Deputy Director: Municipal Infrastructure (3 contract positions for 12 months), Ref No. LG 17/2022 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    
The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent individuals to manage the support municipalities with infrastructure governance and service delivery. These positions are stationed in Cape Town CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/ B-Degree or higher) in Built Environment;
• A minimum of 3 years experience in Built Environment;
• 3 years management level experience.

Recommendation    

• Infrastructure and/or Programme Management certificates.

Key Performance Areas    

• Project Management of the MIG Programme;
• Investigate service delivery complaints;
• Answer Parliamentary questions;
• Participate in IGR platforms;
• Assist with implementation of JDMA implementation plan;
• Conduct Infrastructure and Service delivery assessments/Diagnostics;
• Update Municipal Infrastructure Status report;
• Monitoring and evaluation of municipal performance;
• Participate in DLG grant implementation and compliance with TPAs;
• Participate in other programmes such as water and energy resilience and infrastructure financing mechanisms.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following:

• Programme and Project Management;
• Engineering design and analysis and professional judgement;
• Computer applications;
• Legal compliance;
• Technical and general report writing;
• Monitoring systems;
• Managing contractors and consultants;
• Finanacial systems;

Skills needed:

• Communication (written and verbal);
• Proven computer literacy in MS Office packages;
• Project Management;
• Professional judgement;
• Presentation and facilitation skills;
• Customer liaison;
• Networking;
• Financial Management;
• Negotiation;
• Ability to create a high performance culture.

Remuneration    

• All-inclusive salary package of R 744,255 per annum (Salary Level11).

Closing Date: 20th, June 2022