Drakenstein Municipality

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LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER

LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER (REF NO: CS-HL-LRO)
DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE AND PLANNING SERVICES
DIVISION: HUMAN RESOURCES
SECTION: Labour Relations

TASK LEVEL 12 -Total cost to company- R627 065.62 – R789 609.76 per annum
Benefits: Housing subsidy, Medical aid, Pension and Grouplife

JOB PURPOSE:
Performs Labour Relations activities and attends to general procedures and interventions associated with
the function in order to ensure adequate guidance and support is made available with respect to the
labour relation functions

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

• National Diploma in Human Resource Management specialising in Labour Relations

OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

• Computer literacy (MS Office applications)
• Fluent in at least two of the official languages in the Western Cape
• Good writing, administrative, interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Code B drivers’ license
• Conflict management skills

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 – 3 years relevant experience

COMPETENCIES

• Organisational awareness
• Consulting
• Planning and organising
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Service delivery orientation
• Action and outcome orientation
• Impact and influence
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• HR service delivery
• Industrial and labour relations
• Interpersonal relationships
• Conflict management
• Learning orientation
• Accountability and ethical conduct

GENERAL INFORMATION:

1. A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, where applicable, will be payable and be supplemented
   by the normal benefits applicable to the Municipality including housing allowance for homeowners subject
   to certain conditions.
2. The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and respects the conditions of the Employment Equity
   Act. Preference will be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets but will not
   be the only criteria applied.
3. All applications are subject to reference checking and verification of qualification checking, which means
   that by applying for a position at the Municipality, you give us consent to do the various checking.
4. Applications received after the closing date, or which have been received without the prescribed
   application form and documentation/s mentioned below will not be considered.
5. Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Appointment Committee and/or any personnel
   member of the Municipality will not be allowed and will immediately disqualify applicants.
6. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as
   being unsuccessful if no feedback has been received within three (3) months from the closing date.
7. Placement of candidates for work can be done in any area of Drakenstein. This area covers Simondium,
   Paarl, Wellington, Gouda, Hermon and Saron.
8. Applications within the Drakenstein municipal area will be receiving preference.
9. The Municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting
   your information and application you confirm that the information you have provided to us is true, correct
   and up to date.
10. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interest
    and a performance contract (where applicable) with the employer.
11. Candidates that arrive late for interviews will be disqualified.
12. The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Prescribed application forms can be obtained from the Human Resources Offices at the Civic Centre, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7622 (Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 until 15:30) or on the Drakenstein Municipal website www.drakenstein.gov.za. Clearly indicate the reference number for the post you are applying for on the prescribed application form. Your fully completed application form must be accompanied by your CV and relevant certified supporting documents when handing it in. Certified copies must not be older than three (3) months. No fax copies will be accepted. No CVs will be returned on the applicant’s request, therefore please do not send us your original certificates.

Your application can be submitted via email to: corporatejobs@drakenstein.gov.za, hand delivered or posted to Drakenstein Municipality, Human Resource Offices, PO Box 1, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7622.

Closing date for emailed applications: 03 January 2025 at 23h59
Closing date for hardcopies: 03 January 2025 at 15h30

MANAGER: LABOUR RELATIONS, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & OHS

DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE AND PLANNING SERVICES
DIVISION: HUMAN RESOURCES
SECTION: Labour Relations

TASK LEVEL 15 – Total cost to company – R1 126 322.20 – R1 363 875.86 per annum
BENEFITS: Car allowance, Medical aid, Housing allowance, Pension and Group life

JOB PURPOSE:
Manage and coordinate the Labour Relations, Occupational Health & Safety and Employee wellness
functions of the municipality including the coordination and implementation of relevant Labour Relations,
Health and Safety and Employee Assistance programmes and policies in adherence to applicable
legislation, collective agreements, council policy and best practices in order to render an effective and
efficient Labour Relations, Health & Safety and Employee wellness function.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

• B-Tech or Degree in Human Resource Management specializing in Labour Relations.
• Municipal Minimum Competency

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Computer literacy (MS Office Applications, Collaborator, Resource link, Solar)
• Health and Safety experience or qualification
• Leadership and management skills
• Good writing, administrative, interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Code B drivers’ license
• Fluent in at least two of the official languages in the Western Cape
• Ability to handle conflict and deal with stressful situations

EXPERIENCE:

• 4 – 5 years relevant experience

COMPETENCIES

• Planning and organising
• Monitoring and control
• Negotiation
• Occupational and benefits management
• Communication
• Conflict management
• Accountability and ethical conduct
• Impact and influence

