LEKWA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY The Lekwa Local Municipality with its seat in Standerton, invites applications from qualified, motivated and innovative individuals for the following position to become part of and join a dynamic and growth orientated Local Authority. EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
• Implement the Disaster Recovery Plan and Business Continuity Plan. • Support financial system development, technical server, administration, document management and GIS. • Ensure that IT standards are enforced. • Co-ordinate tasks/activities associated with the provision of the end-user support and analysis, diagnosis and resolve software/hardware related problems ensuring optimum and uninterrupted functionality of operating systems and application. • Ensure compliance with legislation dealing with records management and archive. POSITION: EMPLOYEE WELLNESS OFFICER Reference number: CS/EWO/01 Salary: R 416 446.22 per annum TG 13 Minimum Requirements • Three (3) years degree in B. Social Science, BA Social Work or National Diploma in Social Sciences or related field • 3 years practical experience in the administration of EAP or in the Employee Wellness environment • Registration with Health Professions Council of SA or SA Council for Social Services Professions or SA Nursing Council will be an advantage • Experience in individual/group work counselling • The incumbent must have a valid driver’s licence or must have the driver’s licence within 12 months of employment Key Performance Areas • Administrate/manage the Employee Wellness /Assistance Programme • Provide a comprehensive consultation service to employees. • Promote the EAP amongst employees of Lekwa Local Municipality. • Increase employee’s self-care and awareness of factors affecting their well-being and job performance as well as their well-being at home. • Provide advice and guidance to management and staff on related matters. • Use of constructive confrontation, motivation in order to seek help and short-term interventions with employees to address problems that may affect job performance. stakeholders • Ensure confidentiality of client’s information. DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SAFETY POSITION: MANAGER WASTE MANAGEMENT Reference number: CSS/MWM/01 Salary: R 608 636.32 per annum. Task Grade 16 Minimum Requirements • B Degree in Environmental Management Science or Environmental Health • Relevant category of registration with environmental bodies (HPCSA, IWMSA, etc) • 5 years’ relevant experience as practitioner in all aspects of waste management • 3 years’ experience in the management of all aspects of waste management including the planning, technical, financial, legislative, project and contract management • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Good knowledge and interpretation of policies and legislation • Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Valid Code B Drivers Licence Key Performance Areas • Plan, develop and Implement the Waste Management Strategy of the Municipality • Render comprehensive customer focused waste collection and street cleaning services to ensure a clean and health environment • Research and present educational programs and approaches aimed at maintaining solid waste management, recycling, waste minimization and environmental awareness • Manage, monitor and control the budget of the division • Liaise and communicate with relevant intergovernmental stakeholders and compliance applicable legislation • Adhere to Supply Chain Policies • Render Management and line function administrative support services • Manage and control the key performances indicators and outcomes of personnel within the waste management division • Keeping abreast of current developments. Legislative changes, emerging trends and latest technologies in the profession
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER POSITION: RISK OFFICER Reference number: MM/RO/01 Salary: R416 446.22 per annum. Task Grade 13 Minimum Requirements • National Diploma/ B degree in Internal Auditing/Accounting and/or Risk Management • Minimum 1-2 years practical experience in Risk Management and Fraud Prevention or Auditing Environment. • Professional registration with the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) will be an added advantage. • Good understanding on knowledge of governance practices, internal control systems and ability to monitor Risk Management activities, programmes, enterprise risk management concepts and methods, awareness of risk finance and control concepts. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • The incumbent must have a valid driver’s licence or must have the drivers’ licence within 12 months of employment. Key Performance Areas • Support the Chief Risk Officer with the implementation of the risk management framework and fraud prevention strategy. • Assist with coordinating risk management and fraud prevention activities through risk champions in different departments. • Identify and analyse risks in the respective departments. • Profile key compliance aspects in relation to legislation, policies, procedures and control monitoring. • Profile and investigate operational incidences. • Identify and analyse control deficiencies and advise. • Monitor the implementation of risk strategies by management. • Perform monitoring by observations over critical processes. • Update Municipal Risk Registers. • Prepare comments and opinions on observations of specific processes, procedures, controls and systems. DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POSITION: TOWN PLANNER Reference number: PED/TP/01 Salary: R 468 887.33 per annum. Task Grade 14 Minimum Requirements • B-Tech/B Degree in Town and Regional Planning. • Eligible to register as a Professional Planner with the South African Council for Planners. • Comprehensive knowledge of the Integrated Development Planning (IDP) processes, Spatial Planning (SDFs, LAPs and Precinct Plans) and Land Use Management (Land Use Scheme, By-Laws etc). Town Planning Schemes, Spatial Development. • Computer literacy (Ms Package). • Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)- Certificate in GIS will be an added advantage. • Sound knowledge of Policy and legislative framework guiding planning in local government. • 3-4 years’ experience in spatial planning and land use management. • Valid Code B Drivers Licence. Key Performance Areas • Assist Manager Town Planning in developing and reviewing Spatial Development Framework, Local Area Plans, Precinct Plans, Land Use Scheme and the By-Laws. • Assessing development applications (Township Establishment, Rezoning, Subdivision, Consolidation, and Consent Use) and making recommendations to Authorised Officer and Municipal