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EThekwini Municipality is a Metropolitan Municipality found in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. Home to the world-famous city of Durban. EThekwini is the largest City in the province and the third largest city in the country. It is a sophisticated cosmopolitan city of over 3 468 088 people. It is known as the home of Africa's best-managed,...
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Job Purpose
- To provide and ensure a professional interface/ service with the submission, collection and any other process of building plan submission and approval.
This post reports to REGIONAL CO ORDINATOR (DEVELOPMENT APPL)
Key Responsibility Areas
- Manages and oversees the submissions and assessment of building plans within the Submissions and Assessment Teams.
- Ensures an effective staff administration in the division including the monitoring and reviews performance within the team.
- Approves building plans in terms of the delegated authority for Council, as legislatively defined.
- Facilitates development applications which are large and complex in nature, which includes strategic Council projects.
- Takes responsibility for the teams communication with applicants, Council officials and departments, politicians and members of the public with respect to applications.
- Deals with building plan objections and Section 7 appeals.
- Maintains a consistent interpretation of the National Building Regulations, the Town Planning Scheme, other relevant acts, codes of practice, policies and bylaws.
- Supports special programmes and projects by providing specialist technical input to ensure that the priorities and objectives of special programmes are achieved.
- Mentors and trains Senior Assessment Officers, Assessment Officers and Submissions and Assessment Assistants.
- Undertakes administrative duties and supports the management of information.
Competencies
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Problem Solving
- Examination of Plans
- Customer centricity
- Planning and Prioritization
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Resilience
- Accountability and ethical conduct
- Impact and Influence
- Direction Setting
- Coaching and Mentoring
Essential Requirements
- Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the built environment.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license.
- 3 Years relevant technical experience in assessing and implementing Town Planning Schemes and National Building regulations.
- Computer Literacy
Preferred Requirements
- 5 Years experience in the field on interpreting building plans of a large scale and complex nature from a National Building Regulations and Town Planning perspective
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Job Purpose
To ensure sustainable development by assessing building plans and recommending approval with due regard to legislation, quality, standards and appropriateness
This post reports to MANAGER (PROJECTS FACILITATION)
Key Responsibility Areas
Recommends either the approval or decline of building plan applications in terms of the delegated authority for the Building Control Officer.
- Assesses building plan applications from a technical aspect in terms of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act.
- Maintains a consistent interpretation of the Regulations, Scheme, other relevant Acts, Codes of Practice, Policies and By-laws.
- Ensures compliance with the Town Planning Scheme, Town Planning Register and archiving history.
- Develops a greater understanding of the proposal by conducting on-site inspections.
- Investigates building plan objections and Section 7 appeals.
- Reviews and compiles the necessary correspondence to be sent to applicants.
- Responds to enquiries by providing technical advice to Developers/Architects/Town Planners and members of the public.
- Supports the management of information and liaises with members of the public and developers.
- Maintains filing and electronic database systems and strict confidentiality on all matters concerned.
- Contributes to the Branch, Department and Unit Performance Management Plan.
SENIOR ASSESSMENT OFFICER 21000448B
- Recommends either the approval or refusal of building plan applications in terms of the delegated authority for the Building Control Officer.
- Assesses Building Plan applications from a technical aspect.
- Maintains a consistent interpretation of the Regulations, Scheme, other relevant Acts, Codes of Practice, Policies and By-Laws.
- Ensures compliance with the Town Planning Scheme, Town Planning Register and archiving history.
- Reviews resubmitted applications and compiles and signs letters of refusal.
- Liaises with members of the public and developers.
- Facilitates development applications which are large and complex in nature, which includes strategic Council projects.
- Maintains strict confidentiality on all matters concerned.
- Supports the management of information as well as special programmes and projects.
- Assists with mentoring and training of Assessment Officers.
- Contributes to the Branch, Department and Unit Performance Management Plan.
Competencies
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Problem Solving
- Examination of Plans
- Customer centricity
- Planning and Prioritization
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Resilience
- Accountability and ethical conduct
SENIOR ASSESSMENT OFFICER 21000448B
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Problem Solving
- Examination of Plans
- Customer centricity
- Planning and Prioritization
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Resilience
- Accountability and ethical conduct
- Impact and Influence
- Coaching and Mentoring
Essential Requirements
- Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Built environment.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license.
- 3 Years relevant experience in the assessment of development and building plans of a complex and large scale in accordance with Building regulations.
- Computer Literacy
SENIOR ASSESSMENT OFFICER 21000448B
- Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Built environment.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license.
