DURBAN - The eThekwini Municipality has begun searching for a new city manager after it reached a settlement with Sipho Nzuza in July – the former city manager’s contract was supposed to end in March next year.
The city advertised it’s highest paid lucrative post last week with a salary tag of R2.5-R3.9 million for the successful applicant.
In the advertisement the city said the salary package was in line with the Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, which is applicable for category 10 municipalities. According to the advertisement, the manager is expected to provide strategic leadership and direction to account for the municipal service delivery, income and expenditure as well as other obligations as prescribed by the legislations and the Municipal Council Policies to ensure an economically viable and accountable administration.
The post became vacant last year when Nzuza was arrested for his alleged involvement in the R400 million solid waste tender scandal.
He was charged alongside former mayor Zandile Gumede, various councillors and officials. He was released on R50 000 bail with strict conditions which gave him very limited access to his normal duties.
Seeing that he was continuing drawing a salary while not performing his duties because of bail conditions the council tasked mayor Mxolisi Kaunda to negotiate a settlement with Nzuza so that he leaves the position which eventually happened in July.
Sipho Cele was appointed to act in the position for six months then alternated with Musa Mbhele, who is currently acting in the position.
Municipality spokesperson Musawakhe Mayisela said the closing date for the applications was January 16, 2022.
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