ERRATUM
DIRECTORATE:INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNICAL SERVICES
VACANCY:DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
FIVE (5) YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Remuneration Package: R685 806 – R770 569 – R855 331 (This is a negotiable all-inclusive salary package).
(As per the Upper Limit of Total Remuneration Package Payable to Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to the Municipal Manager, Government Gazette No 38946 dated 01 July 2015 applicable from 01 July 2015 subject to signing of an employment contract, a performance agreement and disclosure form for benefits and financial interests)
Requirements: Appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Civil/Mechanical/Engineering. Must be registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Pr Techni Eng in terms of the Engineering Profession of SA Act, 46 of 2000. In-depth knowledge of current trends in innovations and practices to be able to analyze and evaluate the feasibility of options and alternatives in the delivery of quality services that comply with statutory provisions. Knowledge of financial management and an understanding of municipal financial system. Experience in improvement of public services to them, accelerated infrastructure development programmes and technical services. Minimum of 5 years proven work experience in a senior managerial position in a complex and vibrant local government environment. Valid driver’s license.The incumbent must have competencies as per notice 21 published in Government Gazette No.17245 dated 17 January 2014:
Leading Competencies:Strategic direction and leadership; people management; program and project management; financial management; change management and government leadership; problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Core competencies:Integrity and moral competence; planning and organizing; good analytical skills and service delivery innovation; knowledge and information management; communication; results oriented and quality focus.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation;
- 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:
Overall management of the Directorate in terms of:
- Personnel.
- Budget.
- Development and implementation of strategic plans.
- Leading and directing departmental operations and activities for the provision of basic municipal services - water, sanitation, electricity and street lighting, roads and storm-water drainage, etc.
- Municipal infrastructure development.
- Municipal stores and warehouses.
- Workplace health and safety issues.
- Control and management of assets.
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 16 October 2015
ENQUIRIES: Director – Corporate Services at 014 543 2004/5/6
Forward all applications marked for the attention of the Acting Municipal Manager, Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality, P.O. Box 66, KOSTER, 0348 or hand deliver to corner De Wet and Smuts Street, KOSTER
NB: All previous applicants are requested and encouraged to re-apply
Appointment to the above position is on a fixed-term employment contract and subject to the signing of a performance agreement contract.
Faxed or emailed applications will not be acceptable.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment. Candidates are requested not to contact Municipality directly, and any attempt to lobby or canvas support for appointment from members of the Council will lead to automatic disqualification of an applicant. Original qualifications and service records must be presented by short-listed candidates at the instance of interview.
Application forms for this position only are available from the municipality and may be provided upon request or may be downloaded from the municipality’s website
All applications to be accompanied by a covering letter, including a comprehensive CV containing details of at least three (3) contactable references, and certified copies of qualifications and ID.
NB:Reference check and/or screening shall be done for short-listed candidates.
NB: If you have not been contacted withintwenty (20) days after closing date, kindly consider your application as having been unsuccessful. No documents shall be returned to any applicant. Correspondence will only be entered into with and limited to the shortlisted candidates.
The Municipality subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity as enshrined in the Employment Equity Act, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For more details, please refer to our website at
Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that the application reaches our municipal offices on or before the closing date mentioned above.
Mr T.B. MOTHOGOANE
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER