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EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES
EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL NOTICE
Emalahleni Local Municipality is an equal opportunity employer committed to the promotion of equity and equality.
The appointment of a candidate is at the Emalahleni Local Municipality’s sole discretion, taking into account factor which Council considers relevant, including but not limited to Employment Equity.
Emalahleni Local Municipality reserves the right to appoint the suitable candidate in line with the affirmative Action Strategy.
Suitable qualified females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The submission of an application gives Emalahleni Local Municipality the right to make enquiries necessary to obtain information regarding the applicant’s background. Such enquiry will include current and previous employers as well as academic institutions.
The Municipality hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position:
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR
(FIXED TERM CONTRACT LINKED TO THE INCUMBENT)
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: *Grade 12 *NQF L6 in Secretarial / Personal Assistant / Administrative Management or equivalent*Computer Literacy *A valid driver’s license *Microsoft office knowledge and usage *5 -8 years working experience in Governance or Administration. At least 2 years working in Political office shall serve as an advantage.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: *Handle the Executive Mayor’s correspondence *Coordinate the Executive Mayor’s official functions *Responsible for speech writing *Conduct research for the mayor *Update and advise the Executive Mayor on current issues affecting local governance *Responsible for any official task assigned by the Executive Mayor and/or the Municipal Manager *Management of Executive Mayor’s office personnel *Stakeholder management *Performance management in the Executive Mayor’s office.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
*WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – the ability to communicate in writing as appropriate to specific audiences.
*ORAL COMMUNICATION – the ability to articulate a message in an understandable and convincing manner.
*ATTENTION TO DETAIL – Ability to scrutinize own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant municipal standards.
*INFLUENCING – the ability to understand the Municipality’s objectives, and the impact of decisions on the community and the functioning of the department.
*PROBLEM SOLVING – the ability to identify potential problem areas, to break the problem into component parts, generate potential solutions, select an option and implement it.
*PLANNING AND ORGANISING – the ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and then to execute these activities according to plan.
SALARY: R797 964.00 per annum
Level 2
ASSISTANT MANAGER: OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
(FIXED TERM CONTRACT LINKED TO THE INCUMBENT)
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: *Gr.12 *NQF L6 in Public Administration or Social Science or Developmental Studies*Valid driver’s license 5 – 8 years relevant experience *Computer literacy: MS Office *Valid driving license.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: *Assist and support the Speaker in executing the legislature responsibilities and any other duties and powers delegated of the Office of the Speaker *Provision and promotion of community participation services and liaison *Advise and support the Speaker on administrative and strategic decisions *Assist in achieving the Municipality’s mission and vision *Oversee the operation and establishment of Ward Committees *Develop and oversee policies applicable to the Office of the Speaker
OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCIES
*WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – the ability to communicate in writing as appropriate to specific audiences.
*ORAL COMMUNICATION – the ability to articulate a message in an understandable and convincing manner.
*ATTENTION TO DETAIL – Ability to scrutinize own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant municipal standards.
*INFLUENCING – the ability to understand the Municipality’s objectives, and the impact of decisions on the community and the functioning of the department.
*PROBLEM SOLVING – the ability to identify potential problem areas, to break the problem into component parts, generate potential solutions, select an option and implement it.
*PLANNING AND ORGANISING – the ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and then to execute these activities according to plan.
SALARY: R689 712.00 per annum
Level 3 of Grade 12
The Municipality hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position:
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR
(FIXED TERM CONTRACT LINKED TO THE INCUMBENT)
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: *Grade 12 *NQF L6 in Secretarial / Personal Assistant / Administrative Management or equivalent*Computer Literacy *A valid driver’s license *Microsoft office knowledge and usage *5 -8 years working experience in Governance or Administration. At least 2 years working in Political office shall serve as an advantage.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: *Handle the Executive Mayor’s correspondence *Coordinate the Executive Mayor’s official functions *Responsible for speech writing *Conduct research for the mayor *Update and advise the Executive Mayor on current issues affecting local governance *Responsible for any official task assigned by the Executive Mayor and/or the Municipal Manager *Management of Executive Mayor’s office personnel *Stakeholder management *Performance management in the Executive Mayor’s office.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
*WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – the ability to communicate in writing as appropriate to specific audiences.
