Careers in Administration

Closing Date

2023/12/19

Reference Number

112/2023

Tracking Number

N/A

Job Title

Director of Infrastructure

Department

Administration

Enquiries

Administrative enquiries may be directed to Annelene Barnard at telephone number 022 772 1307.

Job Type

Permanent Appointment

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Corporate Head Office – Ladismith, Kannaland Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality

Job Purpose

The Municipal Manager, as Accounting Officer and Head of Administration, is responsible for the overall performance and the management of the municipality to ensure that the objectives of the municipality are achieved.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering/ B-Tech Engineering or equivalent.

- Certificate of competency as required in terms of the General Machinery Regulation, 1988: and

- Registration with a recognised relevant engineering professional body will be an added advantage.

- Be a South African Citizen or is a Permanent resident. Minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle management level, or as programme/project manager and 3 -4 years must be at professional/management level engineering management experience.

- Valid driver’s license and no Criminal Record.

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

- Develop, implement and manage strategic goals, policies and procedures in alignment to the municipality’s strategic and IDP objectives.

- Effectively and efficiently manage the Directorate.

- Liaise and interact with individuals, role-players and agencies at senior level in all three spheres of government.

- Leading and directing the Infrastructure Services Directorate.

- Fulfilling the statutory duties of a manager appointed in terms of section 56 of the Municipal Systems Act and the Municipal Financial Management Act in particular and in other relevant legislation in general.

- Managing the provision of services to the community in a sustainable and equitable manner.

- Managing capital projects in terms of design, tender, budget and quality expenditure.

- Providing advice and support to the Council, the Municipal Manager and other office bearers on all functions of the directorate.

- Developing and implementing a management strategy to facilitate sustainable infrastructure, development and maintenance in Road and public works, stormwater, water and sewerage services, EPWP and project management.

- Providing visionary and Innovative leadership to a diverse technical workforce.

- Ensuring optimal utilisation of the Council’s resources in terms of implementing its strategic objectives, articulated in the IDP and in the fulfilment of its statutory mandate.

- Controlling and preparing the Directorate’s budget.

- Advising the Municipal Manager timeously and effectively on matters pertaining to the directorate.

Competencies

- Sound knowledge and understanding of local government-related legislation.

- Good understanding of the performance Management System.

- Good understanding on Council Operations and Delegations of power.

- Understanding of Good governance.

- Knowledge in Audit and Risk management. Budget and financial management.

Remuneration

Remuneration package:

R 859 002 (minimum);

R 965 171 (midpoint) and

R1 055 932 (maximum) per annum (as determined by Notice on upper limits for Senior Managers for a Category 2 Municipality)

Notes

It would be expected of candidates to be subjected to thorough evaluations and that previous and current employers and references will be contacted. Verification will be done on his\her qualifications, criminal and credit record. The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interest.

NOTE:

Qualifications, employment background check and a security vetting (criminal check) will be done for all the successful candidates.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Should you not be contacted within 60 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.

The Kannaland Municipality reserves the right not to appoint or fill the advertised post.