CITY OF UMHLATHUZE MUNICIPALITY DEPUTY CITY MANAGER: CORPORATE SERVICES City of uMhlathuze is one of the most modern and fast-growing municipalities in South Africa and offers the ideal combination of a rewarding career and pleasant working conditions. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply for the following positions: Applications must reach the addresses indicated not later than 10 February 2023 @ 12h00. Candidates must state clearly the position to which appointment is sought. Applicants are requested to furnish telephone number/s at which they may be contacted.
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER SENIOR CO-ORDINATOR: SUKUMA SAKHE COUNCILLOR SUPPORT AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SAP POST NUMBER: 20000066 BASIC SALARY: R 451 830.72 – R 522 446.52 per annum TASK LEVEL: 12 ADVERTISED: Internal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Tertiary qualification in Social Science or Development Studies or Community work or equivalent. (NQF Level 7); 5 -6 years’ Experience in Local Government Computer skills: advanced MS Office, Internet; Driver’s license Code EB COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Negotiation and conflict management skills; Communication skills; Budgetary skills; Interpersonal relations; Attention to detail. Portrays strong conceptual processes and looks for new ways to solve problems; Portrays an ability to ask probing questions and elicit pertinent information from users in order to understand their needs; Demonstrates an intuitive grasp of issues and is able to link information; Able to balance detail orientation with ‘big picture’ thinking; and Involves the appropriate people to resolve complex, inter- departmental problems; Understands and internalizes the municipality’s priorities and goals; Has an in- depth knowledge of municipality’s policies and procedures; and Demonstrates an awareness of the issues impacting service delivery. Completes reports and other documentation accurately and proofs own work to identify errors or omissions; Establishes criteria and work procedures to achieve a high level of quality and service; Sets high standards of work performance for self and others; and Accepts responsibility for outcomes and refocuses / reworks tasks when appropriate. Monitors and controls various aspects of work allocation, tasks completed and deliverables met; Projects and forecasts short, medium and long term needs for the municipality. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Leading, directing and managing staff within the Unit so that they are able to meet their objective; Attending to all relevant meeting as when required and participate as active member to give professional input; Taking overall responsibility for the management of the Sukuma Sakhe Unit so that all Council policies and procedures are adhered to; Preparing and submitting budget to the office or Manager: Service Delivery Programmes for approval; Preparing and submitting reports to the Manager: Services Delivery Programmes in order to inform on the issues relevant to Operation Sukuma Sakhe. DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE SERVICES HEAD OF SECTION: LEGAL SERVICES SAP POST NUMBER: 20007072 BASIC SALARY: R 894 588.96 per annum TASK LEVEL: 22 ADVERTISED: Internal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A relevant B degree (Law) Admission as an attorney/ advocate of the High Court of South Africa 7 years’ experience at a management level of which at least 2 years must be at a senior management level. Drivers licence Code B Computer skills: advanced MS Office, Internet. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Negotiation skills; Bilingualism; Communication skills; Budgetary skills; Telephone etiquette; Interpersonal relations; Must be able to give attention to detail; Able to Multi Task; Maintain extreme confidentiality; Mentors and guides legal advisors; Demonstrates effective oral presentation skills for complex and sensitive topics and issues; Supervises, monitors and approves legal advisors work in relation to advocacy and negotiation; Demonstrates a range of advocacy / negotiating skills and strategies; Applies these skills and strategies to obtain optimal results for clients; Advises the municipality on Press Releases through liaison with Public Relations / communications on the contents and legal implications of the contents of the intended press release; Properly resolves ethical, business and issue conflicts; Prepares and executes effective strategies to achieve desired objectives taking into account relative risks; Conduct appeal or review Investigations relating to the conduct of officials / Councillors and / or assisting in approved independent investigations and advising the City Manager / Council on steps to be initiated; Supervises, guide and monitor legal advisors’ awareness of local government goals and objectives. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and direct the legal services in Council, Develop and executive strategic plans to fulfil current and future legal requirements, Provide legal advice, interpretation, and guidance to the Council, Develop long term legal strategy and legal business plan, Develop long term legal strategy and legal business plan, Oversee and control all functions within the Legal Services Unit.
NETWORK ANALYST INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SAP POST NUMBER: 20000248 BASIC SALARY: R 408 563.88 – R 497 795.52 per annum TASK LEVEL: 11 ADVERTISED: Internal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Degree or Diploma in Information Science or Information Technology A+ ,N+ COMPTIA, and CISCO CCNP certifications CCTV and Access Control Certificates A valid driver’s licence 3 years or more relevant experience COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Works with business customers to design and issue communications explaining benefits and impacts of business change; Able to assess the suitability and use of a variety of media to deliver communications effectively; Monitors reception of communications, records feedback and documents and reports lessons learned; Understands and internalizes the municipality’s priorities and goals; Knowledge and understanding of the municipality’s functional directorates; Understands local government policies and legislation; In-depth knowledge of the issues impacting service delivery; Responds to questions with accurate and complete answers; Displays thorough knowledge of subject matter and is able to communicate at various levels; Is well organised and ensures that all logistics associated with the consultation process are addressed; Sets short term and longer-term project plans and cascades it to the work team and individual performance objectives; Develops contingency plans for potential problems; Sets goals and objectives relevant to the function and focuses on the customers’ needs; Reviews progress and shares information and gets feedback on results from those directly involved; Delivers activities and plans as scheduled; Collects and analyses information from relevant sources to understand the issues and positions of all parties to the negotiation; Negotiates objectively and focuses interaction on the relevant issues; Demonstrates competence to communicate effectively with clients; Possesses good report writing skills; KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Designing computer networks to ensure effective and efficient running of the network; Troubleshooting malfunctions of network hardware and software applications, telephones systems (PBX) to resolve operational issues and restore services; Assisting in the installation, configuration and implementation of network architectures, including LANs/WANs, LAN internetworking, and connections with the WAN environment; Identification of hardware and software technical problems and malfunctions related to LANs/WANs and related servers; Participating in various IT projects intended to continually improve/upgrade the telecommunication infrastructure Inherent job requirements need the incumbent to cope with frequent or unforeseen interruptions on the Network, work to pre-determined deadlines, work at heights, manage with excessive work load and maintain confidentiality. DEPARTMENT CITY DEVELOPMENT AIR QUALITY OFFICER SAP POST NUMBER: 20001078 BASIC SALARY: R 451 830.72 – R 522 446.52 per annum TASK LEVEL: 12 ADVERTISED: Internal and website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BSc Environmental Management/Earth Science or equivalent Preferable Environmental Management Inspector designated Knowledge of Emissions Management; Data collection, interpretation and analysis skills; Exposure to industry’s technical processes (Audit/inspections/licences) A valid driver’s licence Good verbal and written communication A high level of computer literacy and presentation skills; Knowledge of, but not limited to, NEMA, NEM: AQA, WMA legislation. 3 years’ traceable air quality management experience COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Understands how the business unit functions; Basic knowledge about the municipality; Basic knowledge of the local government environment; Operates within of the municipality’s policies and procedures; Awareness of the issues impacting service delivery; Manages the assigned tasks to the agreed standards and meets deadlines; Prioritises activities effectively to ensure that tasks are completed within schedule and ensures work is accurate and complete; Demonstrates knowledge of general concepts of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting and how they interrelate; Understands the SCM policy and process and applies sound procurement management; Contributes to planning by compiling and collating information from research, surveys and studies; Organises and plans on a quarterly and annual basis. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Execution and administration of the Environmental Management Act, Air Quality Act and any new /updated environmental legislation including Air Quality by laws; Implementation of the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) Evaluating and assessing relevant documents submitted in terms of the EIA regulations (interpret specialist reports on environmental issues) Inspect and investigates all sources or air pollution within uMhlathuze area Updating of industrial emissions inventory to be relevant to current operations of the facilities Commenting on Atmospheric Emission Licence application Preparation of Ambient Monitoring quarterly reports for Council. DEPARTMENT: INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES MANAGER: WATER AND WASTEWATER OPERATIONS SAP POST NUMBER: 20000480 BASIC SALARY: R 678 769.08 per annum TASK LEVEL: 17 ADVERTISED: Internal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS National Diploma Civil / Chemical Engineering or equivalent plus a relevant three-year tertiary qualification in Administration Registered with ESCA Code EB Driving License 8 years’ and more experience in Water and Waste Water operations and maintenance of which 2 years must be at supervisory level. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Prepares considered, high quality reports for decision- making within the organisation; Demonstrates effective oral and presentation skills for complex and sensitive topics and issues; Monitors projects and programmes; Checks against standards and regulations and signs off on documents; Identifies preferred solution with potential consequences; Executes option and accepts consequences and accountability. Contributes to shaping the Directorate / Municipality’s sector specific goals and priorities; Contributes to shaping the Directorate / Municipality’s policies and procedures; Demonstrates knowledge of relevant municipal legislation; In-depth knowledge of the Directorate / Municipality’s challenges in delivering municipal services. Conceptualises possible solutions to problems; Establishes and executes plans to solve problems engaging others as necessary; Plans tasks on a monthly basis for self and others; KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Co-ordinates and controls the operations of Water and Wastewater Plants and Operations through analysis and interpretation of requirements and provision of guidelines, planning and implementing process and maintenance interventions Investigate the applicability of changes, adjustments or the introduction of new approaches Communicating and reporting outcomes in order to ensure procedures are complied with and key service delivery objectives are accomplished Preparing resource allocation schedules (cost, material and time spread) and priority programmes for execution and, conducting briefing/ explaining personnel requirements and outcomes Attending to major plant breakdowns, deviations and disruption in services through investigations or analysis of results and operating conditions and, making available corrective measures for implementation and/ or prioritizing specific repairs, disconnections/ reconnections. Water and Waste Water Operations and Maintenance Management Knowledge of Blue and Green Drop as well as ISO Certification CLOSING DATE: 10 February 2023 @ 12H00 All applicants must forward a comprehensive CV (Preferably in English) to the: Deputy Municipal Manager: Corporate Services by email to: vacancies@umhlathuze.gov.za. Alternatively, please drop off applications at: Richards Bay Civic Centre Reception desk, Nseleni Rates Hall, Esikhaleni Rates Hall, Empangeni Civic Centre, Ngwelezane Rates Hall. PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU RECEIVE NO NOTIFICATION REGARDING THIS ADVERTISEMENT WITHIN ONE MONTH OF THE CLOSING DATE, it should be accepted THAT YOUR APPLICATION WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. The City of uMhlathuze is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. As such, it is our intention to promote and uphold representivity in the Municipality in terms of race, gender and Disability. The appointment is made according to the Council’s conditions of service. Canvassing for this position will lead to disqualification of applications. City of uMhlathuze strictly abides by ethical practices and does not accept money for submission of applications. We urge all employees, clients, members of the public and our suppliers to report any kind of fraud or corruption at uMhlathuze Municipality's Human Resources NB: It is important to note that if a total cost to company has been reflected under a position it does not imply that this will be the full package the successful incumbent will receive. The total package shown includes the maximum Council's contribution to Pension, Group Life and Medical aid as well as other allowances that will only applicable if the incumbent complies with approved policies.
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