73001390 - Deputy Head (Bus Services Operations & M at eThekwini Municipality

• Defines and aligns the immediate, short and long term objectives/ plans associated with the Bus Services and Operations Management Department.
• Directs the alignment and functioning of key areas contained in the Departmental structure. 
• Directs outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the Department.
• Prepares capital/ operating estimates and controls expenditure against the approved budget allocations. 
• Prepares and/ or, comments or, implements the provisions of policies, procedures and, monitors effectiveness of systems and controls; 
• Directs the Technical Support function responsible for the design and technical performance specifications of the bus fleet.
• Directs and controls the complex arrangements and provisions contained In the Bus Operator Contracts. 
• Manages the administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result Indicators of the Department.

Competencies:

• Planning and Organising.
• Problem Solving.
• Procurement and Tenders.
• Financial Process Management.
• Project Management.
• Design.
• Operations and Maintenance
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• Ethics and Accountability.
• Strategic Capability/Leadership or Direction Setting

Qualifications
Essential and Preferred Experience 

• 8 years relevant experience at a management level of which 3 years must be at a Senior Management level. Preferred Experience
• 9 years relevant experience at a management level of which 4 years must be at a Senior Management level. 

Essential Qualifications

• Must be in a possession of National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF Level 6) OR Must obtain a National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF Level 6) within 18 months of the date of appointment., 
• Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) in Transport Management or Logistics or Supply Chain Management or in any other related and equivalent field., 
• Valid motor vehicle driving license. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Transport Management or Logistics or Supply Chain Management or in any other related and equivalent field.