Senior Officer: Informal Settlement at Breede Valley Municipality

Duties: 

• Keeping up to date with the technological changes in the human settlement sphere. Monitor key performance indicators and measures against outcomes detailed in the Human Settlement business plan. Engage with other municipalities and stakeholders to exchange knowledge and information on effective policy development and implementation.
• Managing the functions of other council departments in matters relating to the control of informal settlers in the area and the provision of council utilities to informal settlers. Direct and facilitate the monitoring and patrolling of informal settlements. Anticipate and identify possible risks for enumeration and projects. Ensure that all informal settlements projects are managed effectively.  Conduct a feasibility study when the area has been identified. Draft a budget for the proposed project to the immediate superior. Compile and submit a project initiation document and submit to the immediate superior.  
• Manages specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality. Ensure that subordinates’ human resources needs are identified, support and monitor performance. Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency pre and post disaster operations and to ensure minimal disruption in communities. Ensure a well-maintained designated vehicle and the accurate capturing of kilometres in accordance with the laid down Procedures, Policies and guidelines. Ensure a safe working environment, to promote a healthy workforce and to ensure the safety of the community.

Minimum Requirements:

•  A relevant tertiary qualification in project management
•  2 - 5 years relevant experience
• Valid Code B Drivers’ Licence
• Computer literate in MS Word / Excel / Outlook.
• Attention to detail
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Able to work under pressure
• Supervisory skills
• Proficient in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape