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Applications accompanied with a complete CV and certified copies of qualifications are hereby invited from qualified persons for appointment to the following vacancy. ENGINEERING MANAGER - RE-ADVERTISEMENT

The Nkonkobe Local Municipality is a Category B Municipality, established in terms of the Municipal Structures Act. It has its administrative seat in Fort Beaufort and its Council seat in Alice. The Nkonkobe Municipality comprises the historic towns of Alice (home of University of Fort Hare), Fort Beaufort, Hogsback, Middledrift, Debe Nek, Seymour and Balfour. Nkonkobe Municipality falls under the Amatole District Municipality in the province of the Eastern Cape.

Applications accompanied with a complete CV and certified copies of qualifications are hereby invited from qualified persons for appointment to the following vacancy.

ENGINEERING MANAGER - RE-ADVERTISEMENT
(Five-year performance-based contract)

Minimum requirements:

• A Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing infrastructure related projects
• Knowledge of Integrated Development Plan and legislations related to the field
• Good communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Working experience in both urban and rural areas
• An innovative, self-driven, articulate individual who can represent the various towns of Nkonkobe Municipality at the highest national level
• Registration with a professional body or in the process of obtaining such registration will be a requirement
• Understanding of Local Government legislation
• Understanding of service delivery imperative at a Local Government sphere
• Proven knowledge of, as well as experience and skills in, all the technical aspects that are pertinent to the service delivery initiatives
• Sound technical knowledge with regard to project management
• Knowledge of as well as experience and skill in: Strategic leadership and management; Strategic budgeting, financial and performance management; Governance; Ethics and values; Financial and performance management reporting; Risk and change management; Legislation and policy development and implementation; The development of partnerships and management of stakeholder relations; Effective leadership in Municipal Supply Chain Management and all aspects of project management.

Key performance areas:

• Ensure the effective leadership and motivation of the Engineering Division
• Implement, control, monitor and evaluate approved MIG projects
• Provide technical support for identified projects
• Manage cash-flow and committed project expenditure
• Carry out the financial administration of projects by undertaking payment verification of projects claims, including visits
• Prepare projects reports for the Municipality’s Committees
• Manage formulation of policies and administrative procedure relevant to the department
• Determine various service delivery strategies
• Ensure the availability, reliability and quality of respective Engineering Services
• Participate in and demonstrate understanding of the IDP and community consultation process
• Obtain the right results and standards of performance in collaboration with Senior Management, with regards to Service Delivery
• Revise the Integrated Development Plan, as well as the Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan
• Carry out monitoring and performance evaluation, financial management and implementation, as well as all other relevant requirements as demanded by legislation governing Local Government (including all other relevant matters that are prescribed for implementation and management by the Local Government Systems Act and the Local Government Structures Act.

Note: The incumbent will be appointed in terms of Section 56 and Section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act and will report directly to the Municipal Manager of Nkonkobe Municipality.

Enquiries may be directed to Ms UT Malinzi, the Senior Manager: Corporate Services: 046 645-7464/7408 or e-mail: umalinzi [at] nkonkobe.gov.za (for enquiries only).

Nkonkobe Municipality is committed to employment equity and, therefore in these appointments, such factors will be taken into account. Nkonkobe Municipality is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. If you have not heard from us within 3 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The Council nevertheless appreciates the interest shown by applicants.

All applications, accompanied by a completed CV, certified copies of qualifications and details of 3 referees, must be addressed to the Acting Municipal Manager, Nkonkobe Municipality, P.O. Box 36, Fort Beaufort 5720. Failure to attach all the required documents will disqualify your application. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Applicants who have already submitted their applications in the previous advert should not re-submit as their applications will be considered.

Closing date for applications: 20 February 2012 at 12:00

KC MANELI
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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