Jobs: Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality - Apr 2017

The appointments will be made on a permanent basis in terms of the Municipal Systems Act, as amended, read together with the Municipal Performance Regulations and the National Treasury Gazetted Competency Regulations.

The City is seeking a dynamic and an innovative self-driven person who can represent the City at the highest administrative levels to fill the following permanent positions:

Head of Directorate: Municipal Services

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences/Public Administration/Law or Equivalent
• Certificate in Municipal Financial Management (SAQA Qualification ID 48965) or to be obtained within 18 months from date of appointment
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service professionals (SACSSP) or similar recognised relevant professional body may be an added advantage

Work-related experience

• Five (5) years’ relevant experience at middle management level and have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector

Knowledge

• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
• Understanding of council operations and delegation of powers, as well as –
  • Community Amenities
  • Parks, Cemeteries and Conservation
  • Solid Waste Management

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee and ensure effective planning, development, management and implementation of all municipal services related projects.
• Oversee the provision of Waste Management, Community Amenities and Parks, Cemeteries and Conservation
• Lead, direct and manage the Directorate in an effective and efficient manner in order to ensure the attainment of the strategic objectives and goals

Head of Directorate: Health & Public Safety

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences/Public Administration/Law or Equivalent
• Certificate in Municipal Financial Management (SAQA Qualification ID 48965) or to be obtained within 18 months from date of appointment
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service professionals (SACSSP) or similar recognised relevant professional body may be an added advantage

Work-related experience

• Five (5) years’ relevant experience at middle management level and have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector

Knowledge

• Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
• Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management regulations and Procurement Policy framework
• Understanding of council operations and delegation of powers, as well as –
  • Environmental Health Services Management
  • Public Safety and Protection Services

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee and ensure the effective planning, development, management and implementation of all Health and Public Safety/Protection services related projects.
• Oversee the provision of Health, Public Safety and Protection services
• Lead, direct and manage the Directorate in an effective and efficient manner in order to ensure the attainment of the strategic objectives and goals

Head of Directorate: Human Settlements

Requirements

• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
• Certificate in Municipal Financial Management (SAQA Qualification ID 48965) or to be obtained within 18 months from date of appointment
• Registration with a relevant professional body may be an added advantage

Work-related experience

• Five (5) years’ relevant experience at middle management level

Knowledge

• Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
• Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management regulations and Procurement Policy framework

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee and ensure the effective planning, development, management and implementation of all Human Settlement related projects
• Oversee the development of a Strategic Housing Plan and the provision of municipal Human Settlement services as accredited and transferred from Provincial Government
• Lead, direct and manage the Directorate in an effective and efficient manner in order to ensure the attainment of the strategic objectives and goals

Head of Directorate: Economic Development

Requirements

• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
• Certificate in Municipal Financial Management (SAQA Qualification ID 48965) or to be obtained within 18 months from date of appointment
• Registration with a relevant professional body may be an added advantage

Work-related experience

• Five (5) years’ relevant experience at middle management level

Knowledge

• Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
• Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management regulations and Procurement Policy framework

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee and ensure the effective planning, development, management and implementation of all Economic Development related projects
• Oversee the implementation of Local Economic Development strategy to ensure economic upliftment of communities
• Lead, direct and manage the Directorate in an effective and efficient manner in order to ensure the attainment of the strategic objective and goals

Notes:

• The successful candidate appointed to the above post will be based at an office within Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
• The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest
• The contact person relating to any queries with regards to the above post can be made to Mr L. Wulff – Acting HOD: Corporate Services on 043 705 1893
• All applications must be accompanied by an official application form which is obtainable from melanien@buffalocity.gov.za or elvad@buffalocity.gov.za
• The remuneration package is as per the provisions of Government Gazette No 38946 dated 1 July 2015.

Interested and well qualified persons should address their applications, together with a completed prescribed application form, comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and the names of at least three contactable referees to the Acting City Manager, P O Box 134, East London, 5200 marked “Confidential – Head of Directorate post”. Alternatively, applications can be hand-delivered to the Office of the City Manager, 10th Floor, Trust Centre, cnr Oxford / North Street, East London. Non-submission of the required supporting documentation may disqualify a candidate. Candidates are advised that the obligation rests upon them to demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements specified for the post. Any candidate who does not meet the minimum requirements will be automatically disqualified.

Applications received via fax will not be considered.

Canvassing of Councillors and officials is not permitted and contravention thereof will result in disqualification.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process to determine suitability. Applicants submitting their curriculum vitae in terms of this advert specifically agree and authorize BCMM and/or its representatives to undertake the necessary confirmation/certification of any information or documents contained in the curriculum vitae or required for vetting of suitability by BCMM.

Should applicants not be notified of the outcome of their applications within 90 days of the closing date, they should regard their applications as having been unsuccessful.

Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality reserves the right not to fill any or all of the positions advertised at the sole discretion of Council.

The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality subscribes to the principles of the employment equity.

Closing date: 6 April 2017