WITZENBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Witzenberg Municipality with the Head Office in Ceres serves the following areas: Ceres, Tulbagh, Wolseley, Prince Alfred’s Hamlet and Op-die-Berg. DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SERVICES AMENITIES AND ENVIRONMENT: CEMETERIES, RIVERS AND TREES ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT (REFERENCE: COM 113) TULBAGH PERMANENT APPOINTMENT – TULBAGH Applications are hereby invited from individuals with the applicable qualifications for above vacancy.
Requirements: Grade 12 Diploma in Agriculture Management or Landscape Technology or Horticulture Code EB Drivers’ license with PRDP. Computer literacy (MS Office Applications). 5 Year’s relevant experiences. Good supervisory, control, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills. Sound mathematical and technical skills and high level of responsibility. Ability to work under pressure and ability to handle conflict. Sight, hearing and speech ability and must be physically fit and healthy. Ability to give attention to detail Required to work in all weather conditions and to work overtime and over weekends Must perform duties in the whole municipal area. Fluent in at least 2 of the 3 languages spoken in the Western Cape, Afrikaans, English or IsiXhosa. Please note: A performance agreement is also applicable to this position whereby the employer reserves the right to institute a performance management program. C.3 COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST (Only where directly relevant to the performance of the job.) (Refer to the Competency Framework as prescribe in the regulations) NO. 1. Category Core Professional Competencies Competency 1. Problem Solving 2. Planning and 3. Organising 4. Organisational 5. Awareness Competency descriptive Puts preventative measures in place to ensure that problems do not recur in the future; and Probes deeply and considers consequences and risks attached to actions and the impact of solutions. Identifies and acts on opportunities to partner with other departments to achieve desired results; Taps into the resources of other units and departments to achieve results; and Projects and forecasts short, medium and long term needs for the operations falling under his I her control. Understands and internalizes municipality's goals and priorities; Understands the municipal hierarchy, approval processes, committees and structures; Has in-depth knowledge of municipality's policies an procedures; and Understands the broader local government and political landscape and its impact on operational and service delivery matters NO. 2. Category Functional Competencies Competency 1. Discipline Specific Skills 2. People Management 3. Task Management 4. Work Place Safety 5. Budgeting Competency descriptive Manages the risks and operational efficiency of installations, plants, workshops, etc. Assigns clearly defined tasks to subordinates Monitors and evaluates employee performance on tasks and takes appropriate action where subordinate performance is deficient Delegates and empowers others to increase contribution and level of responsibility and accountability; Able to manage own time as well as time of colleagues; Facilitates team goal setting and problem solving; and Tactfully confronts others when necessary and able to make unpopular decisions when necessary Develops and implements medium to long term plans and assign resources to accomplish short term tasks in relation 1Manages Workplace Occupational Health and Safety policy and reporting to Corporate; and Manages the implementation of Employee Wellness policy application in the workplace and liaise with relevant stakeholders to address matters of concern Prepares own budget in line with the strategic objectives of the municipality; and Aligns expenditure to budgets and cash flow projections. NO. 3. Category Public Service Orientation Competencies Competency 1. Interpersonal Relationships 2. Communication 3. Service Delivery Orientation Competency descriptive Able to be both direct and forthright as well as diplomatic and tactful; Demonstrates the patience to hear people out and accurately restate their opinions, even when not in agreement; and Aware of how people and municipalities function. Develops communications geared for various audiences; Able to read situations and interest positions and to respond appropriately; Communicates sensitive or controversial information effectively; Communicates effectively at senior levels; Handles sensitive one-on- one discussions effectively; and Uses language and style to capture the attention of theaudience. Establishes a collaborative relationship with the community; and Speaks effectively on service delivery matters as required. NO. 4. Category Personal Competencies Competency 1 .Action and outcome Orientation 2. Resilience 3. Ethics and Accountability Competency descriptive Creates an action oriented culture that supports the department in achieving its goals; Holds superintendents accountable for their units' performance and institutes the appropriate interventions; and Sets challenging goals for the operational unit. Proactively searches the broader organisational environment to detect situations which might cause setbacks or failures. Promotes transparent and accountable municipaladministration NO. 5. Category Management / Leadership Competencies Competency 1. Direction Setting 2. Impact and Influence 3. Coaching and Mentoring 4. Team Orientation Competency descriptive Grasp and articulates the big picture and its implications; Maintains a clear focus on the long term goals and produces more than one way of getting there; and Is forward thinking and produces innovative ideas. Motivates and inspires others; Establishes support and projects authority and credibility; Able to make unpopular decisions if it is in the best