KWADUKUZA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

The KwaDukuza Municipality seeks to fill the following position and accordingly invites applications from persons who meet the requirements as indicated. Please note that the post title and post identification number (KZ.) MUST be indicated on your application which MUST be accompanied by certified copies of your qualifications, identity document and driver’s licence where applicable. Applicants are also advised to ensure that their applications address the selection criteria in terms of qualifications, experience and any other requirements as set out in the relevant advertisement as shortlisting will be based on these selection criteria.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: CIVIL ENGINEERING AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
REF. KZ292CEHS001 • PERMANENT • BASE IN KWADUKUZA

Requirements: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/B.Tech in Civil Engineering or equivalent • 5 years’ experience at middle management level or as programme/project manager and 3-5 years’ must be at professional/management level engineering management experience • Compliance with the MFMA: Minimum Competency Levels in unit standards as per Government Notice No. R493 of Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007 • A person who does not meet minimum competency levels in unit standards will be given an opportunity attain the minimum competency levels within 18 months from the date of appointment • Registration with a recognised relevant engineering professional body will be an added advantage.

Competencies: The successful candidate must have the following: • Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation • Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management • Must have extensive knowledge of public office environment• Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation • Must have good knowledge of Civil Engineering Services including roads and stormwater, building maintenance, project management and human settlements. Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and preferential procurement framework act 2000 (Act No 5 of 2000) • Understanding of good governance • Understanding of council operations and delegations of powers • Computer literacy • A valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities: • Overall management of the Civil Engineering and Human Settlements Business Unit • Implement the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) as well as strategic goals of the Civil Engineering and Human Settlements Business Unit • Manage efficient provision of Civil Engineering and Human Settlements services • Establish, operate and maintain support structures, processes and systems • Direct and control key deliverables and outcomes for the Business Unit • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders • Facilitate stakeholder participation and involvement • Manage and ensure productive utilization of personnel within the Civil Engineering and Human Settlements Business Unit • Responsible for Civil Engineering Services and execute any other duties or functions that may be assigned by the Municipal Manager.

Qualification and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates. Security vetting will be done. Successful candidates will be subjected to additional checks including competency assessment. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract before commencement of duty, a performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest.

Applications should be made on the Application Form for Employment for senior managers which may can be obtained from the Municipality or its website www.kwadukuza.gov.za Quoting the relevant reference number, and must accompanied by certified copies of your qualifications, identity document and driver’s licence. Applications must be directed to: The KwaDukuza Municipality, P O Box 72, KwaDukuza, 4450.

The closing date and time is Monday, 17 April 2023 at 12H00. No Applications will be accepted after the closing date and time.

Enquiries may be directed to: The Director: Human Resources at (032) 437 5148.

KwaDukuza subscribes to affirmative action in terms of Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, therefore preference will be given to female candidates.

Further communication will only be with shortlisted candidates, such shortlist being confined to the candidates that best meet the requirements according to the information supplied in their CV’s. Candidates not contacted within 3 months off the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful
Council reserves the right not to appoint any candidate to this post or to make required adjustments.

Canvassing of Councillors and/or Managers for preference on appointment is prohibited and may lead to disqualification of applicants.