Head - Engineering Services to Informal Settlements at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• A tertiary Engineering qualification
• Registration as a Professional Engineer will be advantageous
• At least 7 years experience in the design, construction and maintenance of municipal engineering services
• At least 3 years experience in service delivery in informal settlements/areas of informality
• Project management experience
• Good knowledge of project management principles, council engineering standards, specifications and contract documentation, standard Government housing programmes and low-cost housing finance
• A good understanding of the dynamics in informal settlements, which often require unconventional or innovative solutions
• A valid Code EB driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas

• Direct and oversee servicing of Greenfield land for accommodating residents to be relocated from informal settlements being serviced
• Provide input to Senior Management with respect to policies and the planning of the Department
• Direct and oversee the management and implementation of all planned and emergency projects
• Direct and oversee the provision of technical and other related support to the project management, facilitation and implementation staff, consultants and contractors
• Direct and oversee the coordination and integration of service interventions in all informal settlements and/or backyarder areas
• Oversee and direct the work of engineering professionals
• Manage the capital and operating budgets for the unit
• Advise and give support to the Informal Settlements Management section
• Advise and give support to participating Non-governmental Organisations
• Manage reporting staff