Careers at Frances Baard District Municipality

Job requirements: 

• Relevant B Degree in Building Sciences/ Architecture/ Bachelor Degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development Studies; or equivalent. The successful candidate must meet the minimum competency requirements as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency levels, Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, i.e. South African Qualifications Authority Qualification ID No. 48965 for Accounting Officers of municipalities, e.g. CPMD, MFMP, etc.
• If a newly appointed person is not in possession of this Competency, he/ she must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment, in accordance with Government Notice Number 91 of 3 February 2017, as promulgated in Government Gazette No. 40593.
• Five years’ experience at middle management. Proven successful Professional experience in Development/ Town and Regional Planning. Project management certificate or diploma; or Registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Profession Act, 2002, (Act No. 36 of 2002) will be an added advantage. An advanced level of Computer Literacy and proven ability to manage financial accounting systems. Valid Code B Driving License. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Development of the department’s long and short term programs to support the service delivery priorities of the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan. To oversee the capital and operational budgeting requirements for projects and to enable effective functioning of the department. To initiate and lead research into policy provisions and regulations in accordance with legislative prescripts.
• To provide an advisory service to the municipality town and regional planning issues, performance management, integrated development planning processes and procedures, performance, Local Economic Development and Tourism strategies. To provide guidance and support to the municipality on matters of legislative compliance, good governance, legal and procedural matters pertaining to the functional area of the directorate.
• To maintain oversight and accountability for all Town and Land Use Management and, Local Economic Development and Tourism projects, programs and activities of the functions located within the directorate. Facilitate the preparation and adoption of the appropriate planning instruments for the district and local municipalities in accordance with the provincial and national legislation. 
• Drive synergy in the development and implementation of Local Economic Development and Tourism programs in partnership with all key stakeholders. Define the architecture and manage the Geographic Information System platform as an intellectual tool to support decision making with regards to spatial planning, land use management and other developmental planning related information Manage the policy directives, systems, procedures and timelines associated with the preparation, consultation, implementation and review of the Integrated Development plan. 

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Job requirements: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Degree or, BTech Engineering; or equivalent. A post graduate qualification in civil engineering will be an added advantage. Registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa will be an added advantage. The successful candidate must meet the minimum competency requirements as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency levels, Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, i.e. South African Qualifications Authority Qualification ID No. 48965 for Accounting Officers of municipalities, e.g. CPMD, MFMP, etc.
• If a newly appointed person is not in possession of this Competency, he/ she must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment, in accordance with Government Notice Number 91 of 3 February 2017, as promulgated in Government Gazette No. 40593.
• Minimum of five years’ experience at middle management level within the engineering environment which should include exposure in engineering infrastructure project management. An advanced level of Computer Literacy and proven ability to manage financial accounting systems. Valid Code B Driving License.

Key Performance Areas: 

• Development of the Directorate’s long and short term programs to support the service delivery priorities of the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan. To oversee the capital and operational budgeting requirements for projects and to enable effective functioning of the Department. To initiate and lead research into policy provisions and regulations in accordance with legislative prescripts.
• To provide an advisory service to the municipality on complex issues relating to civil infrastructure project design and maintenance, housing infrastructure project management and the implementation of the Expanded Public Works Programme and Municipal Infrastructure Grant Funded Programme. To provide guidance and support to the municipality on matters of legislative compliance, good governance, legal and procedural matters pertaining to the area of function of the Department.
• To maintain oversight and accountability for the development of tender specifications, contract management and project management of complex civil engineering infrastructure projects. Establish reporting systems and processes to manage the administrative and financial reporting requirements for infrastructure projects.
• Manage specific financial, legislative and governance compliance requirements in relation to the implementation of the Expanded Public Works Programme and Municipal Infrastructure Grant Funded Programme. 
• Manage the complex civil engineering project management process relating to the implementation of Provincial Governments Housing Programme for local areas with thin the District Municipality’s jurisdiction. Create synergies and strategic stakeholder partnerships to foster and continuously improve service delivery standards. 

