iLembe District Municipality is a Category C municipality situated on the east coast of KwaZulu-Natal, bordering the Indian Ocean. It is the smallest of the provinces district municipalities, making up a mere 3% of its geographical area. iLembe consists of four local municipalities located between Durban and Richards Bay: Mandeni, KwaDukuza, Maphumulo and...
Description
- Maintenance and repairing of water pipes
- Assisting with updating of drawings
- Provision of new water connections;
- Installation and repairs to valves and fittings
- Supervision of employees
- Performing administrative functions (completion of requisitions, timesheets, etc)
Requirements
- N3 Water & Wastewater Operation Certificate
- 3 -5 years relevant Plant Operation experience
COMPETENCIES:
- Able to be attentive to details
- Must be able to lift heavy objects
- Able to work in dirty environments, with varying temperatures.
- Able to work in hot humid conditions.
- Able to work under pressure.
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Description
- Receiving instructions or guidance from the Artisan.
- Excavating and backfilling trenches to defined levels using hand held tools.
- Laying pipes and compacting cement mixes and soil reinforce structures using hand held and tools.
- Preparing requisite quantities of materials.
- Cleaning and removing blockages, debris and alien vegetation.
- House keeping.
Requirements
- Secondary Education (NQF 2)
- Preferred Grade 12
- 12 - 18 months relevant experience.
COMPETENCIES:
- Required to work in all weather conditions
- Must be prepared to enter confined areas such as manholes, inlets, pipes and culverts.
- Required to be stand by duty.
- Able to work
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Description
- Plans and coordinates the application of procedures and sequences associated with vector control programs and vector borne communicable diseases, through case investigations, outbreak control response, inspections, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and enforcing compliance, and instituting remedial measures in order to ensure the provision of clean and healthy environment conducive to and supporting a better quality of life of the residence of the district.
- Carrying out of routine surveillance actions and surveys to determine the prevalence of vectors.
- Identification of vectors, their habitats and breeding places and instituting remedial and preventative measures.
- Monitoring of high-risk areas.
- Assist in administrative duties by receiving and minor complaints in a complaints book;
- Fill out monthly timesheets for vector control staff;
- Assist in labelling and filling out forms of samples collected for analysis.
- Health educations and awareness campaigns by conducting basic health education programmes on vectors and their modes of transmitting disease;
- Co-ordinating community cleanup campaigns;
- Visiting schools, wards, traditional councils and churches in order to create awareness on signs symptoms and treatment of these conditions and disease;
- Assist during rabies and other communicable disease vaccination campaigns
- Identify vector and rodent breeding sites to be visited;
- Ensure effective and correct application of chemicals;
- Community awareness campaigns on zoonotic disease and control thereof by education and training.
- Train and orientate new staff members
- Collection and analysis of specimens
Requirements
Preferred Requirements
- Certificate in Vector Control / Pest Control Management
- Diploma / Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or Biological Sciences will be an added advantage
- 2 – 3 years experience in vector control operations (mosquito, rodent, fly management), and/or in municipal health or environmental services
- Valid Code EB driver’s license
- Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
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Description
- To assist in ensuring that a complete, accurate and up-to date fixed asset register in maintained. This to be done in accordance with applicable GRAP standards and MFMA requirements.
- Assist in the application of accounting procedures within the Section by attending to the recording and classification; verification of assets; disposal of assets; reconciliations of the fixed assets register/ledger accounts and reporting requirements.
- Preforming the verification of movables and immovable assets.
- Assisting in the Reconciliation between verification sheets and Fixed Assets Register.
- Assisting in the Reconciliations between the General Ledger and Fixed Assets Register.
- Assisting in the scrutiny of capital and repairs/maintenance expenditure costs.
- Administration and proper filling systems is in place by clearing and neatly marketing all files and separated accordingly; this includes electronic versions of all sections documents.
- Ensuring files are kept in a safe and secured manner.
- Scheduling and co-ordination of Meetings as directed.
Requirements
- Matric
- preferred National Diploma in Accounting or related
- Computer Literacy
- 1 - 2 Years relevant accounting experience
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Description
- To apply pest control processes through checking for breeding areas, spraying as well as to attend to all consumers complaints in order to ensure a healthy and safe environment;
- Carry out pest control spraying by identification of vectors, their habitats and breeding places and instituting remedial and preventative measures;
- Carrying out routine surveillance actions and surveys to determine the prevalence of vectors;
- Applications/instituting of eradication/ control measures such as spraying of premises, baiting, fumigation, application of pesticides and placing of traps at properties/ premises;
- Appling the correct concentration of chemicals for application;
- Monitoring the areas on regular basis;
- Reports all inspections and giving feedback to superior accordingly;
Requirements
- ABET
- Preferred Grade 10
- 1 year relevant experience
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Description
- Develop and implement marketing, communication and branding initiatives aligned with municipal strategies and objectives.
