PROJECT EXECUTIVE
REF NO: 40000034
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 1 125 991.00 / R1 436 979.00 pa
Grade: 17

Job Purpose: To provide a strategic professional and special service to the DCM: Community and Emergency Cluster through providing strategic direction to the Cluster, through the provision of leadership in respect of defining and aligning the cluster management. Financial key performance area to support the cluster objective and the city strategic intent; managing process associated with increasing safety intelligence through research studies on the unique conditions of the region socio-political climate.

Competencies: • Discipline Specific Skills- Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas, keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise. • Financial Management- Maximises the municipalities’ business sense and displays a sound business understanding in applying the most effective management practices to achieve municipal and project / programme financing goals and objectives. • People Management- Manages and encourages people, optimises their outputs, and effectively manages relationships to achieve municipal goals. • Planning and Organising- The ability to plan and organise the work unit 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, results of the work unit. • Monitoring and Control- The ability to monitor the results of delegations, assignments, or projects, considering the skills, knowledge, and experience of the assigned individual and the characteristics of the assignment or project. • Organisational Awareness- The ability to understand the key drivers in the sector and the municipality and to apply this understanding to meet the service delivery challenges. • Problem Solving- The ability to gather information, analyse issues and deal with complexity and ambiguity. Shows long-term thinking, follows through in a logical manner, aware of consequences and implications. Is able to see the ‘Bigger Picture’. • Strategy Development & Implementation- Ability to do long-term planning and execute the expected activities • Service Delivery Orientation- The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals. • Client Orientation and Customer Focus-Understands the service needs of a client/customer (internal or external) and actively focuses on anticipating, meeting, and exceeding the needs in a timely and appropriate manner. • Cognitive ability - The ability to gather information, analyse issues and deal with complexity and ambiguity. Shows long-term thinking, follows through in a logical manner, aware of consequences and implications. Is able to see the ‘Bigger Picture’ • 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.

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, 08/09/2023 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, 08/09/2023 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.