Chief Director Infrastructure Development at KwaZulu-Natal Department: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a 4 year Bachelors Degree or (NQF level 7) qualification as recognised by SAQA in Civil or Electrical Engineering coupled with 5 years experience at Senior Management level within the Infrasructure planning and development evironment as well as a SMS Preentry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Drivers licence. 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must have:-

• Sound knowledge and understanding of infrastructure development; Policy analysis; Knowledge of legislation (MPRA, MFMA, Municipal Systems Act); Programme management; Project Management; Strategic Planning;
• Financial management;
• Structure and functioning of government/ Infrastructure Development envionment in South Africa;
• Operation and maintenance planning and implementation;
• Supply chain management;
• Knowledge of legal compliance; 
• Engineering and professional judgement; Strategic capability and leadership skills;
• Problem solving; 
• Planning and organising skills;
• Conflict resolution;
• Time management;
• Team leadership;
• Decison making; 
• Problem Solving;
• Management of Finances;
• Good communication skills (verbal & written);
• Good computer literacy in MS Office and a valid drivers licence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• The successful candidate will be required to facilitate municipal infrastructure development with the following responsibilities:
• Manage and facilitate municipal infrastructure development; Manage and facilitate sustainable service delivery; Ensure the management of Infrastructure finance; Co-ordinate water, sanitation, and energy services planning;
• Manage the resources of the Directorate.