Assistant Technician: Wayleaves_MN3818/24

This notice serves to place an erratum in respect of the advertisement issued on 11 December 2024, Reference Number: MN3818/24 containing the vacancy advertisement for Assistant Technician: Wayleaves which closes on 15 January 2025. Applicants should NOTE that the purpose of the erratum is to correct the salary scale to the 2024/2025 salary and wage curve collective agreement.

Salary Scale applicable:

SALARY: R 366 012.00 pa – R 404 292.00 pa (Level 06 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 554 031.72 pa

REQUIREMENTS

Relevant National Diploma in Civil Engineering with a basic knowledge of Spatial Planning. B-Degree in Civil Engineering with a basic knowledge of Spatial Planning will be an added advantage. -Professional Registration certificate with ECSA will be an added advantage. - Meet MFMA minimum competency requirements or qualify for dispensation. - Valid driver’s License. - Computer Literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & MS Projects). - Project Management & Financial Management skills & experience. - Competent in implementation, interpretation & enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. - 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 and understanding of civil engineering principles and techniques. - A minimum of 03-05 years’ relevant experience within Local Government Authority.

DUTIES

-To engage with Line Departments and Wayleave applicants and involved in the procedural aspects and solutions to obtain the required Wayleaves application and permit approvals timeously. - To prepare and administer Service-Level Agreements (SLAs) and monitor performance with respect to the terms and conditions, timeframes, processes and formal requests required. - Build and maintain relationships with all involved public and private stakeholders. - To provide Wayleave coordination and administrative support. - To manage applicant expectations and minimise complaints. - To monitor the performance of the Line Departments according to the SLAs and escalate to the manager when required. - To identify bottlenecks in all Wayleave administrative functions, wayleave application and permit reviews. - To undertake dispute resolution in relation to Wayleave. - Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management from time to time.

SALARY: R 366 012.00 pa – R 404 292.00 pa (Level 06 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 554 031.72 pa

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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

CLOSING DATE: 15 JANUARY 2025 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 job levels 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, 7432, 7569, 7557. 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.