Executive Director (Operations Management) at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Department in the following functional 
• areas: Supply Side and Area- Based Operations, Customer Relations Management, 
• Service Delivery Optimisation, Catalytic Projects, Programme Management and Fleet 
• Management & Administration. 

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Contributes to service delivery systems of a complex nature and provides supportive leadership to the Accounting Officer, Senior Management team and Council.
• Management of service delivery plans and strategic objectives for service provision through the formulation of short, medium and long-term service delivery plans.
• Ensure an analytical and methodical structuring of projects and project planning for adequate control over projects.
• Supports and comply with the Supply Chain Management function.
• Ensure financial management and budget implementation within the areas of responsibility.
• Supports the implementation of the performance reporting process within the area of responsibility.
• Supports and implements good governance, ethics and values in management.
• Guide and understand the management of risk for the municipality within the 
• area of responsibility and analyse internal audit reports when considering risk.
• Supports and contributes to the formulation of policy and the municipalitys Bylaws within the area of responsibility.
• Supports the audit process with the area of responsibility, in order to obtain the annual and optimum level of assurance from the Auditor-General.

Competencies    

• STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND LEADERSHIP- Provide and direct a vision for the institution, and inspire and deploy others to deliver on the strategic institutional mandate.
• PEOPLE MANAGEMENT- Effectively manage, inspire and encourage people, respect diversity, optimise talent and build and nurture relationships in order to achieve institutional objectives.
• PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT- Able to understand program and project management methodology; plan, manage, monitor and evaluate specific activities in order to deliver on set objectives.
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - Able to compile, plan and manage budgets, control cash flow, institute financial risk management and administer procurement processes in accordance with recognised financial practices. Further to ensure that all financial dealings are managed in an ethical manner.
• CHANGE LEADERSHIP- Able to direct and initiate institutional transformation on all levels in order to successfully drive and implement new initiatives and deliver professional and quality services to the community.
• GOVERNANCE LEADERSHIP- Able to promote, direct and apply professionalism in managing risk and compliance requirements and apply a thorough understanding of governance practices and obligations. Further, able to direct the conceptualisation of relevant policies and enhance cooperative governance relationships. 

Essential Requirements    

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration or Management 
• Sciences or Law or in the Built Environment field or related and equivalent qualification.
• A certificate of minimum municipal competencies from an accredited institution or obtainable within 18 months from date of appointment.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 8 years managerial experience of which at least 5 years must be at a middle 
• management in a local government context will be an added advantage.

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/20