DEPARTMENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY SERVICES STRATEGIC
EXECUTIVE (5 – YEAR CONTRACT) PATTERSON GRADE: E
The City of Windhoek requires the services of a suitably qualified, experienced and visionary Strategic Executive who will be responsible for directing and ensuring the achievement of the strategic objectives of the Economic Development and Community Services Department. This is a contractual position for a period of five (5) years, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.
Purpose of the job
As a member of the Executive Management Team, the position is required to provide strategic and operational direction to the City of Windhoek’s Economic Development & Community Services Department in line with the provisions to the Local Authorities Act, Council Resolutions and directives from the Chief Executive Officer.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Strategic leadership and planning
- Financial / Budget and Risk Management
- Human Capital Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Namibian Citizen
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Specializing in Business Administration, Emergency I Disaster / Risk Management Economic Development / Entrepreneurship, Social Sciences, Education, Horticulture, Sports Management, Local Government, Urban / Rural Planning, Management (or equivalent)
- A minimum of ten (10) years corporate experience of which 5 years served at management level
- A relevant Master’s Degree or Senior Management Development Programme would serve as an added advantage.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
- Local Authorities Act
- Relevant Acts and Regulations
- Strategic and Operational Management
- Procurement Policy Frameworks
- Labour Legislation
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Strategic and operational planning, Leadership, Communication, Team building, Management, including: Judgement, Networking, Analytical, Numerical, Time management, Problem solving, Decision making, Project management, Conflict management, Arbitration, Crisis management and Administration skills.
More Information
- Job Application Details APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Register CV's electronically, browse jobs and apply, on Council’s website, www.cityofwindhoek.org.na (Should any complications arise, or difficulty to log on to the website, please contact the following numbers: 061 290 3671/2001/3032/2616). Alternatively, Written applications (hardcopy) accompanied by a cover letter, a detailed resume and certified copies of all the relevant documentation (qualifications, Birth Certificate, Identity document, driver's license) certificate of service(s) and proof of citizenship should be forwarded to the Office of the Acting Strategic Executive: Human Capital and Corporate Services, PC Box 59, Windhoek, or to be hand delivered or couriered to the Office of the Acting Strategic Executive: Human Capital and Corporate Services, Human Capital Building, Corner of Garten Street and Independence Avenue.
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