Latest Vacancies at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• Improving and growing a business, by fostering and developing relationships with customers, suppliers and partners. Involved in strategic planning and positioning in the appropriate markets, or to enhance the operation of the department, position and reputation.

This post reports to DEPUTY HEAD (AGRI-BUSINESS)

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Implement operational level strategies in order to improve coherence and alignment of action plans with the overall strategic plan.
• Manage establishment and implementation of an effective accessible fair and accountable business processes.
• Identify, secure and, maintains networks and partnerships by assessing the activities of other developmental agencies, Council department etc.
• Implement specific administrative and reposting requirements associated with execution of deliverables relating to functional activities.
• Manage and disseminate strategic, functional and operational information on the immediate, short and long term objectives, and current developments, challenges or constraints.
• Develops, implements and monitor appropriate and robust short term tactical project based on the Departmental long term plans.
• Directs and controls outcomes associated with recruitment, utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the Department.

Competencies    

• Public Consultation.
• Research and Analysis.
• Planning and Organising.
• Strategic Planning and Strategy Formulation.
• Programme and Project Managements.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Communication.
• Problem Solving.
• Learning Orientation.
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
• Coaching and Mentoring.
• Strategic Capability and Leadership.

Essential Requirements    

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Agricultural Management or Agricultural Economics or Agriculture or Business Studies or related field.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 6 years relevant experience in the Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) support in the Agriculture sector.
• Computer Literacy

Preferred Requirements    

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Agricultural Management or Agricultural Economics or Agriculture or Business Studies or related field.
• 7 years relevant experience in the Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) support in the Agriculture sector.

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Job Purpose    

• To execute internal control verification to all Municipal Departments and all associated Companies, Trusts and Entities in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act No. 56 OF 2003 and also undertakes 100% verification of Payroll.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Executes assisgnments in accordance with Internal Control Plan for the Ethekwini Municipality and all associated Companies/Trust and Entities.
• Undertakes Payroll financial controls, verifying all daily pay capture by the Payroll Department.
• Compiles and references Internal Control and Departments working papers.
• Documents the findings of the Payroll verificiation process.
• Conducts follow-ups on agreed Internal Control Departments recommendations.
• Attends seminars/conferences/workshops/training courses to keep abreast of new developments.
• Deputises for the Financial Officer as required.

Competencies    

• Research and Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Planning and Organising
• Project Management
• Problem Solving
• Task Management
• Information Management
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Action and Outcome Orientation
• Change Readiness
• Impact and influence

Essential Requirements    

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Auditing or Accounting
• Valid motor driving licence.
• 3 Years relevant experience
• Computer Literacy

Preferred Requirements    

• B Com (NQF Level 7) or equivalent in Auditing or Accounting
• 4 Years relevant experience

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Job Purpose    

• To co-ordinate and execute internal control verification service to all Municipal departments and all associated companies/trust, entities in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act (56 of 2003).

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Executes assignments in accordance with the Internal Control Plan for eThekwini Municiplaity, and all associated Compnaies/Trusts, entities.
• Executes ad-hoc projects as determined by the Financial Officer.
• Compiles and reference internal Control Departments working papers.
• Drafts a memoranda of findings for review purposes and prepares detailed Internal Control Departments reports based on such findings.
• Conducts follow-ups on agreed Internal Control Departments recommendations.
• Attends seminars/conferences/workshops/training courses to keep abreast of new developments.
• Deputises for the Financial Officer.

Competencies    

• Research Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Planning and Organising
• Project management
• Problem Solving
• Task management
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Action and Outcome Orientation
• Change Readiness 
• Impact and influence

Essential Requirements    

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Auditing or Accounting or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle driving licence.
• 3 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements    

• B.Com (NQF Level 7) in Auditing or Accounting or equivalent.
• 4 Years relevant experience

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Job Purpose    

• Manage and control the delivery and implementation of skills development projects by providing a centralized project management service across all technical disciplines to ensure timeous implementation of projects in accordance with the National Skills Development Strategy and Integrated Development Plan duties/tasks.

