City Ethekwini Vacancies

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Engineer (Scada)

Closing Date
2025/01/24
Reference Number
ETH241209-10
Job Number 33006906
Job Title Engineer (Scada)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T14
Division Network Management
Department Hv Operations
Branch Hv Network Control
Vacancy Group Electricity
Reporting To Specialist Engineer (Scada)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Special Conditions:
Protective Clothing as per PPE Schedule.
Physical Requirements:
Be physically fit and abled bodied.
This post reports to SPECIALIST ENGINEER (SCADA)

Job Purpose
Job Purpose:
Applies electrical and electronic engineering professional and technical principles to research, design and contribute to the design and implementation strategy of the Electrical Network Management System.

Key Responsibility Areas
Key Responsibility Areas:

• Provides comments on options and alternatives on the design/implementation strategy for
• Network Information and Electronic Management Systems.
• Controls conformance with contract terms and conditions in respect of the quality, cost and timing of deliverables associated with complex electronic engineering interventions.
• Provides information and guidance on the principles, procedures and applications associated with the technical dimensions of the management of high level advanced systems.
• Controls or, executes actions based on the guided interpretations of the principles and techniques associated with the performance of a Network Information and Electronic
• Management Systems within a defined environment.
• Applies electronic principles and procedures to manage the real time operating environment.
• Disseminates information on the technical aspects of network management.

Competencies
Competencies:

• Planning
• Attention to Detail
• Design
• Project Management
• Construction
• Operations and Maintenance
• Communication
• Cognitive Ability
• Learning Orientation
• Team Orientation

Essential Requirements
Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (NQF Level 8) in Computer or Electronic Engineering or equivalent from a University recognized by the Council on Higher Education.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 years post qualification experience relevant to the electricity distribution or transmission industry.

Preferred Requirements
Preferred Requirements:

• 3 years post qualification experience in the SCADA or Electronic Systems Planning or
• Software Development or Implementation and Maintenance field.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Car & Market allowance may be applicable
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 932 973.00 – R 1 183 859.00 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HC Electricity
Contact Telephone 031311 1301

Deputy Head (Mv/Lv Operations)

Closing Date
2025/01/24
Reference Number
ETH241213-2
Job Number 33000004
Job Title Deputy Head (Mv/Lv Operations)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T21
Division Nil
Department Mv Lv Operations
Branch Nil
Vacancy Group Vacant
Reporting To Head (Electricity)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
N/A

Job Purpose
Job Purpose:
Ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of the Planning, Construction, Maintenance and Network Control Divisions within the MV/LV Operations function of eThekwini Electricity.

Key Responsibility Areas
Key Responsibility Areas:

• Plans and manages the key performance indicators and outcomes associated with the MV/LV Operations.
• Manages the Department and assumes responsibility for the maintenance and construction planning, estimating and scheduling, maintenance inspection, fault identification, location and repair, planned maintenance and refurbishment, construction, programming and installations, MV/LV Network Control, administration, accounting, cost control, vehicle control and utilisation, material issued, construction and planning maintenance of street-lighting installations associated with low voltage mains.
• Undertakes the responsibility for the Occupational Health and Safety Act and ensuring compliance thereof.
• Assists the Head (Electricity) in formulating strategic direction for the Service Unit.
• Plans the Units activities after considering the long and short term goals, objectives, action plans, operating standards and performance targets set.
• Formulates capital and operating budgets.
• Implements the Units MV/LV Operational Plans.
• Verifies acceptable performance against targets and standards and takes corrective action as required.
• Reports to the Head (Electricity) on performance, keeping abreast of relevant legislation and recommending appropriate amendments where necessary.
• Manages the recruitment, performance, training and development and conduct of staff.
• Deals with ad-hoc issues that arise which fall within the terms of reference of the Units MV/LV Operations.

