Career Opportunities at Midvaal Local Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or equivalent. 
•  Meet MFMA minimum competency requirements or qualify for dispensation. Computer Literate (MSWord, Excel & PowerPoint). Valid driver’s licence. 
•  Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, proven management skills (including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, leadership, conceptual, presentation, conflict management, attention to detail and negotiation skills). 
• Ability to coach, train and motivate employees.
•  Excellent problem solving, leadership and customer services skills. 
•  Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. 
•  At least 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience within local government IT environment.

DUTIES

• Develop new application software specifications that encompass functional, programming, and system process flows. 
•  Conduct business analysis, determine and implement a course of action, set priorities and recognise and consider changing events and conditions during projects. 
•  Solve diverse and unusual problems by analysing information where considerable interpretation of processes is required. 
• Provide walkthroughs of systems and their interconnectivity with other applications in the organisation. 
• Create, develop, and oversee protocols and procedure for usage for new applications introduced to the organisation. 
•  Maintain an application documentation library. 
• Provide technical support related to application software systems and troubleshoot issues as they arise. 
•  Maintain general knowledge of the Municipalities server structures as it relates to business applications. 
•  Assist in identifying projects that will align with protecting council IT infrastructure. 
•  Compiling regular reports to Management, its committees, and other relevant structures. 
•  Ability to promptly respond to changed circumstances to ensure the ongoing efficient and effective delivery of key deliverables within the role. 
•  To stay updated with development in the field of Information Technology cyber security as to ensure a sustainable development. 
•  Interview clients, review business rules, and determine business process flows. 
•  Complete the technical design, detailed specifications, programming system and integration testing for new applications.
•  Facilitate meetings with customers and interpret, assess, and evaluate customer business requirements in order to establish project scope and design criteria for systems. 
• Monitor and evaluate performance according to KPI’s and PI’s as contained in the service delivery budget implementation plan. Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as instructed by management from time to time.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12. 
•  National Diploma or relevant equivalent NQF qualification in Information Technology. 
•  A+, N+ Certificate will be an added advantage. 
•  Computer Literate (proficiency in MS Office Suite). 
•  Knowledge of networking concept. 
•  Valid driver’s licence. 
•  Knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft 365 Administration, Sep Sesame. 
•  Experience of Server and network administration. 
•  Advanced IT trouble shooting, configuration and repair skills 
•  Ability to multitask, maintain focus under pressure and always ensure accuracy and attention to detail. 
•  Good communication skills and report writing.  Knowledge of switches and routers 
•  3 years relevant experience, in a similar capacity within an IT environment

DUTIES

• Provide technical, IT related, services to endusers, including technical support, software and hardware installation and assisting with troubleshooting queries. 
•  Attend to all calls logged on IT Helpdesk. 
•  Responsible to perform the daily System and Server Checklist. 
•  Ensure that all endpoint devices, servers, backups, and services are functioning optimally. 
•  Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as requested or instructed by supervisor (management) from time to time.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12. 
•  Recognised manpower trade test in Plumbing. 
• Valid driver’s license.  
•  Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). 
•  Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, Proven management skills including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication, conceptual skills, leadership skills, presentation skills, conflict & stress management, negotiation skills and attention to detail. 
•  Knowledge and skill pertaining to pumps, water reticulation, welding, and fittings.
• Two to three (02 – 03) Years relevant experience in Plumbing within the local government authority.

DUTIES

• Supervises and control over the labourer team’s daily productivity of the section related matters: 
•  By authorisation of work orders Measures work performance of the team to ensure productivity and quality of work is on a high standard for effective service delivery. 
•  Responsible for safety in area of responsibility of vehicles, equipment, and people.  any losses or injuries are investigated by this post in the section and this post acts as coordinator of all safety standards to minimize injuries. 
•  Receives daily work orders from the superintendent/foreman of the section for the execution of work on water and sewer maintenance as well as infrastructure with the council’s area to maximize productivity. 
•  Identifies competent employees to do certain more specialized and more responsible activities that enable the section to operate more streamline and more. 
•  Ensures discipline and control of all activities and personnel in the section in order to keep discipline on acceptable standard. 
•  Attends to all the section’s complaints from the superintendent that are related to water and sewer maintenance and infrastructure in order to maximize service delivery; by answering or referring queries to the relevant officials that can help. 
•  Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12. 
•  Recognised Manpower Trade Test in Plumbing (Red Seal). 
•  Any Technical qualification will be an added advantage. 
•  Code 10 (C1) Driver’s license with valid PDP. 
•  Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). 
•  Proven knowledge and skills pertaining to regulations of installation and maintenance of water distribution infrastructure. 
•  Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills.

