General Manager-Technical Services at Nkangala District Municipality

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate.
• NQF Level 7 Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering / BTech engineering or equivalent.
• Have completed Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP), SAQA Qualification ID No. 48965. Added advantage shall be enjoyed by those having:
• Certificate of competency as required in terms of the General Machinery Regulations, 1988; or
• Registration with recognised relevant engineering professional body

KNOWLEDGE

• 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 office environment; and
• Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation.
• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000).
• Good governance.
• Knowledge and coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle management level, or as programme/project manager, of which 3 – 4 years must be at professional/management level engineering management experience.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Municipal Manager with overall implementation and management of capital projects.
• Lead the Technical Services Team to ensure achievement of the targets and objects.
• Plan and ensure implementation of the infrastructural development and related projects.
• Ensure efficient project management and contract management.
• Ensure efficient utilization of resources allocated in line with the applicable legislation and practices.
• Manage the budget as well as performance of the staff allocated to the department in line with both Performance Management Policy and MFMA Supply Chain requirements.

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• The Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels, 2007, issued in terms of Local Government Municipal Finance Management Act 2003, provides that every Senior Manager of a municipality and municipal entity must meet the minimum competency requirements as set out in the Local Government Regulations on Appointment and conditions of Employment of Senior Managers, 17th January 2014.

LEADING COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Direction and Leadership
• People management
• Program and Project Management
• Financial Management
• Change Management
• Governance Leadership

Further to the above the applicant must possess the following core competences:

Moral Competence

• Planning and Organizing
• Analysis innovation
• Knowledge and information management
• Results and quality focus

Deadline:16th October,2025

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