- Create, edit and distribute communication and promotional content, including media releases, newsletters, publications, brochures, reports, speeches, advertisements, website content and other corporate communication materials.
- Coordinate communication and public awareness campaigns to promote municipal programmes, projects, events and service delivery achievements.
- Manage and maintain the Municipality’s corporate identity and brand standards across all communication platforms, publications, events and stakeholder engagements.
- Coordinate advertising and promotional activities across print, broadcast, digital and community media platforms to improve municipal visibility and stakeholder awareness.
- Assist with the management and updating of digital communication platforms, including the municipal website and other approved communication channels.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with marketing agencies, service providers and other strategic partners.
- Identify partnership and funding opportunities that support municipal marketing, communication and development initiatives.
- Provide communication and branding support to municipal departments and advise management on communication-related matters.
- Compile communication performance reports, maintain records and databases, and monitor the effectiveness of communication and marketing initiatives.
- Represent the Communications Unit at meetings, workshops, campaigns and stakeholder engagements as delegated by Manager Communications.
Requirements
- National Diploma in Communications/Public Relations/Marketing (NQF Level 6)
- Computer Literacy relevant to communications
- Code EB Driver's License
- 3 - 4 Years Experience
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Description
- Maintenance and repairing of water pipes
- Assisting with updating of drawings
- Provision of new water connections;
- Installation and repairs to valves and fittings
- Supervision of employees
- Performing administrative functions (completion of requisitions, timesheets, etc)
Requirements
- Plumbing Trade Certificate
- 2 - 3 years plumbing experience
- Code EB/EC Driver’s License
COMPETENCIES:
- Able to be attentive to details
- Must be able to lift heavy objects
- Able to work in dirty environments, with varying temperatures.
- Able to work in hot humid conditions.
- Able to work under pressure.
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DUTIES
- Provide general administrative assistance/ secretarial support to the IGR Officer in order to ensure the smooth running of the office and maintain a professional image of the department to the public in compliance with the Batho Pele Principles;
- Perform specific task/ activities associated with the provision of administrative assistance/ secretarial support;
- Refer source documents, reports and/ or instructions electronically and manually using alphanumeric sequential codes, to facilitate retrieval;
Requirements
- Matric;
- Secretariat or Office Administration Diploma;
- 2 years relevant experiance;
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Description
- Co-ordinate and control the application of accounting procedures within the Finance Department by attending to the verification, reporting, procedure, processing and reconciliation of project expenditure accounts, controlling the effective implementation recordkeeping and data management procedures to facilitate recovery/ retrieval of accounting information.
- Co-ordinate and control sequences associated with verification and provision of information related Expenditure transactions;
- Coordinating the recording and processing procedures of Expenditure transaction,
- Perfom specific sequences associated with maintaining electrically based information/ data and files/ records;
Requirements
- National Diploma in Public Finance Management and Administration or equivalent Finance Management and Administration with majors in accounting and/or Management Accounting
- Computer Literacy (MS Excel; any recognised Financial System)
- 2 - 3 years relevant experience (within Finance Administration)
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Description
- Co-ordinates the application of accounting practices with the section of the Finance Department with regards to Customer Care, and queries, support Property Clearance certificates and Costing, by rendering correct accounts in terms of Legislation, Bylaws and Policies for services rendered and recover the monies due to Council.
- To ensure that an accurate data base of costs for services provided and the monies recovered are maintained.
- Re-instatement of water supply to consumers who are restricted/disconnected.
- Analyze, Investigate and provide advice of complex queries.
- Resolve high level queries from various stakeholders.
- Support and perform administration and financial sequences associated with the charges by attending to queries related to calculation of penalties/ interest on and providing explanations to consumers/legal practitioners.
- Analysing and calculating monies due
- Co-ordinates the resolving of queries from consumers, Councilors, the Public Protector and legal practitioners by analysing and responding to queries raised departmentally and/or inter-departmentally.
- Investigate, Analyze, Calculate and verify account details of consumers queries and respond to consumers personally, telephonically, in writing, by email and fax.
- Render accounts by applying the approved tariffs of charges to calculate accounts.
- Raising the debit via journals.
- Rendering the account to the consumer.
REQUIREMENTS:
- National Diploma / Degree in Accounting
- 2-3 years (within Finance Administration)
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Computer literacy (MS Excel and any recognized Financial System)
COMPETENCIES
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: strong accounting principles and practices, particularly in revenue/income management, billing, tariffs, levies, and consumer accounts.
