KNYSNA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
The Knysna Municipality, which lies strategically within the southern region of the Western Cape, in the middle of the Garden Route and stretches from Sedgefield in the West to Brackenhill in the East, require a suitably qualified and experienced persons to lead the Municipality as Director. Knysna strives towards rendering a high quality service to all its residents and is fully committed to a policy of Employment Equity. DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE Remuneration package: R907 864 (minimum); R1 037 559 (midpoint) and R1 150 465 (maximum) per annum (as determined by Notice on upper limits for Senior Managers for a Category 3 Municipality) Permanent Appointment REQUIREMENTS: • At least a Post Graduate Degree or qualification in Engineering or equivalent registered on the National Qualifications Framework at NQF Level 8 with a minimum of 120 credits • Minimum of 7 Years work related experience at a senior and middle management level, of which at least 2 years must be at senior management level, preferably in the Local Government sector • Good Knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation • Good Knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management • Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment • Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation • Certificate of competency as required in terms of the General Machinery Regulations, 1988, will be an added advantage • Registration with a recognized relevant engineering professional body • Compliance with the National Treasury Regulations on the Required Minimum Competency Level in Unit Standards is a recommendation. In terms of the exemption from Regulations 15 and 18 of Government Gazette 29967 officials not compliant will be granted 18 months from date of employment to comply with the aforesaid regulations. • The required core competencies as stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers Government Notice 21 in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014 is a recommendation • Good facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape • Valid driver’s license and NO criminal record. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Develop, implement and manage strategic goals, policies and procedures in alignment to the municipality’s strategic and IDP objectives • Effectively and efficiently manage the Directorate • Liaise and interact with individuals, role-players and agencies at senior level in all three spheres of government • Leading and directing the Technical Services Directorate • Fulfilling the statutory duties of a manager appointed in terms of section 56 of the Municipal Systems Act and the Municipal Financial Management Act in particular and in other relevant legislation in general • Managing the provision of services to the community in a sustainable and equitable manner • Managing capital projects in terms of design, tender, budget and quality expenditure • Providing advice and support to the Council, the Municipal Manager and other office bearers on all functions of the Directorate • Developing and implementing a management strategy to facilitate sustainable infrastructure, development and maintenance in Roads and public works, stormwater, water and sewerage services, EPWP and project management • Providing visionary and Innovative leadership to a diverse technical workforce • Ensuring optimal utilisation of the Council’s resources in terms of implementing its strategic objectives, articulated in the IDP and in the fulfilment of its statutory mandate • Controlling and preparing the Directorate’s budget • Advising the Municipal Manager timeously and effectively on matters pertaining to the directorate. PLEASE NOTE: 1. It would be expected of candidates to be subjected to thorough evaluations and that previous and current employers and references will be contacted. Verification will be done on his/her qualifications, criminal and credit record. The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests. 2. All applications must be submitted with a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications and ID document, the names of three references from current and previous employers and a fully completed official application form, as available from the municipal website or the Human Resources Department, to be e-mailed to dirinfrastructure@knysna.gov.zarespectively. 3. Appointment is subject to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement in terms of Section 54 of the Municipal Systems Act. The appointment will be made in accordance with the Regulations on appointment and conditions of employment of Senior Managers. 4. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful. Closing Date: 12 JANUARY 2024 Applicants will be informed of the outcome of the selection process upon completion thereof. O.P. SEBOLA MUNICIPAL MANAGER The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals with enthusiasm for the following career opportunity in our dynamic organisation: ADVERTISEMENT SENIOR LIBRRIAN- MINI LIBRARIES (ROVING) DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SERVICES TASK GRADE 12: R386 928 to R502 104 (Basic Salary) (CONTRACT APPOINTMENT) Applicable Municipal benefits will apply. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS B.Bibl / B.LIS / B.Tech: LIS / B. Inf (Hons) or PGDip LIS or equivalent 4-year post matric qualification; Registered member of LIASA. 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience Computer Literacy KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Co-ordinate and control the provision of an information service to local communities through an established library in order to provide a professional and quality service to the public seeking information; Participating in informal training of library staff; as well as library Region forum & LIASA; Co-ordinate and control personnel performance, productivity and discipline; Dealing with unruly or undisciplined behavior of libraries users; Managing the book collection and selection to address the different needs from the different areas; Maintaining the computer database of user details and access specific fields to elicit information on overdue books and proceed with notification and execution of specific recovery sequences; Attending to issues/returns applying laid down procedures; Cataloguing and indexing new materials; controlling stock by means of stock take, list management, etc. Co-ordinate specific activities associated with promoting reader awareness and interest and provide information to users; Attending to the deco of the Children’s section and facilitate interaction and learning; Organise and plan visits to old age homes, prisons and satellite services; Co-ordinate specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with operational key performance and result indicators, Receipting and reconciling documentation and forward for processing. COMPETENCIES CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES People Management; Conceptual Thinking; Organisational Awareness; Attention to Detail; Professional; Technical Proficiency All applications will be considered but in terms of its Employment Equity Target, the Municipality would prefer to appoint a Coloured or Indian female or African or Indian Male, if a suitable candidate in that category can be identified.. All applications MUST be on a Knysna Municipal Application form (https://www.knysna.