Job Openings at North West Dept of Public Works

REQUIREMENTS :

• Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus an appropriate B-Tech / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Property Management or Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveyor or related field in build environment.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years’ of experience in the built environment of which 3 years should be at Middle Management Level. A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge: Extensive understanding of Building in the built environment monitoring and evaluation project closure, building norms and standards, Building regulation and contracts and maintenance of various equipment. Measuring and estimating of value of works and compilation of tender documents for various Projects. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of government policies and planning systems.
• Skills: Computer (MS Word, Excel, Power Point). Management Skill. Communication skill (verbal & written). Project Management. Conflict Management Skill. Change management. Planning and Organising. Analysis and problem solving. Report writing. Planning, Design and execution. Willing to work under pressure.
• Ability to influence and motivate others including members of the public and client departments. Assertiveness. Problem Solving. Good planner, team builder and coordinator. Client and market orientation. Flexibility and teamwork. Receptive to suggestions and ideas. Excellent coordination. Willingness to work under pressure. Ability to meet deadlines. 

DUTIES :

• Manage and provide day-to-day routine maintenance, repairs and renovations of building in the District. Deliver, repair and renovate projects in-line with Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS). Respond to infrastructure programme management plan with infrastructure programme implementation plan.
• Approve implementation of repair and renovations and maintenance reports. Ensure tender documents are accurate. Ensure compliance with relevant Acts, Joint Building Contract committee.
• Implementation of minor projects. Ensure allocation of budget for identified projects. Manage contracts and Reporting. Interact With Community, Stakeholders, Municipalities, Public Entities and Provincial Departments. Provide input on Integrated Development Plan (IDP). Manage building maintenance in service points. Manage the resources of the Sub-Directorate. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma or Bachelor`s Degree in Finance/ Accounting / Public Financial Management / Commerce / Supply Chain Management.
• Experience: Appropriate 3 to 5 years’ experience in financial management, Supply Chain Management of which 3 years should be at Assistant Director Level. A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge: Public Service Act. Public Service Regulations. Public Financial Management Act. Government Legislative Framework. Treasury regulation. PPPFMA. PERSAL system and BAS.
• Skills: Computer (MS word, Excel, PowerPoint). Management skills, Communication skills (verbal and written, Projects Management, conflict management. Change management, Planning and organizing, analysis and problem solving. Report writing, Planning Design and execution.
• Willing to work under pressure. Ability to influence and motivate others including members of the public and client departments. Assertiveness. Problem solving. Good planner. Team builder. Flexibility and teamwork. Receptive to suggestions and ideas, excellent coordination. 

DUTIES :

• Provide financial planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting services. Provide financial Administration and Accounting services. Manage transactions on the financial system.
• Collect revenue. Provide supply Chain and Logistical management services. Manage contracts and performance. Ensuring compliance with PFMA, Treasury Instructions and all applicable prescripts.
• Management of government fleet. Serving as a member of the Departmental Bid Committees. Provide Technical administration support services. Oversee compliance services. Oversee tender administration. Manage inventory and assets.
• Management of warehouse and disposal of movable assets. Management of procurement services. Determine financial needs and budgetary estimates. Monitor District budget. Coordinate auditor’s request for information. Manage the resources of the Sub Directorate.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma/ Degree in LLB. A valid driver’s license.
• Experience: At least 8 (eight) years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of the Public Service Legislative Frameworks. Knowledge of the process of litigation including labour forums. Knowledge of Case flow management. Drafting of legal documents. Knowledge of legislative framework of the Public Sector.
• Skills: Legal research skills. Analytical skills. Legal drafting. Decision making. Dispute resolution. Report writing. Computer skills. Conflict resolution. Problem solving. Communication (verbal and written).

DUTIES :

• Conduct, analyse, interpret, advise and mentor juniors on research that will provide information and case law relevant to the legal matter at hand. Present on and advise and mentor juniors on motivation/ proposals on how the specific case should be approached to obtain a desirable/ justifiable outcome/ result.
• Draft legal documents and advise on and or mentor juniors on the drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation/ justification for a particular position pertaining to the case, also proposing the approach to be followed to ensure success in this regard.
• Successfully conduct an interview in order to determine the client’s goals and objectives. Advise the client on possible courses of action during the consultation process, in relation to legal entitlements and client’s instructions.
• Document interview and all advice given during legal consultation in writing. Provide advice and guidance to lower level production employees on advanced interview techniques to address more sensitive or complicated issues as well as guide employees on the advice that should be rendered to the client. Supervision of staff.