City Manager

International City / County Management Association; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in the Western Cape seeks a City Manager to lead operations and manage a dedicated team. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of local government experience. Responsibilities include engaging with the community and addressing complex challenges. The role offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage and relocation assistance. Ideal for a dynamic leader ready to take on the unique challenges of city management.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Recreation perks

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in local government.
• At least 5 years as a municipal/county manager, deputy, or comparable role.
• Expertise in managing operations and people.

Responsibilities

• Manage city operations and provide leadership to the team.
• Engage with the community and address complex issues.

Skills

Public administration

Finance and budget management

Strategic planning

Media relations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's in public administration

Job description

City Manager

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Incorporated in , Park City, Utah (pop. 8,, elev. 6, ft., 20 sq. mi.), proudly celebrates its roots as a booming silver mining town turned world-class mountain resort community.

Today, the city's reputation rests on its two major ski destinations – Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resort.

At peak times, Park City's daytime population swells to nearly 40,.

The world came here for the Winter Olympics, and the Games return in .

The FY budget (July 1 – June 30) totals $97.9 million (General Fund $54.4 million; reserves $ million) and supports FTEs – roughly employees including part-time and seasonal staff.

This opportunity is available with the departure of City Manager Matthew Dias, who served the city capably for over 12 years, first as deputy city manager, then for six years as city manager.

The next city manager will inherit a talented, dedicated leadership team of various levels of experience.

The city manager position in Park City is a challenging, uniquely demanding job.

The community is extremely engaged; residents' expectations are high; and the issues are numerous, nuanced, and complex.

It's hard to find a brighter or more intense spotlight than the one shining on Park City.

A four-year degree in a relevant field of study, preferably in public administration, business administration, or a related field, and seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience in local government, including at least five as a municipal or county manager, deputy, assistant, or major department head, or any equivalent combination of education and experience are all required.

Experience must include managing operations and people, and in some of the following areas : finance and budget, strategic planning, transportation, media relations, and project management.

A master's in public administration or a related field, and experience serving mountain, resort, or other communities with tourism-based economies are preferred.

Also preferred are International City / County Management Association (ICMA) membership and experience or expertise in legislative activities, lobbying, and negotiation.

The annual salary range for this position is $, to $, DOQE.

In addition, the following benefits are provided : comprehensive health benefits, including employer fully paid medical and dental insurances; retirement benefits through Utah Retirement Systems (URS pension), and defined contribution plans with a match; and generous paid time off plus 13 paid holidays.

Additional benefits include $10, in annual tuition reimbursement, stipends for bilingual ability and childcare support, and outdoor lifestyle perks to include ski and mountain bike passes at Deer Valley Resort, cross‑country ski passes, a family membership to the MARC (Park City Municipal Athletic & Recreation Center), and discounts at the Park City Golf Club, and the Park City Ice Arena.

The preferred candidate will be eligible to receive support through a housing stipend, or access to subsidized city housing, for up to two years.

Relocation assistance subject to negotiation.