Executive Director: Water And Sanitation Services at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• (Minimum: R2 168 143; Maximum: R2 383 899)

Job Purpose

• The Water and Sanitation Directorate is responsible for the management of the delivery of all water and sanitation services, related infrastructure requirements and the maintenance of such services within the jurisdiction of the Municipality. These include, though is not limited to, sewage disposal systems, water reclamation works, water treatment works, water reticulation, water demand & conservation management and scientific services. The successful candidate will form part of the Management Team of the municipal administration, reporting to and being accountable to the City Manager in terms of the policy and legislative framework of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.

Requirements:

• BSc. or Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Specialising in Water) at NQF Level 8.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance (at NQF Level 7). A Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent will be an advantage.
• A valid professional registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
• Valid Code B driver’s licence and computer literacy: MS Office applications.
• Ten years or more relevant experience post-registration at senior management, of which at least five years must have been at an executive level.
• A Certificate in Municipal Finance Management: Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) or attaining within eighteen months of appointment the required competency level for Senior Managers in terms of LG MFMA Minimum Competency Levels of 2007 and 2018 amendments.

In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to plan, coordinate and control the tasks of self and others in the delivery, operations, and maintenance of infrastructure and other tasks, to the required specification and within budget and schedule.
• The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes to achieve municipal goals.
• The ability to understand the key drivers in the Local Government sector and the Municipality to apply this understanding to meet the service delivery challenges.
• The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy-in and commitment to the goals.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following core functions:

• Provide strategic direction in the planning process of the Municipality in respect of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP), budget, good corporate governance and highest standards of ethical, professional and moral conduct.
• Direct and lead the development and implementation of long-, medium- and short-term strategies and plans that enable the organisation to achieve its objectives.
• Keeping abreast with regulatory framework and policy directives of the sector and profession and lead the implementation of the National Treasury Reforms in respect of Water and Sanitation Trading Services.
• Developing and implementing by-laws, policies and procedures relating to the function and determining tariffs applicable to the services in consultation with all key role-players and assistance to the poor.
• Establishing and maintaining a comprehensive set of management and financial systems and controls within the Directorate and implementing a regular reporting regime in terms of the requirements of the MFMA and municipal accounting standards.
• Cultivate strategic partnership with other Government Departments, entities, private sector on shared objectives and value creation.
• Design infrastructure in accordance with engineering codes and standards, and with the due consideration for operational requirements, budgets, safety, cost-effectiveness and environmental standards.
• Ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy-in and commitment to the goals.
• Ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes to achieve municipal goals.
• Ability to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct to promote confidence and trust in the public service and to adhere to code of good corporate governance.

PROOF OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• All applications must be accompanied by certified copies of academic qualifications.
• Short-listed candidates will be required to produce their original academic qualifications at the interview.
• Canvassing of Councillors is not permitted, and proof thereof will result in disqualification.