DIRECTOR: PUBLIC SERVICES

DIRECTORATE PUBLIC SERVICES

Breede Valley Municipality is an equal opportunity employer upholding the Employment Equity Act, and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under-mentioned post.

DIRECTOR: PUBLIC SERVICES

The annual total remuneration package ranges from Minimum R1 055 080/Midpoint R1 241 269 and Maximum R1 427 459.

An all-inclusive negotiable remuneration package above, i.t.o. the upper limits of total remuneration package payable to municipal managers and managers directly accountable to the Municipal Manager (Government Gazette No. 37500 dated 29 March 2014 with effect from 01 July 2014), subject to the signing of an employment contract, a performance agreement and disclosure form for benefits and financial interests. Appointment will be subject to security vetting. The incumbent will be stationed at Breede Valley Municipality, Worcester.

The post is subject to a fixed term contract of employment not exceeding 10 years, as well as acceptable conduct and performance during the term.

Competencies: 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 the public services and procurement environment; Must be able to formulate engineering master plan, project management and implement services, within the relevant functional area.

Key Responsibilities:  Report directly to Municipal Manager; Provide strategic leadership and management of Solid Waste and Area Cleaning, Parks and Open Spaces, Roads and Storm Water, Building Maintenance, Municipal Planning and Building Control, and Water Services.

Requirements: South African citizenship; Bachelor of Science in Engineering/BTech: Engineering or equivalent qualification.

Added Advantage: Compliance with the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels IGNR. 493 published under GG. 29967 of 15 June 2007 and as amended by GNR. 1146 published under GG. 41996 of 26 October 2018 (Candidates who have not yet attained the required Minimum Competency Level in the Unit Standards prescribed for Senior Managers in Regulation 7 of the Regulations, will be afforded 18 (eighteen) months from date of appointment to attain such competency as prescribed). Professional registration with the relevant engineering body.

Experience: 5 years’ experience at middle management level of which 4 years must have been attained within professional/management engineering environment.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Please read the conditions carefully - only those who comply with the conditions will be considered.
2. To apply with assured confidence, please send your application form (Annexure C of GG 37245 dated 17 January 2014), CV, certified copies of qualifications, approval for vetting and covering letter (including details of at least 3 contactable references and the relevant reference number) to The Municipal Manager, Breede Valley Municipality, Private Bag x3046, Worcester, 6849, or email to jobs@bvm.gov.za.

For enquiries contact the office of the Municipal Manager on 023 348 2602/2603 or email at lviljoen@bvm.gov.za.

All applications should reach us by 25 February 2021 at 13:00

• No late applications will be considered.
• No faxes will be accepted
• If you have not heard from us within 60 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• Candidates wishing to have their CV’s returned should provide a self-addressed envelope with the required postage stamps.
• Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification.
• Fraudulent qualifications or documentation, will immediately disqualify any applicant.
• The Municipality reserves its right not to make an appointment.