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UMZUMBE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY - DIRECTOR: TECHNICAL SERVICES
UMZUMBE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
C/o P.O. Box 561 HIBBERDENE 4220
Tel: c/o 039 972 0005 - Fax: c/o 039 972 0099 - E-mail: umzumbe@umzumbe.gov.za
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
DIRECTOR: TECHNICAL SERVICES
Umzumbe Local Municipality would like to appoint Director Technical Services as a Senior Manager in the Technical Services Department on a three (3) year fixed contract, to be placed at Umzumbe Municipal Offices, Mathulini MPCC Siphofu Road Umthwalume.
Total cost-to-employer remuneration package negotiable within the regulations on the determination of the Upper Limits for Managers directly accountable to the Municipal Manager (excluding performance based bonus). R781,460 (MINIMUM), R868,290 (MIDPOINT) - R955,118 (MAXIMUM).
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or BTech: Engineering or equivalent qualification, A minimum of five years' experience at middle management level; or as a program/project manager, and 3-4 years must be an experience at professional/management level in engineering. Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and local government legislation. Good Knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management. The incumbent must have an extensive knowledge of the public office environment and must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation. Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management Regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No 5 of 2000). An added advantage will be a certificate of competency as required in terms of the general machinery regulations, 1988 or registration with a recognised relevant engineering professional body.
Excellent communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of KwaZulu Natal, South African citizenship and a valid Code B driver's license. The applicant will be required to possess modules for Senior Managers in Municipal Finance Management (SAQA) qualification ID No 48965), as is provided for Regulation 493, dated 15 June 2007, as amended. Where an applicant does not have the minimum competencies as required by MFMA, the applicant must obtain the required modules within 18 months of appointment as per the government gazette no 40593 dated 3 February 2017.
KEY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the Municipal Manager with the overall governance of the department. Administer PMU, Human Settlement, Waste Management Services, EPWP, Electricity and Roads maintenance services of the municipality through personnel planning, training, development of policies and procedures. Develop and manage the Directorate's Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan in line with relevant legislative prescripts. Prepare and submit the reports to the Municipal Manager and relevant political council structures. Provide support and advice to other directorates within the municipality and sector departments and parastatals in relation to all technical services matters, provide strategic leadership in the department and relevant council structures.
KEY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the Municipal Manager with the overall governance of the department. Administer PMU, Human Settlement, Waste Management Services, EPWP, Electricity and Roads maintenance services of the municipality through personnel planning, training, development of policies and procedures. Develop and manage the Directorate's Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan in line with relevant legislative prescripts. Prepare and submit the reports to the Municipal Manager and relevant political council structures. Provide support and advice to other directorates within the municipality and sector departments and parastatals in relation to all technical services matters, provide strategic leadership in the department and relevant council structures.
PLEASE NOTE: Appointment will be made according to the Council's Employment Equity Plan, which ensures representation of designated groups including the people with disabilities. Original qualification certificates must be produced at any resultant interviews.
All applications must be submitted with a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications and names of three references with e-mails and contact details to The Municipal Manager, P.O. Box 561 Hibberdene, 4220 or Hand Delivered to Mathulini Traditional Authority/MPCC Siphofu Road, Umthwalume.
No Electronic, late or faxed applications will be accepted.
Canvassing of Councillors for purpose of being appointed is not permitted.
Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be corresponded with.
The recommended candidates for appointment will undergo a competency assessment.
If you are not contacted within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Applicants must note that further screening will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on the screenings, which include reference checks, contacting current or previous employer, validity of the qualifications and verify for any dismissal previously for a misconduct or poor performance.
Appointment are subject to the signing of Employment Contract and Performance - Based Agreements in terms of Section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act. These appointments will be done in accordance with the Regulations that governs appointment of senior managers in local government. An application form accompanying a comprehensive CV must be filled as no application will be considered without the application form. The application form can be downloaded from www.umzumbe.gov.za or ask to be faxed a copy of the form.
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 19 July 2019 AT 16H00
Shortlisted applicants will be informed of the outcome of the selection process on completion thereof. The Council reserves the right not to make any appointments. Enquiries should be directed to the office of the Municipal Manager at 039 9720005 or during office hours (08h00 - 16h30 Monday-Thursday and 7h30-16h00 Friday).
S W MKHIZE
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER