The Municipal Systems Act, 32 of 2000 requires all municipalities to develop 5 year Integrated Development plans and review them annually. Ba-Phalaborwa has developed the IDP within an approved IDP process plan and engaged in a consultation process to ensure that communities become part of the planning and decision making processes
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At least Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering/BTech in Engineering or equivalent qualification registered on the National Framework at NQF level 7.
SA Citizenship
Minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience at middle management level (at least reported to a section 56 manager) of which 3-4 years must be at professional/management level engineering management experience.
Compliance with the National Treasury Regulations on the Required Minimum Competency Level in Unit Standards for Senior Managers (or attainment of the minimum competencies within 18 months from date of appointment).
Sound knowledge of and exposure to local government operations and municipal financial management.
Solid knowledge and understanding of the relevant policies and legislation and a good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management.
In-depth knowledge of local government legislation and the statutory requirements pertaining to the post.
A high degree of aptitude for strategic/operational planning and management, decision-making, leadership, innovation and motivation.
Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation.
Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement policy Framework Act, 2000.
Excellent management and computer skills.
Valid code B driver's license
Registration with ECSA and a relevant, recognized professional body (e.g, IMESA) will be an added advantage.
Key performances areas:
Report directly to the Municipal Manager.
Manage the Directorate of Technical Services.
Develop, implement and manage strategic goals, policies and procedures in alignment to the municipality's strategic objectives.
Effectively and efficiently manage the Directorate.
Liaise and interact with individuals, role-players and agencies at senior level in all three spheres of government.
Assist and support the Accounting Officer with the roles and responsibilities delegated to the Senior Manager: Technical Services.
Manage the provisioning and administering of project management and building control services.
Manae the provisioning and control of civil engineering and sold waste management services.
Manage the provisioning and control of electrical engineering services.
Manage the administering and application of technical related GIS processes.
Support and advise the Municipal Manager and Council.
Provide strategic management and leadership for the directorate.
Manage and improve departmental administrative functions.
Develop and implement council policies and strategies.
Compile and manage directorate's budget.
Ensure legislative compliance of relevance to the directorate.
Manage all related grants allocated to the municipality.
Ensure community participation on matters of governance.
B-Degree in Development studies/Economics or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7)
Three (3) years relevant experience
Valid driver's license
Preparedness to be subjected to security clearance process.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Manage Local Economic Development.
Ensure that development in the municipal area is guided by the Local Economic Development guidelines.
Integrate development projects in the IDP in conjunction with Local Economic Development principles into municipal programmes and projects.
Use the LED strategy as guiding documents for Local Economic Development.
Mainstream Local Economic Development principles into municipal programmes and projects.
Communicate and share Local Economic Development principles to all municipal strategic partners and stakeholders to mainstream and integrate their LED and tourism initiatives into the municipal IDP.
Maintain relations with strategic partners to synergise municipal and private sector local development programmes and projects into the municipal IDP for coordinated and planned development.
Compile and implement strategic, operational and activity plans to enhance Local Economic Development.
Develop a Local Economic Development concept plan.
Use the provisions of the LED strategy as guidelines for the development of the Local Economic Development initiatives to the vision of the Municipality.
Communicate the municipal vision strategic partners to drive LED initiatives to the achievement of the municipal vision.
Communicate the Ba-Phalaborwa Local Economic Development and all Local Economic Development initiatives, projects, programmes and activities.
Summarise the LED strategy for discussions with stakeholders.
Work with the Senior Manager: Planning and Development and sector departments on Local Economic Development initiatives and report on a monthly basis to the Senior Manager: Planning and Development.
Compile monthly report on Local Economic Development and Tourism activities.
Make recommendations on the implementation of the LED and tourism strategies.
Use the provisions of the LUMS and the SDF when deciding on LED and tourism projects.
Promote local economic development initiatives and job creation.
5Advise SMMEs on available local economic opportunities.
Identify LED concepts and projects from the LED and tourism strategies, draft project fact sheets and business plans for implementation.
Through other municipal directions, mainstream the implementation of capital-oriented projects to cater for and report on the principles of job creation and poverty alleviation.
Engage private and public sector departments to report on capital-intensive projects in Ba-Phalaborwa.
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