Manager: Sewer Network - George at George Local Municipality

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant BEng or BSc Civil/Mechanical Engineering degree or BTech degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering.
• Applicant with a BEng or BSc Engineering qualification must have 5 years relevant experience post registration and be eligible for registration as a Pr Eng. Applicant with a BTech in Engineering qualification must have 5 years relevant experience post registration as a Pr Tech Eng.
• In the case of Mechanical discipline, depending on the size of installations, a GCC or Pr Cert Eng.
• Relevant registration certificates must be attached as applicable.
• Code B Driver's License.
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office and CAD).

COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: Planning, Organisational Awareness, Attention to Detail.
• Functional Competencies: Design, Project Management, Construction, Operations and Maintenance.
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation.
• Personal Competencies: Action and outcome orientation, Resilience, Change readiness, Cognitive ability, Learning orientation, Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure health, safety and risk management policies are developed and implemented within the workplace.
• Ensure that the Department is strategically aligned with the objectives of the Engineering Services Directorate.
• Ensure that capital projects are executed and implemented successfully.
• Ensure pre-defined goals and objectives related to the cost-effective maintenance and upgrading of the sewer reticulation network are achieved.
• Ensure that all proposed layouts and applications for sewer connections are considerate prior to approval being granted.
• Ensure the activities, projects, and assignments associated with the branch are monitored, deviations are addressed.
• Ensure corrective measures are introduced to manage conformance, poor quality, and performance enabling the section to deliver in accordance with the laid down objectives, procedures, and cost parameters.
• Ensure that all the previously set goals and objectives are achieved in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ensure contractual terms and conditions entered and agreed to, are complied with, and specific responsibilities discharged accordingly without any risk to the Council.
• Ensure information, advice, or opinions on relevant matters is made available and/or communicated through the various mediums and accurately interpreted through the provision of adequate and clear explanation.
• Ensure a climate conducive to promoting and sustaining motivational levels, productivity, performance, and improving the quality of work-life is cultivated and maintained, enabling the section to meet its service delivery objectives.