This post reports to SENIOR MANAGER (OUTREACH)

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Conceptualise and initiate various projects as per the need of the EThekwini Municipal Area.
• Establish project goals and objectives in consultation with the Senior Manager Outreach, and stakeholders.
• Manage, control and review detailed project plans.
• Monitor project plans, track and adjust project activities, develop evaluation criteria and document and communicate the effectiveness of project plans, proposals and or project activities upon their completion.
• Analyse the effectiveness of operations within the Department.
• Manage and track expenditure to budget/ forecast and review and revise expense allocations.
• Assume responsibility for project procurement management.
• Manage and monitor subordinates progress and quality of service.
• Monitor customer service indices and conformance with affirmative action and employment equity commitments.
• Interpret and enforce safety and security of staff and stakeholders involved in projects.

Competencies    

• Discipline Specific Skills.
• Financial Management.
• People Management.
• Planning and Organising.
• Monitoring and Control
• Problem Solving.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Communication.
• Service Delivery Orientation.
• Change Readiness.
• Impact and Influence.
• Coaching and Mentoring.

Essential Requirements    

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in any of the following fields Public Management or Public Policy and Administration or Public Administration.
• National Certificate Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices (OD-ETDP) (NQF Level 5) or certificate in Education Training and Development Practices (NQF Level 5).
• Project Management Certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 4 years relevant experience working in a project management, learning and development environment.

Preferred Requirements    

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in any of the following fields Community Development or Public Management or Public Policy and Administration or Public Administration.
• National Certificate Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices (OD-ETDP) (NQF Level 5) or certificate in Education Training and Development Practices (NQF Level 5).
• Project Management Certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 years relevant experience working in a project management, learning and development environment.

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Job Purpose    

• To co-ordinate, facilitate and implement skills development projects that address socio-economic and youth development issues.

This post reports to PROJECT MANAGER

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Ensure co-ordination and implementation of projects on behalf of eThekwini Municipality and eThekwini Municipal Academy.
• Conduct appropriate communication and agreed upon strategies with stakeholders, develop project implementation plans and operational schedules of project visits and activities.
• Provide strengthening support to projects.
• Procure service and resources required to deliver on project goals and objectives.
• Administer monitoring tools to all projects ensuring the proper administration of and regular updates of such tools.
• Evaluate projects by tracking progress, being on site to inspect or review processes and report on progress and project expenditure to Manager Projects.
• Co-ordinate administrative requirements related to all projects assigned.
• Update the operations room regularly.

Competencies    

• Research and Analysis.
• Public Consultation.
• Socio-Economic / Socio-Political Awareness.
• Strategic Planning and Strategy Formulation.
• Programme and Project Management.
• Financial Management.
• Information Products and Planning.
• Resilience.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Service Delivery Orientation.
• Problem Solving.
• Team Orientation.

Essential Requirements    

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in any of the following fields : Public Management or Public Policy and Administration or Public Administration.
• National Certificate Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices (OD-ETDP) (NQF Level 5) or certificate in Education Training and Development Practices (NQF Level 5).
• Project Management Certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 3 years relevant experience working in a project management, learning and development environment.

Preferred Requirements    

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in any of the following : fields Community Development or Public Management or Public Policy and Administration or Public Administration.
• National Certificate Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices (OD-ETDP) (NQF Level 5) or certificate in Education Training and Development Practices (NQF Level 5).
• Project Management Certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 4 years relevant experience working in a project management, learning and development environment.

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Job Purpose    

• To set the ICT Strategy for Ethekwini Electricity and develop and implement the necessary business plans to achieve the objectives of the Department through ICT.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Manage and develop subordinates.
• Prepare the medium and long term ICT strategy and business plan for the Ethekwini Electricity.
• Understand the strategic objectives of eThekwini Electricity.
• Actively maintain technological awareness.
• Establish and maintain liaison with system users.
• Establish and maintain liaison with Eskom, outside bodies and suppliers.
• Market the services of the Division.
• Assist the Deputy Heads and Head (Electricity) in the formation of a business strategy.
• Review administrative and financial functions as required by overseeing the development and maintenance of standards.

Competencies    

• Business Communication
• Organizational Awareness
• Planning and Organising
• Negotiation
• Information Strategy
• Technical Strategy and Planning
• Business Change Management
• Resilience
• Cognitive ability
• Direction Setting
• Impact and Influence
• Coaching and Mentoring

Essential Requirements    

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 7 years relevant experience of which 2 years must be at management level.

Preferred Requirements    

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field.
• 8 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at management level.

