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EZEMVELO KZN WILDLIFE
 
TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER (E1): INFRASTRUCTURE AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
HEAD OFFICE: PITEREMARITZBURG:
POST NO.800105
TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R1 057 326
 
The KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Board, trading as Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, is a PFMA Schedule 3C public entity established in terms of the KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Management Act (Act No. 9 of 1997).

 
THE ENTITY
The entity is responsible for the management of nature conservation within the Province of KwaZulu-Natal including protected areas as well as development and promotion of ecotourism and facilities within the protected areas. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife wishes to appoint a suitable candidate into the position of Technical Services Manager to be based at Queen Elizabeth Park, Pietermaritzburg.
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To develop and implement policies and strategies for the design, construction, maintenance of all EKZNW facilities and civil infrastructure, including Reclamation, buildings and water care in support the organisation’s operational effectiveness. 
To effectively manage the acquisition, maintenance and replacement of the fleet and plant.
 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
National Diploma in Built Environment
B Tech. degree / BSc (Engineering) will be an added advantage
 
EXPERIENCE: 
At least 5 years’ experience in built environment, with significant experience in multiple projects and implementation and monitoring of Electrical or Mechanical maintenance plans. 
 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
  • Implementation of an integrated computerised maintenance system (SAP) to ensure effective maintenance scheduling, keeping of history and reporting to top management. 
  • Ensure the development and implement of strategies for the provision of suitable and well maintained facilities and civils infrastructure. 
  • Ensure the development and implementation of strategies for the provision of a suitable, well maintained vehicle fleet and static plant.
  • Ensure the development and implementation of strategies for the provision of portable water and reticulation services to EKZNW camps, resorts and reserves.
  • Ensure the provision of radio communications to the organisation.
  • Ensure that dredging operations are implemented in accordance with customer need and the legislation. 
  • Manages Technical Services budget.
  • Manages Technical Services team.
 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
  • A knowledge of computerised plant maintenance system, knowledge of and experience in the SAP Plant Maintenance would be advantageous.
  • High level of computer literacy.
  • Leadership, management and interpersonal skills
  • Diagnostic and analytical skills.
  • Financial management.
  • Project management.
  • Knowledge and skills in tender and contract management.
  • Understanding of water and effluent treatment.
  • Knowledge of dredging operations.
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DIRECTIONS TO APPLYING CANDIDATES:
The following mandatory documents must be submitted;
a) Only fully completed application form obtained from Ezemvelo Wildlife’s website (www.kznwildlife.com) will be accepted, hence incomplete application form will not be considered.
b) Certified copies of all qualifications, identity document, and valid driver`s license. Certified copies must not be older than three (3) months from the date of submission and should not be copies of certified copies. 
 
Applications to be posted to: 
The Recruitment Section, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, P O Box 13053, Cascades 3202 or
Hand delivered to: The Recruitment Office at Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife (Head Office); Queen Elizabeth Park; 1 Peter Brown Drive; Montrose, Pietermaritzburg 3201. 
 
Enquiries:  Ms. Z Jele 033 – 845 1889
 
Closing Date: 20 August 2021
 
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants not contacted within 30 days of the advertisement closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. Selection will be made in line with the Organisation’s Employment Equity Plan and preference will be given to members of designated groups. The appointment to the post is subject to positive outcome obtained from all verifications processes in relation to the position advertised.
 
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife reserves the right not to make an appointment.