Skills and competencies associated with vocation: 

• adaptability, communication, assertiveness/leadership skills, conflict and stress management, negotiation skills, problem solving skills. 
•  A hardworking selfdisciplined, trustworthy, and honest person. 
•  Three (3) years’ post qualification relevant experience in Plumbing.

DUTIES

• Investigate and action/rectify metering deficiencies at large/industrial and domestic water meter as instructed: 
•  High and abnormal water consumption (issue warning notices).
•  Low water consumption (investigate meter accuracy/bypasses).  No water consumption (investigate bypasses or stuck meter). 
•  Investigate and rectify issued reported by meter readers hindering monthly meter reading resulting in interim charges. 
•  To identify possible risk to the customer by not receiving an actual water account on a regular basis. 
•  Attend o customer queries related to: 
•  Meter leakages (Repair leakages). 
•  Faulty meter (Test meter/replace). 
•  To ensure correct billing from the water service providers (Rand Water). 
•  Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (Supervisor) from time to time.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Basic Literacy or Grade 10. 
•  Grade 12 (added advantage). 
•  Valid Driver’s License (added advantage).  Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (must be bilingual). 
•  Ability to follow & execute given instructions. 
•  Good physical health, basic skill & know how of doing physical work. 
•  A hardworking selfdisciplined person. 
•  0 to 1 year relevant experience in general work.

DUTIES

• Performs litter control and any other general labour consistent with operating a waste disposal facility. 
•  General upkeep of landfill and operations. 
•  Help at recycling centre when needed. 
•  Assist spotters with directing and controlling landfill traffic. 
•  Assists customers and the public in waste disposal.  Picks up metal and any other sharp objects to reduce exposure to customer flat tires. 
•  Responsible to store equipment in a safe manner, after completion of the duty to ensure safe upkeeping of the protective clothes in use during work. 
•  Responsible to clean and remove weeds on the pavements. 
•  Responsible for loading and offloading of materials and equipment of the section as and when required. 
•  Refuse removal from households.  Sweeping of streets, sidewalks, taxi and bus ranks. 
•  Picking of litter along the streets and main roads, including public open spaces. 
•  Removal of building rubbles from public places. 
•  Empty streets and public dustbins. 
•  Cleaning of rubbish in front of building, street, taxi and bus ranks, open space. 
•  Cleaning of municipal buildings and facilities. 
•  Perform any other duties within waste management section as may be delegated by the supervisor /manager. 
•  Execution of all legal instructions from the supervisor to ensure productivity and smooth running of the section. 
• Do any work with or garden tools on sport fields, flowerbeds, pavements etc. to create a clean and tidy environment.
• Use garden tools to clean areas when machines are out of order or during winter months. 
• Clean parks and cemeteries, clinics, libraries, sports centres, depots and other municipal facilities and buildings and perform other general works necessary. 
• Put out traffic signs to warn traffic and persons about workers next to municipal roads, islands, pavements, open spaces etc. 
• Responsible for loading and offloading of solid waste material and equipment of the section. 
• Execution of all legal instructions from the supervisor to ensure productivity and smooth running of the section. 
• Reports any injury/loss sustained while working to the supervisor to ensure prompt attendance and safety of the working area of responsibility. 
• Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12. 
• National Diploma in Environmental Management/sciences/law/Engineering or equivalent qualification. 
• Relevant B degree or B Tech Environmental Law/management/sciences/or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage. 
• SACNASP/EAPASA/SAATCA Registration will be an added advantage. Municipal Experience and Environmental Management Inspector (EMI) training Grade 2 or 3 will be added advantage. 
• Code 08 Driver’s License. 
• Meet MFMA minimum competency requirements or quality for dispensation. 
• Computer Literacy (MSWord, Excel and PowerPoint). 
• Proven Management skills (including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication, interpersonal skills, leadership skills, conceptual skills, presentation skills, conflict and stress management, negotiation skills). 
• Project Management and Financial Management skills and experience. 
• Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. 
• Good understanding of sampling practises and incident protocols. 
• To uphold professional standards at this level of management associated with the position. 
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Environmental Management/Sciences/Law.

