Open Positions at City of Ekurhuleni

Key performance areas:

• The key purpose of this position is to provide integrated transport infrastructure, public transport system, Roads and stormwater services as well as centralised fleet management and provide strategic direction on general policy regarding public transport operations, workshop and vehicle management and IRPTN management.
• Establish and drive an integrated, sustainable and holistic transport and fleet management system that meets transport demands.
• Translate organisational strategy into operational objectives and service delivery objectives, whilst ensuring delivery of strategic transport and fleet management plans.
• Maintain strategic relationships for the purposes of expectation management, knowledge sharing and integration.
• Drive the design and implementation of the integrated Rapid Public Transport Network.
• Provide centralized end-to-end management of fleet in respect of acquisition, maintenance and disposal value chain to maximize vehicle utilization.
• Drive organizational governance and compliance processes and practices as determined by internal stakeholders, specialists, industry groups and legislative requirements.
• Oversee and facilitate the development, alignment and implementation of effective transport and fleet management delivery programmes across the organization.
• Render advice and report on BBC, public transport and fleet management, enabling scrutiny and departmental accountability.
• Ensure that strategy and the operating model is adequately budgeted for through the development and implementation of a fit for purpose budget.
• Facilitate key developments whilst providing specialist relevant coaching to key stakeholders, leaders and executives.
• Prepare and deliver detailed monthly, quarterly and annual reports as per set standards and requirements, legislation and regulations.
• Ensure the integrity and effective administration of roads and stormwater delivery processes.
• Drive and ensure rehabilitation, replacement and upgrading of infrastructure and necessary logistics, including rail sidings.
• Ensure the implementation of the comprehensive integrated transport plan from a roads and stormwater perspective.
• Drive innovative approaches to roads and stormwater infrastructure development and maintenance, benchmarked with global best practices.
• Find creative approaches to promoting job creation and enterprise creation in the development and maintenance of roads and stormwater infrastructure.

Core Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering / engineering/ construction management or equivalent NQF 7 qualification
• A Masters / Higher Degree qualification (Civil Engineering) will be added advantage
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• 10 years' management experience of which at least 5 years must have been at senior management level
• Extensive strategic leadership experience and competency
• Financial management qualifications and experience as per the Local Government Municipal Management Act
• Ability to utilize tools and techniques to re-engineer / re-design business processes / systems
• Proven strategic, visionary acumen and drive
• Advanced project and programme management skills
• Business and financial acumen Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent people and communication skills

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Key performance areas:

• The key purpose for this position is to ensure that resources are used effectively, efficiently and economically through effective strategic planning, directing and alignment of financial management framework and operational delivery.
• Translate organizational strategy into operational objectives whilst ensuring delivery of functional strategic sport creation, arts and culture delivery and health and social development plans.
• Effectively lead and management the Community Services.
• Provide preventative and curative healthcare services in the City, e.g. primary healthcare,
• child and maternal healthcare as well as HIV/AIDS programmes.
• Provide City social and development services throughout the City, including early childhood
• development and indigenous programmes.
• Provide City and implement environment health services and programmes City-wide.
• Ensure the integrity and effective administration of SRAC Management delivery processes.
• Establish and maintain strategic internal and external relationships inclusive of customers, services providers and relevant legislative agencies and structure.
• Provide overall direction in terms of programme management and implementation.
• Ensure integration of business processes and systems enabling sustainable service excellence.
• Ensure effective financial management, control and corporate governance throughout area of accountability.
• Lead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing context, assigning tasks, setting performance standards and educating on process, quality and policy.
• Ensure that strategy and operating model is adequately budgeted for through the development and implementation of a fit for purpose budget.
• Provide, implement and promote arts, culture and heritage programmes tailored for the elite, developmental and mass communities in the City.
• Provide library services, facilities and knowledge in the City
• Effectively manage and lead the Community Services Department.

Core Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management or Social Science or Health Sciences or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
• MBA/MBL will serve as an added advantage.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South African is preferred or professional body for librarians (Library & Information Association of South Africa (LIASA)
• 10+ years’ management experience in a service delivery environment, of which at least 5 years should have been at Senior Management level
• Strong management and understanding of healthcare management and clinical services
• Strong leadership, strategic planning and management skills
• Extensive experience in stakeholder relation management
• Advanced project and programme management skills
• Proven strategic, visionary acumen and drive.
• Business and financial acumen
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Knowledge of and ability to understand, interpret and implement legislation to the field of work

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Key performance areas:

• To drive the overall optimisation of the Communications, Marketing & Tourism value chain through effective strategic planning, directing and alignment of functional management frameworks and operational delivery.
• Develop and manage a communication and brand management framework that establishes and aligns the service delivery value chain and organisational needs with brand architecture, communication strategy and the City's vision
• Develop, plan, implement and drive a Communication and Branding Management strategy in response to the overall strategy
• Render effective direction in terms of the development, implementation and governance of media strategies across the organisation
• Initiate and guide the management of consumer marketing research quantitative analysis, ensuring sustainability and growth
• Ensure effective marketing and communication integration and governance through correct brand positioning, selection and management of service providers
• Ensure effective financial management, control and corporate governance throughout area of accountability
• Drive an aligned client service excellence culture which builds enduring rewarding relationships, proposes innovations and allows others to provide exceptional client service
• Lead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing context, setting performance standards and educating on process, quality and policy

Core Requirements:

• Postgraduate Degree in Marketing or Communications or Digital Business or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• 10+ years’ management experience in a service delivery environment, of which at least 5 years should have been at Senior Management level
• Leadership capability with a proven track record in a complex service delivery operational environment
• Highly creative/innovative thinker
• Analytical and tactical thinker
• Excellent writing skills (press releases, annual reports)
• Knowledge of the basic tenets of marketing and communication
• The ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines