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Qualifications/ Experience:

• Relevant National Diploma Engineering (NQF6) and eligibility for registration as Pr Eng; 8 years or more relevant experience post registration; Code B driving licence; Computer literate: MS Office

Key Performance Areas:

• Co-ordinate and supervise the functioning of the Civil Engineering Department; Budget Control; Conduct specific administrative tasks; Planning; Contract Management and administration; Management of plants and pumpstations; Handle Customers; Vehicle maintenance and log sheets; Occupational Health and Safety

Competencies: Core Professional Competencies

• Planning - The ability to systematically identify, analyse and prioritise options to meet the short, medium- and long-term requirements of the municipality 
• Organisational Awareness - The ability to understand the key drivers in the Local Government Sector and the municipality in order to apply this understanding to meet the service delivery challenges -
• Attention to Detail - Ability to scrutinise own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant engineering standards 
• Design - The ability to design infrastructure in accordance with engineering codes and standards, and with due consideration for operational requirements, budgets, safety, cost effectiveness and environmental standards 
• Project Management - Ability to plan, co-ordinate and control the tasks of self and others in the delivery, operations and maintenance of infrastructure and other tasks, to the required specification and within budget and schedule 
• Construction - Knowledge of construction and maintenance processes, monitors compliance to design specifications, health and safety regulations; and Communicates in appropriate style in the oversight of construction personnel 
• Operations and Maintenance - The application of asset management for the operations and maintenance in the provision of municipal services and the ability to apply that understanding in the operational environment 
• Interpersonal Relationships - The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the municipality 
• Service Delivery Orientation - The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals 
• Communication - The capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others  
• Action and outcome orientation - The display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promises. It manifests itself in one’s ability to to stay focused on task, to be energetic, persistent and reliable 
• Resilience - The ability to respond constructively to pressure / stress situations and the ability to persist goals despite obstacles and setbacks 
• Change Readiness - The ability to innovate and challenge the status quo and the ability to cope with change driven by others 
• Cognitive ability - The ability to gather information, analyse issues and deal wiith complexity and ambiguity. Shows long-term thinking, follows through in a logical manner, aware of consequences and implications. Is able to see the ‘Bigger Picture’ 
• Learning Orientation - The willingness and motivation to learn, acquire knowledge, develop insight and focus on continuous self-improvement 
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct - Ability to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct in order to promote confidence and trust in the public service and to adhere to codes of good corporate governance -
• Impact and Influence - The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively 
• Team Orientation - The capacity to promote a cooperative climate, understand group dynamics and apply appropriate facilitation techniques in working with others to achieve a shared goal 
• Direction Setting - The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy-in and commitment to the goals 
• 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.
   

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Qualifications/ Experience:

• Trade certificate; Code C1 driving licence; Computer literate: MS Office; 1-2 years relevant experience

Key Performance Areas:

• Building and maintain 66000/11000/420 volt overhead electrical lines; Install and maintain street lights; Install, terminate and join 11000/420/230 volt electrical cables; Install 11000/415 volt distribution transformers miniature substations; Install 11000/110 volt metering transformers and metering equipment; Install service connections with conventional as well as prepaid electricity meters; Repair electrical installations of municipal buildings; Finding of 415/230 volt cable faults

Competencies: Core Professional 

• Managing Work - Effectively manages own time and available resources and tools to ensure that work is completed efficiently and on time 
• Problem solving - The ability to identify potential problems, to break the problems into component parts, to generate potential solutions, to select an option and implement it 
• Planning and Organizing - The ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and to execute these activities according to plan 
• Quality Orientation - Ensures high quality output, accurately checks processes and tasks and shows attention to detail 
• Work Place Safety - The ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety -
• Discipline Specific Skills - Shows a satisfactory level of technical skill, knowledge, experience and qualifications relevant to the role -
• Service Delivery Orientation - The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals -
• Interpersonal relationships - The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the City 
• Communication - The capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others
• Customer orientation and customer focus - Understands the service needs of a client / customer (internal or external) and actively focuses on anticipating, meeting and exceeding the needs in a timely and appropriate manner
• Action orientation - The 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 task, to be energetic, persistent and reliable 
• Resilience - The ability to respond constructively to pressure / stress situations and the ability topersist with goals despite obstacles 
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct - Ability to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct in order to promote confidence and trust in the public service and to adhere to codes of good corporate governance
• Learning Orientation - The willingness and motivation to learn, acquire knowledge, develop insight and focus on continuous selfimprovement 
• Direction Setting - The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy-in and commitment to the goals of the unit 
• Impact and Influence - The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively 
• Team Orientation - The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively
• 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 and potential 
• Discipline Specific Skills - Shows a satisfactory level of technical skill, knowledge, experience and qualifications relevant to the role.

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Qualifications/ Experience:

• Grade 9 or equivalent technical qualification; 1-2 years relevant experience; Code C driving licence

Key Performance Areas:

• Supervising and leads personnel; Maintenance of all water & sewerage reticulations; Install approved new water and sewer connections; Install water & sewer lines; Assist finance department with meter readings; Do administrative work; Do standby duties; Oversee removal of muck, cleaning of irrigation water storage dams, cutting of hedges, refuse removals and maintenance works. Operate digger loader and front-end loader

Competencies:

• Understands potential impact of problems to own working environment; Deals with clearly defined problems that are task specific; Demonstrates logical problem solving approach and provides rationale proposed solutions; Determines root causes of problems and evaluates whether solutions address root causes; Involves the appropriate people, to resolve complex task related problems; Plan tasks on a daily basis according to a set schedule; Focuses on the short to medium tasks on a project basis; Identifies resource requirements for undertaking specific tasks; Understands how the business unit functions; Has basic understanding of the municipality, its priorities and goals; Aware of policies and procedures and works in strict accordance within those parameters; Aware of issues impacting service delivery; Understands the principles and theory underpinning the specific profession; Has the ability to identify task specific problems and analyze all factors that influence the solution; Able to fully develop the preferred solution to the problem through a process of synthesis, with the application of all information acquired during the problem investigation; Able to execute or implement tasks or projects, ensuring the efficient utilization of people, materials, machines, equipment to achieve the end result within the set parameters; Appears supportive of initiatives and co-operates willingly in execution of tasks and duties; Organises the team and develops a work plan; Effectively allocates own time to complete work; Co-ordinates own and others’ schedules to avoid conflicts; Able to use resources optimally; Take advantage of available resources to complete work efficiently; Able to prioritise tasks; Identifies more critical and less critical activities and tasks, adjust priorities when appropriate; Remains focused on task at hand; Check quality of work against pre-determined specifications; Ensures that established procedures for completing work tasks are followed; Initiates action to correct quality problems or notifies others of quality issues as appropriate; Displays knowledge of all related safety or security regulations; Is aware of co-workers safety in the workplace; Understands how to use and operate equipment; Demonstrates and / or explains safety equipment and / or procedures; Enforces safety and / or security procedures; Documents and / or monitor safety or security violations; Is aware of the working with dangerous materials; Understand basic operational requirements and is able to feed this into the budgeting process; Able to establish rapport and gets on with others; Communicates effectively; Acknowledge contributions of others; Demonstrate effective oral and written communication; Communicates effectively with colleagues and clients; Committed to excellence; Keeps commitments and promises in undertaking tasks and meeting deadlines; Shows enthusiasm to take on new projects; Is a self starter; Drive to meet deadlines and motivates others to do the same; Creates an action oriented culture that supports the work unit in achieving its goals; Accepts criticism about performance in stride, while maintaining work standards; Continues to attempt to improve despite setbacks or other constraints; Conducts self in accordance with organizational values; Takes responsibility for own actions; Admits own mistakes and weaknesses and seeks help from others where unable to deliver; Treat all employees with equal respect; Gives direction to teams in meeting objectives and deadlines; Defines roles and responsibilities for team members and clearly communicates expectations; Makes positive impact and comes across as confident and professional; Commands respect from peers and subordinates; Settles disputes as quickly and as effectively as possible; Shares knowledge and information with peers and subordinates; Communicates tasks and expectations and sets realistic standards; Anticipates mistakes and freely offers assistance without being overbearing; Understands subordinates limitations; Encourages on-the-job training and the acquisition of new skills; Shows initiative and confidence in dealing with others; Able to manage in a team working effectively as a team member; Shares information and collaborates easily with others; Creates strong morale / team spirit 

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Qualifications/ Experience:

• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, preferably in SCM / Logistics / Procurement; Computer literacy: MS Office; 2-5 years relevant experience; Code B driving licence

Key Performance Areas:

• Compile, update and monitoring of bidding and bidding related processes; Monitoring of Bid Specification Process; Monitoring of Bid Evaluation Process; Responsible for opening and recording of bids; Monitor lapsing of validity period and prepare documents for approval of extension of validity period; Responsible for buyer function in accordance with the supply chain management policy for the municipality; Evaluation of below R 30 000 (RFQ or direct request to quote): Reporting to Snr Practitioner; Internal and External communication

Competencies: Core professional 

• Oral Communication - The ability to articulate complex concepts in an understandable, convincing manner 
• Written Communication - Communication of complex information in a manner that is understandable (language and format) to the specific audience 
• Organisational Awareness - The ability to understand the key drivers in the sector and the municipality and to apply this understanding to meet the service delivery objectives and challenges 
• Problem Solving - The ability to identify potential problems, to break the problems into component parts, to generate potential solutions, to select an option and implement it 
• Planning and Organising - The ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and then to execute these activities according to plan 
• Procurement and Tenders - Manages the procurement and tenders process according to prevailing legislation, norms and standards 
• Information management - The gathering and analysis of data, in order to conclude thereon 
• Task management - Plans, manages, monitors and evaluates specific activities in order to deliver the desired outputs and outcomes 
• Project Management - Ability to plan, coordinate and control the tasks of self and others in the delivery, operations and maintenance of infrastructure and other tasks, to the required specification and within budget and schedule 
• Financial Process Management - Ability to support an effective, economic and efficient SCM function through financial processes. 
• Interpersonal Relationships - The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the municipality
• Communication-The capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others -
• Service Delivery Orientation - The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals -
• Action and outcome – Orientation - The 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 
• Resilience - The ability to respond constructively to pressure / stress situations and the ability to persist with goals despite obstacles and setbacks 
• Ethics and Accountability - The ability to innovate and challenge the status quo and the ability to cope with change driven by others 
• Impact and Influence - The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively 
• Team Orientation - The capacity to promote a cooperative climate, understand group dynamics and apply appropriate facilitation techniques in working with others to achieve a shared goal 
• Direction Setting - The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy in and commitment to the goals -
• 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.
   

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Qualifications/ Experience:

• Grade 12; Computer literacy: MS Office; 0-2 years experience

Key Performance Areas:

• Register of the prepaid electricity meters into the financial system; Recordkeeping; Relief cashier when required; Update of receipts; Assist with data capturing and filing

Competencies: Core Professional -

• Written Communication - The ability to communicate in writing as appropriate to specific audiences;
• Oral Communication - The ability to articulate a message in an understandable and convincing manner;
• Attention to detail - Ability to scrutinise own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant municipal standards;
• Influencing - The ability to interact with others and influence them to adopt the best alternative from a range of options;
• Ethics and Professionalism - The ability to identify and deal with ethical issues and conflicts of interest;
• Organisational Awareness - The ability to understand the Municipality’s objectives, and the impact of decisions on the community and the functioning of the department;
• Problem Solving - The ability to identify potential problem areas, to break the problem into component parts, generates potential solutions, select an option and implement it;
• Planning and Organising - The ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and then to execute these activities according to plan;
• Functional - Business processes - Ability to engage with systems or component processes and make continuous improvements;
• Use of technology - The ability to utilise technology in the workplace to optimise functioning of the Municipality;
• Data processing & Analysis - Ability to process data and bring out about improvements in the way in which it is processed;
• Public Service Orientation - Interpersonal Relationships - The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the Municipality;
• Communication - The capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others;
• Service delivery Orientation - The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals;
• Client Orientation And Customer Focus - Understands the service needs of a client/customer (internal or external) and actively focusses on anticipating, meeting and exceeding he needs in a timely and appropriate manner;
• Personal - Action Orientation - The display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promise. It manifests itself in one’s ability to stay focused on task, to be energetic, persistent and reliable;
• Resilience - The ability to respond constructively to pressure/stress situations and the ability to persist with goals despite obstacles and setbacks;
• Change readiness - The ability to innovate and challenge the status quo and the ability to cope with change driven by others;
• Cognitive ability - The ability to gather information analyse issues and deal with complexity and ambiguity. Shows longterm thinking, follows through in a logical manner, aware of consequences and implications. Is able to see the ‘Bigger Picture’;
• Learning orientation - The willingness and motivation to learn, acquire knowledge, develop insight and focus on continuous selfimprovement;
• Management / Leadership - Impact and influence - The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively;
• Team orientation - The capacity to promote a cooperative climate, understand group dynamics and apply appropriate facilitation techniques in working with others to achieve a shared goal;
• Direction setting - The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy-in and commitment to the goals;
• 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.

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Qualifications/ Experience:

• Grade 12, Computer literacy: MS Office, 2-5 years relevant experience

Key Performance Areas:

• Responsible for all transactions relating to charges, corrections and enquiries with regards to rates and irrigation water; Payment of credits on accounts; Handle transfers from the Deeds office and record the correct owner on the debtor systems; Handle clearanceand valuation certificates.

Competencies:

• Core Professional - Written Communication - The ability to communicate in writing as appropriate to specific audiences;
• Oral Communication - The ability to articulate a message in an understandable and convincing manner;
• Attention to detail - Ability to scrutinise own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant municipal standards;
• Influencing - The ability to interact with others and influence them to adopt the best alternative from a range of options;
• Ethics and Professionalism - The ability to identify and deal with ethical issues and conflicts of interest;
• Organisational Awareness - The ability to understand the Municipality’s objectives, and the impact of decisions on the community and the functioning of the department;
• Problem Solving - The ability to identify potential problem areas, to break the problem into component parts, generates potential solutions, select an option and implement it;
• Planning and Organising - The ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and then to execute these activities according to plan;
• Functional - Business processes - Ability to engage with systems or component processes and make continuous improvements;
• Use of technology - The ability to utilise technology in the workplace to optimise functioning of the Municipality;
• Data processing & Analysis - Ability to process data and bring out about improvements in the way in which it is processed;
• Public Service Orientation - Interpersonal Relationships - The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the Municipality;
• Communication - The capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others;
• Service delivery Orientation - The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals;
• Client Orientation And Customer Focus - Understands the service needs of a client/customer (internal or external) and actively focusses on anticipating, meeting and exceeding he needs in a timely and appropriate manner;
• Personal - Action Orientation - The display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promise. It manifests itself in one’s ability to stay focused on task, to be energetic, persistent and reliable;
• Resilience - The ability to respond constructively to pressure/stress situations and the ability to persist with goals despite obstacles and setbacks;
• Change readiness - The ability to innovate and challenge the status quo and the ability to cope with change driven by others;
• Cognitive ability - The ability to gather information analyse issues and deal with complexity and ambiguity. Shows longterm thinking, follows through in a logical manner, aware of consequences and implications. Is able to see the ‘Bigger Picture’;
• Learning orientation - The willingness and motivation to learn, acquire knowledge, develop insight and focus on continuous selfimprovement;
• Management / Leadership - Impact and influence - The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively;
• Team orientation - The capacity to promote a cooperative climate, understand group dynamics and apply appropriate facilitation techniques in working with others to achieve a shared goal;
• Direction setting - The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy-in and commitment to the goals;
• 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.