DUTIES

• Coordinate and implementation of pollution control strategies, promote sustainability development and conservation of natural resources. Ensure legal compliance of principles of sustainability development. Coordinate Municipal comments on EIA processes and reports. 
• Provide comments on environmental impact assessments (EIAs), environmental management programme reports, mine closure reports and other technical reports. 
• Conduct and coordinate environmental education, awareness campaigns and training. 
• Coordinate compliance, monitoring and enforcement activities for the Municipality. 
• Conduct regular compliance monitoring at industries. 
• Conduct internal audits on the status of compliance, with regards to the conditions set out by the EA and EMPr, as well as providing recommendations to improve overall environmental compliance. 
• Responsible for implementation of projects like recycling, waste minimization, separation at source or waste to energyefficiency improvements. 
• Assist in the development of waste and environmental management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 
• Logistical management of assets. Manage and maintain specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators. 
• Attend to complaints related to environmental management. 
• Coordinate and control the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting sequences of outcomes associated with plans and programmes designed to accomplish key service delivery objectives with respect to the environmental management in order to ensure the provision of a clean and healthy environment conducive to and supporting a better quality of life in Midvaal. 
• Perform any other related ad hoc duties as required by management, from time to time.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12. 
•  National Diploma in Purchasing, Logistics, Accounting or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage. 
•  Driver’s License added advantage. 
•  Knowledge and understanding of the MFMA and Supply Chain Management prescripts. 
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written). 
•  Skills and Competencies associated with vocation: adaptability, communication, assertiveness/leadership skills, conflict and stress management, negotiation skills, problem solving skills, office/diary management skills, strong administrative skills, writing and typing skills, attention to detail. 
•  Computer Literate (MSOffice, Solar). 
•  2 to 3 years’ relevant experience in Supply Chain Management and Procurement within Local Government.

DUTIES

• Provide a comprehensive administrative support function within the Supply Chain Management Section. 
•  Assist with the administration of purchase requisitions and sundry vouchers. 
•  Implement proper record keeping of Supply Chain Management processes and documentation. 
•  Liaising with suppliers and end users.  Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (Supervisor) from time to time.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Town Planning or other relevant Town/Urban Planning qualifications. Computer proficient (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point). 
• Valid driver’s License. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent planning and organising skills. 
• Experience with performance evaluation process. 
• Sound working knowledge of applicable planning legislation. 
• Registration as Professional Planner with SACPLAN or eligible for registration as a Professional Planner would be an added advantage. 
• Ability to analyse and interpret spatial information.
• Project Management and Financial Management skills and experience. 
• Meet MFMA Minimum Competency levels or qualify for dispensation. 
• A minimum of 03-05 years’ experience in Town Planning (Land Use) of which 03 (Three) must be at senior management level.

DUTIES

• Control and manage developed and undeveloped urban and rural environments by applying the regulations of relevant legislations of relevant legislation, plans, frameworks, and policies. 
• Preparation and issuing of zoning certificates, evaluating rezoning, subdivision, consolidation, removal of restrictions, excision consent use, township establishment, site development plans and building plan applications. 
• Consider the availability of engineering services including water, sewer, roads, storm water and electricity. 
• Communicate and consider the calculated bulk contributions for internal & external engineering services. 
• Liaise with colleagues, applicants, internal departments, and external stakeholders regarding land development and building applications. 
• Performing field/site inspections as and when required. 
• Attend IDP and other public engagement meetings as and when required. 
• Comment on any internal report as and when required to do so. 
• General administration duties associated with the position. 
• Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management from time to time.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 10. 
•  Technical Qualification. 
• Valid driver’s license.  
• Computer literate (MS Word and Excel). 
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, Proven management skills including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication, conceptual skills, leadership skills, presentation skills, conflict & stress management, negotiation skills and attention to detail. 
•  Knowledge of pumps, electricity panels, safety, electrical and mechanical equipment’s / tools. 
•  Knowledge and skill pertaining Proven knowledge and skills pertaining to tar rehabilitation and construction of kerbing, paving and concrete mixing. 
•  Must be able to read and write. 
•  technical skills. 
• Two to three (02 – 03) Years relevant experience within the local government authority.

