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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 position of 
 
DEPARTMENT: TECHNICAL SERVICES 
DIVISION: ROADS AND STORMWATER 
SENIOR MANAGER: ROADS AND STORMWATER 
Ref: SMRS/32/20 
 
 
MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS
 Grade 12 
 A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering Transportation or equivalent relevant qualification 
 A Valid Driver’s License 
 6 Years relevant experience in the field of the post,2 years must have been at middle management level 
 Valid registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or Applicable body 
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS 
 Communication Skills (Written and Verbal) 
 Be physically Fit 
 Must be able to work in all weather conditions 
 Good Managerial skills 
 Ability to work long hours and meet deadlines 
 Good facilitations skills 
 Good Ethics, integrity and professionalism 
 Good understanding of relevant legislations, policies and regulations 
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Implement monitoring measures to ensure staff adhere to working times as per employment contracts. 
 Monitor and control the adherence to Council policies 
 Facilitating of objectives in terms of the Municipal objectives, reviewing of performance in accordance with stated objectives of responsibilities. 
 Keeping abreast with technological developments in the rehabilitation and maintenance of roads, stormwater drainage and Cemeteries 
 Analysing and aligning requirements with operation capacity and capability 
 Evaluating and commenting on the applicability of specific key performance indicators and measures against outcomes detailed in the departments Business and strategic plans 
 Presenting a conceptual framework of current and future interventions necessary to achieve acceptable levels and standards of service delivery to the head (Technical Services) for consideration and inclusion into the Departments short / long term performance and service delivery plans. 
 Analyse trends, operating requirements and forward plans to establish / determine funding / expenditure for the period 
 Guiding the Project Management Division with the drafting, adjudication and reporting process with regards to contracts / tenders and verifying details, terms and conditions, specifications, etc. comply with laid down policies, regulations and procedures. 
 Participating in the appointment process and briefing parties (consultants /contractors, etc.) on the terms and scope of such appointments and, evaluating, investigating and approving submissions on progress, performance and costs. 
 Responding, through the collection of factual information and/or conducting the necessary investigation/research, to enquiries and concerns on service delivery from the general public, councillors, government departments, developer’s tec. 
 Providing advisory support in resolving technical conflicts and contractual claims and preparing the necessary reports presenting councils arguments at arbitration. 
 

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Remuneration: (R963 813,11 Total cost to company) 
 
CLOSING DATE & TIME 20 NOVEMBER 2020 @14h00 
 
Enquiries: Ms. LD Botha or Mr. MS Thabede 017 2850 200 
 
To apply: 
Please forward your application on the form “Application for Employment” that can be obtained from our offices or on the Municipal website, concise CV together 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 or Post 
Senior Manager: Human Resources Senior Manager: Human Resources 
Civic Centre Mkhondo Local Municipality 
Corner Mark and De Wet Street P.O. Box 23 
Piet Retief Piet Retief 
2380 2380 
 
Failing to sign the “Application for employment” 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. 
 
M Kunene 
Municipal Manager