Vacant Job Positions at Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Municipal Management or Public Administration
• A relevant degree will serve as an added advantage
• 5 years' experience in local government of which 2 years should be at a management level
• Experience in financial management and budgeting
• Extensive command and understanding of Governance Risk and Compliance
• Hands on exposure in the development and implementation of SDBIP

Core Responsibilities:

• Render an administrative and supportive function in the Office of the Head of Department in order to provide the effective managing of the financial budget, records system, compilation of reports and presentations, and to assure smooth running of general administration
• People and performance management
• Ensuring support with HR compliance of various statutory requirements of the City such as interpreting statutory requirements, timeframes, etc. with regards to various HR compliance notices e.g., SALGA, National Treasury, COGTA and other relevant statutory bodies notices and circulars
• Providing expert contribution within the area of governance and compliance that ensures and enhances improved departmental performance
• Collating and coordinating various correspondence related to all HR matters
• Execute special projects of the Department to ensure that informed decisions are made in line with the applicable policies, processes and procedures
• Management of budget processes in line with the MFMA and other relevant legislation
• Manage and maintain a comprehensive filing system according to the National Archives and Records Services Act. 1996 of South Africa (Act No.43 of 1996 as amended)
• Developing annual operating plan to meet established annual objectives and organizing and prioritising tasks and work processes needed to achieve the plan
• Ensuring adherence to Governance and Risk Management requirements, developing and implementing departmental knowledge management
• Driving the execution of operational targets and objectives in the context of approved policies, processes, governance and delivery system
• Managing and monitoring the implementation of Council resolutions with related to the Department to ensure that the resolutions of Council are executed

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Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant Public Admin Degree
• 3 - 5 years' experience in a similar environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Advise on, plan, develop and implement whippery support activities and initiatives enabling public service, effective communication and decision-making
• Develop a support strategy in order to effectively aid planning and support to ensure that work outputs is achieved within agreed deadlines and standards
• Implement and provide input into governance and risk management processes, systems and legislation
• Ensure that financial administration delivery processes comply with internal control and governance standards and report on any deviations
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and internal and external stakeholders that promote cross functional process delivery solutions

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Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant Degree or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in a similar environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Define the practice in area of specialisation for the development, communication, and execution of a sustainable and profitable divisional strategy to ensure overall effectiveness in performance and deliverables
• Drive organisational research analysis and development initiatives for stakeholder engagement to conduct research audits, prepare reports and provide findings of research undertaken
• Define tactical plans, goals, and objectives to enable the achievement of subject matter standards regarding governance, risk, and compliance
• Define and monitor financial control, corporate governance, and compliance throughout area of specialisation.
• Drive an aligned customer service excellence culture that builds relationships and proposes innovations
• Positively influence and manage change by providing mechanisms and support to implement major changes in area of accountability.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant B Degree in Public Management / Local Government or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• 3 - 5 years in a similar environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Establish a clear relationship and facilitate cooperation, coordination and communication between other parties, political bearers and its administration
• Manage a functional unit within a division that is accountable for the delivery of set objectives within specified time frames and costs
• Establish, implement and manage operational governance and risk management processes in the context of organisational policy
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly and annual budgets and financial reports in accordance with statutory and Council presentation requirements
• Enable a culture, which builds rewarding relationships, facilitate service feedback and allows others to provide exceptional customer service

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Minimum Requirements:

• Higher Certificate in Finance / Accounting / Insurance / Risk Management or relevant NQF Level 5 qualification
• 2 years' experience in administrative work
• COID Certificate will be added advantage
• Computer literacy

Core Responsibilities:

• Execute administrative functions to ensure injury on duty claims are administered in compliance with legal and procedural prescripts
• Execute communication functions to ensure that all parties in the injury on duty administrative process are informed also the status and progress regarding claims
• Assist in administering all pension payments increases annually
• Assist in processing payments of service providers
• Assist in maintaining a register for audit purposes

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Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Law / Finance / Risk Management / Insurance / Compliance / Economics or relevant NQF Level 6 qualification
• Degree in Law / Finance / Risk Management / Insurance / Compliance / Economics or relevant NQF Level 7 qualification preferred
• 3 - 5 years' experience in a similar environment
• High analytical skills to critically analyse insurance claims
• Strong and particular attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Core Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support the Department by executing effective administrative and clerical tasks
• Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with provided guidelines and escalate unresolved problems
• Liaise and engage with the Department requesting substantiating documents (e.g. Departmental reports)
• Maintain comprehensive and organised claim files, including all relevant documents, correspondence, and notes related to each claim (e.g. server documents)
• Register and facilitate motor and non-motor claims on the Claims System
• Process claims and liaise with Insurance Broker
• Ensure that completed work adhere to governance and legislative requirements
• Adhere to specified standards, policies and SOPs to prevent and reduce wastage on financial resources and escalate associated risk
• Contribute to a culture, which builds rewarding relationships and enables exceptional customer service and ethical conduct by being a good example