Competencies
Competencies:

• Planning
• Organisational Awareness
• Design
• Project Management
• Construction
• Operations and Maintenance
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Action and outcome orientation
• Change readiness
• Cognitive ability
• Strategic Direction & Leadership
• Program & Project Management

Essential Requirements
Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (NQF Level 8) in Electrical Engineering.
• Registration as a Professional with the Engineering Council of South Africa as Professional Engineer.
• In possession of the Electrical Engineer’s Certificate of Competency (Government Competency Certificate- GCC).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 8 Years post registration experience in the electricity industry or a related field of electrical engineering of which at least 2 years must be at a senior management level.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements
Preferred Requirements:

• Relevant Masters Degree (NQF Level 9).
• 10 Years post registration experience in the electricity industry or a related field of electrical engineering of which at least 3 years must be at a senior management level.
  This post reports to HEAD (ELECTRICITY)

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Car & Market Allowances May be Applicable
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration Salary Negotiable
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HC Electricity
Contact Telephone 0313111301

Project Executive (Sustainable Architec)

Closing Date
2025/01/24
Reference Number
ETH241211-5
Job Number 36005022
Job Title Project Executive (Sustainable Architec)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T17
Division Nil
Department Architecture
Branch Nil
Vacancy Group Engineering
Reporting To Deputy Head (Architecture)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
None

Job Purpose
Conceptualises and develops the methodology to support sustainable practices in Architecture and Urban Design through research of international, national, and local trends to determine the benefits of changing approaches and emphasising its development as a viable economic and appealing alternative to current practices.

Key Responsibility Areas
Formulates a strategic business case to support alignment of the City’s current and future architectural practices.
Contributes to the development of the Municipal strategy and by laws to regulate design and construction in the built environs.
Manages professional municipal personnel and professional consultants in the continuing development, promotion, application and monitoring of sustainable architectural practice and compliance with standards.
Directs critical processes associated the development of programmes and project frameworks for sustainability within a major complex architectural and urban design interventions.
Provides an advisory or consulting service on the design, professional and technical applications, performance specifications and appropriateness of selected methods to address development in the built environments from an architectural and urban design perspective.
Leads the Buildings and Built Environment Sustainable Architectural and Energy Efficiency strategy.
Interacts internally and externally disseminating technical and professional information with recommendations, solutions, and alternatives on proposed and current architectural and urban design developmental projects.
Prepares management reports inclusive of business case proposals and, interim consolidated reports on the functions, performance, and contribution of the functionality.

Competencies
Organisational Awareness.
Research, Analysis and interpretation.
Socio-economic and Socio-Political Awareness.
Planning and Organising.
Architectural Design.
Context and Appropriate Fit.
Communication.
Client Orientation and Customer focus.
Action Orientation.
Problem Solving.
Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
Impact and influence.

Essential Requirements
Masters degree (NQF Level 9) in Architecture.
Registration with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession as a Professional Architect.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
6 Years relevant experience.
Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements
Masters degree (NQF Level 9) in Architecture.
Registration with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) as a Professional Architect.
Registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager, with South African Council for the Construction Project Management Professions (SACPCMP) or as a Project Management Professional with PMI.
7 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Car Allowance
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R1 412 172.00/R1 805.954.00 Per Annum
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HrEngrecruit
Contact Telephone 031 311 7462

Deputy City Manager (Com & Emergency Ser

Closing Date
2025/01/10
Reference Number
ETH241211-2
Job Number 40000000
Job Title Deputy City Manager (Com & Emergency Ser
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T25(I)
Division Nil
Department Nil
Branch Nil
Vacancy Group COMMUNITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
Reporting To City Manager
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Shortlisted candidates will undergo Competency Assessments to determine
competency levels.

Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership and direction for the Cluster in the following respective
functional areas; Health Services, Parks, Recreation and Culture, Agro-Ecology, Moses
Mabhida Stadium, Security Management Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Safer
Cities, Disaster Management and Metro Police, and other related community services.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Develop and implement strategic plans through the formulation of short,
  medium and long-term service delivery plans.
• Provide visible, supportive and effective leadership for the Cluster and drive
  performance to ensure achievement of the Clusters business plan.
• Implement systems, policies, procedures and practices to manage and guide the
  delivery of strategic plans of the Cluster.
• Guide and understand the management of risk for the municipality within the
  area of responsibility and analyse internal audit reports when considering risk.
• Ensure an analytical and methodical structuring of projects and project planning
  for adequate control over projects.
• Establish and maintain effective and relevant external stakeholder relations and
  ensure stakeholder consultation.
• Support the implementation of financial and performance reporting in order to
  obtain the optimum level of assurance from the Auditor-General.

