Vacant Positions at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences/Public Administration/Law or equivalent qualification relevant to the knowledge and skills required for the position.
• Five years’ experience at senior management and middle management level, of which at least two years must be at senior management with proven successful institutional transformation within the public and private sectors.
• A Certificate in Municipal Finance and Management or attaining within eighteen (18) months after employment the number of unit standards required for Senior Managers in terms of the 2007 Municipal Regulations on Competency levels.
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service for Professionals (SACSSP) will be an added advantage.
• A valid Code B driver’s licence and own transport.
• Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge and experience of the principles of good corporate governance and compliance in a government or quasi-government environment, as well as policy implementation, contract and risk management, implementation of systems and controls, and performance management.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate extensive experience in the management of a substantial staff complement and budget.
• Candidates will, in addition, be required to demonstrate a practical understanding of the constitutional, legislative and policy frameworks governing the local sphere of government and the responsibilities of a senior manager in terms of the Municipal Systems Act (No. 32 of 2000) and Municipal Finance Management Act (No. 56 of 2003).

The incumbent will inter alia be responsible for the following core functions:

• Ensuring compliance by the Municipality with the constitutional, legislative and policy framework of local government.
• Developing, where necessary, and implementing appropriate operational systems and controls to enhance good cooperative governance and financial management.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining risk and contract management systems and procedures within the organisation.
• Providing legal services to the Municipality as a whole.
• Providing administrative support to the Executive Mayor in respect of IDP development and review.
• Maintaining and enhancing the performance management system and its administration within the organisation.
• Providing strategic support to the organisation on matters of policy development and transformation.
• Procuring goods, as well as professional and other services, as may be required from time to time, in terms of the regulatory framework of the Supply Chain Management Policy.
• Establishing and maintaining a comprehensive set of management and financial systems and controls within the Directorate and maintaining regular reporting standards in terms of the requirements of the MFMA and municipal accounting standards.
• Managing the human resources of the Directorate, in a highly unionised environment, to contribute to labour peace and minimise disputes.

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Qualifications and experience required:

• Must be a qualified Electrician.
• One-year relevant experience.
• Must have own vehicle. A locomotion allowance will be paid in terms of the relevant policy.

Key attributes and competencies attached to this position:

• Must be physically fit and healthy, and able to perform manual operations and duties on foot - is required to carry, lift or push material and equipment weighing over 20 kg. It is also required to climb a ladder and to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to cope with working under environmental conditions that are physically stressful such as varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Must be able to cope with mental stress arising from potential or actual physical threat as work is to be performed in proximity of live electrical equipment.
• Sight, speech and hearing ability (test for colour blindness is required).

Job purpose:

• Performing duties associated with the electrical installation, construction, maintenance and repair of distribution substation equipment, including inspecting for load and fault reporting, overhauling/testing distribution transformers and auto re-closers, attending to routine administrative recording requirements, and monitoring and correcting subordinate personnel in terms of productivity and work performance.
• 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:

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current).
• Registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician.
• Two years’ relevant experience.

Key attributes and competencies attached to this position:

• Must be physically fit and healthy.
• Good oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.

Job purpose:

• Performing duties associated with the planning, design and management of electrification projects and administrative duties related thereto.
• 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:

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (Heavy Current).
• Three to four years’ relevant experience.
• Must have own vehicle and a valid Code B driver's licence. A locomotion allowance will be paid in terms of the relevant policy.

Job purpose:

• Responsible for managing, supervising, co-ordinating and controlling the activities of the HV Substations Division relating to repair/maintenance and construction work to ensure that the reliability of the high voltage substation network and related switchgear are maintained for purposes of effective service delivery in accordance with statutory standards.
• 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 post-Matric qualification - preferably Administration or Secretarial Diploma or equivalent.
• Computer literacy – Office applications.
• Three to five years’ relevant Committee Secretarial experience.

Job purpose:

• Providing a secretariat service to various Committees and Sub-committees of Council, working groups and discussion forums through the application of laid down meeting procedures and departmental guidelines, interacting and making information available and/or facilitating processes to communicate outcomes, and attending to administrative applications related to the drafting, updating, processing, submission and record-keeping of information and documents.
• 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:

• Trade-tested artisan - NQF Level 5.
• Grade 11 or equivalent N2 Level certification.
• Code EC driver’s licence with PrDP.
• One to two years’ experience

Job purpose:

• Performing tasks/activities associated with supervising and controlling personnel undertaking activities related to road signs and markings, identifying, communicating and applying contingency measures in accordance with instructions to minimise specific problems/defects, guiding personnel on routine operational activities and supporting specialist personnel with the execution of repair and maintenance sequence.
• 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:

• Qualified artisan plumber.
• Grade 11 or equivalent N2 Level certification.
• Code EB driver’s licence.
• One to two years’ experience.

Job purpose:

• Attending to the tasks and activities associated with the Water Loss Inspection Services through the detection of leaks on water reticulation pipes and building, taking meter readings, conducting pressure and flow tests at fire hydrants, in order to prevent water loss.
• 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:

• Three to five years’ relevant experience since obtaining BTech.
• A relevant BTech degree in Engineering.
• Code EB driver's licence.
• Computer literacy – Office applications.

Job purpose:

• Coordinating and controlling the Section's tasks and activities associated with the Mechanical/Electrical Instrument Section, maintaining effectiveness of repair and maintenance to plant and equipment in the Infrastructure and Engineering Business Unit, through the implementation of procedures, applications, systems and controls to facilitate the regions with regard to efficient and cost-effective service delivery in accordance witht the objectives of the Division/Department.
• 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:

• Trade-tested artisan or technical/professional qualification.
• Computer literacy.
• Code EB driver’s licence.
• Five years’ or more experience in supervisory technical position required.
• May require a three years’ experience qualification in an Engineering field in larger municipalities.

Job purpose:

• Controlling and coordinating the operations functions associated with the Water Distribution Division through the implementation of procedures, applications, systems and controls, identifying the need for additional trunk and/or reticulation water mains, planning repairs and maintenance services to existing trunk and reticulation water mains/reservoirs, performing specific administrative functions. Establishing resource requirements, evaluating queries/complaints, solutions and outcomes, monitoring and attending to deviations in productivity.
• 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:

• Grade 12 or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Trade-tested artisan/equivalent Technical Certification in Sewer Maintenance and Repairs.
• Code EB driver’s licence.
• Three to five years’ experience.
• Computer literacy – Office applications.

Job purpose:

• Coordinating workflow processes associated with the designated section of the Sewerage Division’s operation and maintenance/repairs of the Sewerage Reticulation System through the implementation of procedures, applications, systems and controls.
• 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.