DUTIES

• Executing work orders received from superintendent and or special worksman: 
•  Driving lights motor vehicles and transporting labourer team to and from work sites. 
•  Operates various equipment and hand tools. 
•  Loading and offloading of materials and equipment. 
•  Responsible for general maintenance on equipment used. 
•  Responsible for general administration and filing of worksorders. 
•  Inspect all sewer pump stations. 
•  Responsible for safety within area of responsibility including. 
•  Responsible for productive and effective use of equipment and resources to ensure effective service delivery. 
•  Report any losses or injuries. 
•  Responsible for neat, tidy and safe stores at all times to ensure minimum time loss when issuing or returning stock. 
•  Responsible for discipline and control of all activities of subordinates so as to maintain discipline. 
•  Attends to all Water complaints received from the public and or supervisor that are related to Sanitation. 
•  To provide an effective service to the community of Midvaal. 
•  Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12. 
•  National Diploma in Labour Relations, OR Equivalent Qualifications) NQF Level 6. 
• Valid driver’s license.  
•  Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). 
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, Proven management skills including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication, conceptual skills, leadership skills, presentation skills, conflict & stress management, negotiation skills and attention to detail. 
• Project Management & Financial Management skills & experience. 
• Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. 
• Three to five (03 – 05) Years relevant experience in an HR field and LR practices.

DUTIES

• Effective handling of labour related matters to maintain sound employment relations: 
•  Receive and file documents re disciplinary cases accordingly.
•  Compile charge sheets according to set format and ensure that approved charge sheets together with notice of disciplinary hearings are delivered by hand to the Accused Employee within the specified time limits. 
•  Schedule the disciplinary hearing and ensure sufficient notification thereof to all role players (Chairperson, Members of Disciplinary Committee, Prosecutor, HR Officials and Witnesses). 
•  Monitor the securing of venue for disciplinary hearings and ensure proper mechanical recording of proceedings. 
•  Ensure that proceedings at hearings are conducted in terms of the procedures as stipulated in the collective agreements. 
•  Disputes and grievances: 
•  Advice on possible settlement or resolution of disputes declared by unions on behalf of members and grievances lodged against Council by employees. 
•  Manage dissemination of confidential information to all parties concerned just, equally, and fairly. 
•  Manage effective and efficient diary for all arbitration hearings, etc., and keep all official(s) involved in the finalization of the specific case, well informed when representing Council. 
•  Conduct investigations of alleged misconducts: 
•  Prosecute on behalf of the employer during disciplinary hearings and tribunals when appointed for such. 
•  Ensure proper and accurate record keeping mechanism in respect of all disciplinary and disputes handled within council. 
•  Maintain a confidential filing system and maintain strict confidentiality on all matters concerned. 
•  Perform any other relevant HR function/task to ensure continuity around the functionality of the department. 
•  Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12. 
•  Relevant B degree or Equivalent tertiary qualification (BTech Degree in Building). 
•  Valid Driver’s License. 
•  Meet MFMA Minimum competency requirements or qualify for dispensation. 
•  Computer literate (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint). 
•  Proven Management Skills (analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication, interpersonal skills, leadership skills, conceptual skills, presentation skills, conflict and stress management, negotiation skills.  
•  Project management and financial management skills. 
•  Specific attention to detail and research skills, Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable regulations/policies. 
•  Five (5) years relevant experience pertaining to building maintenance functions.

DUTIES
Manage Operational/Strategic Duties: 

• Coordinate staff activities by means of supervisors, assistance in terms of needs identified, attending to problems and grievances of staff members according to procedure and coaching staff by:
•  Supervision, establishing a conducive working environment, coaching and provision of training courses to enhance performance. 
• Monitoring progress and creating a supportive environment to enhance performance. 
• Manage staff performance. 

Project Management: 

•  Ensure that all projects comply with budget, planning objectives and specific key performance indicators. 
• Manage Operations in General Administration, Building Maintenance, and general cleaning services Directorate: 
• Manage all related Building Maintenance processes, procedures and workflow of the section including but not limited to. 
• Responsible for the management of staff issues in respect of 
•  Building & maintenance Staff. 
• Manage and implement policy procedures in accordance with legislation, monitor the implementation thereof and take corrective action.
•  Manage performance: identify deviations, apply corrective actions, evaluate according to KPI’s, PI’s and PPI’s. 

Financial Management: 

•  Submitting income & expenditure and capital proposals according to time schedule for sections managed. 
•  Assist in budget management and financial control of the sections managed in order to avoid over or under expenditure. 
•  Assist in ensuring effective and efficient financial recording and reporting. 
• Logistical Management of Assets: 
•  To ensure that the section is well equipped in terms of logistics to ensure effective and efficient service delivery. 

Administration Management: 

•  To ensure efficient functioning of the Section by providing administrative guidelines and supervision to subordinates. 
•  Evaluate, manage, and control performance management systems of internal staff and external service providers.

Personnel Management: 

•  To assist in identifying workforce shortages and assist in facilitating, recruitment and selection of suitable candidates. 
•  To ensure compliance with recruitment and other relevant and applicable policies and procedures. 
•  Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested and required by management (supervisor) from time to time.