PROJECT MANAGER: ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING (URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING)
SAP POST NUMBER: 20002511
TASK: 15

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COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
 Able to undertake and evaluate complex projects and anticipates events, situations and incidents that may impact on the operation of the system; Able to assess practicality of technical specifications for systems requirements; Commissions and/or decommissions works safely and with minimum disruption to municipal service provision; Uses discretion in situations of deviation from project assumptions;
 Identifies and implements corrective action on projects.
 Manages and monitors financial risk;
 Understands and weighs up financial implications of propositions;
 Develops corrective measures/actions to ensure alignment of budget to financial resources;
 Manages more complex contracts;
 In-depth understanding of SCM practices and procedures; and Has knowledge and understanding of national policy and legislation impacting on municipal finance;
 Able to use a wide range of interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain agreement or acceptance of proposals;
 Tactfully confronts others when necessary and able to make unpopular decisions if it is in the best interests of the project.
 Develops integrated plans for the work unit and others that interface with the departments’ budget;
 Develops scenarios on projects;
 Assists others to plan and organise their work;
 Develops contingency plans for potential problems; and Manages and plans for risk aversion;
 Notices errors or problems prior to projects being completed and rectify through appropriate actions;
 Gathers information on the probability of success and the consequences of failure; and builds due dates into assignments, tasks and delegations;
 Effectively communicates milestones and expected results;
 Understands the municipality’s policies and procedures; Understands sector policies and legislation;
 In-depth knowledge of the issues impacting service delivery;
 Able to anticipate problems; Notices errors or problems prior to tasks being completed; and Ensures that all information is available in the preparation of documentation, failing which estimates, deductions, assumptions and or projections are made to ensure the completeness of documentation;
 Sets out work for others in a well-planned and organised manner;
 Establishes appropriate procedures to stay informed of issues and results of shared responsibility;
 Allocates decision making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate individuals in appropriate areas;
 Able to diffuse disagreements that are impacting on performance;
 Takes positive action to resolve conflict in a way that addresses the issues, dissipates the conflict and maintains the relationships;
 Is impartial when resolving conflicts. Stays focussed on resolving the conflict and avoids personal issues and attacks;
 Portrays knowledge of dispute resolution policies frameworks (arbitration processes, litigation, etc);
 Presents and seeks practical, fair and equitable solutions or positive course of action;
 Probes deeply and considers consequences and risks attached to actions;
 Deals effectively with ambiguity and uncertainty;
 Deals with high levels of complexity and clarifies issues for others;
 Demonstrates the ability to break down complex problems into manageable parts and identify solutions;
 Puts preventative measures in place to ensure that problems do not recur in the future;
 Anticipates problems and strategizes to counteract potential impact;
 Wins concessions without damaging relationships; Can be direct, but still maintains a high degree of diplomacy and politeness;
 Presents and seeks practical, fair and equitable solutions or positive course of action; Takes positive action to resolve
conflict in a way that addresses the issues, dissipates the conflict and maintains the relationships; and
 Stays focussed on resolving the deadlocks and avoids personal issues and attacks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 Coordinate, and provide input, into all environmental approval applications, EMP’s and other environmental reports received from external sources;
 Provide support to Council’s Department on all environmental authorisations applications undertaken for Council activities that should undergo an environmental assessment in line with approved Standard Operating Procedure;
 Provide an advisory service to environmental consultants and project proponents relating to environmental authorisation applications;
 Manage strategic environmental projects, data collection analysis to develop a better understanding of environmental process, trends, risks and degradation;
 Undertake day-to-day administrative task relating to the coordination of the environmental reports library, complaints, applications register, compliance with approvals conditions, commenting on various applications, reporting etc.

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CLOSING DATE: 27 JUNE 2023 @ 16H00

All applicants must forward a comprehensive CV (Preferably in English) to the: City Manager: by email to:vacancies@umhlathuze.gov.za. Alternatively, please drop off applications at: Richards Bay Civic Centre Reception desk, Nseleni Rates Hall, Esikhaleni Rates Hall, Empangeni Civic Centre, Vulindlela Rates Hall, Ngwelezane Rates Hall/ Library.

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU RECEIVE NO NOTIFICATION REGARDING THIS ADVERTISEMENT WITHIN ONE MONTH OF THE CLOSING DATE, it should be accepted THAT YOUR APPLICATION WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. The City of uMhlathuze is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. As such, it is our intention to promote and uphold representivity in the Municipality in terms of race, gender and Disability.

The appointment is made according to the Council’s conditions of service. Canvassing for this position will lead to disqualification of applications. City of uMhlathuze strictly abides by ethical practices and does not accept money for submission of applications. We urge all employees, clients, members of the public and our suppliers to report any kind of fraud or corruption at uMhlathuze Municipality's Human Resources –

NB: It is important to note that if a total cost to company has been reflected under a position it does not imply that this will be the full package the successful incumbent will receive. The total package shown includes the maximum Council's contribution to Pension, Group Life and Medical aid as well as other allowances that will only applicable if the incumbent complies with approved policies.

City of uMhlathuze is one of the most modern and fast-growing municipalities in South Africa and offers the ideal combination of a rewarding career and pleasant working conditions. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply for the following positions: Applications must reach the addresses indicated not later than 27 June 2023 @ 16h00. Candidates must state clearly the position to which appointment is sought. Applicants are requested to furnish telephone number/s at which they may be contacted.