RE-ADVERTISEMENT Executive Director: Engineering Services - MN3893/25

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for a permanent performance based contract for a Section 56 appointment at Midvaal Local Municipality situated in Meyerton, Gauteng:

REQUIREMENTS:

- As contemplated in Government Gazette 43122 (No 351) of 20 March 2020, read with Government Gazette 37245 (Notice 21 of January 2014 - Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment for Senior Managers). - Relevant post graduate degree or equivalent honours qualification (NQF 8) with a minimum of 120 credits BSs. Honours (Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering) or equivalent qualification in the engineering vocation. - 5 years relevant experience at a senior management level with experience at middle management level, or as programme/project manager and three to four (3 to 4) years must be at professional/management level with specific engineering management experience within local government. - Computer literate (MSWord, Excel & PowerPoint). - Code EB (08) driver's license. - Certificate of Competence a required in terms of the General Machinery Regulations 1988, will be an added advantage. - Meet MFMA minimum competency requirements or quallify for dispensation (Government Gazette 41996 of 26 October 2018). - Registration with a recognised relevant engineering professional body within the engineering fraternity e.g. ECSA will be an added advantage. - Knowledge of the relevant Municipal and Local Government Legislation related to vocation. - Sound knowledge of the following vocations: advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation, advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management, advanced understanding of council operations and delegation of powers, good governance, audit and risk management estblishment and functionality and budget and finance management. - Project management and contract management experience. - Excellence communication, interpersonal skills, proven management skills (including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, leadership, conceptual, presentation, conflict management, attention to detail and negotiation skills). - Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. - The ability to work under pressure, think strategically and creatively.

DUTIES:

- Provide strategic leadership aligned to engineering principles that would guide development and maintenance within the municipality. - Development, implementation and monitoring/reviewing overarching engineering management/master plans for the municipality in accordance with national and provincial guidelines. - Provide technical advice, guidance and support in respect of engineering related processes, procedures, services and systems. - Manage professional and technical contracts in respect of engineering management processes. - Prepare and submit reports on the department’s functions to relevant structures and committees within and outside the organisation. - Rendering a strategic engineering service by formulating and implementing frameworks, policies, plans and strategies. - Coordinate staff activities by means of providing assistance and attending to problems, grievances and disciplinary hearings. - Ensure fair and consistent labour practices in order to have sound labour relations to avoid unnecessary disputes. - Budget management and financial control of the department. - Responsible for managing the department’s performance through the service delivery and budget implementation plan – identifying deviations, applying corrective actions and evaluate performance according to KPI’s and PI’s. - Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as instructed from time to time. - Guide, support and contribute to the formulation of policy, and by-laws. - Guide, establish and maintain appropriate stakeholder relations. 

Apllicants to note that shortlisted/recommended candidates will be expected to complete the compulsory competency assessment and the successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement with the municipality.

SALARY: As stipulated in Government Gazette 50737 of 20 May 2024 (Regulations on Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Packages to MM's and Managers Directly Accountable to MM's), in respect of a category 4 municipality:

MINIMUM - R 1 050 411.00 pa      MIDPOINT: R 1 196 881.00 pa      MAXIMUM: R 1 358 462.00 pa

CLOSING DATE: 11 JULY 2025 AT 12:00

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE WELCOME TO APPLY

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 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.