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5 years fixed term performance-based contract
(To be appointed in terms of Section 56 and 57 of
Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000).
- Position : Executive Director - Infrustructure
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Remuneration Package :
As determined by notice No: 43122 of 2020 on upper
limits for senior managers for a Category 6 Municipality
MINIMUM: R1 188 638
MIDPOINT: R1 415 047
MAXIMUM: R1 596 747
- Minimum Requirements :
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Please note that the Minimum Competency Requirements
for Senior Managers as promulgated in Government
Gazette No 37245 of 17 January 2014, Local
Government: Regulations on appointment and conditions
of employment of senior managers, Local Government
System Act, 2000 will apply.
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering / B Tech:
Engineering, or equivalent
- Computer literacy
- Must be in possession of a valid
driver’s license and a suitable vehicle for proper
performance of his/her functions.
- Only SA citizens or permanent residents with no criminal record
are eligible to apply.
- Willingness to work
irregular hours with extensive traveling.
- MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of five (5) years’ work related experience at
middle management level, or as a programme/project
manager, and 3-4 years must be at professional
/management level, engineering management experience
preferably in Local Government
- Have proven successful
institutional transformation within public or private sector.
- Extensive experience in financial Management, policy
development & management, strategic planning &
implementation, program management, monitoring &
evaluation, and reporting on services delivery.
- ADDED ADVANTAGE
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Certificate in Municipal Financial Management
Programme (MFMP or CPMD) as prescribed by National
Treasury, Government Gazette No 29967 dated 15 June
2007 as well as a Certificate of Competency as required in
terms of the General Machinery Regulations, 1988
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Electricity General Certificate of Competency
- Registration as a Professional with a recognised
professional body preferably in engineering sphere
- A wealth of relevant hands-on experience in project
management and information system management
- 3-4 years’ management experience or as a project manager,
preferably in municipal infrastructure environment.
KNOWLEDGE
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* Extensive practical knowledge of legislation governing
local government and other related legislation
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* Advanced
knowledge and understanding of relevant policies
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* Advance understanding of Council operations and system
of delegation of powers* Understanding of Good
Governance practices, namely internal audit, risk
management, consequence management, etc.
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* Budget and Finance Management*Experience in community
facilitation and networking. Good Knowledge and
interpretation of key and related local government Acts
and Regulations (e.g., MSA, MFMA, etc), Good
knowledge of local government Performance
Management System, Good knowledge of Municipal
supply chain management regulations and Preferential
Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No: 5 of
2000)
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* Must be able to formulate engineering master
planning, project management and implementation
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* Have
a working knowledge and understanding of Water
Services Act and DORA
COMPETENCIES
LEADING COMPETENCIES: Strategic Direction and
Leadership, People Management, Program and Project
Management, Financial Management, Change Leadership
and Governance
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Moral Competence,
Planning and Organizing, Analyzing and Innovation,
Knowledge and Information Management,
Communication, Results and Quality Focus; Analytical
ability; Strategic financial management; Operational
financial management. and Governance, ethics and values
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
⃰ Integrity, honesty, maturity and courtesy
⃰ Diplomacy and
commitment to providing progressive democratic and
accountable government
⃰ Strategist and excellent
corporate planner
⃰ Excellent communication and
motivational skills
⃰ Customer focused
⃰ Advanced
negotiation skills
⃰ Analytical thinker
⃰ Diversity
management skills.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAs
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Reporting directly to the Municipal Manager, the
successful candidate will be expected to carry out the
duties and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
the following areas: Plan, direct and manage directorial
functions of the directorate effectively and efficiently, in
the following units:
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o Water
o Sanitation
o Mechanical Engineering
o Electrical Distribution
o Roads and Storm-water
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Implement Council resolutions in timely manner and
follow up on directions given, Formulating and
implementation of the directorate’s Integrated
Development Planning, Directorate’s budget preparation
and management
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Development and implementation of
directorate’s Service Delivery and Budget Implementation
Plan, Maintenance of directorate’s performance
management system and annual reporting, Directorate’s
human resource development and management and
supervision of departmental staff including industrial
relations
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Communicate effectively with all persons and
organizations concerned Attending and implementing
Council and Mayoral Committee meetings and submitting
reports
Closing Date : 18 November 2022