METSIMAHOLO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES
These are 5-year fixed-term performance-based employment contracts. The following appointments will be made in fine with sections 56/57 of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act, 32 of 2000 and relevant Local Government Regulations applicable to the appointment of Senior Managers. The successful candidates will report directly to the Municipal Manager. Directorate: Social Services Director: Social Services Requirements: • A recognised Bachelor's degree in Public Administration/Social Sciences/Law or equivalent at an acceptable tertiary institution • A minimum of 5 years' work-related experience and knowledge at Middle Management level • Proven successful institutional transformation within the public or private sector, preferably in the local government sphere • Computer literacy In MS Office • A valid Code 08 (EB) driver's licence • Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation • Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management • An understanding of: * Council operations and delegation of powers* Health service management * Cemetery management * Facilities management * Public safety, traffic management, fire, disaster, waste management" Parks and recreation management • Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSBP), or similar recognised relevant professional body, will be an added advantage • A Certificate in Municipal Financial Management (SADA ID 48965), as prescribed by National Treasury Government Gazette No 29967 dated 15 June 2007, will be an advantage. Main- duties: • Fulfil the role of Administrative Head for the Community Services Department • Manage the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting sequences of outcomes associated with plans and programmes designed to accomplish key service delivery objectives with respect to public safety and disaster management. This will be through the coordination of operations associated with the enforcement of Municipal Policing Laws and By-laws and the provision of Emergency Fire and Rescue Services in order to ensure the risk of damage to property and/or loss of lives is limited through prompt and efficient execution of sequence and applications • Align the departmental key performance areas • Compile the Departmental SDBIP, and monitor and report on programme Implementation • Ensure the development of appropriate strategies, policies and plans for relevant areas • Direct the implementation of specific procedures, systems and controls associated with key functional areas embodied in the Protection Services Departmental Structure • Provide strategic leadership and planning for the Department • Be responsible for public safety, which amongst other things includes traffic management, security, fire and rescue services, disaster management and law enforcement, facilities management, waste management, cemeteries and licensing • Monitor expenditure against budgetary provisions and prepare motivations with masons to seek approval for additional funding for specific programmes or activities • Participate in the establishment of, and providing support to, the Community Policing Forum with regards to roles, responsibilities and methodology • Evaluate current levels of performance with respect to guarding, investigations and public order and address deviations or adjustment to plans and/or coordinate joint efforts (South African Police Services) to eliminate/minimise security and safety risks • Assess the adequacy of control procedures with respect to firearms and ammunition and assets and address/investigate specific deviations with a view to instituting disciplinary measures • In order to ensure unsafe conditions and/or hazards are identified and rectified, minimise the threat of injury to persons and/or damage to property • Maintain and be responsible for staff discipline • Execute any other lawful duties that may be assigned by the Municipal Manager. Directorate: Organisational Development and Corporate Services Director: Organisational Development and Corporate Services Requirements: • A recognised Bachelor's degree in Public Administration/Management Sciences/Law or equivalent at an acceptable tertiary Institution • A minimum of 5 years' work-related experience and knowledge at Middle Management level • Proven successful institutional transformation within the public or private sector, preferably in local government spheres • Proven successful management experience in administration • Computer literacy in MS Office • A valid Code 08 (EB) driver's licence • Extensive knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and regulations • Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management • Good knowledge of corporate support services, including human capital management, legal services, facilities management, administration, records management, public participation, Information Communication Technology, committees and Council support • Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No 5 of 2000) • Knowledge of Good Governance • Good knowledge of Labour Relations Act and other labour-related prescripts • A legal and human capital management background • Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions • Sound labour relations skills, including speech and report-writing • The ability to work under pressure • The ability to promote strategic planning and innovative leadership • The ability to negotiate at all levels • Registration with a recognised relevant professional body will be an added advantage • A Certificate in Municipal Financial Management (SADA ID 48965), as prescribed by National Treasury Government Gazette No 29967 dated 15 June 2007, will be an advantage. Main duties: • Overall management of the Corporate Services business unit, policy formulation, strategy development and corporate governance promotion • Provide strategic management and processes in the areas of Council Support, Human Capital, Legal Services, Administration Services, Committees, Auxiliary Services, Records Management and Information Communication Technology • Develop, implement and manage strategic goals, procedures and plans and align these with the Municipality's objectives • Compile/update delegated powers as stipulated in the Municipal Systems Act • Develop organisational policies and procedures • Develop and manage the Directorate's budget, such that expenditure is in line with council policy, MFMA and supply chain's requirements • Prepare and submit reports to the Municipal Manager and relevant structures. Directorate: Economic Development and Planning Director: Economic Development and Town Planning Requirements: • A Bachelor of Science degree in Building Sciences/Architecture or a Bachelor's degree in Town, and Regional Planning or Development Studies, or equivalent qualification at an acceptable tertiary institution • A minimum of 5 years' work-related experience and knowledge at Middle Management level • Proven successful institutional transformation within the public or private sector, preferably local government spheres • Proven successful professional development/town and regional planning experience • A valid Code 08 (EB) driver's licence • Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation • Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management • Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No 5 of 2000) • Knowledge of geographical information systems • Knowledge of spatial, town and development planning • A Project Management certificate or diploma, or certificate in Municipal Financial Management (SAGA ID 48965), as prescribed by National Treasury Government Gazette No 29967 dated 15 Junk 2007, will be an advantage • Registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act) 2002 (Act No 36 of 2002). Main