Jobs at Bushbuckridge Local Municipality

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration / B-Tech in Public Management or Relevant degree.
• A wide knowledge of municipal governance.
• Certificate in municipal governance will be an added advantage.
• A sound understanding of municipal operational systems and Integrated Development Plan (IDP)
• More than eight (8) years’ experience of which 3 years should be at managerial level
• Understanding relevant laws in local government.
• Effective multidisciplinary management skills
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• A valid driver’s license

Key Performance Areas:

Reporting to Municipal Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

• Provide strategic advice and guidance to the service centre managers to ensure high performance and achievement of departmental goals.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance service delivery at the service centres.
• Oversee the daily operations of services centres including the handling of customer inquiries and resolving escalated issues in timely and professional manner.
• To respond to service centres customer enquiries.
• To champion the revenue collection at service centres and oversee the performance of all centre managers.
• Monitor and assess the response time and customer satisfaction and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Direct and supervise the work of service centre managers.
• Supporting the accounting officer with alignment of service centre functionality and municipal goals.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration /B-Tech in Public Management or Relevant degree.
• A sound understanding of municipal operational systems and Integrated Development Plan (IDP)
• Eight (8) years’ experience of which two (2) years must be at supervisory level.
• Understanding relevant laws in local government.
• Effective multidisciplinary management skills
• Effective communication and networking skills
• A valid driver’s license

Key Performance Areas:

Reporting to Senior Manager: Service Centre, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

• Act as a critical link between the municipal administration and the public.
• Ensuring that the community needs are met in line with the municipal Integrated Development Plan (IDP)
• Managing the day-to-day activities of the service Centre to ensure a smooth, efficient and customer-focused environment.
• Ability to manage daily operations.
• Manage financial, human and information resources of the service Centre
• Collecting and monitoring revenue payment for services rendered
• Control and maintain assets including property, plant and equipment within the Service Centre
• Implementation of council resolutions
• Responsiveness to public complaints and suggestions
• Project monitoring within the service Centre

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate
• National Diploma in Financial Management/Accounting/internal audit or equivalent qualification.
• Three (3)-Five (5) years’ relevant experience in municipal governance.
• Understanding of MFMA legislation
• Sound knowledge of council matters or operations
• A valid driver’s license

Key Performance Areas:

Reporting to the Manager of Office of the speaker, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

• Review and analyses financial reports, performance reports, annual reports and Auditor General reports to identify risk and irregularities.
• Investigate unauthorized, irregular or fruitless and wasteful expenditure as assigned by the council.
• Compile detailed research reports, oversight reports and recommendations based on findings to be tabled to thecouncil.
• Create annual MPAC programmes.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare for committee, hearings or stakeholder interview.
• Facilitate communication between MPAC and other municipal departments, Internal auditors or the public.
• Evaluate the functionality of MPAC against other municipalities to improve efficiency.

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Minimum Requirements       

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Diploma in Electrical  Engineering
• Electrician trade test certificate
• Three (3) –Five (5) years’ relevant experience 
• A valid code  8 driver’s license.
• Interpersonal skills    
• Ability to work under pressure 

Key Performance Areas:

Reporting to the Electrical & Mechanical Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

• To install, inspect, maintain and repairs electrical infrastructure.
• Respond to power outages and emergencies callouts to restore services promptly.
• Identify and   mitigate safety hazards and ensure all work complies with electrical codes and standards.
• Installing lighting, wiring and security systems in municipal buildings include specialized facilities. 
• Providing technical support services for electrical contractors.
• Coordinate with the services provider for installation of high mast lights.
• Servicing and maintaining traffic lights.
• Ensure that the electrical network in the municipal buildings complies with the Occupational  Health and Safety Act