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Knysna-Municipality-New-Job-Application-From.pdf) accompanied by a comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications (not older than 6 months), copies of training, experience, competency and previous employment record must accompany applications. Application forms are obtainable from the Municipal website: www.knysna.gov.za. Completed applications should be forwarded via email to: vacanciescommunity@knysna.gov.za Correspondence will ONLY be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Should candidates not be contacted within three months after the closing date, they may accept their application as unsuccessful. For enquiries, contact the Human Resources Office at 044 302 6419 or on email address: mbangeni@knysna.gov.za or lphillips@knysna.gov.za. Canvassing for appointment is strictly prohibited and any confirming thereof will disqualify the candidate. CLOSING DATE: 21 December 2023 MR O.P. SEBOLA MUNICIPAL MANAGER The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals with enthusiasm for the following career opportunity in our dynamic organisation: ADVERTISEMENT CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SERVICES Task Level 11: R 327 768.00 – R 425 280.00 (Basic Salary) (CONTRACT APPOINTMENT) Applicable Municipal benefits apply MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS B.Bibl / B.LIS / B. Tech: LIS / B. Inf (Hons) or PGDip LIS or equivalent 4-year post matric qualification; Registered member of LIASA. 2 – 3 years’ practical experience in a Public Library and experience as part of the academic program. Computer literacy KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Co-ordinate and control the provision of an information services to local communities through an established library in order to provide a professional and quality service to the public seeking information; Participating in informal training of library staff; Participating in informal library region forum & LIASA; Provide reader guidance; Co-ordinate and control personnel performance, productivity and discipline; Dealing with unruly or undisciplined behaviour of library users; Obey any lawful and reasonable instructions given by a person having the authority to do so; Managing the book collection and selection to address the different needs from the different areas; Maintaining the computer database of user details and access specific fields to elicit information on overdue books and proceed with notification and execution of specific recovery sequences; Attending to issues /returns applying laid down procedures; Cataloguing and indexing new materials; Controlling stock by means of stocktake, list management, etc. Co-ordinate specific activities associated with promoting reader awareness and interest and provide information to users; Attending to the décor of the children’s section and facilitate interaction and learning; interacting with students on specific research topics and make available a list of reference material; Marketing library services through public awareness campaigns in partnership with different stakeholders in our community such as schools, old age homes, etc. Provide education to users i.e. library orientation, use ICT devices; Co-ordinate plan and organise activities; Plan, market and execute marketing and extension activities e.g. Library week, National Book week, etc.; liaise with schools, organise class activities; story hours and book education; Organise and plan visits to old age homes, prisons and satellite services; Co-ordinate specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with operational key performance and result indicators; Receipting and reconciling payments made for overdue books, photocopies, and prepare transactional documentation and forward for processing; Providing a professional library services; Developing library programmes; Providing professional support functions; Executing administrative tasks; Assisting with any other reasonable duties required by the Supervisor/Librarian All wok is always performed in a safe manner meeting all safety and health requirements and not endangering oneself or others COMPETENCIES CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES: People Management; Conceptual Thinking; Organisational Awareness; Attention to Detail; Professional; Technical Proficiency All applications will be considered but in terms of its Employment Equity Target, the Municipality would prefer to appoint an African, Coloured, Indian or White female or Indian Male, if a suitable candidate in that category can be identified All applications MUST be on a Knysna Municipal Application form (https://www.knysna.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Knysna-Municipality-New-Job-Application-From.pdf) accompanied by a comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications (not older than 6 months), copies of training, experience, competency and previous employment record must accompany applications. Application forms are obtainable from the Municipal website: www.knysna.gov.za. Completed applications should be forwarded via email to: vacanciescommunity@knysna.gov.za Correspondence will ONLY be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Should candidates not be contacted within three months after the closing date, they may accept their application as unsuccessful. For enquiries, contact the Human Resources Office at 044 302 6419 or on email address: mbangeni@knysna.gov.za or lphillips@knysna.gov.za. Canvassing for appointment is strictly prohibited and any confirming thereof will disqualify the candidate. CLOSING DATE: 21 December 2023 MR O.P. SEBOLA MUNICIPAL MANAGER The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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