CAPRICORN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

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CAPRICORN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
BOX 4100, POLOKWANE 
41 BICCARD STREET, POLOKWANE
TEL: 015 294 1000 - FAX: 015 295 4010
E-MAIL:[email protected]  -  WEBSITE:www.cdm.org.za
 

 
DEPARTMENT : CORPORATE SERVICES
POSITION : MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES (RE-ADVERT)
LEVEL : 2
SALARY SCALE : R760,179.00 – R839,247.50 (Excluding benefits)
 
REQUIREMENTS:A B-degree in Human Resources Management / Public Administration / Industrial and Organizational Psychology; Driver’s License. Registration with Professional Body will be an added advantage. Knowledge of HR Legislative framework. 5 years’ Human Resource Management experience of which 3 years should be at supervisory.
 
KNOWLEDGE; SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation applicable to human capital management and resource planning; Proven knowledge and understanding of the MFMA, SDBIP, IDP and Local Government financial systems, procedures and policies; The candidate must be a strategic thinker, have excellent report writing, communication, interpersonal, financial, change and project management skills; Must have high level of energy, self – motivation and be innovative; Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines; Have people management and empowerment skills and customer focus.
 

 
RESPONSIBILITIES:Strategically lead and manage the design and implementation of HR Strategies, Monitor the performance management process; Oversee all Labour Relations, Employee Wellness, Job evaluation and ratings and OHS issues; Coach management on HR related issues and service contracts of all employees; Undertake overall management and supervision of human capital management and resource planning; Monitor organizational effectiveness through identification and analysis of current circumstances within CDM in order to retain a skilled workforce; Manage the HR budget; Facilitate and monitor organizational development and the general impact of change management interventions; Manage monthly remuneration and benefits; Ensure analysis of market trends and recommend annual salary adjustments for employees; Ensure quarterly performance appraisals are conducted for all employees; Monitor the execution of development plans across the Municipality; Plan, monitor, advise, implement and report on the Employment Equity Plan and its progress in line with Affirmative Action measures and Municipal policies.
 
 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE SERVICES
POSITION: HUMAN RESOURCES ADMIN CLERK (PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT)
LEVEL: 08
SALARY SCALE: R 289,322.10 – R319, 572.41 (EXCLUDING BENEFITS)
 
REQUIREMENTS:National Diploma in Human Resources Management coupled with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Human Resources administration;
 
KNOWLEDGE; SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Computer Literacy, clerical and administrative skills, communication skills, Time management, confidentiality, honesty and integrity; Customer service orientation; Quality orientation and work standards; Ability to work under pressure; Pay attention to details as well as planning and organising.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Facilitate the publishing performance agreements of Executive Managers on the website. Arrangements of performance management sessions. Coordination of the submission of performance plans and quarterly performance reviews. Facilitate the submission of quarterly and annual portfolio of evidence to internal audit. Arrangement of performance management capacity building sessions. Maintain proper record keeping for Performance Management unit.
 
 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT : CORPORATE SERVICES
POSITION : SECRETARY TO THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER CORPORATE SERVICES
LEVEL : 09
SALARY SCALE : R243, 584.17.88 – R289, 322.10 (EXCLUDING BENEFITS)
 
REQUIREMENTS:National Diploma in Office Administration / Secretarial, computer Literacy, 2 years’ experience in secretarial or/and Office Administration.
 
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTE: Attention to detail, planning and organising, Communication skills, computer literacy, Time management, knowledge of office management procedures.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Ensure that all administrative issues in the office of the Executive Manager Corporate Services are attended to; Provide secretarial services to the Executive Manager Corporate Services, Operating the reception area of the department; Maintaining proper customer services for the unit; Coordinate the procurement requisitions for the Department; Maintain proper records keeping.
 
 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT: STRATEGIC EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
POSITION: MANAGER INTER GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
LEVEL: 2
SALARY SCALE : R760,179.00 – R839,247.50 (Excluding benefits)
 
REQUIREMENTS:B. Degree in Public Administration/Law/ Environmental/Social Sciences/ Communications or equivalent; Minimum of 5 years’ experience of which 3 years should be at supervisory in managing administrative support and /or coordinating Governance structures and Stakeholder Management in either the Municipal Environment and or Provincial Administration.
 