Competencies

• Strategic Direction & Leadership
• People Management
• Program & Project Management
• Financial Management
• Change Leadership
• Governance Leadership

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences or Health Sciences, Public
  Administration, Law or Law Enforcement field (NQF Level 7) or any relevant
  qualification.
• Registration with the relevant professional body.
• A certificate of minimum municipal competencies from an accredited institution
  or obtainable within 18 months from date of appointment.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 8 years experience at a management level of which at least 5 years must be at
  middle management level.

Preferred Requirements
NIL

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances LOCOMOTION
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration SALARY NEGOTIABLE
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL
Contact Telephone 031 322 9618

Programme Manager (Infras And Asset Man)

Closing Date
2025/01/24
Reference Number
ETH241211-1
Job Number 40000052
Job Title Programme Manager (Infras And Asset Man)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T16
Division Nil
Department Nil
Branch Nil
Vacancy Group PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE
Reporting To Project Executive
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Purpose
To manage and direct the planning and implementation of Social Services Infrastructure Asset
Management organisation wide and administers the provision of a strategic advisory service to the
Units within the Community and Emergency Services Cluster in respect of financial and key
performance areas.

Key Responsibility Areas
Identify and define immediate short and long term objectives/ plans associated with Asset
Management.

• Guide and advise in the planning and coordination of the capital and operating estimates
  and monitor expenditure against approved budget allocations.
  Direct and control outcomes associated with the utilisation, productivity and performance of
  personnel within Asset Management Branch.
  Execute applications associated with the provision of an Asset Management consulting/
  advisory service to the Cluster.
  Manage procedures and applications associated with the implementation of Asset
  Management Plans and Programmes.
  Conceptualise and directs research to drive strategic formulation and development of
  organisation wide Social Services Infrastructure Asset Management Plan.
  Direct complex studies focused on establishing long term risks in relation to the assets life
  cycle, asset maintenance and net asset value of critical Unit/ Cluster high value asset.
  Manage processes associated with the preparation of submissions for introducing new or for
  review of existing policy frameworks.
  Prepare business plans to determine an present the sustainability of major complex/high risk
  strategic projects.
  Direct the evaluation, review and alignment of infrastructure development plans against
  critical deliverables detailed in the Integrated Development Plan.
  Disseminate strategic and functional information on the immediate, short and long term
  objectives.
  Guide critical development and decision making processes in prospect of the complex
  technical arrangements involved in strategic infrastructure and asset projects.

Competencies
Discipline Specific Skills
Financial Management
People Management
Planning & Organising
Organisational Awareness
Architectural Design
Monitoring & Control
Interpersonal Relationships
Communication
Cognitive Ability
Accountability & Ethical Conduct
Team Orientation

Essential Requirements
Bachelor of Science (NQF Level 8) in Architecture or any other related and equivalent
qualification.
Registered as a professional with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession
(SACAP).
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
6 Years relevant experience.
Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements
Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 9) in Architecture or any other related and equivalent
qualification.
Registered as a professional with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession
(SACAP).
7 Years relevant experience.
This post reports to PROJECT EXECUTIV

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL
Contact Telephone 031-3114102

Deputy City Manager (Econ Devel And Pla)

Closing Date
2025/01/10
Reference Number
ETH241210-4
Job Number 20000000
Job Title Deputy City Manager (Econ Devel And Pla)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T25(I)
Division Nil
Department Nil
Branch Nil
Vacancy Group ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Reporting To City Manager
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Shortlisted candidates will undergo Competency Assessments to determine competency levels.

PLEASE NOTE: Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained in respect of the following checks (Security Clearance, Quali?cation veri?cation, criminal records, credit records, competency assessments and previous employment). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract before commencement of duty, a performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest.

Job Purpose
Responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for the Cluster in the following areas: Business Support; Development Management and Planning; Economic Development, Invest Durban and Catalytic Projects.