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Qualifications/ Experience:

• Grade 12; Pump Operator / Aerial Appliance qualification; Fire Prevention course; Fire Investigation; Fire service instructor 1; High Angle Rescue 1; Higher Certificate in Fire Technology (Fire Services); and Firefighter 2 level; Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations; First Aid Level 3; 4 years operational experience of which 2 years must be firefighting 2 level; Code C1 driving licence

Key Performance Areas:

• Performing operational functions regarding the prevention of the outbreak or spreading of a fire, the fighting or extinguishment of a fire and the rescue of lives as a team or sector leader; In charge of a Fire Depot by taking charge of primary insidents; Oversees that testing, maintenance and cleaning functions on all emergency vehicles, fire facility (inside and outside) and equipment take place; Executes communication during shifts at the control centre; Conducts in-task training of all firefighting rules and procedures; Respond to emergency calls; Execute administrative functions; Do public education (schools, ect), Update log vehicle logbooks, compile report for each incident,Attend daily parades, Attend regular internal and external training, must possess a keen sense of discipline and have initiative, Complete personnel attendance register, Complete vehicle log books, incident reports, ect. before end of shift, Perform any other duties as given by senior officer.

Competencies:

• Core Professional - Community and Customer Focus - Ability of focus on the customer and provide a high-quality service that is tailored to meet differing needs in the communities served 
• Problem Solving - Gathers information from a range of sources and analyses data to identify problems and issues in order to make effective decisions 
• Negotiation and Influencing - Ability to persuade and influence others using logic and reason. Able to find and sell solutions that will be accepted 
• Resilience - Shows resilience, even in difficult circumstances. Prepared to make difficult decisions and has the confidence to see them through 
• Communication - Communicates ideas and information effectively, both verbally and in writing. Uses language and a style of communication that is appropriate to the situation and people being addressed, ensuring a common understanding 
• Ethics and Professionalism - The ability to identify and deal with ethical issues and conflicts of interest 
• Firefighting - Ability to fight fires 
• Rescue Operations - Ability to perform rescue and extrication 
• Special Operations - (Hazmat, Urban Search and Rescue) - Ability to perform special operations 
• Fire Safety and Prevention - Ability to identify fire risks and prevention measures (relates to firefighting operational personnel) 
• Safety and Welfare - Ability to manage the environmental and workplace hazards within applicable laws, policies and guidelines 
• Emergency Medical Care - Ability to render emergency medical assistance 
• Call Taking and Dispatch - Refers to the ability to receive, process and select appropriate actions to emergency calls 
• Interpersonal Relationships - The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the municipality 
• Service Delivery Orientation - The ability to understand, address, and manage community needs and expectations 
• Action and Outcome Orientation - The 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 task, to be energetic, persistent and reliable 
• Resilience - The ability to responds constructively to pressure/stress situations and the ability to persist goals despite obstacles and setbacks 
• Change Readiness - The ability to innovate and challenge the status quo and the ability to cope with change driven by others 
• Cognitive Ability - The ability to gather information, analyse issues and deal with complexity and ambiguity. Shows long- term thinking, follows through in a logical manner, aware of consequences and implications. Is able to see the ‘Bigger Picture’ 
• Learning Orientation - The willingness and motivation to learn, acquire knowledge, develop insight and focus on continuous self-improvement 
• Problem Solving - The ability to gather information, analyse issues and deal with complexity and ambiguity. Shows long-term thinking, follows through in a logical manner, aware of consequences and implications. Is able to see the ‘Bigger Picture’ 
• Impact and Influence - The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively 
• Team Orientation - The capacity to promote a cooperative climate, understand group dynamics and apply appropriate facilitation techniques in working with others to achieve a shared goal 
• Direction Setting - The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy-in and commitment to the goals 
• 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.