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BREEDE VALLEY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
DIRECTORATE TECHNICAL SERVICES 
SENIOR MANAGER PUBLIC WORKS 
Task Level 18 
SALARY: R756 789.00 – R982 336.50 

 
Job Purpose: 
• Strategic management in planning and coordinating key performance areas of Public Works which includes : Roads and Stormwater, Solid Waste Management, Refuse Removal and Area Cleaning, Municipal Facilities: Parks, Open Spaces & Cemeteries, Building Maintenance, Mechanical Workshop and Fleet Management 
• Responsible for strategic corporate decision making as member of the Strategic Management Team representing the Public Works Division. 
• Strategically involved in devising new policies, decision making, financial and functional planning and operation of the Division. 
• Responsible for the provision of a quality, safe and sustainable supply of the diverse Public Works and related services to all consumers within the Breede Valley Municipal Area within the framework of Council policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 
 

Duties: Responsible for the Strategic Planning of the Division; Responsible for Technical Management, Financial Management and Risk Management; Adhere to Legal and Statutory requirements; Responsible for management of Performance, Productivity and Personnel; Manage and oversee all processes with regards to Contract Management; Manage relationships, communication and administration within the Division. 
 
Requirements: Appropriate B degree, Professional Registration in terms of Act 46 of 2000, sec 18 (1)(a)(i): Professional Engineer or sec 18 (1)(a)(ii):Professional Engineer Technologist; Code B driver’s licence; Computer literate; Must be able to communicate in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape; Must have good interpersonal and managerial skills; Must be able to handle conflict situations; Must have good communication and interpretation skills; Must have good leadership and people skills. 
 
Experience: 7 years relevant experience in a managerial position 
 
Preferred requirements/Skills: Advanced knowledge of Project Management

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To apply in assured confidence, please send your Application form, CV, certified copies of qualifications and covering letter (including details of at least 3 contactable referees and the relevant reference number) to The Human Resources Manager, Breede Valley Municipality, Private Bag x3046, Worcester, 6850, or email to jobs@bvm.gov.za.
 
The Municipality is an Equal opportunity employer and as such will observe the requirements of the employment equity act and its EE plan. Females and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
For enquiries contact the Human Resource Office – Luthando Ngqabuko at 023 348 4955. 
 
All applications should reach us by 02 October 2020 at 13:00 
 
* No late applications will be considered *No faxes will be accepted *If you have not heard from us within 60 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful *Candidates wishing to have their CV’s returned should provide a self-addressed envelope with the required postage stamps* Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification* Fraudulent qualifications or documentation, will immediately disqualify any applicant. 
 
The Municipality reserves its right not to make an appointment.