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Job Purpose    

• To manage the Primary Health Care services within the eThekwini Municipality region

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Provides input into strategic planning for service delivery in order to achieve goals and objectives as outlined in the National Health Plan and IDP.
• Plans, prepares, motivates and reviews annual operating budgets, capital budgets, and project priorities.
• Manages and guides the performance, training and conduct of staff.
• Plans, directs, co-ordinates and ensures implementation of all environmental health, nursing and community health programmes as directed by National, Provincial and Council priorities.
• Manages technical and logistical support teams during emergencies.
• Undertakes research into problem areas within the Primary Health Care arena and ensures priority areas are addressed.
• Facilitates the establishment of area health management teams.
• Manages all assets within the area, ensuring the maintenance and upgrade of healthcare facilities and that regular audits are undertaken.

Competencies    

• Communication.
• Planning and Organising.
• Information Management.
• Advocacy/Negotiation.
• Capacity Building.
• Evaluation and Research.
• Service Delivery Orientation.
• Action and outcome orientation.
• Attention to Detail.
• Direction Setting.
• Impact and Influence.

Essential Requirements    

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Environmental Health or Nursing or related field.
• Current registration with the HPCSA or SANC.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 6 Years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a management level.

Preferred Requirements    

• Post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Public Health Sciences.
• 8 Years relevant experience of which 4 years must be at a management level.

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Job Purpose    

• To ensure that customers seeking assistance at the walk-in centre are treated and attended to in accordance with the Batho Pele principles.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Responsible for overall supervision of designated customer care centre.
• Ensure that various services ,in respect of applications, requests and submissions, complaints and queries handling service, referrals, feedback to customers and general information are provided efficiently.
• Ensure that the centre functions in accordance with the principles of Batho Pele and that the customer is assisted to gain access to all services provided by the Municipality.
• Responsible for ensuring that the centre is adequately staffed at all times.
• Ensures safe keeping of all assets and equipment.
• Supervise subordinate staff in accordance with approved principles and practices.
• Assist the Senior Customer Care in respect of the preparation of departmental budgets, attendance at meetings and liaison with staff from other departments in the resolution of problems/queries raised by Customers.
• Must be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the post

Competencies    

• Attention to Detail
• Ethics and Professionalism
• Organisational Awareness
• Planning and Organising
• Business Processes
• Use of Technology
• Communication
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus
• Action Orientation
• Resilience
• Change Readiness

Essential Requirements    

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) and an Administrative Certificate.
•  Valid motor vehicle driving license.
•  3 Years relevant experience.
•  Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements    

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Administration field.
• 4 Years relevant experience.

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Job Purpose    

• To provide a specialized security auditing professional consulting service through the provision of technical services within the forensic auditing remit Council-wide that adds value and improved eThekwini operations, and in pursuance of Council objectives by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of governance, stewardship, risk, compliance and control management processes within the area of responsibility.

This post reports to SENIOR MANAGER (CONTINUOUS SECURITY AUD

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Leading and conducting organization -wide forensic audits.
• Providing specialist continuous and security auditing input for positive contribution to a clean audit mandate and compliance with the standards.
• Contributing to specialist continuous and security auditing requirements in order to assist to develop and implement a combined assurance programme, taking into account various roles in the control environment (including 1st and 2nd line defence).
• Disseminating functional and operational information on the immediate, short and long term objectives and current applications and constraints.
• Providing specialist continuous and security auditing contribution to the administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the continuous and security auditing remit.
• Contributing to knowledge management and document control system (continuity and business recovery process) of the continuous and security remit of Internal Audit.

Competencies    

• Research and Analysis – Ability to break an audit problem into component parts, identify key issues, locate authority in the form of statute/ policy ad compile audit reports to support a position.
• Advocacy/ Negotiation – The ability to develop and present internal Audit interests in appropriate forums, presenting and negotiating the best possible outcomes.
• Ethics and Professionalism – The ability to identify and deal with ethical issues and conflicts of interests.
• Internal Audit – Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of risk management, governance and internal control processes.
• Engagement Management – Ability to place-ordinate and control the tasks of self and others to deliver on engagements to the required specification and within budget and schedule.
• Information Management – The gather and analysis of data and the management thereof utilising various techniques to best explain the results of the audit process.
• 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 Delivers 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.
• Customer Orientation and Customer Focus- Understand the service needs of a client /customers (internal or external) and actively focuses on anticipating, meeting and exceeding the needs in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Action and Outcome Orientation – The display of a high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promises. It manifests itself in one’s ability to stay focuses on task, to be energetic, persistent and reliable.
• Resilience – The ability to respond constructively to pressure/stress situations and the ability to persists goals despite obstacles and setbacks.
• Cognitive Ability – The ability to gather information, analyse issues and deal with complexity and ambiguity. Shows long- terms thinking, follows through in a logical manner, aware of consequences and implications. Is able to see the ‘Bigger Picture’.

