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GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY - GENERAL MANAGER: INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNICAL SERVICES
GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED APPLICANTS TO FILL THE FOLLOWING VACANT POSITION:
Gert Sibande District Municipality (Category 3 Municipality), an equal opportunity employer, invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the under-mentioned position:
The Gert Sibande District Municipality is an affirmative action employer, and committed to the implementation of its Employment Equity Plan, people from designated groups are therefore encouraged to apply.
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Directorate: Infrastructure & Technical Services
GENERAL MANAGER: INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNICAL SERVICES
Salary: All-inclusive negotiable annual package of R894 447 - R1 022 226 – R1 133 463 as promulgated Government Gazette No.43122 dated 20 March 2020.
Period: Five Years Fixed Term Contract
Ref No: GSDMITS001
(a) REQUIREMENTS
• A postgraduate degree in Engineering Sciences or equivalent. • Registration with the Engineering Council of SA as Pr Eng. or Pr. Eng., in terms of the Engineering Professions Act • Minimum competency certificate (NQF level 6) as per the municipal regulations on minimum competency levels, gazette 42067 of 28 November 2018 and MFMA exemption notice of February 2017. • Valid unendorsed Drivers’ license.
(b) WORK RELATED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Experience • 6-8 years’ experience in local government administration at a senior management level in the infrastructure service field.
Knowledge • In-depth knowledge of current trends in innovations and practices to be able to analyze and evaluate the feasibility of options and alternatives in the delivery of quality services that comply with statutory provisions • Advance knowledge of the finance management system • Advance knowledge and understanding of relevant local government and fiscal policies and legislations applicable to Local Government • Advance knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management • Advance understanding of local municipalities operations, legislated authority and obligations as well as delegation of power of the General Manager: ITS
(a) REQUIREMENTS
• A postgraduate degree in Engineering Sciences or equivalent. • Registration with the Engineering Council of SA as Pr Eng. or Pr. Eng., in terms of the Engineering Professions Act • Minimum competency certificate (NQF level 6) as per the municipal regulations on minimum competency levels, gazette 42067 of 28 November 2018 and MFMA exemption notice of February 2017. • Valid unendorsed Drivers’ license.
(b) WORK RELATED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Experience • 6-8 years’ experience in local government administration at a senior management level in the infrastructure service field.
Knowledge • In-depth knowledge of current trends in innovations and practices to be able to analyze and evaluate the feasibility of options and alternatives in the delivery of quality services that comply with statutory provisions • Advance knowledge of the finance management system • Advance knowledge and understanding of relevant local government and fiscal policies and legislations applicable to Local Government • Advance knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management • Advance understanding of local municipalities operations, legislated authority and obligations as well as delegation of power of the General Manager: ITS
Minimum Competency Levels • Strategic leadership and management • Governance, ethics and value in financial management • Financial and performance reporting • Project Management • Legislation and policy implementation • Stakeholder relations • SCM • Audit and assurance • Risk management • Budgeting • Asset management
KPA’s As the Head of the Infrastructure and Technical Services and as delegated by the Municipal Manager the incumbent will be expected to: • Manage complex civil infrastructure projects from conceptualization, design, contract management, quality assurance and compliance. • Perform financial monitoring through commissioning, operates and maintenance to ensure effective functioning of the Department within budgetary constraints of the Municipality • Oversee the management of all equipment and capital resources to ensure accountability by the Department. • Manage the Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program. • Provide professional advisory services to local municipalities on project conceptualization, design, project management and implementation. • Manage and source all the Departments contracts and tenders according to approval SLA.s Council requirements and procurement policy, ensuring adherence to the SLA’s terms of reference, letter of appointment and contracted project time lines as per project brief. • Lead and direct staff in the department to ensure that they meet the targets as set. • Manage, control and discipline staff within the department • Ensure and oversee the provision of services such as electricity, roads and storm water, water and waste water and support services in the area of the Municipality’s jurisdiction. • Develop and implementation of strategic business plans to ensure professional and sound business planning of the Department in alignment with the IDP requirements and Council’s strategic objectives/priorities and requirements. • Be responsible for executive management reporting.
Minimum Competency Levels • Strategic leadership and management • Governance, ethics and value in financial management • Financial and performance reporting • Project Management • Legislation and policy implementation • Stakeholder relations • SCM • Audit and assurance • Risk management • Budgeting • Asset management
KPA’s As the Head of the Infrastructure and Technical Services and as delegated by the Municipal Manager the incumbent will be expected to: • Manage complex civil infrastructure projects from conceptualization, design, contract management, quality assurance and compliance. • Perform financial monitoring through commissioning, operates and maintenance to ensure effective functioning of the Department within budgetary constraints of the Municipality • Oversee the management of all equipment and capital resources to ensure accountability by the Department. • Manage the Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program. • Provide professional advisory services to local municipalities on project conceptualization, design, project management and implementation. • Manage and source all the Departments contracts and tenders according to approval SLA.s Council requirements and procurement policy, ensuring adherence to the SLA’s terms of reference, letter of appointment and contracted project time lines as per project brief. • Lead and direct staff in the department to ensure that they meet the targets as set. • Manage, control and discipline staff within the department • Ensure and oversee the provision of services such as electricity, roads and storm water, water and waste water and support services in the area of the Municipality’s jurisdiction. • Develop and implementation of strategic business plans to ensure professional and sound business planning of the Department in alignment with the IDP requirements and Council’s strategic objectives/priorities and requirements. • Be responsible for executive management reporting.
N.B: (All posts are subject to security vetting)
Enquiries should be directed to Mr. MA Barnabas at (017 801 7030.
Appointment to the above positions is on a fixed-term employment contract and subject to the signing of a performance agreement contract.
NB: All short-listed candidates will undergo psychometric assessment and security clearance.
For more details on each post, please refer to our website at www.gsibande.gov.za.
Applications should be forwarded on Council’s prescribed Employment application form obtainable on the website (www.gertsibande.gov.za) accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified qualifications, copy of ID and Driver’s license, to: The Municipal Manager, PO Box 1748 Ermelo, 2350. Applications which are not on the prescribed form will not be considered.
Closing Date: 07 January 2022 at 12h00 am.
No faxed and e-mailed applications will be accepted. Applications received after closing date will not be accepted. If no response received from Gert Sibande District Municipality within 30 days of the closing date, you must regard your application as unsuccessful.
Mr. CA Habile - Municipal Manager