*ORAL COMMUNICATION – the ability to articulate a message in an understandable and convincing manner.
*ATTENTION TO DETAIL – Ability to scrutinize own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant municipal standards.
*INFLUENCING – the ability to understand the Municipality’s objectives, and the impact of decisions on the community and the functioning of the department.
*PROBLEM SOLVING – the ability to identify potential problem areas, to break the problem into component parts, generate potential solutions, select an option and implement it.
*PLANNING AND ORGANISING – the ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and then to execute these activities according to plan.
SALARY: R797 964.00 per annum
Level 2
ASSISTANT MANAGER: OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
(FIXED TERM CONTRACT LINKED TO THE INCUMBENT)
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: *Gr.12 *NQF L6 in Public Administration or Social Science or Developmental Studies*Valid driver’s license 5 – 8 years relevant experience *Computer literacy: MS Office *Valid driving license.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: *Assist and support the Speaker in executing the legislature responsibilities and any other duties and powers delegated of the Office of the Speaker *Provision and promotion of community participation services and liaison *Advise and support the Speaker on administrative and strategic decisions *Assist in achieving the Municipality’s mission and vision *Oversee the operation and establishment of Ward Committees *Develop and oversee policies applicable to the Office of the Speaker
OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCIES
*WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – the ability to communicate in writing as appropriate to specific audiences.
*ORAL COMMUNICATION – the ability to articulate a message in an understandable and convincing manner.
*ATTENTION TO DETAIL – Ability to scrutinize own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant municipal standards.
*INFLUENCING – the ability to understand the Municipality’s objectives, and the impact of decisions on the community and the functioning of the department.
*PROBLEM SOLVING – the ability to identify potential problem areas, to break the problem into component parts, generate potential solutions, select an option and implement it.
*PLANNING AND ORGANISING – the ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and then to execute these activities according to plan.
SALARY: R689 712.00 per annum
Level 3 of Grade 12
CHIEF CHEMICAL ANALYST
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: *B.Sc in Chemistry/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Water Care *Accreditation with the SA Council for Natural Scientific profession (Pr.Sci.Nat) will be an added advantage *5-8 years working experience in a supervisory position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: *Develop strategic plans for the laboratory and ensure the accreditation of the ELM laboratory *Maintain a low-risk laboratory operation by implementation of a regulatory compliance risk profile in mitigation against regulatory risks, reputational risks, financial risks, as well as all other associated risks within the laboratory environment *Develop and implement the water and sewer quality monitoring programme. To ensure the sustainability of laboratory operations using an integrated business approach with focus on economic, social and environmental aspects of business *Develop and implement the sections operational plans to ensure improved service delivery and alignment with the unit plans *Monitor that the methods, processes and systems used in the section are conducive to efficient service delivery *Communicate designated staff responsibilities, authority and personal performance measurement criteria *Implement staff development and training to achieve overall objectives *Determine human resource requirements taking into consideration operational needs, skills scarcity and retention capability *Implement staff development and training to achieve overall objectives *Address workplace conflict through the initiation and coordination of consultative processes and implementation of appropriate disciplinary procedures *Determine needs of the section and provide input in the compilation of the budget *Manage the annual capital and operating budget of the section within the budgetary constraints of Council *Develop and implement the sections operational plans to ensure improved service delivery and alignment with the unit plans *Facilitates the implementation of the policies and procedures in the section within Council and legislative requirements *Ensure Laboratory meets or exceed all requirements of the Blue, Green and No Drop and the related Water and waste water legislation *Ensure the Lab adheres to ISO 17025 standards and also compliant to ISO 18001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 standards
OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCIES: *Must have knowledge of the Blue Drop, Green Drop and SANS 241 water quality requirements *Must have sound knowledge and application of national and international trends in water quality, effluent testing *Must have knowledge in application of water and effluent analytical methodologies and instrumental techniques within the disciplines of microbiology and chemistry *Must have a substantial experience and understanding of water and wastewater quality analysis in an accredited laboratory *Must have understanding of the analytical laboratory, application of laboratory and environmental quality assurance (QA), good laboratory practice (GLP) and management systems including laboratory safety practices.
