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MKHONDO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY - GENERAL MANAGER: TECHNICAL SERVICES
MKHONDO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Mkhondo Municipality, which is a gateway to the Province of Mpumalanga from Kwa-Zulu Natal and Swaziland, seeks to appoint highly motivated self-starters and visionaries to the extremely challenging positions of
GENERAL MANAGER: TECHNICAL SERVICES
Ref: GMTS/01/22
The position is a five (05) year fixed term employment contract based in eMkhondo (former Piet Retief) subjected to the signing of an employment contract, a performance agreement, disclosure of financial interests and security vetting. The incumbent will be reporting to the Municipal Manager in terms of the Municipal Systems Act, 2000. The successful candidate will be responsible to provide leadership to the Department of Community Services as a whole and ensure service delivery is provided to the community
Annual Total remuneration package R 894 447 – R1 022 226 – R 1 133 463
The above Annual Total remuneration is as per Local Government Municipal Systems Act, 2000
(Upper Limit of the annual total remuneration package)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: BSc Degree in Engineering or B-Tech degree in Engineering or equivalent • Registration with the ECSA in terms of Section 14(1) or 12(2) of the Engineering Profession of SA Act will be an added advantage • Minimum of 5 years’ experience is required. Experience at middle management level, or as programme or project manager and 3 – 4 years must be a professional or management level engineering management experience • Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment • Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation • Successful completion of the certificate in Municipal Management • Valid Divers License.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation • Good knowledge and understanding of institutional government systems and performance management • Certificate of competence as required in terms of the General Machinery Regulations, 1988 • Result-orientated coupled with good project management skills and a strong business acumen • This is a top executive position and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate sound business management and leadership
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: BSc Degree in Engineering or B-Tech degree in Engineering or equivalent • Registration with the ECSA in terms of Section 14(1) or 12(2) of the Engineering Profession of SA Act will be an added advantage • Minimum of 5 years’ experience is required. Experience at middle management level, or as programme or project manager and 3 – 4 years must be a professional or management level engineering management experience • Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment • Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation • Successful completion of the certificate in Municipal Management • Valid Divers License.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation • Good knowledge and understanding of institutional government systems and performance management • Certificate of competence as required in terms of the General Machinery Regulations, 1988 • Result-orientated coupled with good project management skills and a strong business acumen • This is a top executive position and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate sound business management and leadership
RESPONSIBILITIES: Overseeing the department that comprises of the following sections: Water and Waste Water, Electrical, Roads, Storm water and cemeteries • The incumbent will have to ensure that all projects identified in the aegis of the Municipal Infrastructure Grant are efficiently and effectively implemented, while ensuring the existence and implementation of robust operations and maintenance programme for existing municipal infrastructure • The incumbent will be responsible for the effective and efficient leadership and financial management of operations in the municipal engineering sector to ensure that the integrated development plan, electricity Master Plan, Transport Plan, integrated congruently with the overall mandate of the municipality vis-à-vis services delivery and development facilitation • As Mkhondo Municipality is a water services authority and provider, successful applicant will have to ensure that a balance is maintained between these roles insofar as water services is concerned • The incumbent will also be a member of the Top Management Committee and will be expected to contribute to the strategic management of the municipality as a whole.
CLOSING DATE & TIME 28 January 2022 @14h00
Enquiries: Mr. MS Thabede or Ms. Lyzette Botha on 017 2850 200
To apply: Please forward your application on the Prescribed Annexure C of the Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Manager (Government Gazette Published 17 January 2014 No 37245” with a concise CV with original certified copies (Not older than three months) of all relevant qualifications, Identity Document and Valid Driver’s License with at least three contactable references to:
Hand delivery
Senior Manager: Human Resources
Civic Centre
Corner Mark and De Wet Street
Piet Retief
2380
OR
Post
Senior Manager: Human Resources
Mkhondo Local Municipality
P.O. Box 23
Piet Retief
2380
Failing to sign the Prescribed Annexure C form will constitute an automatic disqualification
Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only
No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted
If you do not hear from us within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Municipal is committed to the implementation of its Employment Equity Plan, and in this vein, appropriately qualifying women and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. The above appointments are subjects to mandatory competency assessment and security clearance.
Mkhondo Local Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
C.S MASANGO
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER