Career Opportunities at City of Ekurhuleni

Key performance areas:

• Develop, implement, and align divisional strategies to the overall Departmental goals.
• Ensure effective integration of outdoor advertising, building control, and city planning operations.
• Drive innovation and implement developmental planning initiatives in support of SPLUMA and the Constitution.
• Oversee development and implementation of frameworks for outdoor advertising, building compliance, land use management, and special projects.
• Facilitate effective operational planning, reporting, and execution of capital projects and programmes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including SPLUMA, MFMA, Building Regulations, and municipal bylaws.
• Monitor risk exposure, implement controls, and ensure governance and audit readiness.
• Drive policy development and adherence across all planning, building, and advertising domains.
• Compile and manage the divisional budget and ensure efficient utilization of resources.
• Implement effective revenue enhancement strategies, especially for outdoor advertising and building regulation enforcement.
• Foster stakeholder trust through transparent, efficient and responsive operations.
• Lead, inspire and manage multidisciplinary teams across functional areas.
• Drive a high-performance culture and build leadership capacity in alignment with the City's strategic direction.

Core Requirements:

• Relevant Degree in the Built Environment or relevant equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification
• A Master's Degree in the Built Environment will be an added advantage
• Registration with the relevant professional body (i.e SACPLAN or equivalent)
• 10 years' relevant experience within the Built Environment of which at least 5 years must have been in senior management.
• Proven experience (i.e. in Town & Regional Planning, Building Control, Outdoor Advertising)
• Project management skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• A Good unverstanding of the built environment within local government

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Key performance areas:

• Develop, plan, implement, and drive a risk management strategy in response to the overall strategy
• Develop and drive implementation of the governance, compliance integrity and ethics frameworks
• Develop and ensure implementation of risk management methodologies, techniques, templates and systems for gathering, monitoring and reporting of risk management activities
• Consolidate the CoE's risk profile and escalate critical risks appropriately
• Ensure the effective design and integration of risk management and governance frameworks, tools and systems
• Develop an enterprise risk management and governance capability that allows for efficient conceptualization, planning and delivery of overall risk, compliance and governance within the organization
• Ensure effective financial management, control and corporate governance throughout area of accountability
• Drive an aligned client service excellence culture which builds enduring rewarding relationships, proposes innovations and allows others to provide exceptional client service
• Lead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing context, setting performance standards and educating on process, quality and policy
• Ensure effective implementation of Council’s relations with regards to risk
• Drive and direct organizational governance and risk processes and compliance practices as determined by internal stakeholders, specialists, industry groups and legislative requirements
• This position requires a person who will have a legal background as entities plus Governance Compliance is in that portfolio

Core Requirements:

• B degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Risk Management, ACA, Insurance or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• 10 years’ management experience in a service delivery environment, of which at least 5 years should have been at senior management level
• Membership with relevant professional bodies for example, The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IIRMSA) and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). (Certification with any of these bodies shall be an added advantage).
• Extensive experience in risk management, internal audit and systems development methodologies
• Sound knowledge of MFMA
• Good awareness of corporate governance
• Analytical and tactical thinker
• Excellent writing skills
• The ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Knowledge of local government legislation

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Key performance areas:

• Develop, plan for and ensure integration of the overall roads and stormwater management maintenance strategy
• Strategically manage all Roads and Stormwater Maintenance functions, including the maintenance of roads, stormwater drainage, traffic signage/markings, railway sidings, wayleaves and infrastructure
• Manage the operational dimensions and resources (materials, plant and vehicle, decentralized depot operations) and monitors utilization and cost effectiveness of activities against operational plans
• Monitor the adequacy of procedures and compliance with departmental guidelines with respect to trench re-instatements resulting from excavations by the various utility service organisations, the construction of access hardening and installation of drainage and, recovery of expenditure incurred through repairing damages to road reserves resulting from building operations on adjacent private properties
• Manage the approval of drawings, designs and cost estimates for minor new works and monitor the implementation sequences thereof
• Manage interventions and/or the design and construction of Road, Stormwater Drainage and Traffic Engineering Infrastructure contemplated or affected through external sources and, providing comments on constraints/applicability with regards to ongoing maintenance
• Manage assessment and analysing of material design, introduction of new materials and equipment and its impact on the functioning and level of service delivery
• Manage complex technical issues and disseminate professional advice associated with the objectives and outcomes of the functionality
• Manage roads and stormwater maintenance functions, ensuring effective identification of need, requirements, measurements, reporting and communication
• Facilitate, establish and review roads and stormwater maintenance practices, policies and procedures within are of accountability
• Monitor, oversee and drive the effective management of the roads and stormwater asset management system
• Manage both operations (OPEX) and capital (CAPEX) expenditure budgets for the division to ensure proper control of expenditure budget for the division is compiled, monitored and controlled
• Manage human resources of the division to ensure that the human resources needs are realised by motivation and training of all subordinates within the division
• Execute effective and efficient project management of all Roads & Stormwater maintenance projects to ensure that projects are managed effectively
• Establish and maintain communication and liaison structures and activities related to the planning and operation of the division to ensure that the key performance indicators of the division are interpreted, analysed and published in reports

Core Requirements:

• B Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/BTech) or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist (Civil Engineering)
• 8 years’ relevant management experience of which at least 4 years’ must have been at senior management level
• Strategic capability and leadership skills
• Operation financial management competency
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills
• Programme and management skills
• Sound understanding of Roads and Storm-water infrastructure planning and management

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Key performance areas:

• Provide strategic capability and leadership to develop, plan, implement and drive an auditing strategy in response to the Departmental strategy
• Manage operational process to ensure effective identification of need, requirements, measurements, reporting and communication
• Prepare and deliver reports as per developed set standards and requirements, legislation and regulations
• Facilitate, establish and review Auditing practices, policies and procedures
• Review operations / programmes to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and whether the operations / programmes are being carried out as planned
• Monitor and drive legislative and regulatory changes and compliance with auditing policies, governance, legislation and risk mitigation strategies
• Establish and manage strategic internal and external relationships, inclusive of customers, service providers and relevant legislative agencies and structures
• Manage governance and risk management to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability
• Monitor and enforce effective financial control. Corporate governance and financial compliance
• Develop and deliver on service level agreements in line with the Batho Pele principles
• Manage people management to provide a meaningful context, setting performance standards, clarifying roles and educating on policy and practice

Core Requirements:

• B degree in Auditing / Accounting or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• 8 years' experience in a similar environment of which at least 4 years must have been at senior management level
• Knowledge management
• A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Registered Government Auditor, Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA), Chartered Accountant or MBA would be advantageous
• Strategic leadership skills
• Accountability and ethical conduct
• Expert knowledge in the New Internal Audit Standards
• Expert knowledge in the Performance Audit both Predetermined Objectives and 3E's
• Expert knowledge in the Operations of Municipalities including legislation
• Advanced internal audit skills

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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Finance, Human Resources (NQF Level 7)
• MFMA in terms of National Treasury requirement will serve as an advantage
• 5 years relevant management experience in public sector administration, support services or a similar environment
• Strong conflict management, planning & organizing and customer relations management skills

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage, co-ordinate, lead, direct all support services functions of the department.
• Develop operational targets in support of tactical delivery plans and organisational strategic objectives
• Establish and manage an administrative function in the department to meet predetermined requirements, ensuring that organisational demands are met.
• Develop project and programme management plans that allows for efficient conceptualisation, planning and delivery of projects.
• Compile reports as per developed set standards, requirements, legislation and regulations.
• Oversee the preparation of budget and financial reports in accordance with statutory and council preparation requirements.
• Manage the division supply chain process, monitor and enforce effective financial control, corporate governance and financial compliance.
• Manage and evaluate all resources to meet established objectives, monitor results against business plans and make adjustments where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies and processes and resolutions to minimize risk.
• Develop and deliver on service level agreements in alignment with the Batho Pele Principles, monitor feedback and continues customer satisfaction
• Optimize people management by setting performance standards in order to enhance productivity, capacity and high staff morale

