage the departmental brand.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as the primary point of contact for ward councillors, private sector partners, and provincial or national government departments.
• Operational Improvement: Driving organizational change to improve daily operations and efficiency.
• Financial Oversight: Managing financial planning, monitoring budgets, and reporting on departmental spending.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on this leadership role, please submit your application through the City of Ekurhuleni careers portal (rems.ekurhuleni.gov.za).