- 4 Years relevant experience in the application and interpretation of the National Building Regulations.
- Computer Literacy
Preferred Requirements
- 4 Years’ experience in the field on interpreting building plans of a large scale and complexnature from a National Building Regulations and Town Planning perspective.
SENIOR ASSESSMENT OFFICER 21000448B
- 5 Years relevant experience.
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Job Purpose
To plan, lead, organise and direct the Recreation and Sports Development Sections and the Recreation and Sport Advice Bureau.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Plans, implements, and evaluates a strategy.
- Establishing partnerships with all spheres of government, sports bodies, NGOs, CBOs and communities.
- Directing the establishment of an Advice Bureau for sport and recreation in the unicity.
- Directing the planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes to facilitate community consultation and participation.
- Directing the planning and implementation of recreation and sporting events/programmes within communities.
- Directing the planning, implementation and evaluation of education programmes for communities/individuals.
- Directs the establishment of volunteer database.
- Ensuring that Council policies and directives are implemented.
- Planning and controls budget for the department.
- Leading, manages, controls and developing subordinates.
- Undertaking the administrative function pertinent to a senior management position.
Competencies
- Managing work.
- Planning and organizing
- Facility specific skill.
- Workplace safety.
- Interpersonal relationships.
- Communication.
- Service delivery orientation.
- Action orientation.
- Problem solving.
- Accountability and ethical conduct.
- Impact and influence.
- Team orientation
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in the Sport Sciences field or Administration or related qualification.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license.
- 8 years’ experience at a management level of which at least 3 years must be at a senior management level.
Preferred Requirements
- Post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in the Sport Sciences field or Administration or related qualification.
- 9 years relevant experience of which 3 year must be at a senior management level.
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Job Purpose
To apply professional zoological science principles pertaining to the field of Ichthyology and controls specialised procedures and processes.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Preparing and submitting cost estimates for inclusion in the budgetary provisioning taking into account trends and/or the extent of advisory and pending project related interventions.
- Conducting high impact and complex assessments of the water quality requirements from a habitat perspective and introducing changes and proven scientific concepts that can improves breeding.
- Assessing the experimental processes and studies required to establish the viability of using specific practices in the harvesting certain fish species.
- Preparing proposals for complex and complete forms of interventions related to aquaculture and providing clarification to guidance to internal/ external professionals and technical personnel on the relevance and applicability based on local conditions and requirements.
- Managing the key processes involved with the undertaking of situational studies, analysis and assessment of aquaculture practices.
- Applying scientific knowledge to develop, test and make assessments of alternative models on the management of the fish harvesting process.
- Developing Aquaculture Management Plans to address the immediate and future requirements of the facilities and other influential or high risk factors associated with the process.
- Defining standards and controls to regulate the production and commercial processes related to Aquaculture.
- Controlling the hatchery facilities situated in various localities with various species and breeding methods.
- Training and developing knowledge of production systems using practical and theoretical methods and outlining key specifications in relation to fish farming and management.
- Collecting and making available factual information and/or conducting the necessary investigation into enquiries to support professional personnel with addressing concerns on project implementation and delivery from the general public, councillors, government departments, etc.
- Preparing productivity and performance reports referring to statistical data and qualitative information related to the functional initiatives for submission to the immediate superior.
Competencies
- Planning
- Organisational Awareness
- Use of Technology
- Project Management
- Discipline Specific Skills
- Communication
- Service Delivery Orientation
- Action and outcome orientation
- Coaching and mentoring
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Ichthyology (NQF level 8).
- Valid motor vehicle driving license.
- 4 Years relevant experience.
- Computer Literacy.
Preferred Requirements
- Masters in Science in Ichthyology. (NQF level 9).
- 6 Years relevant experience.
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Job Purpose
SURVEY TECHNICIAN 36004560
- To carry out all relevant surveys as required.
SENIOR SURVEY TECHNICIAN 36004560B
- To carry out all relevant surveys and provide survey expertise as required.
PROJECT SURVEY TECHNICIAN 36004560C
- Project lead and carry out all relevant surveys and provide survey expertise as required.
Key Responsibility Areas
SURVEY TECHNICIAN 36004560
- Conduct field inspections for survey projects.
- Measure height difference between points to the required accuracies.
- Survey property beacons such as buildings, walls, fences etc.
- Download on site observations into computer software.
- Liaise and provide advice to the public, community leaders, contractors and other staff.
- Undertake calculations and preparation of plans.
SENIOR SURVEY TECHNICIAN 36004560B
- Act as a Team Leader on large survey projects.
- Reconnaissance and planning of survey projects.
- Establishing survey control.
- Undertake levelling, Semi precise levelling and precise levelling.
- Select suitable positions in the field and construction suitable to the site or identify suitable existing marks.
- Obtain heights of the required road, structure or land together with the horizontal positions.
- Locate beacons defining property locations under the supervision of the Land Surveyor.
- Undertake all calculations of plans and records for tasks.
- Erect road, public place closure and expropriation notices
- Supervises junior staff.
- Liaises and advises the public, community leaders, contractors and other technical staff.
PROJECT SURVEY TECHNICIAN 36004560C
- Assist Manager with internal and external surveys as required.
- Serve on the panel for testing and interviewing Land Surveying Assistants and Survey Technicians.
- Leads and advises on large and complex survey projects.
- Manages databases by setting up and maintaining a data base of survey control.
- Select suitable positions in the field and construction suitable to the site or identify suitable existing marks.
- Establishes survey control.
- Undertakes all calculations and preparation of plans and records.
- Locate beacons defining property locations under the supervision of the Land Surveyor.
- Trains and supervises junior staff.
- Erect road, public place closure and expropriation notices.
- Liaise and advise the public, community leaders, community leaders, contractors and other technical staff on complex surveying projects
Competencies
SURVEY TECHNICIAN 36004560
- Geo-Spatial Data Collection
- Geomatics Systems and Software
- Land Surveying
- Measurement of Land and Property
- Geo-Spatial Mapping & Modelling
- Data Exchange
- Professional Conduct
- Spatial Awareness
- Consulting
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Communication
- Action Orientation
SENIOR SURVEY TECHNICIAN 36004560B
- Geo-Spatial Data Collection
- Geomatics Systems and Software
- Land Surveying
- Measurement of Land and Property
- Geo-Spatial Mapping & Modelling
- Data Exchange • Professional Conduct
- Spatial Awareness
- Consulting
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Communication
- Action Orientation
PROJECT SURVEY TECHNICIAN 36004560C
- Geo-Spatial Data Collection
- Geomatics Systems and Software
- Land Surveying
- Measurement of Land and Property
- Geo-Spatial Mapping & Modelling
- Data Exchange
- Professional Conduct
- Spatial Awareness
- Consulting
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Communication
- Action Orientation
Essential Requirements
SURVEY TECHNICIAN 36004560
- Diploma (NQF level 6) in the surveying or geomatics field or equivalent.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license.
- 2 Years relevant experience.
SENIOR SURVEY TECHNICIAN 36004560B
- Diploma (NQF level 6) in the surveying or geomatics field or equivalent. Professional registration with SAGC.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license.
- 3 Years post qualification experience.
PROJECT SURVEY TECHNICIAN 36004560C
- Diploma (NQF level 6) in the surveying or geomatics field or equivalent. Professional registration with SAGC.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license.
- 5 years post qualification experience.
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Job Purpose
- To provide a strategic, technical and administrative service for the Parks, Leisure and Cemeteries facilities in the Natural Resources Division.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Undertakes the formulation of the strategic direction of the Natural Resources Division.
- Initiates and manages special projects.
- Liaises with stakeholders.
- Responsible for the financial control of the Natural Resources Division.
- Undertakes the general management of the Natural Resources Division.
- Supervision and control of staff.
- Manages the allocation of Natural Resource facilities for activities and events.
Competencies
- Research and analysis.
- Public consultation.
- Socio-Economic or Socio-Political awareness
- Planning and organising
- Programme and Project management.
- Financial and Project Management.
- Financial Management.
- Information products and reporting.
- Resilience.
- Interpersonal relationships.
- Service delivery orientation.
- Problem solving
- Accountability and ethical conduct.
Essential Requirements
- Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Nature Conservation or Environmental Management.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license.
- 5 Years relevant experience in nature conservation practice of which 3 years must be at a
- supervisory level.
Preferred Requirements
- Degree (NQF Level 7) in Nature Conservation or Environmental Management.
- 6 Years relevant experience in nature conservation practice of which 4 years must be at a
- supervisory level.
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Job Purpose
To deliver an efficient, effective, food safety support service in eThekwini Municipality in accordance with relevant legislation and department policy.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Ensure the provision of highest possible standards in respect to food safety control.
- Plans, leads, organise, controls and directs human resource line management functions and asset control.
- Makes input on food safety.
- Promote and develop food safety projects, programmes and activities.
- Manages and provides input to food safety manager.
- Upholds health and safety standards for the department.
- Ensuring statistical and other information is submitted to the food safety manager.
- Deputises for the food safety manager in his/her absence.
- Undertakes related assignments.
Competencies
- Communication- The capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others.
- Attention to Detail- Ability to scrutinise own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant municipal standards.
- Planning and Organising- The ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and then to execute these activities according to plan.
- Evaluation and Research- Use of appropriate evaluation and research methods, in partnership with stakeholders, to determine the outcomes, impact and effectiveness of Environmental Health action.
- Information Management- Displays an ability to collect, review and analyze information pertaining to Environmental Health, identify trends, and report on them to all stakeholders.
- Advocacy / Negotiation- Ability to promote Municipal Health Services.
- Food Control- Ensuring food safety for human consumption.
- Project Management- Ability to plan, co-ordinate and control the tasks of self and others to deliver projects and tasks to the required specification and within budget and schedule.
- Financial Management- Drives optimisation of financial management of the municipality through use of standard operating procedure.
- Service Delivery Orientation- The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes to achieve municipal
- goals.
- Action and Outcome Orientation- Display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promises. It manifests itself in one’s ability to stay focused on tasks, to be energetic, persistent and reliable.
- Coaching and Mentoring- The ability to assess skills, performance, and potential of subordinates and to encourage their development with the view of optimising their talent
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor of Technology Degree or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Environmental Health.
- Registration as an Environmental Health Practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
- Peace Officer certificate, to be obtained within 6 months of the date of appointment.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license.
- 5 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Requirements
- Postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Environmental Health.
- 6 years of relevant experience.
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Job Purpose
- To provide manual assistance to the Artisan within the Plant and Engineering Department.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Provide support to the Artisan during execution of technical functions.
- Maintain cleanliness of the workshop.
- Undertake vehicle maintenance services associated with the replacement of tyres and batteries.
Competencies
- Managing Work
- Problem Solving
- Quality Orientation
- Workplace Safety
- Discipline Specific Skills
- Interpersonal relationships
- Communication
- Action Orientation
- Accountability and Ethical Conduct
- Learning Orientation
- Team Orientation
Essential Requirements
Preferred Requirements
- Trade Tested Certificate.
- Year relevant experience.
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Job Purpose
Co-ordinates and controls the departments technical and administrative responsibilities associated with researching, evaluating and reporting on specialised vehicles, plant and equipment.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Coordinates the implementation of procedures, systems and controls related to receiving, updating and recording of transactional/operational information and activities associated with the position.
- Monitors the consolidation, processing and presentation of functional information.
- Controls workflow processes and output levels of subordinates staff.
- Drafts and co-ordinates the formulation of specific contracts and tender documents.
- Initiates and monitors the application of agreed procedures with respect to the gathering, consolidation and interpretation of information on new and additional appliances, plant and equipment through research.
Competencies
- Ethics and Professionalism.
- Problem Solving.
- Planning and organising.
- Business Processes.
- Use of technology.
- Data processing & analysis.
- Interpersonal Relationships.
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
Essential Requirements
- Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Administration field.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license.
- 5 years administration experience of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level.
- Computer Literacy
Preferred Requirements
- Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Administrative field.
- 6 years administration experience of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level.
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Job Purpose
To perform various administrative tasks associated with the undertaking of store/stock, clerical and control functions.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Executes specific applications associated with controlling the receipt, storage and issue of
- stock and non-stock items.
- Performs administrative tasks/duties i.e. maintaining records of transactions, stock levels
- and related records and files.
- Audits and enters inventory information on computer, maintains and monitors
- computerised records on purchase orders, items received, backorders prices and reconciled
- invoices.
- Performs periodic physical inventory and participates in annual inventory.
- Independently maintains a satellite warehouse or store facility under minimum supervision.
- Operates a light truck to pick up and deliver parts and supplies, and performs routine
- maintenance on assigned tools, equipment and vehicles.
- Ensures the security of the Stores area and stock therein.
Competencies
- Communication.
- Problem Solving.
- Planning and Organising.
- Use of technology.
- Interpersonal Relationships.
- Service Delivery Orientation.
- Action Orientation.
- Change Readiness.
- Learning orientation.
Essential Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license.
- 2 Years relevant experience.
Preferred Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and a certificate in Supply Chain Management Accounting or equivalent.
- 3 years relevant experience.
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