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Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Natural Science
• Computer literacy
• Applicable driver's license
• 1 year experience in a similar environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct inspections and take samples at industries, business, environmental points and potable water sample points.
• Evaluate analysis results, identify possible deviation and apply problem solving skills and advise on corrective actions.
• Escalate any abnormalities and hazardous situations noted.
• Evaluate storm water pollution and advise/assist with resolving such matters.
• Record and evaluate industrial effluent meter readings and calculate charges.
• Perform laboratory duties, prepare and standardise solutions and calibrate instruments.
• Capture, evaluate and process all data, inspections and complaints on the water quality information system.
• Enforce and ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
• Create awareness on water and wastewater quality, blue drop and environmental issues.
• Perform administrative duties for the water quality office.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Degree/Advance Diploma in Civil Engineer/Relevant equivalent NQF7
• Professional Registration with ECSA / Eligible to register
• Applicable driver’s licence
• Computer literacy.
• 3 years' experience in a similar environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage, plan, coordinate, supervise and control the technical planning and development of the water and sewer systems.
• Update and maintain Water and Sanitation Master Plans.
• Initiate, coordinate and oversee Water Use License applications and Environmental Impact Assessments and ensuring alignment with the relevant legislation.
• Prepare bulk infrastructure capacity reports in support proposed developments and existing development extensions.
• Participate in procurement processes and ensure compliance with Supply Chain Management processes, policies and procedures.
• Conduct project feasibility studies, manage projects, review and approve design reports, manage service providers and process invoices.
• Prepare, monitor and report on budget and the expenditure thereof.
• Coordinate, prioritise, direct, control and enhance resources to produce results and meet operational objectives and goals.
• Ensure that SOPs, processes, procedural guides and quality and service standards are developed, maintain, understood and implemented.
• Coordina project planing function through preparation of resource, planning, nobitoring and control project design
• Effectively apply planning and development policies and guidelines and ensure that requirements are aligned with planned deliverables.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Administration or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• 3 - 5 years' experience in service delivery environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Advise on and manage service standards in accordance with agreed customer service standards to promote and enhance service delivery in the region
• Ensure that an acceptable level of municipal services are delivered ensuring compilation and maintenance of a complaints database categorising reported service failures not resolved timeously is available for action and reporting to relevant Manager
• Ensure the required standard of service is achieved and maintained in the region to ensure compliance to all relevant Acts, legislation, Council policies and related standards

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Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Auditing or Accounting or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• 5 - 8 years' experience in an auditing environment with at least two years of supervising and/or managing audit projects (i.e. conducting audits independently from start to finish)

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan, implement and drive an auditing strategy in response to the Departmental strategy to provide independent, objective and advisory services designed to add value and improve Municipality operation
• Facilitate, establish and review auditing practices, policies and procedures to ensure effective identification of need, requirements, measurements, reporting and communication
• Lead the audit work ensuring that established deadlines and budgeted hours on each project are met to ensure that project objectives are accomplished and that the audit work is in compliance with the internal audit standards
• Identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability to ensure expected good governance and compliance with the applicable legislature and guidelines
• Prevent and reduce wastage on financial resources and escalate associated risk to ensure good financial management and that processes comply with the internal controls
• Provide exceptional customer service to ensure that good relations with the customers are sustainable and fruitful to the organisation

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Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Public Administration, Logistics and or Transport Management.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge to navigate administrative systems, fleet tracking coordination, and reporting procedures.
• 2 years' experience in administrative and/or fleet support roles within a service delivery municipal context

Core Responsibilities:

• Capture and log all fleet repair or breakdown requests submitted by depot supervisors.
• Coordinate special workshop visits for inspections.
• Maintain an updated fleet & equipment register for all vehicles under the division, including depot allocation, current milage and service status.
• Record any abnormalities, missing vehicles, or inconsistencies in the register and submit to the fleet manager.
• Compile reports on vehicles with high breakdown frequency or major mechanical failures.
• Maintain a status tracker of vehicles recommended or approved for decommissioning.
• File and archive commissioning checklists and delivery documentation for audit readiness.
• Distribute updated fleet-related Standard operating procedures(SOPs) to depots, including breakdown reporting, inspection, and fuel use protocols.
• Log accident reports from depot staff.
• Maintain a secure, organised archive of all incident documentation.
• Communicate scheduled maintenance and return dates to forepersons and depot managers.
• Compile monthly and quarterly fleet performance summaries. Etc.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Logistics or relevant equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification
• 2 - 3 years' experience in a supply chain management environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, coordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate logistics support to ensure the functions of supply maintenance, procurement and quality assurance into logistics activities needed to sustain the procurement systems comply with accounting practices, Local Government Acts and overall finance strategy
• Provide strategic capability and leadership to ensure exceptional service delivery to all stakeholders
• Ensure operational processes to ensure that procurement functions are executed in terms of Supply Chain Management policies, procedures and applicable legislation
• Ensure governance and risk management compliance to ensure business continuity from the context of SCM practices and processes
• Ensure effective financial process are managed to ensure compliance to the MFMA and other financial related legislation
• Drive customer service orientation to ensure exceptional service delivery is in line with organisational objectives

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Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management / Business Administration or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• MFMA Certification will serve as an advantage
• 3 - 5 years' experience in a supply chain management environment
• A valid driver's license

Core Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, implement, monitor and evaluate systems and services related to financial practices, ensuring compliance with accounting practices, Local Government Acts and overall finance strategy
• Provide input into strategic capability and leadership to achieve overall objectives of the Department
• Perform operational processes to ensure effective and efficient service delivery and ensuring compliance with the tender and procurement policy, procedures and legislation
• Ensure governance and risk management to ensure compliance with risk policy and procedures
• Apply financial process to ensure compliance with the MFMA and legislation
• Maintain customer service orientation by ensuring good governance and service delivery