- Proficiency in financial systems and MS Excel for data analysis, journal adjustments, report compilation, and database maintenance.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Municipal Finance Management Act, municipal bylaws, policies on free basic services, indigent support, and credit control).
- Understanding of municipal revenue processes, including meter-related issues, property clearance, and debt recovery mechanisms.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills Ability to investigate, analyze, verify, and resolve complex consumer queries (departmental, inter-departmental, or stakeholder-related). Capacity to calculate adjustments, compile recommendations, and perform reconciliations or verifications on accounts. Problem-solving in high-level or escalated issues, including advising on complex matters and negotiating payment terms.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills Excellent customer service orientation for direct interaction with consumers (in person, telephonically, in writing, email, or fax). Clear and professional communication when responding to queries, providing support to staff (e.g., Customer Care/Enquiries, Credit Control), and liaising with stakeholders (government departments, companies, field staff like meter readers).
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail Ensuring correctness of data on statements, applied tariffs/levies, and account registrations.
- Organizational and Administrative Skills Coordinating accounting practices in the Customer Care section, compiling schedules/reports (e.g., non-functioning meters, billing reports), and submitting to relevant parties (e.g., Accountant, Technical Services).
- Integrity, Compliance, and Ethical Orientation Adherence to council/government directives (e.g., free basic services), policies, and legislation to ensure fair and correct account handling. Commitment to recovering monies due while supporting vulnerable consumers (e.g., indigent policies).
- Teamwork and Support Orientation Providing support to Customer Care staff, Credit Control unit, and other departments. Collaborating on reinstatement of services, property clearances, and overall revenue enhancement.
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Description
- Manages all air quality issues in terms of Air Quality Act 2004
- Co-ordinate an integrated air quality service to respond in respect of legislative requirements
- Enforce specific procedures and measures on residents, commercial and industrial business;
- Co-ordinates and participate in the delivery of awareness and educational programmes on environmental health approaches to safe and healthy living to the community;
- Co-ordinates specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result in indicators the functionality;
- Identify and evaluate Environmental Health Impacts from Industries and Communities association with Air Quality Deterioration within the district with a view of incorporating emission reduction strategies for a healthier community;
- To review Environmental Health Impact Assessments;
- Manage project, respond to NEMA Section 30 Incidents, providing air quality expertise, in the review of EIAs, addressing environmental management risks relating to Air quality;
Requirements
- National Diploma in Environment Health
- Code EB Driving License
- 3 Years relevant experience
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Description
- Perform specific task or activities associated with the provision of administrative assistance or secretarial support to the Supply Chain Management Unit
- Generate, Compile and maintain an accurate record of all memos, submissions and correspondence (manual and electronic);
- Perform a task associated with the provision of general administrative support and receptionist of telephonic service;
- ensure telephonic calls, enquiries and visitors or officials and delegate are attended to promptly and professionally in accordance with customer service standards and objectives;
- Ensure records and related information are maintained and details or correspondence supporting specific processes and decisions are accessible and made available to facilitate the execution of necessary actions;
- Ensure reports and documents are submitted timeously to the relevant parties;
- Ensure proper records of incoming and outgoing correspondence;
REQUIREMENTS
- A valid grade 12 certificate
- Secretarial or Office Administration Diploma
- 2 to 3 years' relevant experience
- Good communication skills
- Honesty and Integrity
- Ability to work under pressure
- Valid code 08 Driver's License
Competencies
- Numerical and computer skills
- Willing to work under pressure
- Willing to work more than normal hours
- Able to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of Standards Operating Procedure related to stores
- Computer Literacy
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Description
- Responsible for all the Municipal Legal Services and Strategy;
- Keeping abreast of legislative changes and National Government requirements;
- Providing legal advice and opinions;
- interpereting legal prescripts and documents;
- Guiding the formulation and/or amendment of Municipal Policies;
- Formulating response to all legal matters facing the Municipality;
- Initiate and lead procedures intended to deal with all legal issuies, including supply chain management;
- Drafting and proofreading all contracts and legal documents;
- Liasing and giving instructions to attorneys and advocated appointed defend the Municipality; submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports on legal matters;
Requirements
- Relevant Legal Degree LLB / Equivalent Qualification (NQF Level 7),
- Admission as an Attorney or Advocate
- Computer Literacy (MICROSOFT Office Applications MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- 3 - 4 years’ experience in a role related to this position
- Knowledge of Municipal procedure, as well as systems and how they are related to external organisations
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and ordinances;
- Through knowledge of policy and strategy formulation;
- Analytical, communication, and leadership skills
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Description
- Operate extra-heavy-duty vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles;
- Delivery of water in the entire Municipal area;
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor;
- Undertakes any tasks as and when required by official having authority to do so.