GENERAL INFORMATION:

1. A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, where applicable, will be payable and be supplemented
   by the normal benefits applicable to the Municipality including housing allowance for homeowners subject
   to certain conditions.
2. The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and respects the conditions of the Employment Equity
   Act. Preference will be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets but will not
   be the only criteria applied.
3. All applications are subject to reference checking and verification of qualification checking, which means
   that by applying for a position at the Municipality, you give us consent to do the various checking.
4. Applications received after the closing date, or which have been received without the application form and
   documentation/s mentioned below will not be considered.
5. Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Appointment Committee and/or any personnel
   member of the Municipality will not be allowed and will immediately disqualify applicants.
6. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as
   being unsuccessful if no feedback has been received within three (3) months from the closing date.
7. Placement of candidates for work can be done in any area of Drakenstein. This area covers Simondium,
   Paarl, Wellington, Gouda, Hermon and Saron.
8. Applications within the Drakenstein municipal area will be receiving preference.
9. The Municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting
   your information and application you confirm that the information you have provided to us is true, correct
   and up to date.
10. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interest
    and a performance contract (where applicable) with the employer.
11. Candidates that arrive late for interviews will be disqualified.
12. The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Application forms can be obtained from the Human Resources Offices at the Civic Centre, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7622 (Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 until 15:30) or on the Drakenstein Municipal website www.drakenstein.gov.za. Clearly indicate the reference number for the post you are applying for on the pre-scribe application form. Your fully completed application form must be accompanied by your CV and relevant certified supporting documents when handing it in. Certified copies must not be older than three (3) months No fax copies will be accepted. No CVs will be returned on the applicant’s request, therefore please do not send us your original certificates.

Your application can be submitted via email to: corporatejobs@drakenstein.gov.za, hand delivered or posted to Drakenstein Municipality, Human Resource Offices, PO Box 1, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7622.

Closing date for emailed applications: 03 January 2025 at 23h59
Closing date for hardcopies: 03 January 2025 at 15h30

MANAGER ORGANISATIONAL EFFICIENCY (REF NO: CS-HE-HEAD)

MANAGER ORGANISATIONAL EFFICIENCY (REF NO: CS-HE-HEAD)
DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE AND PLANNING SERVICES
DIVISION: HUMAN RESOURCES
SECTION: Organisational Efficiency

TASK LEVEL 15 -Total cost to company- R1 126 322.20 – R1 363 875.86 per annum
Benefits: Car Allowance, Housing subsidy, Medical aid, Pension and Grouplife

JOB PURPOSE:
Managing the development, facilitation, implementation and maintenance of Organisational Efficiency
services, efficiency monitoring frameworks and systems, norms and standards, services strategies and
policies. Managing the operations of the section and provide guidance and advice.
Provide and advisory service to the organisation on Organisational Efficiency matters related to Business
process Re-engineering Organisational design, job description development, job evaluation and
performance management and development system.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or related field

OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

• In-depth knowledge of HR principle including work-study functions
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Knowledge of performance management practices
• Organisational design knowledge and experience
• Computer literacy (MS Office Applications, Collaborator)
• Good writing, administrative, interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Presentation skills
• Supervisory skills
• Facilitation skills
• Code B drivers’ license
• Fluent in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape
• Knowledge of job evaluation systems

EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years or more relevant experience covering a broad range of human resources functions and
• At least 3 years supervisory experience

COMPETENCIES

• Organisational awareness
• Consulting
• Monitoring and control
• Negotiation
• Planning and organising
• Direction setting
• Written communication
• Impact and influence
• Team orientation
• Performance management
• Communication

GENERAL INFORMATION:

