Assistant Director: Sanitation MN 3815/24

REQUIREMENTS

B-Degree or equivalent NQF qualification (BSc. Or BTech. In Civil Engineering) – Legible to register with ECSA. Those already Professionally Registered with ECSA have an added advantage - Valid drivers’ licence - Meet MFMA minimum competency requirements or qualify for dispensation will be an added advantage - Project Management and Financial Management skills and experience - Competent in implementation, interpretation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies - Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint & MS Projects) - Proven management skills including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication & interpersonal, leadership skills, conceptual skills, presentation skills, conflict and stress management skills, negotiation skills, attention to detail - Report writing skills - Proven knowledge of planning procedures and regulations of Sanitation - 5 years relevant experience related to the Sanitation Engineering environment of which 3 years should be at supervision level.

DUTIES

Manage professional, technical, budgetary, analytical and administrative duties relevant to the management and coordination of Sanitation Services – Responsible for effectively and optimally operating sewing collection, sewage transmission, wastewater treatment facilities, and other related sanitation provision services equipment. - Project monitoring and control: Monitors and control key performance areas and deliverables associated with new or maintenance projects and programmes - Overall Management pertaining to the equipment for the Sanitation Sections - Ensure a sustainable service of fleet and equipment -Project Management - Undertake all primary functions of the department in accordance with legislative requirements - Check and recommends payment certificates of contractors and consultants - Ad-hoc analysis, projects, tenders and investigations when required - Plan and update emergency plans within the department - Determine tariffs for budgetary planning - Compile Sanitation by-laws and standards for the section - Responsible for financial management within the section, logistical management of assets - General personnel and administration management - Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time.

SALARY :          R456 012,00 – R490 968,00 p.a. (Level 04 of a Grade 4 Local Authority)

Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 760 012,60 p.a.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 19 NOVEMBER 2024 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for positions on level 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.