Vacancies at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Qualification and experience required:

• National Diploma in Safety Management.
• A valid Code B driver’s licence.
• Computer literacy in MS Office applications.
• One to two years’ relevant work experience.

Key attributes and competencies:

• Report-writing and communication skills.
• Analytical, planning and coordination skills.
• Supervisory, organising, implementing, planning and monitoring skills.
• In-depth application of the procedures, policies and laws applicable to the functionality.
• Physically fit and able-bodied.

As part of the selection process, the recommended candidates will be required to work on Saturdays and Sundays. 

The physical attributes associated with this post necessitate that the incumbent is physically fit and able-bodied to perform the relevant functions, and as such, shortlisted candidates will be required to submit themselves to the Municipal Medical Doctor to be medically examined as part of the selection process.

Job purpose:

• Coordinating tasks/activities pertaining to implementation, monitoring and reporting sequences of outcomes associated with safety management through the coordination of operations associated with the enforcement of policies, procedures and practices dictating health and safety in the Municipality, and execution of investigations of accidents/investigations.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
• Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.

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Qualification and experience required:

• National Diploma in Community Nursing Science/Public Health Nursing/Occupational Health Nursing and General Nursing and be registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council.
• Valid Code EB driver’s licence.
• Computer literacy in Office applications.
• Two to three years’ practical relevant experience.

Key attributes and competencies:

• Supervisory skills in order to monitor and control the key performance indicators and outcomes of personnel within the section.
• Administrative and record-keeping skills.
• Data analysis and report-writing skills.
• Inventory and procurement management skills.
• Integrity and ethical conduct as well as professionalism.
• Clinical knowledge and Occupational Health expertise.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Job purpose:

• Coordinating and performing the statutory of the Municipality’s policies and procedures pertaining to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and providing Occupational Health Care Services for the municipal personnel, conducting periodical examination of employees exposed to health risk, conducting occupational disease investigations, conducting treatment of injury on duty cases, controlling medical stock, in accordance with departmental procedures and statutory requirements.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
• Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.

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Qualifications and experience required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (B. Bibl/B. LIS/B. Tech Library and Information Science/B. Inf (Hons) or PGDip LIS or equivalent 4-year post matric qualification.)
• Computer literacy.
• Registered member of LIASA.
• In-depth understanding, knowledge and application of principles, acceptable practices and procedures pertaining to the post.
• Two to three years’ experience in a public library environment.

Key attributes and competencies:

• Supervisory principles and practice.
• Knowledge of Library ICT system.
• Knowledge and understanding of library marketing and conducting research.
• Knowledge of managerial principles and practices.
• Knowledge of staff development, employee relations and performance management principles, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to manage budgets and SCM policy and practices.

Job purpose:

• Coordinating the operations of the Branch Library and monitoring the execution of procedural sequences/requirements associated with aligning standards to meet customer objectives.
• Attending to the circulation of library material, reservation, inter branch loans, organisation of information and interacting and providing users information from various media.
• Creating an environment conducive to learning through the arrangement of displays and signage of new library materials and attending to administrative reporting and record updating requirements.

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Qualifications and experience required:

• Preferably minimum N3 Building/ND Built Environment.
• Valid Code EB driver’s licence.
• Computer literacy.
• Two to three years’ experience.

Key attributes and competencies:

• Interacts and establishes key priorities, procedures and processes to support implementation and control of capital projects for the Division.
• Good communication skills
• Project Management and Budget Management skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Co-ordinates processes associated with the drafting and adjudication of tenders and preparation of contracts.
• Administration and report-writing skills.

Job purpose:

• Providing a project management service with respect to the execution and implementation of capital projects associated with the Division through the management of the process of analysing, investigating, assessing and mapping out deliverables and frameworks, preparing contractual terms and providing information on industry related practices and trends to guide, enable and ensure key project milestones are accomplished in accordance with shorter and longer term developmental objectives and capital budgeted frameworks.

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Qualifications and experience required:

• Registered architectural technician and/or building inspector.
• A valid Code EB driver’s licence.
• Two to three years’ relevant experience.

Key attributes and competencies:

• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other official local language.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• A very high level of attention to detail.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.

The incumbent will be responsible for co-ordinating and controlling activities/tasks associated with the implementation of procedures, and monitors compliance with standards and specifications with regard to plan examinations by:

• Liaising with public, building contractors, consulting engineers, land surveyors, draughtsperson, and architects.
• Provide guidance and assistance with the application of all relevant legislation relating to National Building Regulations.
• Conducting routine inspections to various sites to confirm plan information.
• Maintaining and controlling the filing system for approved and outstanding building using laid down procedures to facilitate access and retrieval.

The incumbent will be responsible for supervision by:

• Verifying the work outcomes of subordinate staff.
• Monitoring attendance/conduct and output and addressing deviations from
• agreed performance indicators.
• Addressing workplace conflict/conduct through the initiation and co-ordination of consultative processes and implementation of specific disciplinary procedures.

Job purpose:

• Coordinating and controlling sequences associated with monitoring compliance with standards, procedures, regulations and specifications encompassed in National Building Regulations with regard to the submission of plans for approval, examining plans for defects/problems, etc, preparing and presenting investigational and qualitative reports, processing/approving specific transactional works documentation and interacting with architects/draughtsperson on information and procedures to be followed for submission of plans.

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Qualification and experience required:

• An acceptable level of secondary education.
• A valid Code EB driver’s licence.
• Twelve to twenty-four months’ relevant experience.

Key attributes and competencies:

• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other official local language.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be physically fit and able-bodied.

Special conditions attached to the post:

• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• The successful candidate will be required to perform stand-by and week-end duties.
• The physical attributes associated with this post necessitate that the incumbent is physically fit and able-bodied to perform the relevant functions, and as such, shortlisted candidates will be required to submit themselves to the Municipal Medical Doctor to be medically examined as part of the selection process.

Job purpose:

• Performing tasks/activities associated with the maintenance of the beaches, facilities and surrounds by conducting inspections, executing priorities and scheduled maintenance programmes, guiding personnel on specific applications and/or interacting and explaining procedures and processes to contractors/event organisers to ensure the standard of recreational facilities/venues are maintained to acceptable levels and instructions/guidelines complied with.