CITY OF POLOKWANE MUNICIPALITY EXTERNAL/INTERNAL VACANCIES POLOKWANE MUNICIPALITY, SITUATED IN TH CAPRICORN DISTRICT OF THE LIM POPO PROVINCE HEREBY INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED PERSONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS THAT EXIST AT IT'S MUNICIPAL OFFICES IN POLOKWANE DIRECTORATE: TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIRECTOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES REF NO: EXT/22/23/75 DURATION : PERMANENT BASIS (In line with the New Municipal Systems Amendment Act 3 of 2022 which came into effect on the 1 November 2022) REMUNERATION : R1 374 513 - R1 620 698 - R1 904 319 (all-inclusive package in line with upper limits as per government gazette no.47538) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: B degree/B tech in Transportation Management/ Transport Economist/ Transport Operations, Public Administration/Management. Registration with a professional body in the fields mentioned above and a post-graduate degree will be an added advantage. A certificate in Municipal Finance Management Programme MFMP will be an added advantage. Candidates without MFMP or CPMD will be given 18 months to complete the competency in line with the regulation on an exemption from minimum competency levels. 5 years relevant experience of which 3 years should be at management/leadership level. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Extensive knowledge and understanding of Local Government administration. Understanding of local government transformation. Understanding of relevant local government legislation, the political landscape of South Africa, and Municipal Legal Administration. Strong ethics, discipline, transparency, independent, accountability, motivated, outcome, and results-driven. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Must be a team player and a diplomat. Strategic capability and leadership, program and project management, financial management change management, knowledge management, service delivery Innovation, client orientation and customer focus, communication skills, accountability and ethical conduct, policy formulation and implementation, advanced strategic planning, and people management skills. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Providing direction in the provision of Transport Services in the Municipality. Providing Strategic leadership objectives of the Directorate. Provision of effective, reliable, and safe transport network services through integrated transport planning to communities. Providing leadership in the planning and implementation of all transport-related objectives. Providing Intelligent Transport Systems that support the efficiency, effectiveness, and monitoring of Transportation Services in the Municipality. Provision of an integrated, safe, reliable, affordable, and universally accessible transport network. Regulation and monitoring of public transport compliance. Development, management, and maintenance of public transport facilities. Implement and maintain sound management systems in line with legislation, policies, and best practices. Conducting relevant studies and surveys to determine travel patterns and needs. Provision of Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) planning, infrastructure, and management. Ensuring the implementation of universal accessibility across all transport-related transport infrastructure. Ensure cost-effective management of the Directorate's budget and the timely implementation of resolutions related to the Directorate. Advise the Municipal Manager and Council on all functions of the Directorate. Oversee the development and review of relevant policies and strategies on matters pertaining to the Directorate. Ensure that the activities of the Directorate are aligned to the IDP and facilitate performance management of the Directorate. DIRECTORATE: ROADS AND STORM WATER DIRECTOR ROADS AND STORM WATER REF NO: EXT/22/23/76 REMUNERATION: R1 374 513 - R1 620 698 - R1 904 319 (all-inclusive package in line with upper limits as per government gazette no.47538) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: B degree/B tech in Civil Engineering. Registration with a professional body in the fields mentioned above and a post-graduate degree will be an added advantage. A certificate in Municipal Finance Management Programme MFMP will be an added advantage. Candidates without MFMP or CPMD will be given 18 months to complete the competency in line with the regulation on an exemption from minimum competency levels. 5 years relevant experience of which 3 years should be at management/leadership level. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 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; and Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation. Strong ethics, discipline, transparency, independent, accountability, motivated, outcome, and results-driven. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Must be a team player and a diplomat. Strategic capability and leadership, program and project management, financial management change management, knowledge management, service delivery Innovation, client orientation and customer focus, communication skills, accountability and ethical conduct, policy formulation and implementation, advanced strategic planning, and people management skills. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Provide direction in the provision of new roads and storm water infrastructure andthe maintenance thereof. Directing the upgrading of existing gravel road to paved roads and the maintenance thereof. Provides leadership in the blading/ re-gravelling of rural gravel roads. Providing of Rehabilitation of old roadinfrastructure. Directing the maintenance of municipal railway sidings, low level bridges, pot holes' patch work, edge breaks, kerb inlet, guard rails, manholes and the maintenance thereof, Overseeing the alignment of Municipal road plans with those of RAL and SANRAL. Guiding the management and maintenance of municipal railway siding. Overseeing the maintenance of weed control. Leading the management of the illegal structure on road reserve. Ensure cost-effective management of the Directorate's budget and the timely implementation of resolutions related to the Directorate. Advise the Municipal Manager and Council on all functions of the Directorate. Oversee the development and review of relevant policies and strategies on matters pertaining to the Directorate. Ensure that theactivities of the Directorate are aligned with the IDP and facilitate performance management of the Directorate.