Essential Requirements    

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Auditing or Internal Audit as a major and registered with a recognised professional body.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements    

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Auditing or Internal Audit as a major and registered with a recognised professional body.
• 6 Years relevant experience.

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Job Purpose    

• To provide an administrative support services to the Forensic Investigation Department within the eThekwini Municipality.

This post reports to SENIOR MANAGER (FINANCE & IT FORENSICS)

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Provides administrative and logistical support to the Senior Manager.
• Co-ordinates information of finalized investigations.
• Compiles investigative information resulting from identified weak systems giving rise to fraud and corruption.
• Follows up on decisions taken at management or other relevant meetings.
• Prepares quarterly presentation schedule for EXCO.
• Compiles and updates monitored investigation schedules.
• Provides status of investigations at the discretion of the Senior Manager.
• Updates the Workplace Skills Plan for Investigation Department.
• Takes down and transcribes shorthand dictation when required in addition to Dictaphone typing.

Competencies    

• Attention to Detail
• Ethics and Professionalism
• Organisational Awareness
• Ethics and Professionalism
• Organisational Awareness
• Planning and Organising
• Use of Technology
• Data Processing and Analysis
• Communication
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus
• Action Orientation
• Resilience
• Cognitive Ability
• Learning Orientation

Essential Requirements    

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• 2 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements    

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) and an Administrative Certificate.
• 3 Years relevant experience.

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Job Purpose    

• To provide an integrated system administration support service to the ABM team on the Helpdesk system and related duties.

This post reports to SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (STKHD EN)

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Manage the Helpdesk System by ensuring that it is always well maintained and managed effectively and efficiently.
• Compile daily report indicating the statistics on calls and logged and calls closed.
• Generate reports on performance of mentees and administration staff as and when required
• Conduct Helpdesk training for all ABM staff member and assigned interns.
• Conduct workshops on Helpdesk systems and processes for Line Departments.
• Perform administrative duties by managing stock of all stationery and consumables and offering stock when necessary.
• Prepare requisitions and performas for maintenance requirements.

Competencies    

• Written Communication.
• Oral Communication.
• Ethics and Professionalism.
• Organizational Awareness.
• Business Functionality.
• Financial Management.
• Data Processing & Analysis.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Communication.
• Resilience.
• Change Readiness.
• Learning orientation.

Essential Requirements    

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements    

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) and a relevant Information Technology certificate.
• 3 years relevant experience

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Job Purpose    

• To assist the Unit Auditors and management in the effective discharge of duties.

This post reports to SENIOR AUDIT MANAGER (CORPORATE ENTITIES)

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Provide a basic internal auditing service throughout the Municipality under supervision and guidance.
• Provide an internal operational and financial auditing service throughout the Municipality.
• Under supervision, provide integrated risk assurance of corporate organisations and entities, as well as the provision of a specialised and transversal portfolio.
• Under supervision, guidance and instruction, provide service delivery investments, performance and conformance audits in terms of the built environment.
• Assist with the planning of audit projects and interventions.
• Assist with the design and development of projects based on audit methodology.
• Under supervision, implements audit projects.
• Assist with audit projects and assignments through participating in audit teams.
• Keep abreast of new developments and techniques in the audit profession.
• Attends to specific administrative activities.

Competencies    

• Research and Analysis - Ability to break an audit problem into component parts, identify key issues, locate authority in the form of statute / policy and compile audit reports to support a position.
• 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 public and the functioning of the various directorates.
• Internal Auditing - Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of risk management, governance, and internal control processes.
• Engagement Management - Ability to plan, co-ordinate and control the tasks of self and others to deliver on engagements to the required specification and within budget and schedule.
• Information Management - The gathering and analysis of data and the management thereof utilising various techniques to best explain the results of the audit process.
• Interpersonal Relationships - The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the City.
• Communication - 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.
• 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, analyses 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’.

Essential Requirements    

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) with Auditing or Internal Auditing as a major.

Preferred Requirements    

• Degree (NQF Level 7) with Auditing or Internal Auditing as a major.