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ILEMBE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY - SENIOR MANAGER: TECHNICAL SERVICES
ILEMBE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
iLembe District Municipality which Is strategically positioned for Development and Economic growth in KZN, seeks to fill the position of a senior manager. Applications are accordingly invited from persons who meet the requirements as indicated below. The Municipality subscribes to the principles of equal employment opportunities as contemplated in the Employment Equity Act No. 55 of 1998. This position is intended for the people in the designated group, females in particular.
SENIOR MANAGER: TECHNICAL SERVICES
5 (Five) Year Fixed Term Performance-based Contract
Total Remuneration Package: R932 548.00 - R1 078 089.00 - R1223 632.00
(Remuneration is dependent on the outcomes of the competency assessments)
LOCATION OF THE POST: The post, though not limited, is based at the Municipal Offices that are situated at 59/61 Mahatma Gandhi Street, KwaDukuza
REQUIREMENTS: Academic Qualifications and Competencies: • A valid Grade 12 Certificate, Valid EB driving licence and Computer literacy. • Bachelor Degree in Engineering/B.Tech: Engineering; or equivalent • Possess the Municipal Minimum Competency requirements as prescribed by the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003, and the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels, as well as the Local Government Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers.
Work-Related Experience and Knowledge: • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience at middle management level or as programme project manager; and • 3-4 years must be at professional/management level engineering management experience. • Have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector • Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation governing local government • Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
• Advanced understanding of council operations and delegation of powers • Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management; • Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment; • Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation. • Audit and risk management establishment and functionality • Budget and finance management Registration with a recognised relevant engineering body will be an added advantage.
Core Managerial and Leading Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership; programme and project management; people management and empowerment, financial management; change management; knowledge management; service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, client orientation and customer focus; communication; and honesty and integrity.
Financial and Supply Chain Management Competency Areas/Skills: Strategic leadership and management; operational financial management; governance, ethics and values in financial management; financial and performance reporting; risk and change management; project management; legislation, policy and implementation; supply chain management; and audit and assurance.
Core Managerial and Leading Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership; programme and project management; people management and empowerment, financial management; change management; knowledge management; service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, client orientation and customer focus; communication; and honesty and integrity.
Financial and Supply Chain Management Competency Areas/Skills: Strategic leadership and management; operational financial management; governance, ethics and values in financial management; financial and performance reporting; risk and change management; project management; legislation, policy and implementation; supply chain management; and audit and assurance.
Kindly forward your application form obtainable in Government Gazette No 37245 or can be downloaded from our website (www.ilembe.gov.za) as Annexure C, plus a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of your qualifications, ID and valid driver's licence to The Municipal Manager: iLembe District Municipality, iLembe House, 59/61 Mahatma Ghandi Street, KwaDukuza, 4490 or hand deliver at same address. Applications, together with all supporting documents may also be scanned and e-mailed to recruitment@ilembe.gov.za for electronic delivery.
Enquiries should be directed to the Senior Manager: Corporate Services Mr T Makhoba on Telephone (032) 437 9512/9505.
The closing date for submission of application forms and supporting documents is Wednesday the 16 of September 2020 @ 12h00.
No late, faxed and/or incomplete applications will be considered.
Please note: Canvassing for this position will lead to disqualification of your application. Appointments are made according to the Local Government Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32 of 2000) and Local Government: Regulations on the Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers as published on 17 January 2014. Prior to appointment, the successful candidate will be required to undergo psychometric test /competency assessment and a security vetting processes. The successful candidates will be expected to sign employment contract, a performance agreement and a disclosure of financial interests.
Should you not be contacted by this office within three (3) months of the closing date, kindly consider that your application was not successful. The Municipality will not take any responsibility for registered mail. The Council reserves the right not to fill the position.
The Council is an equal opportunity employer and subscribes to an employment policy which is non-racial, non-discriminatory, non-sexist and based on merit. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
N.G. KUMALO