Vacancies at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas 

• Communicates and establishes critical requirements associated with the design and outlining requirements to technical personnel on the execution of tasks.
• Controls the outcomes associated with the assembly/preparation of base information and plans for the design form and developing concept plans.
• Co-ordinates the preparation of the Engineering Design proposal for basic complexity forms of interacting dimensions.
• Analyses and interprets the clients brief and interrogates legislation, regulations and other related factors requiring consideration during the design sequence.
• Presents the design concept to the client and provides detailed explanation of cost parameters.
• Co-ordinates sequences associated with the preparation collation of contract documentation and/or the evaluation of tender application.
• Controls the implementation of time, quality and cost of basic complexity engineering contracts.
• Disseminates information on the technical aspects of engineering design concepts and provides reports detailing interventions and outcomes.

Competencies 

• Planning.
• Organizational Awareness.
• Attention to detail.
• Design.
• Project Management.
• Construction.
• Operations and Maintenance.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Service Delivery Orientation.
• Change Readiness.
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
• Coaching and Mentoring.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NQF Level 7) in Civil Engineering.
• Registered as a Candidate Civil Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) within 3 months of employment.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 2 years relevant post qualification experience.

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Job Description
Key Responsibility Areas 

• Co-ordinates tasks / activities associated with the implementation of procedures, monitoring and reporting outcomes. 
• Monitors and evaluates progress with regards to mechanical repairs, installation or maintenance works.
• Performs specific administrative tasks / activities associated with the updating and maintaining records / information. 

Competencies 

• Problem solving. 
• Planning and organizing. 
• Discipline specific skills. 
• People management. 
• Task management. 
• Workplace safety. 
• Communication. 
• Action and outcome orientation. 
• Resilience. 
• Direction setting. 
• Coaching and mentoring. 
• Team orientation.

Essential Requirements

• Trade Tested Artisan (Mechanical Building Services). 
• Valid motor vehicle driving license. 
• 5 Years relevant post qualification experience. 
• Computer Literacy.

Special Conditions

• Required to work in all weather conditions. Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.

Physical Requirements

• The physical attributes required for performance of tasks associated with specific key performance areas in this post necessitates that the incumbent be physically fit and able bodies

Qualifications
Essential Requirements

• Trade Tested Artisan (Mechanical Building Services). 
• Valid motor vehicle driving license. 
• 5 Years relevant post qualification experience. 
• Computer Literacy.

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Job Description
Key Responsibility Areas:

• Undertakes the distribution of furniture and equipment for the entire Unit.
• Records and marks assets and deliver assets to the relevant office/s.
• Monitors and records the transfer of assets.
• Undertakes disposal of assets as and when required.
• Prepares and maintains financial assets register and undertakes the physical verification of assets.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Administration Officer.

Competencies:

• Attention to detail.
• Planning and organising.
• Use of technology.
• Data processing & analysis.
• Communication.
• Action orientation.
• Resilience.
• Cognitive ability.
• Learning orientation.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

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

Preferred Requirements:

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and a certificate in the Administrative field.
• 3 Years relevant experience.

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Job Description
Key Responsibility Areas:

• Advises the communities in low income housing projects.
• Identifies property boundaries and servitudes.
• Attends to queries/ problems relating to services.
• Advises on plumbing regulations and ensures communities are using rodding eyes, vent pipes and checking the pipe bedding.
• Facilitates issues related to relocation of dwellings.
• Advises owners on the best location of new structures.
• Prepares basic drawings for owners and calculate material quantities.
• Submit reports to Contract Support Officer for all projects.
• Attends site meetings with Project Managers and Contractors.
• Manages external Clerk of works during construction of top structures.

Competencies:

• Building Development Control
• Building Inspectorate Customer Centricity
• Negotiation & Influencing
• Ethics & Professionalism
• Problem Solving
• Organisational Awareness
• Planning & Organising
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Action & Outcome Orientation
• Change Readiness

Essential Requirements:

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Built Environment field.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 3 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Built Environment field.
• 4 Years relevant experience.

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Job Description
Key Responsibility Areas:

• Plans the Departments activities (overall management of administration, planning, organising and maintenance of all former R293 stock.
• Assists the Deputy Head (Formal Housing) in formulating strategic direction for the Department.
• Represents the Deputy Head (Formal Housing) at Council/ Committees/ Civil meetings, etc.
• Prepares the Integrated Development Plan for the department.
• Prepares capital and operating estimates for the Special Projects Branch.
• Manages and maintains all rental stock, i.e. former R293 stock.
• Facilitates the conversion process of rental accommodation to saleable accommodation.
• Directs and controls outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the department.
• Interprets and implements Housing Policy as directed by Council, Provincial and National Governance.

Competencies:

• Discipline Specific Skills
• Financial Management
• People Management
• Planning and Organising
• Monitoring and Control
• Attention to Detail
• Dispute Resolution
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Resilience
• Impact and Influence

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Built Environment field.
• Project Management certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 7 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements:

• 8 Years relevant experience.

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Job Purpose:

• To plan, organize and control the activities of the large scale computing facility and manage the daily operations data centre of the Electricity Unit.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Manage and develop subordinates.
• Implement and manage Change Control processes and systems.
• Manage and oversee the design, build and maintenance of computing facilities.
• Manage and control projects for the Facilities Section.
• Research, implement and adopt appropriate industry adopted methodologies, best practices, procedures and standards for data centre and facilities management.
• Ensure the security of computer systems, data and facilities.
• Provide input for the ICT Strategy for eThekwini Electricity.
• Plan the activities of the Facilities Section.

Competencies:

• Business Communication
• Organisational Awareness
• Negotiation
• Information Strategy
• Technical Strategy & Planning
• Business Change Management
• Operations
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Action & Outcome Orientation
• Impact & Influence
• Direction Setting
• Coaching & Mentoring

Essential Requirements:

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) field.
• Advanced Information Technology Security certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 4 years relevant experience of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level

Preferred Requirements:

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

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Job Purpose:

• To plan, coordinate and supervise all activities related to the design, development and implementation of enterprise information systems and software applications for eThekwini Electricity.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Provide input into the ICT strategy and implement industry methodologies, procedures and standards for software development.
• Implement and manage change control processes and systems which involve the development and designing of standards in terms of service level agreements.
• Oversee the specification, development and deployment of new applications, systems software and enhancement.
• Manage projects through undertaking risk assessment and impact analysis.
• Research, implement and adapt appropriate industry adopted methodologies, best practices, procedures and standards for systems development.
• Provide liaison and communication channel to the user as well as third parties.
• Monitor the effectiveness of systems and conduct research on the latest technological developments.
• Manage staff and set goals to be achieved by the section in line with set performance standards.

Competencies:

• Organisational awareness.
• Planning and organising.
• Advice and guidance.
• Technical strategy and planning.
• Business change management.
• Data conversion.
• Installation and integration.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Communication.
• Action and outcome orientation.
• Team orientation.
• Coaching and mentoring.

Essential Requirements:

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 5 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements:

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field.
• 6 Years relevant experience.