DIRECTORATE: WATER AND SANITATION DIRECTOR WATER AND SANITATION REF NO: EXT/22/23/77 DURATION: PERMANENT BASIS (In line with the New Municipal Systems Amendment Act 3 of 2022 which came into effect on the 1 November 2022) REMUNERATION: R1 374 513 - R1 620 698 - R1 904 319 (all-inclusive package in line with upper limits as per government gazette no.47538) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: B Tech or BSc in Civil Engineering or Equivalent qualifications as recognised by SAQA. A certificate in Municipal Finance Management Programme MFMP or CPMD will be an added advantage.Candidates without MFMP or CPMD will be given 18 months to complete the competency in line with the regulation on an exemption for minimum competency levels. Five (5) years' experience at middle management level or as a programme manager/project manager; and 3-4 years must be at professional/management level and engineering management experience. Registration as a Professional Engineer or Technologist with ECSA. Valid driver's license. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Must be able to negotiate at high a level with various stakeholders regarding water and sanitation, and have a sound knowledge of water and sanitation planning, distribution, and construction. The incumbent will have to travel to attend meetings and congresses regarding water and sanitation. A thorough understanding and knowledge of the legislation regulating municipal governance. Extensive knowledge and understanding of local government administration. Understanding of local government transformation. Understandingof relevant local government legislation, the political landscape of South Africa, and municipal legal administration. Strong ethics, discipline, transparency, independent, accountable, motivated, outcome and results-driven, work underpressure and meet tight deadlines. Strategic capability and leadership, program and project management, financialmanagement, change management, knowledge management, service delivery Innovation, client orientation andcustomer focus, communication skills, accountability and ethical conduct, policy formulation and implementation, advanced strategic planning and people, management skills. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Executing the constitutional mandate of portable water supply and sanitation provision for the water service authority. Develop, manage and implement maintenance plans for water and sanitation infrastructure. Identify projects, conduct feasibility studies and preliminary design, determine institutional and social development needs. Secure funding for capital projects and oversee capital projects as applicable legislations and frameworks. Manage the monitoring, forecasting and demand for water, and secure raw water extraction licenses from DWS through applications and negotiations to ensure sufficient supply capacity. Negotiate water supply with Lepelle Northern Water and Department of Water and Sanitation. Ensure compliance to Blue Drop and Green Drop requirements. Develop and implement Water Conservation and Water Demand Strategies to ensure compliance to No Drop requirements. Implement and maintain sound quality management systems in line with legislation, policies, best practice and standards. Secure funding for capital projects and oversee capital projects as applicable legislations and frameworks. Oversee and lead the budgeting process in compliance with National Treasury guidelines. Ensure cost effective management of the Directorate's budget and the timely implementation of resolutions related to the Directorate. Oversee CAPEX and OPEX budgets to ensure cost effective utilization thereof and institute cost control measures to ensure optimum benefit and maximum risk exposure. Advice the Accounting Officer/Municipal Manager and Council on all functions of the Directorate. Oversee the development and review of relevant policies and strategies on matters pertaining to the Directorate. Ensure that the activities of the Directorate are aligned to the IDP and facilitate performance management of the Directorate. Develop and oversee departmental policies and procedures in line with regulations and Municipality business model. Identify, develop, and implement innovative and new business opportunities to grow the business and increase revenue. Oversee the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly departmental performance. Facilitate the establishment of the proposed Polokwane Water Entity as approved by council. DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE AND SHARED SERVICES DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND SHARED SERVICES REF NO: EXT/22/23/78 DURATION: PERMANENT BASIS (In line with the New Municipal Systems Amendment Act 3 of 2022 which came into effect on the 1 November 2022) REMUNERATION: R1 374 513 - R1 620 698 - R1 904 319 (all-inclusive package in line with upper limits as per government gazette no.47538) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration/Management Sciences/Law or equivalent. A certificate in Municipal Finance Management Programme MFMP or CPMD will be an added advantage. Candidates without MFMP or CPMD will be given 18 months to complete the competency in line with the regulation on an exemption for minimum competency levels. Five (5) years' experience at middle management level and have proven successful management experience in administration. