Deputy Head (Administration) - eThekwini at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• To strategize and direct all aspects of administration/finance/information communications technology(ICT)/Productivity measurement/materials management and procurement within the Electricity Unit.

Key Responsibility Areas    

•  Maintains sound financial discipline and control throughout EThekwini Electricity.
•  Oversees the provision of administration/record services and relief staffing for EThekwini Electricity.
•  Ensures the procurement of all goods and services for EThekwini electricity.
•  Provides the computerisation and management information needs of EThekwini electricity.
•  Manages and controls EThekwini electricity’s pre-paid vending and free basic electricity systems.
•  Manages and controls the method and work study department which conducts exercises throughout EThekwini electricity.
•  Ensures that adequate insurance cover is available for all service unit assets and fixed assets.
•  Manages staff and financial resources.

Competencies    

• Accounting.
• Procurement.
• Budgeting.
• Costing.
• Financial Reporting.
• Business Processes.
• Strategic Direction& Leaderships.
• People Management.
• Program & Project Management.
• Financial Management.
• Change Leadership.
• Governance Management.

Essential Requirements    

• Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Administrative or Financial field.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 8 years experience at a management level of which at least 3 years must be at a senior management level.

Preferred Requirements    

• Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in the Administrative or Financial field.