interests of the municipality; Shows a strength of character maintaining performance under stress and pressure; and Is called upon to mediate conflicts and disagreements. Understands municipal needs and formulates and implements development plans, outlining specific performance measures; Recognises the need for and provides individuals with guidance on how to handle new or difficult situations; and Mentors and coaches others where appropriate. Encourages team approach to problem solving; involves others by listening to and fully involving others in team decisions; Recognises and respects the value of diverse views; Draws on diverse backgrounds, skills and Knowledge of team members; and Builds team spirit and cohesion within the unit. Duties: Control and coordinate the work sequences established to render a public service Develop and implement new schedules to improve service delivery and check budget votes and monitor spending and availability of funds Study present scenarios and discuss methods to improvise with the immediate superior Oversee and monitor the performance of subordinates with respect to cleaning and maintenance duties Manage and co-ordinate the activities of the section Parks, Open spaces, sport fields and amenities Develop and implement operational plans for the section Evaluate work procedures an co-ordinate activities to ensure the effective utilisation of personnel, plant and equipment Supervise subordinates and recommend payment to contractors and service providers to Manager Provide input on the drafting of annual operational budget for the section Calculate costs, quantities of materials and equipment for specific jobs Obtain quotations for materials and services and attend to correspondence and enquiries from public Provide all relevant staff with protective clothing and explain the necessity thereof Ensures that staff adhere to health and safety regulations as contained in the act Representative of the section on the health and safety committee Responsible to ensure that procurement is in accordance with Council's policy, rules, regulations, legislation and guidelines Receive and analyze assigned purchase requisitions for compliance with Council standards ensuring complete information, accuracy and that order parameters are clear and understood Delegate Instructions to subordinates on specific preparatory work to be carried out for sports events Conduct meetings with Supervisors to obtain feedback reports and to discuss possible Improvements Enforce the conditions of the Environmental Health and Safety and Order and purchase of cleaning material and maintenance material Conduct inspections at the various areas of responsibility to oversee work sequences and performance Submit operational reports to the Manager for inclusion in official reports to Management Plan and prioritize maintenance work to be carried out at the various parks, sports fields, cemeteries and common grounds Ensure that public facilities are clean and safe for public use and address any repeating complaints Ensure that sports field are well maintained, grass cut and watered for optimal use and availability Monitor that machinery and vehicles are clean and in good working condition Control and update the Assets Register to make provision for new equipment and to write of irreparable items for sale at public uction Monitor the usage and bookings of municipal halls and discuss functional problems with employees and caretakers Attend to enquiries from the public and seek solutions to problems experienced Control the use of vehicles and monitor the daily log sheets for repairs and I or problems that need to be addressed Obtain quotations for items and work needed and follow sequences according to Supply Chain Management requirements Ensure that broken locks, doors and windows be repaired in the Interest of public safety Plan and organize maintenance and preparation at cemeteries and institute rehabilitation programs according to burials and usage Conduct feedback meetings with all personnel to ensure departmental objectives and targets are met. Liaise extensively with internal and external parties in the provision of services to the public Salary: R 303 425.04 per annum (Post level T11 of a Grade 4 Municipality) Interested candidates must complete an official application form which is obtainable on our website: www.witzenberg.gov.za or at the Municipal Buildings at ODB, Wolseley, PA Hamlet, Tulbagh and main Office at Ceres. (applicants who do not fully complete the official application form and who do not submit certified copies of qualifications / identity document/ drivers licence will not be considered) with a detailed CV accompanied with a covering letter, certified copies of qualifications, drivers licence and three (3) names of work related references to the Human Resource Manager, PO Box 44, Ceres, 6835 or Fax to 023 – 3161877 or Email to: admin@witzenberg.gov.za. For further enquiries you may contact the Mrs IM Barnard or Mr H Arendse at the Human Resources Department at Telephone number 023 – 3161854. Closing Date: 04 APRIL 2023 BEFORE 12H00 Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors or any member of the Appointment Committee will result in automatic disqualification. Applicants that do not receive a reply within one (1) month after the closure of the applications should consider their application unsuccessful. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted or considered. Witzenberg Municipality reserves the right not to appoint. Your application will be subjected to verification of qualifications as well as credit and criminal record checks. Please state the reference number on your application (Witzenberg Municipality fully supports Employment Equity (in terms of the Employment Equity Act) D Nasson Municipal Manager 04/03/2/4
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