KNOWLEDGE; SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Knowledge of legislative frameworks governing Local Government; Municipal Finance Management Act; financial principles and related legislations; Good communication and report writing skills.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Will be responsible for: overall general management of the Intergovernmental and Stakeholder Relations section by leading and directing the section in defining the strategic objectives, policy and procedures by developing the strategic and annual performance plans for the section; Management of Intergovernmental and Stakeholder Relations in the District, Ensure effective and efficient alignment of municipal objectives on the IDP and SDBIP; Manages the implementation of financial controls and procedures and provides information to support financial planning and to provide proper support to internal and external audit processes; Developing the Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan of the Section for the purpose of managing performance of the support staff; Compiling and manage the budget of the Section; Monitoring performance of the support staff, provide guidance and assistance in relation to Intergovernmental relations programmes; Conducting quarterly performance assessments of the support staff; Collating and prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reports and submission of portfolio of evidence; Developing intergovernmental relations plans and policies for the District; Managing, facilitating and strengthening the relationship between the District and Local Municipalities, Province and National spheres of government; Maintaining and strengthening institutional relationships with strategic stakeholders outside of government including Non-Governmental Organisations and Parastatals; Coordinating District Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Forums; Coordinating District Technical Intergovernmental Relations Forum; Prepare District performance reports for submission to District, Provincial and National Intergovernmental Forums; Provide strategic inputs into the development and review of policies; Provide inputs towards the Service Delivery Budget and Implementation Plan (SDBIP); Conducting quarterly and annual appraisals to measure performance and objective accomplishments against agreed targets and reviewing goals and setting new objectives; Planning, monitoring and controlling the unit’s annual budget guided by the budgetary requirements of Council; Developing strategic and annual performance plans and targets for the section including key performance areas, objectives, indicators, targets and resourcing.
 

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DEPARTMENT : STRATEGIC EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
POSITION : SECRETARY TO THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR (RE-ADVERT)
LEVEL : 09
SALARY SCALE : R243, 584.17.88 – R289, 322.10 (EXCLUDING BENEFITS)
 
REQUIREMENTS:National Diploma in Office Administration / Secretarial / Public Administration, Computer Literacy, 2 years’ experience in secretarial or/and Office Administration.
 
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTE: Attention to detail, planning and organising, Communication skills, computer literacy, Time management, knowledge of office management procedures.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Providing a key support function in the Executive Mayor’s office by assisting with administrative issues in the office; Recording and analysing of all and incoming and outgoing mail; Sending out all outgoing mail to internal and external stakeholders; Updating the diary , and acknowledging letters and invitations received; Arranging travel and accommodation for the Executive Mayor, Drivers and Members of the Mayoral Committee; Ordering of stationery and refreshments for the office; Diarizing meetings that the Executive Mayor should attend and send reminders for daily engagements; Arranging meetings with internal and external stakeholders; Provide secretarial support of Members of the Mayoral Committee; Assist Members of the Mayoral Committee with their Constituency Work e.g. typing, making copies, faxing, scanning etc; Send out Bulk SMS’s to Members of the Mayoral Committee notifying them of their deployments / engagements; Maintaining proper customer services for the Office of the Executive Mayor; Maintain proper records keeping.
 
 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT: STRATEGIC EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: INTERNAL AUDIT (X1)
TOTAL REMUNERATION: R42 000.00 PER ANNUM (FIXED TERM OF 3 YEARS)
 
REQUIREMENTS:National Diploma Internal Audit / B Com Accounting; Unemployed; the candidate should not have participated in an internship programme before.
 
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Must be eager to learn; be self – motivated; have passion for Internal Audit.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: The appointed Intern will work in the following areas over the period: Risk Based Audit, Performance Management Audit; Information and Technology Audit; Compliance Audit.
 

 
 
DEPARTMENT: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
POSITION: MANAGER – REVENUE
LEVEL: 2
SALARY SCALE: R760,179.00 – R839,247.50 (Excluding benefits)
 
REQUIREMENTS:B. Com Degree in Accounting / Municipal Finance; Municipal Finance Management Programme will be an added advantage; Computer Literacy, Driver’s Licence; 5 years’ experience in Municipal finance and revenue management of which 3 years should be at supervisory.
 
