PROGRAMME MANAGER
REF NO: 26000010 / 26000034/ 26000030/ 26000036/ 26000038

Grade: 16

Job Purpose: To provide capacity and support to Senior Programme Managers in driving and rolling-out a series of Catalytic Projects within the City regions as part of the spatial transformation agenda informed by various national, provincial, and municipal strategic plans and priorities.

Competencies: •Socio-Economic / Socio-Political Awareness- The ability to be aware of, and take into account contextual, political, public interest and administration service and development issues and concerns, programs, policies and decisions in the understanding, preparation of and recommendations on information results, outcomes and products. •Planning and Organising- The ability to plan and organise work tasks using goal setting, objectives, targets, creating work schedules and work plans with associated resources and budgets, according to the Municipality’s procedures in order to achieve the tasks, functions, and outcomes / results. •Strategic Planning and Strategy Formulation- Ability to understand the process of strategic planning and contribute effectively to strategy formulation. •Programme and Project Management- Plans, manages, monitors, and evaluates specific activities in order to deliver the desired outputs and outcomes. •Financial Management- Maximises the municipality’s business senses and displays a sound business understanding in applying the most effective management practices to achieve municipal financing goals and objectives. •Information Products and Reporting- The ability to prepare user friendly, customer orientated and accessible information products and reports of a range of types and formats. •Resilience- Continuing to perform effectively when faced with time pressures, adversity, disappointment, or opposition. •Interpersonal Relationships- The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the Municipality. •Communication- The capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others. •Action Orientation- The display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines, and keeping promises. It manifests itself in one’s ability to stay focused on task, to be energetic, persistent, and reliable. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct- Ability to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct in order to promote confidence and trust in the public service and to adhere to codes of good corporate governance. •Team Orientation- The capacity to promote a cooperative climate, understand group dynamics and apply appropriate facilitation techniques in working with others to achieve a shared goal.

Essential Requirements: •Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following disciplines: Architecture or Engineering or Town Planning or Property Development or Project and Construction Management or Quantity Surveying or Local Economic Development or Geographic Information Systems or Transport Management or equivalent. •Professional Registration with the relevant Professional Body in any of the above disciplines where applicable. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •4 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

ETHEKWINI METRO

VACANCY CIRCULAR NUMBER: 558

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the vacancies advertised here Applicants who have not been contacted within three months from the closing date should consider themselves unsuccessful.
An employee may be deployed to any of the office, depot or workplaces of the Municipality within its area of jurisdiction. Canvassing councillors or officials in respect of these positions will lead to disqualification of the applicants. Applicants may be required to participate in a comprehensive assessment process and must be deemed competent. Work sample and / or psychometrics test’s may be undertaken as part of the selection process. You shall be required to undergo a pre-engagement medical examination to be conducted by a medical officer in the employ of the Municipality.

Please note Online applicants can direct their queries to the HC Systems Branch helpdesk on 031 322 6050.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

To apply, visit www.durban.gov.za and follow the E-Recruitment link Please Note: To Apply for Vacancies from Grade 10 and above, Go to (Internal) https://durbangov.internal.erecruit.co/ or (External) https://durbangov.erecruit.co/ and click on the link – closing date is Friday, 20/10/2023 at 12:00 (Midday).

FOR VACANCIES FROM GRADE 9 AND BELOW, Applications must be lodged to the following: Hambanathi HC computer Lab: 25 Jiyani Road, Tongaat. Hammersdale HC computer Lab: G7 Shezi Main Road. Clermont HC computer Lab: 1106 Zazi Road, Archie Gumede. KwaDabeka HC Computer Lab: 101 Spinal Road, KwaDabeka. SEDA HC Computer Lab: 127 Johannes Nkosi, Durban: uMnini HC computer Lab: R102 Daganyana Reserves, Umgababa. Pinetown HC computer Lab: 7 Miller Road, Pinetown. Bester Library HC computer Lab: 1826F Ntuzuma Road, Emzomusha, KwaMashu, 4068. Nagina Sizakala HC Computer Lab: 3 Nagina Dr, Mariannhill, Durban, 3604. Mid Way Mall HC computer Lab: A225 Zavala Road, Ntuzuma A, Ntuzuma. Verulam HC computer Lab: 151 Wick Street, Verulam, eThekwini, 4340. KwaMnyandu Sizakala Centre: 341 Griffiths Mxenge Hwy, Umlazi D, Umlazi, 4031. KwaXimba Sizakala Centre: Magayisa, Main Road, KwaXimba, Ximba, 3681. Illovu Sizakala Centre: Lot 10994, 10451 Joe Mnguni Street, Illovu. 16 Maphephetweni Sizakala Centre: Emlanjweni, KwaMashu, 4359. Fredville/Inchanga Sizakala Centre: Michael Gwala Community Centre, Fredville, Cato Ridge, 3700. Umbumbulu Sizakala Centre: 300009 Street, Nsimbini Reserve, Umbumbulu, 40105. Mega City Sizakala Centre: 50 Griffiths Mxenge Hwy, Umlazi V, Umlazi 4060. Magabheni Sizakala Centre: eThekwini Ikhwezi Area, Sidiwya Hwy, Umkomaas, 4170. Lamontville HC Computer Lab: Off Wiggins Road, Lamontville, Durban, 4027. Molweni Sizakala Centre: 415 Inanda Road, Molweni, Durban, 3652. Chesterville Sizakala Centre: 80 Mahlathi Road, Chesterville, Durban, 4091. Sankontshe Sizakala Centre: Sankontshe, Ilanga, 3700. Tongaat HC Computer Lab: 325 Gopalall Hurbans Road, Tongaat, eThekwini, 4400. Main/ Head Office HC computer Lab: 21 Archie Gumede Place, Durban, 4001 or (Telephone Enquires 031 311 3103). or go to (Internal) https://durbangov.internal.erecruit.co/ or (External) https://durbangov.erecruit.co/ and click on the link – closing date is Friday, 20/10/2023 at 12:00 (Midday).

Please note that Municipality vacancies are NOT FOR SALE!

EThekwini Municipality is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.