Technician (Permanent) at Breede Valley Municipality

SALARY: R 420 640.43 – R 546 000.51 per annum (T12) 
TOTAL COST TO COUNCIL: R 605 044 – R 767 595 per annum (Inclusive of Municipal benefits: Group Life Scheme, Pension Fund etc.) 
Ref: ES/CES01/1025 
Job Purpose: 

• Performs and controls the civil works operations with respect to Solid Waste, Roads, Storm Water, Water and Sewer and Buildings infrastructure, inclusive of the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting sequences of outcomes and procedures associated with key service delivery objectives, establishing resource requirements, planning and scheduling maintenance and construction programmes involving technical, statistical and managerial investigations (problem resolution), monitoring and attending to deviations in productivity and performance and attending to specific administrative and information reporting requirements and processes in order to ensure legal compliance and that technical requirements be met. 

Duties: 

• Identifies with the Technical Services strategy with respect to service delivery and implements and monitors the short-term plans/objectives for the Depots. Implements procedures, systems and controls to regulate specific work sequences associated with the functionality. Co-ordinates tasks/activities associated with the implementation of procedures and monitoring and reporting on sequences/outcomes.
• Project managing planned development projects (Solid Waste, Roads, Storm Water, Water and Sewer and Buildings). Provides technical support with regards to land surveying.
• Performs and coordinates specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality. Plans, prioritises and schedules construction and maintenance projects/programmes.
• Liaising with external/internal bodies (ward committees, community, consultants, developers, etc.) regarding infrastructural development initiatives. Adheres to technical standards and safety legislation by complying with the OHS Act, procedures, policies and guidelines.  

Minimum Requirements:  

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent (NQF 6). 
• Valid Code B Driver’s License. 
• 3 years’ relevant experience. 
• Computer literacy (MS Office, CAD & Civil Designer). 
• Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape. 
• Good management, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Sound mathematical and technical skills. 
• Core Professional Competencies: Planning, Organizational Awareness, Attention to Detail 
• Personal Competencies: Action and Outcome Orientation, Resilience, Change Readiness, Cognitive Ability, Learning Orientation, Accountability and Ethical Conduct. 
• Functional Competencies: Design, Project Management, Construction, Operations & Maintenance. 
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Service Delivery Orientation, Communication. 
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring.