GM Manager Water Network at George Local Municipality

REFERENCE: 3853175
Salary : R725 592 – R941 844 per annum (T16) (Subject to a Task Job Evaluation process)
Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements), 13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance
Perks : Cellphone and Vehicle allowance (subject to prescribed requirements)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant BTech Degree in Engineering
• Registration as a PR Tech Eng (ECSA registration certificate must be submitted)
• 5-8 years relevant experience post registration
• Valid Driver’s license
• Computer Literacy MS Office & CAD

COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional: Planning, Organisational Awareness, Attention to Detail.
• Functional: Design, Project Management, Construction, Operations and Maintenance.
• Public Service Orientation: Interpersonal Relationships, Service Delivery Orientation and Communication.
• Personal: Action and Outcome Orientation, Resilience, Change Readiness, Cognitive Ability, Learning Orientation, Accountability and Ethical Conduct
• Management / Leadership: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure that the Department is strategically aligned with the objectives of the Engineering Services Directorate.
• Ensure that capital projects are executed and implemented successfully.
• Ensure critical performance indicators are identified and specific measures established to enable and guide the section to plan, manage and or prioritize outcomes accordingly.
• Ensure the activities, projects and assignments associated with the branch are monitored, deviations addressed and corrective measures introduced to manage conformance, poor quality and performance enabling the section to deliver in accordance with the laid down objectives, procedures and cost parameters.
• Ensure contractual terms and conditions entered into and agreed to, are complied with and specific responsibilities discharged accordingly without any risk to the Council
• Ensure a climate conductive to promoting and sustaining motivational levels, productivity, performance and improving the quality of work-life is cultivated and maintained
• Ensure effective financial management, the achievement of goals and objectives and prevent financial losses.
• Ensure accurate estimates are prepared in relation to requirements enabling the Branch to contribute positively towards meeting treatment objectives and sustaining the quality and standards of service delivery
• Ensure that all the previously set goals and objectives are achieved in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ensure the activities, projects and assignments associated with the branch are monitored, deviations addressed and corrective measures introduced to manage conformance, poor quality and performance enabling the Section to deliver in accordance with the laid down objectives, procedures and cost parameters
• Ensure information, advice or opinions on relevant matters is made available and / or communicated through the various mediums and accurately interpreted through the provision of adequate and clear explanation.
• Ensure an efficient / capable administrative service is provided and specific instruction / guidelines are complied with.
• Ensure that the management and operations associated with water quality in the above Municipal areas complies with the Norms and Standards laid down by the Department of Water and Sanitation and complies with all the requirements of the Blue Water Services Assessment Process

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST

• Good knowledge of all relevant government Acts, municipal by-laws, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent financial management skills.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office applications, GIS, CAD, IMQS).
• Willingness to work after hours.
• Ability to function under pressure.
• Ability to plan and organize maintenance and construction operations.
• Outstanding problem solving skills.
• Ability to delegate and supervise the implementation of projects.
• Good knowledge of the drafting of tender specifications, conditions and prerequisites.