SALARY: R689 712.00 per annum
Level 3
PROTOCOL OFFICER
(FIXED TERM CONTRACT LINKED TO THE INCUMBENT)
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: *Grade 12 Certificate. *NQF L6 Public Management or related qualification *Extensive Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point) and typing skills *A minimum of 1-3 years’ work experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: *Receive, accompany and see off official delegations and guests *Assist in drawing up programs for official visits *Assist in organizing conferences and meetings *Assist in organizing hospitality and other logistic arrangements for visiting delegations and guests *Assist in planning and organizing receptions, banquets and dinners for Executive Mayor and Council *Organise and process access for visitors/guests in and around NDM buildings and within the country. Perform any other tasks assigned.
CORE MANAGERIAL & OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCIES
*WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – the ability to communicate in writing as appropriate to specific audiences.
*ORAL COMMUNICATION – the ability to articulate a message in an understandable and convincing manner.
*ATTENTION TO DETAIL – Ability to scrutinize own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant municipal standards.
*INFLUENCING – the ability to understand the Municipality’s objectives, and the impact of decisions on the community and the functioning of the department.
*PROBLEM SOLVING – the ability to identify potential problem areas, to break the problem into component parts, generate potential solutions, select an option and implement it.
*PLANNING AND ORGANISING – the ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and then to execute these activities according to plan.
SALARY: R487 788.00 per annum
Level 5
SECRETARY TO THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR
(FIXED TERM CONTRACT LINKED TO THE INCUMBENT)
QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS: *Grade 12 Certificate *NQF L6 Secretarial or equivalent *Extensive Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point) and typing skills *A minimum of 0-2 years’ experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: *Render secretarial duties to the Executive Mayor *Reception related duties, filing, typing, safekeeping of records, keeping the mayoral diary and any other office related duties *Arrange catering for Mayoral Functions *Arranging accommodation and travel arrangements and process payment of the orders in advance *Perform other duties assigned by the Executive Mayor or the Municipal Manager *Must be prepared to work extensive overtime including weekends, after hours and holidays.
CORE MANAGERIAL & OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCIES
*WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – the ability to communicate in writing as appropriate to specific audiences.
*ORAL COMMUNICATION – the ability to articulate a message in an understandable and convincing manner.
*ATTENTION TO DETAIL – Ability to scrutinize own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant municipal standards.
*INFLUENCING – the ability to understand the Municipality’s objectives, and the impact of decisions on the community and the functioning of the department.
*PROBLEM SOLVING – the ability to identify potential problem areas, to break the problem into component parts, generate potential solutions, select an option and implement it.
*PLANNING AND ORGANISING – the ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and then to execute these activities according to plan.
SALARY: R431 220.00 per annum
Level 6
CHIEF CHEMICAL ANALYST
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: *B.Sc in Chemistry/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Water Care *Accreditation with the SA Council for Natural Scientific profession (Pr.Sci.Nat) will be an added advantage *5-8 years working experience in a supervisory position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: *Develop strategic plans for the laboratory and ensure the accreditation of the ELM laboratory *Maintain a low-risk laboratory operation by implementation of a regulatory compliance risk profile in mitigation against regulatory risks, reputational risks, financial risks, as well as all other associated risks within the laboratory environment *Develop and implement the water and sewer quality monitoring programme. To ensure the sustainability of laboratory operations using an integrated business approach with focus on economic, social and environmental aspects of business *Develop and implement the sections operational plans to ensure improved service delivery and alignment with the unit plans *Monitor that the methods, processes and systems used in the section are conducive to efficient service delivery *Communicate designated staff responsibilities, authority and personal performance measurement criteria *Implement staff development and training to achieve overall objectives *Determine human resource requirements taking into consideration operational needs, skills scarcity and retention capability *Implement staff development and training to achieve overall objectives *Address workplace conflict through the initiation and coordination of consultative processes and implementation of appropriate disciplinary procedures *Determine needs of the section and provide input in the compilation of the budget *Manage the annual capital and operating budget of the section within the budgetary constraints of Council *Develop and implement the sections operational plans to ensure improved service delivery and alignment with the unit plans *Facilitates the implementation of the policies and procedures in the section within Council and legislative requirements *Ensure Laboratory meets or exceed all requirements of the Blue, Green and No Drop and the related Water and waste water legislation *Ensure the Lab adheres to ISO 17025 standards and also compliant to ISO 18001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 standards
OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCIES: *Must have knowledge of the Blue Drop, Green Drop and SANS 241 water quality requirements *Must have sound knowledge and application of national and international trends in water quality, effluent testing *Must have knowledge in application of water and effluent analytical methodologies and instrumental techniques within the disciplines of microbiology and chemistry *Must have a substantial experience and understanding of water and wastewater quality analysis in an accredited laboratory *Must have understanding of the analytical laboratory, application of laboratory and environmental quality assurance (QA), good laboratory practice (GLP) and management systems including laboratory safety practices.