KNOWLEDGE; SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Knowledge of legislative frameworks governing Local Government; Municipal Finance Management Act, Financial principles and related legislations; Good communication and report writing skills, Knowledge of any financial system.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Provide strategic inputs into the development and review of policies; Provide inputs towards the Service Delivery Budget and Implementation Plan (SDBIP); Conducting quarterly and annual appraisals to measure performance and objective accomplishments against agreed targets and reviewing goals and setting new objectives; Planning, monitoring and controlling the unit’s annual budget guided by the budgetary requirements of Council; Developing strategic and annual performance plans and targets for the section including key performance areas, objectives, indicators, targets and resourcing; Recommending, evaluating, and implementing credit control and debt collection policies, controls and systems; Developing new systems and improved methods for collection and processing of revenues and other operations; Assisting the Chief Financial Officer with making necessary adjustments to revenue programmes / projects / initiatives; Preparing and presenting reports detailing funds availability for current and short-term municipality intervention; Managing expenditure control within the Revenue Office; Managing appropriate resource planning and management within the Revenue Office; Monitoring all records and documentation are appropriately managed, filed and stored in the Revenue Office; Managing that revenue due is calculated monthly, revenue accounts are reconciled weekly and statements are issued timely; Maintaining integrated financial sustainability of local municipalities and the district by analyzing, interpreting and approving revenue and expenditure reports; Managing processes related to the reconciliation of revenue; Developing and implementing finance, accounting, and billing procedures so that accurate records of all bills and payments can be generated and kept; Managing customer liaison so that all customer queries and complaints relating to billing and credit control are dealt with accurately and timeously and first time resolution is achieved; Monitoring that requests for expenditure and payments are duly authorized by delegated persons; Reviewing that all debtors and receipts are accounted for, assigned to the appropriate creditor and of accounting is on an accrual basis; Maintaining debtor accounts and suspense accounts are reconciled and thereafter posted and balanced in ledger accounts; Managing debtor age analysis reports are generated and the status of accounts reviewed regularly.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
POSITION: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – EXPENDITURE
LEVEL: 4
SALARY SCALE: R524,536.36 – R579,039.64 (EXCLUDING BENEFITS)
 
REQUIREMENTS:B. Com Degree in Accounting or equivalent; 4 years’ experience in municipal finance / expenditure; Understanding of Municipal finance and expenditure management will be an added advantage
 
KNOWLEDGE; SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Knowledge of legislative frameworks governing Local Government; Municipal Finance Management Act, Financial principles and related legislations; Good communication and report writing skills, Knowledge of any financial system, Strategic thinking, judgment and problem solving and Accuracy and detail oriented.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Review payments source documents for correctness before payment (capital projects, retention, recurring accounts); Review VAT, duplication of invoices and accurate posting on system; Monitor proper filing of records and; Report monthly to regarding expenditure transactions for the month; Manage and reconcile the suspense and control accounts for accuracy and true reflection; Check and review journals before processed; Review monthly creditors to ensure that all outstanding amounts are paid, correct charging of budget vote, validity check of creditor documents and debit orders; Check individual creditors reconciliation per vendor ledger with supplier statement before payment and after payment run for rejected/unpaid vendor accounts then journalise to clear EFT outstanding; Prepare EFT to be released; Oversee the reconciliation of payroll on a monthly basis; Monitor that the salaries are paid in line with council policy; Oversee that third parties related payments are paid before the end of the month; Monitor that salaries and allowance increases are in line with SALGA directives or government gazette; Review payroll journals and clear any suspense account.
 
 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNITY SERVICES
POSITION : ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER (X2)
LEVEL : 7
SALARY SCALE : R327,645.59 – R361,718.54 (EXCLUDING BENEFITS)
 
REQUIREMENTS:National Diploma in Environmental Health or Degree/B. Tech in Environmental Health or equivalent. Must be currently registered with the Health Profession Council of South Africa; At least two (02) years working experience in environmental health or equivalent, computer literacy and valid driver’s license.
 
KNOWLEDGE; SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Ability to work under pressure; Report writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:Conduct inspections and investigations of Environmental Health projects; Carry out follow-up inspections to ensure compliance; Seek approval and serving compliance orders and notifications to stop or correct specific sequence to enable compliance; Visiting specific premises , observing and recording the outcomes of food handling and processing sequence; Assessing and analysing the adequacy of structural design to accommodate specific business operations with due consideration given to ventilation, lighting, emission and waste extraction systems; Evaluating awareness and adequacy of procedures related to refuse and waste handling and disposal; Identifying pollution sources or agents and records the findings; Investigating reported cases of communicable diseases and precautionary measures to prevent outbreaks; Carrying out water sampling and inspections of water sources to ascertain the extent of the quality of water; Carrying out inspections of non-food premises and other facilities for enforcing compliance with relevant health legislation and By-laws; Serving approved compliance orders/notices on offenders; Monitoring conformance with served orders/notices through scheduled or ad hoc inspections; Instituting further/ or urgent measures such as termination of operations, closure of premises and issuing of fines.
 
 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES
POSITION: DIVISIONAL OFFICER
LEVEL: 6
SALARY SCALE: R389, 596.17 – R430, 193.63 (EXCLUDING BENEFITS)
 
REQUIREMENTS:Grade 12; National Diploma in Fire Technology; AEA with HPCSA registration; valid driver’s license; Law Enforcement Course; Fire Investigation Course; Advanced Fire Prevention Course; Peace Officer Course; Computer Literacy; 7 years working experience of which 2 years should be as a Station Officer.
 
