Senior Manager (Projects) at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas

• Develops a strategic and tactical plan for the completion of projects associated with the provision of infrastructural services and shelter for the qualifying communities within the vision of the Breaking New Ground (BNG).
• Interprets, implements and ensures compliance with all plans, building and Local, Provincial and National policies.
• Facilitates economic development including job creation, training and the promotion and establishment of contractors.
• Manages and controls staff within the area of jurisdiction.
• Co-ordinates and directs activities associated with land invasion / squatter control and curbs unlawful occupation of land.
• Resolves conflicts that arise between beneficiaries, development committee and other stakeholders in the project.
• Ensures adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (1993), NEMA and other prescripts.
• Develops and manages operational issues e.g. fleet maintenance programme.
• Implements and controls the Human Settlements plan arising out of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Service Delivery Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP).
• Controls and maintains the overall Human Settlements budget, procurement in line with financial management regulation within the Region.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Built Environment field.
• Relevant Project Management certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 6 Years relevant experience in Project Management within the Built Environment.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Relevant post graduate degree (NQF Level 8) in the Built Environment field.
• Registration with the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPMP) or any other accredited Professional Body within the Built Environment.
• 8 Years relevant experience in Project Management within the Built Environment.