1. A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, where applicable, will be payable and be supplemented
   by the normal benefits applicable to the Municipality including housing allowance for homeowners subject
   to certain conditions.
2. The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and respects the conditions of the Employment Equity
   Act. Preference will be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets but will not
   be the only criteria applied.
3. All applications are subject to reference checking and verification of qualification checking, which means
   that by applying for a position at the Municipality, you give us consent to do the various checking.
4. Applications received after the closing date, or which have been received without the prescribed
   application form and documentation/s mentioned below will not be considered.
5. Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Appointment Committee and/or any personnel
   member of the Municipality will not be allowed and will immediately disqualify applicants.
6. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as
   being unsuccessful if no feedback has been received within three (3) months from the closing date.
7. Placement of candidates for work can be done in any area of Drakenstein. This area covers Simondium,
   Paarl, Wellington, Gouda, Hermon and Saron.
8. Applications within the Drakenstein municipal area will be receiving preference.
9. The Municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting
   your information and application you confirm that the information you have provided to us is true, correct
   and up to date.
10. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interest
    and a performance contract (where applicable) with the employer.
11. Candidates that arrive late for interviews will be disqualified.
12. The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Prescribed application forms can be obtained from the Human Resources Offices at the Civic Centre, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7622 (Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 until 15:30) or on the Drakenstein Municipal website www.drakenstein.gov.za. Clearly indicate the reference number for the post you are applying for on the prescribed application form. Your fully completed application form must be accompanied by your CV and relevant certified supporting documents when handing it in. Certified copies must not be older than three (3) months. No fax copies will be accepted. No CVs will be returned on the applicant’s request, therefore please do not send us your original certificates.

Your application can be submitted via email to: corporatejobs@drakenstein.gov.za, hand delivered or posted to Drakenstein Municipality, Human Resource Offices, PO Box 1, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7622.

Closing date for emailed applications: 03 January 2025 at 23h59
Closing date for hardcopies: 03 January 2025 at 15h30

HEAD: CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

HEAD: CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
REF NO: IS-S-PET1
DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING SERVICES
SECTION: CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
DIVISION: Infrastructure Management

TASK LEVEL 15 -Total cost to company- R1 126 322.20 – R1 363 875.86 per annum
Benefits: Car Allowance, Housing subsidy, Medical aid, Pension and Grouplife

JOB PURPOSE:
Manages, co-ordinates and controls the professional and technical processes associated with the
assessment of festival, tent, way leave, borehole applications, building plans, land use, planning and
development applications, the determination of development contributions and the provision of civil
engineering services (water & sanitation, roads & stormwater, waste management, etc.) to internal and
external clients through research and evaluation of best practices and cost effective approaches, provision
of guidance and advice on the formulation of proposals and design concepts and contract and project
management of complex forms of civil engineering works with high impact in order to ensure that broader goals and service delivery objectives are accomplished and quality and professional standards maintained in accordance with agreed timeframes, budgets and appropriate legislation.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

• A relevant B Tech degree in Engineering and registration as a Pr Tech Eng; within 18 months of
  appointment
• Computer literacy: MS Office

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Code B driver’s license
• Computer literacy (MS Office Applications)
• Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape
• Good management, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical
• Ability to give attention to detail
• High level of responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to handle conflict

EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years of more relevant experience post registration

GENERAL INFORMATION:

1. A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, where applicable, will be payable and be supplemented
   by the normal benefits applicable to the Municipality including housing allowance for homeowners subject
   to certain conditions.
2. The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and respects the conditions of the Employment Equity
   Act. Preference will be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets but will not
   be the only criteria applied.
3. All applications are subject to reference checking and verification of qualification checking, which means
   that by applying for a position at the Municipality, you give us consent to do the various checking.
4. Applications received after the closing date, or which have been received without the prescribed
   application form and documentation/s mentioned below will not be considered.
5. Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Appointment Committee and/or any personnel
   member of the Municipality will not be allowed and will immediately disqualify applicants.
6. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as
   being unsuccessful if no feedback has been received within three (3) months from the closing date.
7. Placement of candidates for work can be done in any area of Drakenstein. This area covers Simondium,
   Paarl, Wellington, Gouda, Hermon and Saron.
8. Applications within the Drakenstein municipal area will be receiving preference.
9. The Municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting
   your information and application you confirm that the information you have provided to us is true, correct
   and up to date.
10. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interest
    and a performance contract (where applicable) with the employer.
11. Candidates that arrive late for interviews will be disqualified.
12. The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Prescribed application forms can be obtained from the Human Resources Offices at the Civic Centre, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7622 (Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 until 15:30) or on the Drakenstein Municipal website www.drakenstein.gov.za. Clearly indicate the reference number for the post you are applying for on the prescribed application form. Your fully completed application form must be accompanied by your CV and relevant certified supporting documents when handing it in. Certified copies must not be older than three (3) months. No fax copies will be accepted. No CVs will be returned on the applicant’s request, therefore please do not send us your original certificates.

Your application can be submitted via email to: engineeringjobs@drakenstein.gov.za, hand delivered or posted to Drakenstein Municipality, Human Resource Offices, PO Box 1, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7622.

Closing date for emailed applications: 03 January 2025 at 23h59
Closing date for hardcopies: 03 January 2025 at 15h30

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