Director Infrastructure Services at Frances Baard District Municipality

Job requirements: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Degree or, BTech Engineering; or equivalent. A post graduate qualification in civil engineering will be an added advantage. Registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa will be an added advantage. The successful candidate must meet the minimum competency requirements as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency levels, Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, i.e. South African Qualifications Authority Qualification ID No. 48965 for Accounting Officers of municipalities, e.g. CPMD, MFMP, etc.
• If a newly appointed person is not in possession of this Competency, he/ she must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment, in accordance with Government Notice Number 91 of 3 February 2017, as promulgated in Government Gazette No. 40593.
• Minimum of five years’ experience at middle management level within the engineering environment which should include exposure in engineering infrastructure project management. An advanced level of Computer Literacy and proven ability to manage financial accounting systems. Valid Code B Driving License.

Key Performance Areas: 

• Development of the Directorate’s long and short term programs to support the service delivery priorities of the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan. To oversee the capital and operational budgeting requirements for projects and to enable effective functioning of the Department. To initiate and lead research into policy provisions and regulations in accordance with legislative prescripts.
• To provide an advisory service to the municipality on complex issues relating to civil infrastructure project design and maintenance, housing infrastructure project management and the implementation of the Expanded Public Works Programme and Municipal Infrastructure Grant Funded Programme. To provide guidance and support to the municipality on matters of legislative compliance, good governance, legal and procedural matters pertaining to the area of function of the Department.
• To maintain oversight and accountability for the development of tender specifications, contract management and project management of complex civil engineering infrastructure projects. Establish reporting systems and processes to manage the administrative and financial reporting requirements for infrastructure projects.
• Manage specific financial, legislative and governance compliance requirements in relation to the implementation of the Expanded Public Works Programme and Municipal Infrastructure Grant Funded Programme. 
• Manage the complex civil engineering project management process relating to the implementation of Provincial Governments Housing Programme for local areas with thin the District Municipality’s jurisdiction. Create synergies and strategic stakeholder partnerships to foster and continuously improve service delivery standards.