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Job requirements: 

• B Degree in Public Administration, management sciences, law or equivalent qualification; a post graduate qualification in Public Administration will be an added advantage.
• The successful candidate must meet the minimum competency requirements as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency levels, Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, i.e. South African Qualifications Authority Qualification ID No. 48965 for Accounting Officers of municipalities, e.g. CPMD, MFMP, etc.
• If a newly appointed person is not in possession of this Competency, he/ she must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment, in accordance with Government Notice Number 91 of 3 February 2017, as promulgated in Government Gazette No. 40593.
• Five years’ experience at middle management.
• Good knowledge of corporate support services, auxiliary services, administration of archives and records management, disaster management, human resources management, property and facilities management, information technology management, environmental health and disaster management. An advanced level of Computer Literacy and proven ability to manage financial accounting systems. Valid Code B Driving License. 

Key Performance Areas: Development of the department’s long and short term goals, objectives and programs to support the service delivery priorities of the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan. To oversee the capital and operational budgeting requirements for projects and programmes and to enable effective functioning of the Department. To initiate and lead research into policy provisions and regulations in accordance with legislative prescripts. To provide an advisory service to the municipality on complex issues relating to human resources management, employee relations, environmental health, disaster management and other administrative governance and compliance matters. To provide guidance and support to the municipality on matters of legislative compliance, good governance, legal and procedural matters pertaining to the area of function of the Department. To maintain oversight and accountability for the development of tender specifications and Memorandum of Agreements for the identification and appointment of service providers to support the Administration Services Directorate with projects and programmes. To oversee the management responsibilities associated with the implementation of the Districts Disaster Management Plan and implement the appropriate measures to give effect to Council’s resolution and the objectives of the IDP. 
To oversee the management responsibilities associated with the implementation of the Districts Environmental Health Management Plan and implement the appropriate measures to give effect to Council’s resolution and the objectives of the IDP. To oversee the management responsibilities associated with maintaining compliance with Human Resources national, regional and local collective agreements applicable to the local government sector. To oversee the management responsibilities associated with the maintaining and promoting an effective employee relations climate within the municipality. To direct and control the identification, planning and management of the Information Technology requirements for the district and local municipalities and conduct evaluations to determine conformity with service level agreements. To evaluate and align administrative governance systems and procedures associated with the management of the Archives and Records of the Municipality. To direct and control the maintenance and security of municipal offices facilities and project manage building improvement or the construction of new office facilities. Establish reporting systems and processes to manage the administrative reporting requirements in relation to the activities and deliverables of the various functions within Administration Services. Create synergies and strategic stakeholder partnerships to foster and continuously improve service delivery standards. 

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Job requirements: 

• The applicant must be in possession of a B-degree in Accounting, Economics or equivalent financial management related qualification. The successful candidate must meet the minimum competency requirements as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency levels, Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, i.e. South African Qualifications Authority Qualification ID No. 48965 for Accounting Officers of municipalities, e.g. CPMD, MFMP, etc.
• If a newly appointed person is not in possession of this Competency, he/ she must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment, in accordance with Government Notice Number 91 of 3 February 2017, as promulgated in Government Gazette No. 40593.
• Minimum of five years’ experience at middle management level within the financial management environment. An advanced level of Computer Literacy and proven ability to manage financial accounting systems. Valid Code B Driving License. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Development of the Directorate’s long and short term programs to support fiscal compliance and service delivery priorities of the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan. To oversee the municipal budgeting requirements for projects and programmes and to enable effective functioning of the Directorate. To initiate and lead research into policy provisions and regulations in accordance with legislative prescripts.
• To provide an advisory service to Council on complex issues relating to financial management and other administrative governance and compliance matters.
• To provide guidance and support to Council on matters of legislative compliance, good governance and procedural matters pertaining to the area of function of the Directorate. To maintain oversight and accountability for the development of tender specifications and Memorandum of Agreements for the identification and appointment of service providers to support the Administration Services Directorate with projects and programmes.
• To oversee the management responsibilities associated with the implementation of the municipal budget programme and implement the appropriate measures to give effect to Council’s resolution and the objectives of the IDP.
• To oversee the management responsibilities associated with the implementation of effective supply chain and asset management systems and implement the appropriate measures to give effect to Council’s resolution and the objectives of the IDP. To oversee the management responsibilities associated with maintaining compliance with the financial reporting deadlines to the various structures of local, provincial and national government. 
• To direct and control the identification, planning and management of the expenditure and cash flow position of the municipality Information Technology requirements for the District and Local Municipalities and conduct evaluations to determine conformity with service level agreements. Establish reporting systems and processes to manage the financial administrative recording and information management requirements in relation to the financial accounting activities. Create synergies and strategic stakeholder partnerships to foster and continuously improve service delivery standards.