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Extensive knowledge and understanding of Local Government Administration. Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation and councils. Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management. Good knowledge of Corporate Support Services: Human capital management. Legal services. Fleet management. Information communication and technology. Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions. Local government transformation. Public finance management. The political landscape of South Africa. Excellent communication and report writing skills. Knowledge and understanding of Ms Word, Excel and PowerPoint. A valid driver's licence. Municipal legal administration. Strategic capability and leadership. Programme and project management. Change Management. Knowledge Management. Service delivery innovation. Client orientation and customer focus. Accountability and ethical conduct. Policy formulation and implementation. Advanced strategic planning. People management skills: Strong ethics, Discipline and transparency, Independent and accountable, motivated, outcome and results driven. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Team player. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Provide strategic direction and monitor the implementation of the strategic objectives of the Directorate. Oversee the management of human resources in accordance with municipal legislation and other legislation applicable to the municipality; Manage the recruitment and retention of the required talent in the municipality. Manage organizational transformation and development in the municipality. Mitigate risks and ensure compliance with OHSA. Improvement of the employee wellness through implementation of employee assistance programmes. Improve relationship between employer and employee through sound labour relations practice. Ensure cost effective management of the Directorate's budget and the timely implementation of resolutions related to the Directorate. Ensure that effective electronic information management system is available and optimally utilized to enhance service delivery. Manage the provision of transversal professional labour relations, legal and secretariat services to the municipality. Responsible for development of organisational policies and procedures. Participate in strategic management of the municipality by advising the Municipal Manager on issues pertaining to Corporate and shared services Directorate. Provide an effective and sustainable fleet operation system. Applications for Senior Manager positions must be submitted on the official application form as prescribed in terms of Government Gazette No 37245 -Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers (obtainable on the municipal website as well as at the municipal offices) The form must be accompanied by a detailed CV, originally certified copies of qualifications, ID, any other supporting documents. NB: APPLICATIONS NOT MADE ON THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Polokwane Municipality offers challenging opportunities, competitive packages, and fringe benefits (Pension, Medical Aid, Housing Allowance, etc). Polokwane Municipality Recruitment policy as well as the Personnel Code as approved by the council will guide the process. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, and the council's employment equity plan or targets and goals. For this reason, we require that Race, Gender, and Disability status be specified. NOTE: Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (Criminal record, Citizenship, credit record, qualifications verification, and employment verifications). Where applicable candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. Closing Date: 20 March 2023 Time: 12h30 The applications should be posted to Box 111 Polokwane 0700, OR 9th floor office no 902 or ground floor at the Civic Centre Cnr Landros Mare Street & Bodenstein Street, Polokwane 0699. Late applications will not be considered. Should you not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for the interest shown. Toll-Free Fraud Hotline: 0800 20 50 53 or e-mail: cdm@tip-offs.com ENQUIRIES: Human Resource Manager, Mr. Manyama JL, Tel No. 015 290 2116/2004 POLOKWANE MUNICIPALITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE EMPLOYER AND RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE ANY APPOINTMENT. THUSO NEMUGUMONI MUNICIPAL MANAGER THE ULTIMATE IN INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Comments are closed.
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