Director - Technical Support MN 3830/24

REQUIREMENTS

-Relevant B-Degree or equivalent qualification (BSc. Or BTech. Civil Engineering). - Relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management will be an added advantage. - Meet minimum MFMA requirements or qualify for dispensation. - Valid Driver’s License with own vehicle. - Computer Literacy MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Projects. - Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills. - Proven Management skills. - Project and Financial management skills. - Broad understanding of infrastructure development principles and practices. - Attention to detail. - Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. - 10 (Ten) years relevant experience related to Civil Engineering and the Management of the division of which at least 3 (Three) years must be at Senior Management Level with specific knowledge of all compliance regulations e.g. Blue Drop, Green Drop, No Drop and RPMS. - Proven knowledge of Local Government Supply Chain Regulations.

DUTIES

-Manage professional, technical, budgetary, analytical and administrative duties relevant to the management and coordination of support services inclusive but not limited to Land Use, Revenue Protection, Technical Support and Admin. - Ensuring that IDP objectives are achieved by implementing related, relevant projects and programmes. - Prepare departmental budget, SDBIP and ensure compliance thereto. - Liaison with consulting engineers and contractors. - Control over the mechanical section to ensure a sustainable serviced fleet of vehicles and equipment. - Undertake all primary functions of the department in accordance with legislative requirements. - Responsible for annual assessments: Blue Drop, Green Drop, No Drop, RPMS. - Responsible for water demand management and water loss programme. - Responsible for Master Planning. - Responsible WSDP. - Scrutiny, 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. - 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 from time to time.

SALARY:          R 634 164.00 p.a. (Level 01 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

                        Total Package Inclusive of all Benefits: R1065 765.96 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: 24 OCTOBER 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 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, 7557, 7569. 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.