CDM Municipality
DEPARTMENT: INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
POSITION: EXECUTIVE MANAGER INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES (FIVE (05) YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT RENEWABLE TO TEN (10) YEARS BASED ON GOOD PERFORMANCE)
LEVEL: MANAGER DIRECTLY REPORTING TO THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R973, 759.00 – r1, 145,598.00 – R1, 317, 437.00
(IN LINE WITH THE UPPER LIMIT OF TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE PAYABLE TO THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER AND MANAGERS DIRECTLY ACCOUNTABLE TO THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER, GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 41173 DATED 10 OCTOBER 2017 WITH EFFECT FROM 01 JULY 2017, CDM BEING A CATEGORY 5 )
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering /B Tech: Engineering or equivalent; 5 years’ experience at middle management level or as Programme / Project Manager of which 3-4 years must be at professional / management level engineering management experience.. A certificate of competency as required in terms of General Machinery Regulations, 1998 and/or Registration with recognised relevant engineering professional body and will be an added advantage.
LEADING MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES: Strategic direction and leadership; People management, Program and project management, financial management; change and governance leadership, planning and organizing, analysis and innovation, knowledge and information management; communication as well as result and quality focus.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislations; Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management; Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment; and must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Executive Manager Infrastructure Services reports to the Municipal Manager, Ensure proper management and coordination of services provision (water, waterborne and rural household sanitation, electricity, roads etc.); Ensure all households earning less than the stipulated amount are provided with Free Basic Services; Ensure provision of effective and efficient financial management in all Departmental activities; Provide effective control of projects and contracts on Infrastructure provision for the District; Ensure existence of adequate policy environment for implementation of Municipal programmes; Ensure effective and efficient financial systems, procedures and compliance with legislation; Development of the GRAP compliant MTREF budget; Develop and monitor Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plans (SDBIP); Facilitate increase on employment rates through projects; Ensure proper risk management in the Department; Facilitate adequate IGR participation; Manage Water and Sanitation Design, Project Management, Operations and Maintenance units; Consolidate and submit reports in line with Municipal reporting standards; Attend to adhoc responsibilities allocated by the Municipal Manager; Advice Local Municipalities and Communities on Social and Institutional activities through the ISD and IGR forums.
This is a re-advertisement and those who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply.
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Position: EXECUTIVE manager COMMUNITY SERVICES: (FIVE (05) YEAR FIXED TERM cONTRACT)
LEVEL: MANAGER DIRECTLY REPORTING TO THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R973, 759.00 – r1, 145,598.00 – R1, 317, 437.00
(IN LINE WITH THE UPPER LIMIT OF TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE PAYABLE TO THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER AND MANAGERS DIRECTLY ACCOUNTABLE TO THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER, GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 41173 DATED 10 OCTOBER 2017 WITH EFFECT FROM 01 JULY 2017, CDM BEING A CATEGORY 5 )
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences / Public Administration / Law or equivalent; Five (5) years’ experience at middle management level and must have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector. a post-graduate degree in a related field or registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) or similar recognized relevant body will be an added advantage.
LEADING MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES: Strategic direction and leadership; People management, Program and project management, financial management; change and governance leadership, planning and organizing, analysis and innovation, knowledge and information management; communication as well as result and quality focus.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislations; Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management; Understanding of council operations and delegations of powers as well as Municipal Health Services, Disaster Management Services, Emergency Management Services as well ensuring the integration of Sport Activities in the district. Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000).
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Municipal Manager the incumbent will be responsible to lead, direct and manage staff within the Community Services department so that they are able to meet their departmental and organizational objectives. The incumbent will be responsible for the following: Disaster Management Services, Fire and Rescue Services, Municipal Health Services amongst other responsibilities; Efficiently manage and control the budget for the Department; Prepare and submit required reports to the Municipal Manager and relevant political structures; Develop and implement the Department’s Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP); Perform any other related functions as requested by the Municipal Manager.
This advertisement is line with the Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers (Government Gazette 37245 dated 14 January 2014), Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels (Government Gazette 29967 dated 15 June 2007) and Upper Limit of Total Remuneration Package Payable to Municipal Managers and Managers Directly Accountable to Municipal Managers (Government Gazette 41173 dated 10 October 2017). Shortlisted candidates will undergo security vetting and candidates recommended for appointment to the positions shall be required to undergo a competency assessment in line with section 16(1) of Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers (Government Gazette 37245 dated 14 January 2014) and screening by contacting the necessary reference checks, contacting a candidate’s current or previous employer, determining the validity of a candidate’s qualification and verifying whether a candidate has been dismissed previously for misconduct or poor performance by another employer.
The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract, a performance agreement as well as to disclose their financial interest.
To apply interested candidates must submit a fully completed application form available from our website: www.cdm.org.za, duly signed, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications, driver’s licence and Identity Document to the Municipal Manager, Capricorn District Municipality, P O Box 4100, Polokwane, 0700 or hand – deliver applications at 41 Biccard Street, Polokwane at the registry desk. Applications that are not on the applicable application form, faxed or e – mailed applications will not be considered. Enquiries should be directed to Ms Priscilla Shilubane at (015) 294 1087.
Capricorn District Municipality is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and employment equity, especially in terms of race, gender and disability. Applicants from these designated groups are encouraged to apply. CDM reserves the right not to make appointments. If you do not hear from us within 120 days after the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.
CLOSING DATE: 04 September 2018
MS NOKUTHULA MAZIBUKO
MUNICIPAL MANAGER