Director Technical Services at Senqu Local Municipality

(Ref no - 4/31211/5)

LOCATION: Lady Grey, Eastern Cape

REMUNERATION:

• The annual total remuneration package payable for the position will be in line with the Local Government: Upper limits of total remuneration packages payable to municipal managers and managers directly accountable to municipal managers (Government Notice No. 50737 of 30 May 2024) prescribed for a category 2 municipality. The Municipality intends to apply for a deviation from the prescribed remuneration package.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum education qualification: Grade 12 plus a tertiary qualification Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering/ 8 Tech: Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum experience: 5 years relevant experience at a middle management level or as project/programme manager and 3-4 must be at professional / management level engineering management level.

Minimum knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;
• Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management;
• Must have extensive knowledge of the public sector environment;
• Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation.
• Minimum competency achievement level: a competent achievement level in the prescribed competency assessment (this requirement is only applicable to the preferred candidates for the position who will undergo this assessment).

Minimum competency:

• A certificate in the Required Minimum Competency Level in Unit Standards in prescribed in the National Treasury: Local Government: Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels (Government Notice no R493 of 15 June 2007). Candidates who have not attained the aforesaid certificate will be required to attain it within 18 months from the date of appointment.
• Other minimum requirement: A valid motor vehicle driving licence.

Added advantage:

• 8 years relevant experience at middle management level in Professional Engineering within the public or private sector;
• Post Graduate Degree in Engineering;
• Certificate of competency as required in terms of the General Machinery Regulations, 1998 or Registration with the relevant engineering professional body.

JOB PURPOSE:

• The Director: Technical Services of Senqu Local Municipality will be responsible and accountable for all operations of the Project Management Unit including Expanded Programmes Works; Electricity; and Roads Management Sections.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• The Director: Technical Services as a Senior Manager designated by the Accounting Officer to be responsible and accountable for the overall performance of Technical Services Directorate will be required to;
• Strategically lead, manage and perform duties of the Technical Services Directorate by developing and implementing departmental objectives, policies, procedures, systems, controls and monitoring and reporting mechanisms as delegated by the Accounting Officer to the Director;
• Drive and oversee the Directorates' budget inputs, implementation, monitoring and reporting;
• Develop and drive PMU's strategic objectives;
• Oversee the development of the Municipality's Long term Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and its integration to the Integrated Development Plans (IDP's) with appropriate input from various other government departments to ensure eligibility and synchronized service delivery;
• Ensure that local infrastructure programmes comply with all applicable legislation, policies and conditions applicable to MIG, INEP, any other grants or the Municipality;
• Develop and drive strategies that provide sustainable infrastructure through the building and maintenance of access roads, bridges and storm water infrastructure;
• Develop and drive strategies that provide for the maintenance of the existing electrical infrastructure through replacement of outdated equipment and installation of new equipment in order to reduce losses and ensure compliance;
• Oversee the reduction of the Senqu electricity backlogs;
• Oversee departmental policy and by-law formulation and monitors that these are implemented properly;
• Implement, manage and monitor the directorate's performance management systems; and
• Ensure that the directorate has adequate resources and capacity to perform its duties.

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability through a proven track record to craft and successfully execute strategy in line with the objectives of the broader organisation;
• Proven attributes of integrity, honesty, maturity, courtesy, transparency and commitment to ensure progressive democratic and accountable governance that delivers sustainable and efficient services;
• Ability to effectively manage, inspire and encourage people, respect diversity, optimise talent and build and nurture relationships in order to achieve institutional objectives;
• Ability to maintain the high quality standards while achieving desired outcomes and results;
• Ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels and with all stakeholders in government, civil society and in corporate;
• Ability to lead and successfully implement projects and programmes.