Planning Tribunal. • Liaising with stakeholders on town planning matters. • Develop and maintain Land-use Management Systems. • To help develop and review strategic goals and objectives of Town Planning Division. • Handle all land use challenges, township establishment, enforcement of the Town Planning Schemes. • Update town maps. • Provide GIS section with updated maps and land users. • Report writing. • Conducting research on town planning matters to help improve operational efficiencies in the department. POSITION: LED OFFICER Reference number: PED/LEDO/01 Salary: R 416 446.22 per annum. Task Grade 13 Minimum Requirements • B-Tech/B-Degree in Economics and Management Sciences or Local Economic Development, Development Economics or equivalent qualification (NQF7) • Certificate in Local Economic Development will be added advantage. • 2-3 years relevant experience in local economic development. • Good communication (verbal and written) skills. • Presentation and facilitation skills. • Sound knowledge of local government legislation. • The incumbent must have a valid driver’s licence or must have the driver’s licence within 12 months of employment Key Performance Areas • Helps with the development and review of Local Economic Development Strategy. • Develop and review LED Plans and Strategies which include but not limited to Tourism Strategy, Agriculture Strategy or Sector Plan, etc. • Facilitate the development of economic infrastructure and service provision to enhance economic and employment opportunities. • Assisting with creation of channels of communication with and development of SMMEs. • Providing support to rural traders, agricultural and craft market. • Facilitation of funding for SMMEs Support. • Coordinate the planning and arrangement of LED Forums.
Key performance Areas • Manage the Project Management Unit office and team. • Ensure project compliance with applicable legislation, policies and conditions applicable to Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG). • Project performance and cash flow reviews. • Liaise with provincial Senior MIG Manager and line function departments through regular evaluation / progress meetings on an ad-hoc basis. • Submit monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, annual and ad-hoc reports to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) in compliance with legislation or as required by MIG management. POSITION: PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROJECT TECHNICIAN Reference number: TS/PMUTE/01 Salary: R 416 446,22 Tg13 Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering • At least three years relevant experience in design, construction and project management of electrical engineering projects • Experience in a municipal environment will be an added advantage. • Registration as candidate with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) will be an added advantage (proof must be supplied with CV). • Project Management, contract management and financial management skills will serve as a strong recommendation. • Written and verbal communication skills. • Computer literate. • Valid Code B Driver’s Licence – Code 8. Key Performance Areas • Manage capital projects in line project management norms and standards and as prioritised in the Municipal IDP. • Ensure compliance with legal aspects and technical specifications. • Conduct site visits / meetings to ensure business plan compliance. • Manage cash flow and project expenditure. • Verify payment certificates and prepare monthly payment schedules • Assist with Municipal Infrastructure programmes. • Co-ordinate project-based capacity building in terms of job creation to introduce labour-based construction methodology. • Monitor and report on implemented capacity building initiative • Provide technical support POSITION: PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECT TECHNICIAN X 02 POSTS Reference number: TS/PMUTCE/02 Salary: R 416 446,22 TG 13 Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering • At least three years relevant experience in design, construction and project management of civil engineering projects • Experience in a municipal environment will be an added advantage. • Registration as candidate with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) will be an added advantage (proof must be supplied with CV). • Project Management, contract management and financial management skills will serve as a strong recommendation. • Written and verbal communication skills. • Computer literate. • Valid Code B Driver’s Licence Key Performance Areas • Manage capital projects in line project management norms and standards and as prioritised in the Municipal IDP. • Ensure compliance with legal aspects and technical specifications. • Conduct site visits / meetings to ensure business plan compliance. • Manage cash flow and project expenditure. • Verify payment certificates and prepare monthly payment schedules • Assist with Municipal Infrastructure programmes. • Co-ordinate project-based capacity building in terms of job creation to introduce labour-based construction methodology. • Monitor and report on implemented capacity building initiative • Provide technical support Please Note: 1. Interested applicants meeting the requirements are requested to forward an application form, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, together with originally certified copies of qualifications and identity documents to The Acting Municipal Manager (Attention Manager Human Resources), PO Box 66, Standerton, 2430 or hand deliver such at the Lekwa Local Municipal Administrative Building, Corner Dr Beyers Naude and Mbonani Mayisela Street, Standerton. 2. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. 3. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not been contacted within sixty (60) days of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful 4. Lekwa Local Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment. 5. The submission of an application gives Lekwa Local Municipality the right to make inquiries necessary to obtain information regarding the applicant’s background. Such enquiry will include current and previous employers, criminal record as well as academic institutions. 6. People from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disability are encouraged to apply. 7. The application for employment form obtainable from the Lekwa local municipality website at www.lekwalm.gov.zamust be completed. 8. For further enquiries please contact the Human Resources Administration Officer, Mr. F.N. Gqwashu at 072 740 2047 CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 06 DECEMBER 2021 J.M MOKGATSI ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER
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