duties: • Manage, develop and oversee Local Economic Development through Enterprise Development, Industrial Development, Trade and Investment Promotion and Neighbourhood Development initiatives • Analyse/contribute/decide about the LED Policy • Develop long-term LED strategies • Collect economic information and organise focused research • Direct implementation of priority economic development projects • Facilitate strategic partnerships • Facilitate LED delivery within the entire municipal boundary • Manage the day-to-day operations of the LED Unit • Measure impact analysis of LED activities • Improve economic development capacity in local government by sharing information and knowledge • Assess the economic feasibility or cost and benefit of undertaking particular projects • Manage the Business Regulation and Governance section • Manage, develop and oversee tourism through branding Metsimaholo, marketing and initiatives to promote the area as a tourism destination • Manage tourism development, rural planning development and agriculture, including urban management • Manage the Human Settlement division to ensure that all residents within the municipal area who qualify for Government housing subsidies are sheltered in quality housing units • Draft the housing policy for the municipal area, based on the demands of inhabitants • Implement low-cost housing allocation (rural subsidies, people's housing process subsidy, Individual subsidies, institutional subsidies • Project link and consolidation subsidies to Metsimaholo communities • Prepare and manage the operational and capital budget to effect the smooth running of the housing section • Create an enabling environment through the facilitation of LED initiatives which encourage the creation of jobs, the retention and expansion of enterprises and the attraction and promotion of investment supported by economic research • Ensure proper planning of long- and short-term objectives and plans of the LED, Tourism and Trade section • Be responsible for productivity, personnel management, administration and risk control • Manage urban and rural development to ensure effective service delivery of all the development management (Town Planning, Building Control and By-laws and Ordinance Enforcement), Town Planning Administration and GIS, Properties and Housing services within the municipal area, in a manner that will promote the health, safety, good order, amenity, convenience and general prosperity of all inhabitants in the jurisdiction of the Municipality. Directorate: Technical and Infrastructural Services Director: Technical and Infrastructural Services Requirements: • A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering/BTech Engineering or equivalent • A minimum of 5 years' work-related experience and knowledge at Middle Management level or as programme/project manager, of which 3-4 years must have been engineering management experience at professional/management level • A valid Code 08 (EB) driver's licence • Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation • Good knowledge and understanding of Institutional governance systems and performance management • Extensive knowledge of the public office environment • The ability to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation • A Certificate of Competency as required in terms of the General Machinery Regulations, 1988 or registration with a recognised relevant engineering professional body will be an advantage • A Certificate in Municipal Financial Management (SAGA ID 48965), as prescribed by National Treasury Government Gazette No 29967 dated 15 June 2007, will be an advantage. Main duties:• Manage the Technical and Infrastructural Services Directorate of the Municipality • Assist the Accounting Officer to carry out his Technical Management responsibilities in areas ranging from water demand and conversation, roads and storm water management, waste management and sanitation management, through to electricity management • Report directly to the Accounting Officer on strategic technical (infrastructure) management issues monitoring Provincial Infrastructure Grant Projects (MIG and PIG), road construction and rehabilitation projects, housing projects, operation and maintenance • Provide technical support and evaluation of proposed projects in alignment with the respective Municipal IDP and the regional and provincial growth and development plans • Appraise civil engineering proposals, design reports and tender reports, civil engineering design, estimation and tendering • Annual budgeting and cash flow management • Ensure compliance of all legal aspects and conditions, required from different spheres of government • Manage cash flows and committed project expenditure • Manage capacity building in the Technical Service Directorate • Conduct site visits/meetings to ensure compliance with business plan conditions • Verify payment certificates and preparation of monthly payment schedule documentation • Maintain project performance data according to business plan. The successful candidates must have the following competencies as per Government Gazette No 37245 of 17 January 2014: • Strategic direction and leadership • People management • Programme and project management • Financial management • Change leadership • Governance leadership • Moral competence • Planning and organising • Analysis and innovation • Knowledge and information management • Communication • Results and quality focus. Other requirements:• South African citizenship or permanent residency • No criminal record • Knowledge of Bathe Pele principles. Applicants must use Annexure C (Application Form) of the Local Government: Regulations en appointment and conditions of employment of Senior Managers, available on the website: www.metsimaholo.gov.za. All applications must be on the Prescribed Application Form, and must include a comprehensive CV with at least 3 contactable references and e-mail addresses of referees, originally certified copies of qualifications (it is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to attach the proof thereof), driver's licence and Identity Document, which should be directed to Mr SO Mashiane, the Acting Municipal Manager, Metsimaholo Local Municipality, PO Box 60, Sasolburg 1947. Applications can also be hand-delivered in the Municipal Manager's Office of our Head Office, 7th Floor, Main Building, Civic Centre, 10 Fichardt Street, Sasolburg. Faxed, e-mailed or late applications, applications not made on the prescribed application form and Z83 applications will not be considered. Direct enquiries to the Acting Municipal Manager, Mr SO Mashiane at (016) 973-8313. Shortlisted/recommended candidates will be subjected to security vetting, competency-based assessment over 2 days prior to appointment, qualification verification and reference check. The successful candidates will also be subjected to the signing of an Employment Contract on or before assumption of duty, Annual Performance Agreement within 60 days of appointment and annually thereafter, and Disclosure of Financial Interest. The successful candidates will be stationed at Metsimaholo Local Municipality's Head Office in Sasolburg. Canvassing for appointment will automatically disqualify an applicant. The person must not be holding any political office in a political party, whether in a permanent, temporary or acting capacity. If no reply to your application has been received within90 days of the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful. The Municipality will not take responsibility for information not mentioned in applications. The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment. Closing date for applications: 13 August 2018 at 16:00 Mr SO Mashiane - Acting Municipal Manager Notice No 22/2010
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