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Key Performance Areas:

• Deploy a comprehensive strategy for building a positive employee relations workplace culture
• Develop and monitor progress of supervisory and managerial industrial relations working knowledge
• Advise Top Management on strike actions and the management thereof
• Ensure proper management of disciplinary and grievance procedures and advise the Council on matters relating to conditions of service, collective agreements and relevant legislation
• Coordinate and monitor the collective bargaining process
• Ensure proper co-ordination and direction of disciplinary hearings and grievances to ensure sound practice
• Ensure the implementation of a human resources strategy in an integrated manner
• Research, develop and implement policies in relation to relevant functional areas and legislation

Core Requirements:

• LLB / BA Law / BCom Law Degree or a relevant equivalent NQF level 7 qualification
• A LLM or equivalent will be an added advantage
• 8 years’ relevant management experience in a similar environment is essential, of which at least 4 years must have been at Senior Management level
• Extensive experience in negotiations with organised labour
• Strong conflict resolution, management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand and manage change and diversity in an unionized environment
• Knowledge of local government bargaining structures and relevant legislation pertaining to labour matters
• Strong strategic leadership skills
• Knowledge and understanding of strategic and integrated human resources management and development
• Municipal governance, ethics and risk management
• Project management skills
• Budgeting, financial and supply chain management skills
• Ability to interpret relevant legislative requirements and conditions of services
• Driver’s license

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Key performance areas:

• Develop and drive HR business partnering model for effective engagement of all HR functions with Departments
• Ensure the integration of business processes and systems, enabling sustainable service excellence
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with line management and employees
• Provide end-to-end HR Solutions and services and tactical support to various Departments
• Advise on, maintain and ensure implementation of HR policies, processes and good practice for consistency and fairness
• Develop and implement transformation programmes (employment equity, diversity management)
• Provide guidance and support to the organisation in respect of the implementation of employment equity and other transformation initiatives while ensuring compliance with legislation and building awareness
• Implement a dashboard to monitor organisational transformation performance
• Advise and coach Departments' transformational issue by providing training and guidance and measuring programme impact
• Continuously manage HR service performance and identify opportunities for enhancing efficiencies and effectiveness of operations and process
• Develop and effectively manage budgets
• Ensure that all reports are submitted on time in line with legislative requirements
• Manage and coordinate all HR projects

Core Requirements:

• A Degree in Human Resource Management or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• A Honours Degree or equivalent will be an added advantage
• 8 years' relevant experience in a similar environment is essential of which at least 4 years must have been at Senior Management level
• Strategic capability and leadership competency
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and Acts
• Stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Financial management skills
• Programme and project management skills

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Key performance areas:

• Develop and drive a strategic HR & Talent Management framework and strategy
• Coordinate, oversee and facilitate the development, alignment and implementation of effective skills development practices across the organisation
• Develop, implement and manage leanerships, internships, experiential training as well as a Workforce Skills Plan, career pathing and training interventions
• Develop, implement and manage bursaries as well as the induction of employees and facilitate all internal conferences to ensure alignment with external trends
• Develop, implement and manage talent management capabilities, enabling a competitive edge for the City
• Leverage all channels and platforms to establish a culture of learning within a corporate environment, establish an organisation that never stops learning
• Implement programmes and initiatives that address gaps and strategic levels in accordance with the business strategy
• Ensure that SLAs maintain client satisfaction
• Manage the implementation of Performance Management and Development systems and processes
• Manage the implementation of Executive Leadership Programmes

Core Requirements:

• A Degree in Human Resource Management / Social Science / Humanities or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• An Honours Degree or equivalent will be an added advantage
• 8 years' relevant management experience in a similar environment is essential of which at least 3 years must have been at Senior Management level
• The ability to perform work independently
• Highly detail orientated
• Excellent communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Strategic capability and leadership competency
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and Acts
• Stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Financial management skills
• Programme and project management skills

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Key performance areas:

• Develop, monitor and advise on a Risk Financing strategy and framework, including risks of litigation from insurance-related matters, ensuring effective delivery of cost effective risk response mechanisms
• Development and communication an overall Stakeholder Management positioning strategy
• Maintain strategic relationships
• Drive implementation of the governance, compliance, integrity and ethics frameworks
• Drive identification of insurance process issues, analysis of external benchmarks, and development of solutions to determine the best operational course of action
• Ensure the integrity and effective administration of Organisational risk response processes and portfolios
• Develop, initiate, monitor and advise on Insurance practice, procedures and policies, enabling prevention of illegal, unethical or improper conduct
• Ensure effective management of all aspects of Organisational claims and potential liability exposure to the demand and litigation stage
• Ensure effective assessment of Organisational policies, existing and potential risks and liability exposures
• Research and advise on asset and liability risk management
• Research and advise on international investment and risk financing patterns
• Ensure effective financial management, control and corporate governance throughout area of accountability
• Influence and communicate with all levels across the Organisation to minimise resistance to change and ensure on boarding of all target audiences
• Establish and manage strategic internal and external relationships inclusive of Customers, Service Providers and relevant Legislative Agencies and Structures
• Lead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing context, setting performance standards and educating on process, quality and policy

Core Requirements:

• Business Degree in Accounting / Economics / Finance / Law
• A professional qualification in risk financing will be an added advantage
• 5 years' relevant management experience in risk financing, cost-effective insurance, legal process and procedure or re-insurance
• Strategic leadership skills
• Accountability and ethical conduct
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• An understanding of political and administrative structures
• Operational financial management skills
• Knowledge and information management skills
• Programme and project management skills
• Risk management skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal (including effective presentation)

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Key performance areas:

• Develop, plan, implement and drive a parks and cemeteries strategy and master implementation plans in response to the organisational strategy
• Ensure integration of business processes and systems, enabling sustainable service excellence
• Coordinate, oversee and facilitate the development, alignment and implementation of parks and cemeteries planning programmes across the organisation
• Monitor, report and advise on horticultural best practice research benchmarks
• Assess projects and initiatives and make recommendations to the HOD: Environmental Resource and Waste Management in terms of cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment, ensuring alignment to business objectives
• Guide, monitor and report on relevant programmes or projects within area of accountability
• Align environmental standards, policies and legislation to the broader Environmental Resource and Waste Management Strategy
• Monitor and ensure effective revenue management and financial control, corporate governance and compliance throughout area of accountability
• Communicate a meaningful strategic context that guides and directs best practice, fostering an environment of continuous learning, improvement and cohesiveness
• Monitor and drive legislative and regulatory changes and compliance with policies, corporate governance, relevant legislation and risk mitigation strategies
• Develop and deliver on Service Level Agreements made with internal and external stakeholders that meet or exceed client expectations
• Drive an aligned client service excellence culture which builds enduring rewarding relationships, proposes innovations and allows others to provide exceptional client service
• Establish and manage strategic internal and external relationships, inclusive of customers, service providers and relevant legislative agencies and structures
• Manage and empower people

Core Requirements:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Horticulture or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• 8 years’ relevant management experience, of which at least 4 years’ must have been at Senior Management level
• Knowledge of and exposure to the Environmental Resource and Waste Management environment
• Strategic capability and leadership
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, acts and frameworks
• Excellent financial management skills
• Risk management competency
• People management and empowerment skills
• Contract and project management competency

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Key Performance Areas:

• Partner with key senior leaders in the development of organizational solutions focused on strategy, structure, processes and integrated wellness programmes to achieve well-being of employees
• Provide strategic wellness interventions responding to wellness needs and develop tactical delivery plans in alignment with operational and organisational strategic objectives
• Build organizational capability through the design and implementation of impactful OD interventions
• Direct occupational health programmes through implementation of workplace occupational health interventions to prevent employee disability and compensation claims
• Research, develop and implement policies in relation to relevant functional areas and legislation
• Develop, integrate and monitor human resources information management strategies and plans in alignment with the overall HR strategy
• Provide change management expertise in support of organizational change projects
• Participate in the development of organizational effectiveness methodologies and toolkits to be used in Municipality
• Ensure the implementation of the Human Resource Information System infrastructure that meets organisational requirements
• Oversee the preparation budgets and financial reports in accordance with statutory and CoE Council requirements
• Lead and manage teams by providing a meaningful context, setting performance standards, clarifying roles and educating on policy and practice

Core Requirements:

• A B degree in Human Resources / Industrial Psychology /Organisational Development or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• A Honours Degree or equivalent will be an added advantage
• 8 years’ relevant management experience in a similar environment is essential, of which at least 4 years must have been at Senior Management level
• Proven knowledge on change management, organizational design and Employee Well-being
• Proven ability in building relationships
• Strong ability in communicating (report writing, presenting) skills
• Strategic capability and leadership competency
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and acts
• Stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Programme and project management skills

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Key performance areas:

• Develop, plan for and ensure integration of all property management, community services and stakeholder relationship strategies and plans of the Department are aligned to national, provincial and municipal outcomes
• Drive and ensure effective implementation and integration of all property management, community services and stakeholder relations plans, outputs, targets and outcomes
• Develop and manage all strategies, protocols and plans for land and property management, including illegal land and property occupation and management
• Develop and drive the implementation of a customer relationship management strategy and plan for the human settlements function
• Identify, assess and manage governance, risk and compliance practices and processes as required by the Constitution, legislative and regulatory requirements
• Develop, ensure and promote effective awareness and educational programmes for the human settlements delivery functions and programmes
• Manage the municipal rental property management portfolio
• Ensure and drive efficiencies with regards to beneficiary and subsidy administration and systems
• Ensure implementation of housing and human settlements property and land maintenance programmes
• Monitor and ensure effective financial control, corporate governance and compliance in the area of accountability
• Coordinate, integrate and manage housing and human settlements subsidy and beneficiary programmes and plans and budgets
• Establish and manage strategic internal and external relationships, inclusive of customers, service providers and relevant legislative agencies and structures

Core Requirements:

• A B. degree in Social Sciences/ Town Planning / and/or any other related degree
• 8 years’ relevant management experience , of which at least 4 years must have been at Senior Management level
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of, and experience in, housing and human settlements policies, procedures and legislation, with specific understanding of community and citizen interaction and consultation
• Strategic leadership and management skills
• Operational and financial management skills
• Knowledge and information management skills
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to maintain effective stakeholder relationships
• Programme and project management skills, with an emphasis on property, asset and rental management experience
• Operational infrastructure planning and reporting skills

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Key performance areas:

• Provide strategic capability and leadership to develop, plan, implement and drive an auditing strategy in response to the Departmental strategy
• Manage operational process to ensure effective identification of need, requirements, measurements, reporting and communication
• Prepare and deliver reports as per developed set standards and requirements, legislation and regulations
• Facilitate, establish and review Auditing practices, policies and procedures
• Review operations / programmes to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and whether the operations / programmes are being carried out as planned
• Monitor and drive legislative and regulatory changes and compliance with auditing policies, governance, legislation and risk mitigation strategies
• Establish and manage strategic internal and external relationships, inclusive of customers, service providers and relevant legislative agencies and structures
• Manage governance and risk management to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability
• Monitor and enforce effective financial control. Corporate governance and financial compliance
• Develop and deliver on service level agreements in line with the Batho Pele principles
• Manage people management to provide a meaningful context, setting performance standards, clarifying roles and educating on policy and practice

Core Requirements:

• B degree in Auditing / Accounting or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• 8 years' experience in a similar environment of which at least 4 years must have been at senior management level
• Knowledge management
• A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Registered Government Auditor, Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA), Chartered Accountant or MBA would be advantageous
• Strategic leadership skills
• Accountability and ethical conduct
• Expert knowledge in the New Internal Audit Standards
• Expert knowledge in the Performance Audit both Predetermined Objectives and 3E's
• Expert knowledge in the Operations of Municipalities including legislation
• Advanced internal audit skills

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Key performance areas:

• Strategically manage the execution of the Operational business plan, to ensure management and integration of operational and business plans of the IRPTN
• Implement and manage structures and staffing to ensure effective and efficient implementation of operational staffing and structures of the IRPTN
• Strategically manage the IRPTN bus operating system including the routes, the total number of kilometres to be served by the IRPTN SPV/VOC and the minimum frequencies in each route based on commuter demands, operation licenses and the Bus Operators' contract(s)
• Ensure the efficient and effective management and control of the continued roll-out of the IRPTN system, overseeing all operational aspects including the bus route scheduling and frequencies, the fare collection system, quality control, safety and security
• Ensure constant collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure infrastructural development and maintenance of existing infrastructure

Core Requirements:

• B degree in Civil Engineering or Transport Economics or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• A post graduate qualification in Transportation Economics will be advantageous
• At least 8 years' experience with 5 years thereof in a passenger transportation (buses, trains, planes) environment at senior managerial level preferably with a medium to large organisation / firm
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Report writing skills
• In-depth knowledge and successful experience in the areas of project management, finance and procurement
• Understanding of IRPTN core activities
• Familiarity with modern IT systems and processes supporting knowledge-based organisations
• Excellent mathematical, statistical, analytical and computer related experience