Key Responsibility Areas
Contribute to service delivery systems and alignment of strategies and goals with national and provincial policies.
Formulates and influences short, medium and long-term service delivery plans.
Drives the economic development and planning strategies and goals.
Guides, establishes and maintains appropriate stakeholder relations.
Provides direction and guides project management within areas of responsibility.
Implements financial systems and maintains working capital.
Contributes to the budget preparation and implementation process.
Supports the implementation of the performance reporting process within the area of responsibility.
Supports and implements good governance.
Understands risk and guides the management of risk in the Municipality within the area of responsibility.
Guides the management of change within the area of responsibility.
Supports and contributes to the formulation of policy and the Municipality’s By-laws within the area of responsibility.
Implements, manages and oversees the implementation of relevant legislation within the area of responsibility.
Supports the audit process so as to obtain the optimum level of assurance from the Auditor-General.
Competencies
STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND LEADERSHIP- Provide and direct a vision for the institution and inspire and deploy others to deliver on the strategic institutional mandate.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT- Effectively manage, inspire and encourage people, respect diversity, optimise talent and build and nurture relationships in order to achieve institutional objectives.
PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT- Able to understand program and project management methodology; plan, manage, monitor and evaluate specific activities in order to deliver on set objectives.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT – Able to compile, plan and manage budgets, control cash flow, institute financial risk management and administer procurement processes in accordance with recognised financial practices. Further to ensure that all financial dealings are managed in an ethical manner.
CHANGE LEADERSHIP- Able to direct and initiate institutional transformation on all levels in order to successfully drive and implement new initiatives and deliver professional and quality services to the community.
GOVERNANCE LEADERSHIP- Able to promote, direct and apply professionalism in managing risk and compliance requirements and apply a thorough understanding of governance practices and further, able to direct the conceptualisation of relevant policies and enhance cooperative governance relationships.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Sciences/ Architecture/Bachelor’s Degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development studies (NQF Level 7) or any relevant qualification.
A certificate of minimum municipal competencies from an accredited institution or obtainable within 18 months from date of appointment.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
8 years experience at a management level of which at least 5 years must be at middle management level and have proven successful Professional Developmental/ Town Planning experience
Preferred Requirements
N/A

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances CAR ALLOWANCE
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration SALARY NEGOTIABLE
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name Head: Human Capital, Mr S. Mkhize (Sihle),
Contact Telephone 0313229618

Senior Manager (Budgets)

Closing Date
2025/01/24
Reference Number
ETH241219-2
Job Number 71001218-2
Job Title Senior Manager (Budgets)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T17
Division Nil
Department Corporate Accounts
Branch Budgets
Vacancy Group FINANCE
Reporting To Deputy Head (Corporate Accounts)
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Hours of Work : 40 Hours
This post reports to DEPUTY HEAD (CORPORATE ACCOUNTS)

Job Purpose
Manage and control the activities of the municipal budget office and provide the necessary support to the chief financial officer.

Key Responsibility Areas

Compile a budget plan to direct the budget process.
Provide guidelines to the finance staff, cluster heads.
Preside at meetings to outline the budget process and budget requirements.
Discuss the budget with the budget steering committee.
Effect budget cuts where necessary.
Control and supervise the consolidation, collation and finalisation of the budget.
Prepare final budget reports indicating a balanced budget.
Compile the draft estimate report.
Prepare draft recommendations.
Co-ordinating the printing and publishing of the budgets and relevant documentation.
Assist in the co-ordination, compiling and printing of the Mayors budget speech.
Prepare application to National Treasury for approval of budgets.
Prepare notices on the budgets.
Participate in road shows pertaining to the budgets.
Budget review and evaluation in terms of National Treasury reform programme.
Provide financial support regarding deviations and adjustments to the budget.
Supervise the provision of statistical information.
Coordinate and supervise the preparation of monthly progress reports, in-year monitoring reports, statistical and ad hoc reports to Council, Provincial and National Government
Provide training to interns.
Assist with the interpretation of councils expenditure policies, procedures and methods

Competencies
Budgeting.
Procurement.
Financial Process Management.
Accounting.
Organisational Awareness.
Planning and Organising.
Interpersonal Relationships.
Service Delivery Orientation.
Cognitive ability.
Action and outcome orientation.
Impact and Influence.
Direction Setting.

Essential Requirements
Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) in Accounting with Financial Accounting as a major subject or any other related and equivalent qualification.
Professional registration of either CA(SA) or CIMA or ACCA or CIGFARO.
Must be in a possession of National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF Level 6) OR Must obtain a National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQFLevel 6) within 18 months of the date of appointment.
Valid motor vehicle driving license
6 years relevant experience of which 2 years must be at a management level within the public sector.

Preferred Requirements
Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Accounting with Financial Accounting as a major subject or any other related and equivalent qualification.
7 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a management level within the public sector.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Locomotion allowance
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 1 412 172,00 -R 1 805 954,00 Total Remuneration Package
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name Human Capital Finance
Contact Telephone 031 311 1623

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