Job Opportunities at City of Ekurhuleni

Key performance areas:

• Implement Departmental strategy and goals through development, alignment and implementation of Department practices, processes and standards
• Control, coordinate and manage the administrative activities to be performed in order to effect payment timeously to Council's creditors, suppliers and contractors
• Control and coordinate the capturing of payment related transactions and the authorization thereof on the System for payment
• Execute payment runs - special & weekly, issuing of cheques and electronic transfer of funds and execution of financial administration related to Civil Engineering and other contracts
• Initiate, draft and authorize (via Council) policies and procedures for creditor payment activities to ensure clear, sustainable policies and procedures that not only result to an efficient timeous payment function, but also provide the necessary audit trail and controls in terms of general acceptable accounting practice
• Monitor KPI's and make strategic adjustments / corrective measures to ensure that KPA's are met and that activities of payment section is best suited for the needs of portfolio's / Departments and suppliers to support finance IDP and KPA's and ensure best practice in service delivery to Council's portfolio's and suppliers
• Ensure effective implementation of Council resolutions with regard to risk
• Oversee and facilitate the development, alignment and implementation of Creditors functions
• Analyse and report on financial and service delivery performance reports, enabling scrutiny and oversight capacity and Departmental accountability
• Drive an aligned customer service excellence culture, which enables rewarding relationships and allows others to provide exceptional customer service
• Lead and manage teams by providing a meaningful context, setting performance standards, clarifying roles and educating on policy and practice

Core Requirements:

• BCom Degree in Accounting / Cost and Management Accounting or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• NQF Level 5 Finance Management Qualification (MFMA) in terms of National Treasury requirement will serve as an advantage
• 8 years’ relevant experience, of which at least 4 years must have been at Senior Management level
• Strategic leadership skills
• Accountability and ethical conduct
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Operational financial management skills
• Knowledge and information management skills
• Risk management skills
• Proficiency in policy development, programme and project management
• Effective communication skills

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent qualification
• 3 - 5 years work experience in Local Government
• Demonstrable experience in supporting the design of monitoring and evaluation methodologies
• Experience in managing field research processes and supporting the design of data collection tools
• Sound knowledge in project management and facilitation skills.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide a direction for the organisation and inspire others in implementing mSCOA to ensure effective delivery of compliance and governance throughout the organisation
• Implement the overall function of mSCOA and disseminate information from both the National and Provincial Treasury to ensure that the City delivers at optimal levels what these reforms brings about
• Contribute in maintaining the mSCOA structure within the Municipality to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the mSCOA structure on the financial systems and all other subsystems that are affected by this reform
• Assist with the administering of all interfacing subsystems in conjunction with ICT Department to ensure that the interfacing of financial and non-financial information is integrated into the financial system for full transacting and reporting
• Facilitate the new initiatives and contribute to Municipal transformation and change with all aspects of mSCOA reforms to initiate Municipal transformation and change
• Follow financial processes in place to ensure that financial administration delivery processes comply with internal control and governance standards and report on any deviation

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Trade test (plumbing)
• Valid Driver’s license with PrDP
• 3 years’ technical experience in similar environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure that operational processes are executed through planning and assigning.
• Ensure electrical and plumbing work is carried out in accordance with procedure and safety standards.
• Perform service, modifications, installations and repairs within your area of accountability.
• Comply with legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
• Apply good financial processes and accountability
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through the provision of effective service delivery
• Provide effective and efficient people management and apply good work ethics

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Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma: Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s license
• 5 years' experience in similar environment of which 3 years’ experience must be in municipal water meter industry

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all aspects regarding water services by laws and tariffs.
• Coordinate, supervision and contribution to technical, maintenance and operational activities of the department.
• Investigate complaints from the public and resolve where applicable, provide information/ reports and feedback where required by the public.
• Maintain accurate records with regard to site diaries, measurements, site instructions variation orders and inspections.
• Administer, implement, and supervise operational governance and risk management processes.
• Ensure that financial administration delivery process comply with internal control and governance standards and report on any deviation.
• Liaise with the public/ consumers, contractors, developers and other internal and external resources.
• Maintain good industrial relations with subordinates and co-workers to control effective administrative function.

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Key Performance Areas:

• Deploy a comprehensive strategy for building a positive employee relations workplace culture
• Develop and monitor progress of supervisory and managerial industrial relations working knowledge
• Advise Top Management on strike actions and the management thereof
• Ensure proper management of disciplinary and grievance procedures and advise the Council on matters relating to conditions of service, collective agreements and relevant legislation
• Coordinate and monitor the collective bargaining process
• Ensure proper co-ordination and direction of disciplinary hearings and grievances to ensure sound practice
• Ensure the implementation of a human resources strategy in an integrated manner
• Research, develop and implement policies in relation to relevant functional areas and legislation

Core Requirements:

• LLB / BA Law / BCom Law Degree or a relevant equivalent NQF level 7 qualification
• LLM or equivalent will be an added advantage
• 8 years’ relevant management experience in a similar environment is essential, of which at least 4 years must have been at Senior Management level
• Extensive experience in negotiations with organised labour
• Strong conflict resolution, management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand and manage change and diversity in an unionized environment
• Knowledge of local government bargaining structures and relevant legislation pertaining to labour matters
• Strong strategic leadership skills
• Knowledge and understanding of strategic and integrated human resources management and development
• Municipal governance, ethics and risk management
• Project management skills
• Budgeting, financial and supply chain management skills
• Ability to interpret relevant legislative requirements and conditions of services

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Key performance areas:

• Develop, implement and advise on a supply chain delivery framework and strategy, ensuring compliance with practices, processes and legislative requirements
• Establish and maintain strategic internal and external relationships inclusive of customers, service providers and relevant agencies and structures
• Provide overall direction in terms of programme management and implementation
• Ensure the integrity and effective administration of supply chain delivery processes
• Review and analyse the effectiveness of practices, processes and systems, identifying opportunities to improve on efficiencies
• Develop and manage supply chain management processes, ensuring that procurement of goods and services remain in line with relevant policies and legislation
• Manage and monitor disposal practices and processes, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legislation
• Oversee and facilitate the development, alignment and implementation of demand management functions and processes
• Lead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing context setting programme standards and educating on process, quality and policy
• Management of logistic functions

Core Requirements:

• A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• Registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
• 8 years’ relevant experience of which at least 4 years must have been at senior management level
• Strategic capability and leadership skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, acts and frameworks
• Excellent financial management skills
• Planning, excellent communication and conflict management skills
• People management