SALARY: R689 712.00 per annum
Level 3
PROTOCOL OFFICER
(FIXED TERM CONTRACT LINKED TO THE INCUMBENT)
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: *Grade 12 Certificate. *NQF L6 Public Management or related qualification *Extensive Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point) and typing skills *A minimum of 1-3 years’ work experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: *Receive, accompany and see off official delegations and guests *Assist in drawing up programs for official visits *Assist in organizing conferences and meetings *Assist in organizing hospitality and other logistic arrangements for visiting delegations and guests *Assist in planning and organizing receptions, banquets and dinners for Executive Mayor and Council *Organise and process access for visitors/guests in and around NDM buildings and within the country. Perform any other tasks assigned.
CORE MANAGERIAL & OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCIES
*WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – the ability to communicate in writing as appropriate to specific audiences.
*ORAL COMMUNICATION – the ability to articulate a message in an understandable and convincing manner.
*ATTENTION TO DETAIL – Ability to scrutinize own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant municipal standards.
*INFLUENCING – the ability to understand the Municipality’s objectives, and the impact of decisions on the community and the functioning of the department.
*PROBLEM SOLVING – the ability to identify potential problem areas, to break the problem into component parts, generate potential solutions, select an option and implement it.
*PLANNING AND ORGANISING – the ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and then to execute these activities according to plan.
SALARY: R487 788.00 per annum
Level 5
SECRETARY TO THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR
(FIXED TERM CONTRACT LINKED TO THE INCUMBENT)
QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS: *Grade 12 Certificate *NQF L6 Secretarial or equivalent *Extensive Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point) and typing skills *A minimum of 0-2 years’ experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: *Render secretarial duties to the Executive Mayor *Reception related duties, filing, typing, safekeeping of records, keeping the mayoral diary and any other office related duties *Arrange catering for Mayoral Functions *Arranging accommodation and travel arrangements and process payment of the orders in advance *Perform other duties assigned by the Executive Mayor or the Municipal Manager *Must be prepared to work extensive overtime including weekends, after hours and holidays.
CORE MANAGERIAL & OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCIES
*WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – the ability to communicate in writing as appropriate to specific audiences.
*ORAL COMMUNICATION – the ability to articulate a message in an understandable and convincing manner.
*ATTENTION TO DETAIL – Ability to scrutinize own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant municipal standards.
*INFLUENCING – the ability to understand the Municipality’s objectives, and the impact of decisions on the community and the functioning of the department.
*PROBLEM SOLVING – the ability to identify potential problem areas, to break the problem into component parts, generate potential solutions, select an option and implement it.
*PLANNING AND ORGANISING – the ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and then to execute these activities according to plan.
SALARY: R431 220.00 per annum
Level 6
CLOSING DATE 2 AUGUST 2023
ENQUIRIES MR. ML SITHOLE/MS. BM ZITHA: Tel: 013 690 6537/6358
Please send your Application form, CV together with certified copies of your qualifications and Identity Document to the Manager: Human Resources, P.O. Box 3, Witbank 1035, or submit your CV at
Administration Building
Civic Centre
President Street
Witbank
1035
If no response is received from Emalahleni Local Municipality within 60 days after the closing date, it must be regarded that your application has not been successful.
PLEASE NOTE: THAT NO FAXED OR E-MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED AND THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
PEOPLE FROM DESIGNATED GROUP ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!!!