Executive Manager

About this role

The City of Ekurhuleni is looking for an Executive Manager to lead its military veterans division in Gauteng. The role focuses on improving the living conditions of military veterans and their dependants through strategy, programmes and partnerships.

What you’ll do

• Set the direction for military veterans’ services, with a focus on socio-economic wellbeing.
• Lead the drafting, approval and yearly review of the division’s Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan.
• Guide research, strategy development and planning so veterans’ interests are properly promoted.
• Design and oversee programmes covering wellbeing, economic empowerment, heritage and memorials, and recognition, with clear budgets, KPIs and benefit plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and government partners, including signing MOUs and taking part in sector forums.
• Lead, mentor and manage a team, including performance, succession planning and fair discipline.
• Carry out needs-based research on veterans and share findings with the right stakeholders.
• Control the division’s financial resources effectively.

What you need

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Management or a related field, on NQF Level 7.
• Knowledge of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), as set out in the National Treasury minimum competency requirements.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar environment.
• Skills in policy development and advocacy, including negotiation.
• Strong analysis and innovation skills.
• Coaching and mentoring ability.
• Advantageous: experience in military veteran affairs.
• Advantageous: experience in intergovernmental coordination.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a senior manager who has worked in public administration or a similar government setting. You should be comfortable leading strategy, managing budgets and building relationships across government and with the community you serve.

Tips before you apply

• Have your degree certificate, ID and proof of your MFMA competency ready before you apply.
• Show your 3 to 5 years of experience with specific examples of programmes or plans you led, including budgets and results.
• If you have any military veteran or intergovernmental experience, put it near the top of your CV.

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