Requirements
- NQF Level 1 (Grade 9)
- Valid EC (Code 14) Driver’s License with PDP;
- 6 months to 2 years relevant experience.
COMPETENCY
- The ability to communicate and carry out instructions;
- Must be physically fit and able bodied;
- Must be willing to work in all weather conditions;
- Must be willing to work outside normal working hours;
- Potential candidates may subject to competency assessments;
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Description
- National Diploma / Preferred Bachelor Degree in Environmental Health
- 2-3 years working experience as an Environmental Health Practitioner
- Valid registration with HPCSA as an Environmental Health Practitioner
- Excellent in communication (verbal & written)
- Knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements, acceptable practices and procedures.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license (code EB).
Requirements
- Execution of Municipal Health Services as defined in National Health Acts, 61/2003
- Provision of Health Education and public awareness to the community concerning environmental health nuisances
- Handling all health and safety queries and complaints from public
- Conduct Municipal Health Services inspections, taking samples and analysing samples
- Compile and submit reports on Municipal Health Inspections
- Perform any other task ad hoc duties as required by management from time to time
- Plan, monitor coordinates the application of procedures and sequences associated with environmental health
- General administrative duties
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DUTIES
- Ensures that all the activities and duties of the Chief Financial Officer; ranging from administration, secretarial, support and making administrative decisions in order to ensure an effective and efficient smooth running of all aspects in the Director's office in accordance with the Batho Pele Principles
- To facilitate, coordinate and execute all the administrative functions in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer for efficient and effective decision-making processes, systematic flow of information within the Financial Services Department and across the organization and execution of Council policies and decisions
- Provides executive secretarial support, coordinating general office requirements and overseeing the office expense budget; attending to specific office support/ clerical activities associated with the preparation, copy typing, circulation, safekeeping and retrieval of documents/ correspondence and, communicating with visitors, officials and/ or general public, sourcing and making available routine information pertaining to scheduled activities of the Department and/ or Municipality
- Maintain a schedule of execution to track the implementation of Council decisions and Chief Financial Officer's instructions by line Department Managers and their immediate Subordinates
- Coordinate the flow of information between the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and the rest of the Management
- Coordinate and control the flow of information between the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and the outside stakeholders (Government, Private Sector and Civil Society)
- Perusing Council and Committee agenda and minutes of meetings and identifying with items associated Section's activities requiring the attention of the immediate superior
- Verifying transactional documentation (requisitions, reports, etc.) and forwarding for signing by the CFO and referring and making available necessary supporting documentation
- Attending to the telephonic queries from service providers with regard to outstanding payments
- Ensuring that all documentation is signed by the relevant officials as well as the information is correctly written, stamped and dated
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
- Matric
- Secretarial or Office Administration Diploma
- 2-3 years relevant experience;
- Valid driver’s license
COMPETENCIES:
- A certain level of maturity, understanding is required as well as an ability to cope with the responsibility of the post
- Computer literacy (Excel, Word essential).
- Ability to cope with the responsibility
- Must have telephone skills
- Must be able to work under pressure
- Must be able to handle multi-tasks
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Description
- Responsible for health inspections and investigations.
- Enforces specific procedures and measures on residents, commercial and industrial business.
- Participates in delivery of awareness and educational programmes on environmental health approaches to sale and healthy living in the community.
- Coordinates specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with Key Performance Areas and result indicators of the functionality.
- Direct and control the Key Performance and outcome of the personnel within the section.
- Manage the financial resources of the section by preparing capital and operating budget estimates and control
Requirements
- National Diploma in Environmental Health.
- 2-3 years working experience.
- Valid registration with HPCSA as an Environmental Health Practitioner
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements, acceptable practices and procedures.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license (code EB).
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Description
The Senior Manager: Development and Town Planning, in support of the Municipal Manager and the Municipal Council, will be responsible for the following key performance and results areas:
- Drive the vision, mission, and strategic direction of iLembe as articulated in the Integrated Development Plan (IDP).
- Develop and implement strategic municipal objectives, performance targets, and operational efficacy in relation to Planning Services, including IDP, Spatial Planning, Land Use Management, Environmental Management, and Economic Development.
- Provide leadership in the budgeting process guided by informed projections of revenues and expenditure and oversee sound financial management and controls for the Department.
- Develop, foster, maintain, and review key strategic relationships with stakeholders.
- Uphold effective risk management and governance processes, including participation in internal audit.
- Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, policies, and rules impacting local government planning.
- Maintain monitoring and evaluation functions to track departmental programmes and projects.
Core Managerial and Leading Competencies
- Strategic capability and leadership; programme and project management; people management and empowerment, financial management; change management; knowledge management; service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, client orientation and customer focus; communication; and honesty and integrity.
Financial and Supply Chain Management Competency Areas/skills
- Strategic leadership and management; operational financial management; governance, ethics and values in financial management; financial and performance reporting; risk and change management; project management; legislation, policy and implementation; supply chain management; and audit and assurance.
Requirements
Education Qualification
- A valid Grade 12 Certificate
- Bachelor Degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development Studies; or Equivalent
- Registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act, 2002 will be an added advantage
- Possess the Municipal Minimum Competency requirements as prescribed by the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003, and the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels
- Computer Literacy (MS Excel, Word and Project)
- Valid Code B or Cl Driver's License
Work-Related Experience and Knowledge
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience at middle management level
- Proven successful institutional governance and performance systems
- 3-4 years must be at a professional/management level ( development planning)
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation governing local government
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of integrated development planning, spatial planning, land use management, and environmental management
- Must have extensive knowledge of economic development
- Must be able to lead spatial, economic and development planning
- Knowledge of geographical systems
- Knowledge of spatial, town, and development planning
- Good knowledge of local government legislation, policy frameworks, and developmental planning processes
- Advanced understanding of council operations, delegation of powers, and intergovernmental relations
- Audit and risk management establishment and functionality
- Budget and finance management, including SCM processes
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identifies with the broad Governance strategy and defines/ addresses critical functional requirements to support departmental objectives in order to ensure critical performance indicators are identified and specific measures established to enable and guide the Section to plan, manage and or prioritize outcomes accordingly
- Communicating with the immediate superior on specific key performance areas relating to Electoral Commission rules and regulations, Local Government Council, Executive and Portfolio structures with a view to aligning functions and objectives
- Manage outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the Unit, in order to ensure a climate conducive to promoting and sustaining motivational and performance levels
- Prepares capital and operating budget estimates for the Unit and approves and controls programme funding and expenditure against the budget in order to ensure that the Unit contribute positively towards meeting objectives and sustaining the quality and standards of service delivery
- Develops or reviews functional policies relating to the area of responsibility and defines and implements procedures, systems and controls to regulate actions and risk and comply with good governance standards
- Manages the functioning and document management of specific decision-making processes associated with meetings of Council, Executive and other Committees of Council allocations
- Peruses and validates the standard of reports submitted for the consideration of Council and its committees
- Advising Council and Portfolio Committees to ensure conformance with Council's Rules of Order and legislative prescripts in the absence of the Municipal Manager
- Manages the administration processes associated with vacancies and appointment on Council, including addressing the procedural applications and verifies governance requirements are complied with in respect of the appointment of Councilors to Committees.
- Monitoring identification of policy and procedural guidelines and defines critical requirements to maintain and control the vehicle fleet of the MunicipalityManages and controls the processes associated with the provision of security services on Municipal facilities and monitors the quality of the execution
Requirements
MINIMUN REQUIREMENTS:
- Three-year tertiary qualification in Administration field (a Bachelor degree and/or a higher than the Degree qualification will be an added advantage)
- 5 years of experience Governance Administration Management experience
- Valid Code EB driver’s license
- Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
COMPTENCIES:
- Governance and compliance knowledge: in-depth knowledge and understanding of Municipal legislation, relevant regulations, and general policy frameworks, and ability to oversee compliance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)
- Council and committee administration: competence in managing agendas, minutes, and reports for Council and Committees, ensuring accurate recording of proceedings and lawful application of meeting procedures, as well as skills in advising Councillors, Mayor, and Speaker on procedural matters.
- Policy Formulation and implementation: ability to draft, review, and implement policies and procedures for support services, and monitoring and controlling systems to ensure compliance with governance standards
- Leadership and staff supervision: supervisory skills to direct and control outcomes of personnel in Support Services and Fleet Sections
- Administrative and operational management: strong organisational skills and competence in providing administrative support services to Council Departments.
- Communication and advisory skills: strong written and verbal communication skills for Council reports, notices, and correspondence, ability to provide guidance and advice to senior political and administrative leadership, as well as strong advocacy skills to represent municipal compliance and governance priorities.
- Ethical conduct and professionalism: upholding Batho Pele principles, acting honestly, diligently, and in the municipality’s best interest, as well as avoiding conflicts of interest and maintaining impartiality in governance processes.
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