Manager (Vulnerable Groups Programmes) at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• Responsible for the overall management of Vulnerable Groups Programmes.

This post reports to SENIOR MANAGER (SECTORAL PROGRAMMES)

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Manages the Vulnerable Groups Programmes.
• Leads, plans and controls the various administrative functions of the Vulnerable Groups Programmes.
• Implements all new policies and procedures, circulars including guidelines which impact on the Vulnerable Groups.
• Oversees the activities of Co-ordinators and the appointed service providers to undertake work for the implementation of such projects.
• Identifies needs, resources and interventions of the Vulnerable Groups Programmes.
• Gathers the necessary resources required to deliver the prioritised programmes/projects for the Vulnerable Groups Programmes.
• Ensures compliance with the National/Provincial/Council Policy requirements by maintaining awareness and knowledge of trends, policies legislation and best practices that can enhance the Branch performance on such programmes/projects for the Vulnerable Group Programmes.
• Undertakes various special projects/programmes as sanctioned by the Senior Manager (Sectoral Programmes) from time to time.

Competencies    

• Organisational Awareness.
• Monitoring and Control.
• Planning and Organising.
• People Management.
• Professional/Technical Proficiency.
• Communication.
• Service Delivery Orientation.
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• Action and Outcome Orientation.
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
• Strategic Capability and Leadership.
• Coaching and Mentoring.

Essential Requirements    

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 4 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements    

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• 5 Years relevant experience.