KNOWLEDGE; SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Ability to work under pressure; Report writing, Communication Skills; Negotiation Skills; Health and Safety Skills.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:Aligning all District activities to Municipality Integrated Development Plan; Assessment and approval of building plans according to legislation, standards and code of practices; Implement codes enforcement; Management of permits for flammable liquids and substances registration in the District; Conducting fire prevention inspections, evacuations and FPAs; Coordinating and overseeing emergency responses as part of the Incidental Command System; Analysing the District Risk Profile; Identifying Resource needs and replacement; Responding to all large – scale incidents and working fires and assuming incident command; Designing and implementing internal quality assurance programmes; Engaging the Training Academy for QA; Conducting adhoc inspections and assessments.
 
 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT: INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
POSITION: ARTISAN – PLUMBER
LEVEL: 7
SALARY SCALE: R327, 645.75 – R361, 718, 54 (EXCLUDING BENEFITS)
 
REQUIREMENTS:Grade 12/N6/National Diploma/Trade Certificate in Plumbing or equivalent; Minimum of 3 years experience in plumbing works.
 
KNOWLEDGE; SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Knowledge of OHSACT; Good communication skills; ability to follow instructions; work well under pressure; emergency driven and ability to work well in teams; Ability to work under pressure and extended hours.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Maintenance of water and wastewater mechanical infrastructure by ensuring that all mechanical related periodic checks are performed on all plumbing/water pipe related works. Conduct daily inspections on mechanical infrastructure; Record all matters relating to plumbing/ pipe work infrastructure and manage records for current and future corrective and preventative maintenance plan developments; Supervise the workmanship of subordinates and provide on job training where necessary.
 
 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT: INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
POSITION: SENIOR BOREHOLE OPERATOR
LEVEL: 11
SALARY SCALE: R180,875.74 – R201,405.09 (EXCLUDING BENEFITS)
 
REQUIREMENTS:Matric/Grade 12 and in possession of a valid Drivers’ License. Certificate in Water or Equivalent will be an added advantage. At least five (5) years’ experience working in a water Operations and Maintenance environment as a Borehole Operator.
 
KNOWLEDGE; SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good knowledge of the operations of water networks/reticulations and water boreholes. Must have good communications skills, ability to supervise staff, good communication skills, must be able to work with a team and be able to operate under severe pressure.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:Communicate and issue instructions with regards to the operations of equipment in accordance with operating and safety standards, supervise the work of the borehole operators and address any deviations from the operating safety standards. Inform the immediate supervisor of any reported malfunctions, compile weekly report on the status of the scheme and liaise with community representatives in relation to water issues.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT: INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
POSITION: BOREHOLE OPERATOR (X30) (Lepelle Nkumpi (X10), Blouberg (X10), Molemole (X10) (RE-ADVERT)
LEVEL: 13
SALARY SCALE : R136 172.33 – R151 209.76 (EXCLUDING BENEFITS)
 
REQUIMENTS: Grade 10 or 5 years’ experience as a Borehole Operator, Proven working relations with communities and a valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.
 
KNOWLEDGE; SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Knowledge of the operations of water sector and / or local government sector, operation of boreholes; good listening and communication skills, ability to follow instructions and work with a team.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: Control values for reticulation; inspect pipe line reticulation e.g. leaks and burst pipes; Transportation of an engine to the borehole; Inspection of the pump house, borehole, and daily check-ups of a diesel engine and run the engine , Reservoir levels monitoring with the inflow and outflow check ; inspection of the pump house, borehole and daily check-ups of an electrical motor and run the engine .
 
 

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Interested candidates should forward an application letter indicating the position they are applying for, comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications and ID to the Municipal Manager, Capricorn District Municipality, P O Box 4100, Polokwane, 0700 or hand – deliver applications at 41 Biccard Street, Polokwane at the registry desk. Faxed and e –mailed applications will not be considered. 
 
Enquiries should be directed to Prudence Sieda at (015) 294 1230 or Priscilla  Shilubane (015) 294 1087.
 
Capricorn District Municipality is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and employment equity, especially in terms of race, gender and disability. Applicants from these designated groups are encouraged to apply. CDM reserves the right to make appointments. If you do not hear from us three months after the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful. 
 
CLOSING DATE: Friday 20 September 2019 at 16h30.
 
MS NOKUTHULA MAZIBUKO
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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