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INFRASTRUCTURE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GRANT(ISDG) GRADUATES PROGRAMME X8
Polokwane Local Municipality, jointly with the Department of National Treasury, hereby invites applications from suitably qualified unemployed graduates to participates in a three (03) years fixed term contract programme in the following disciplines:
Requirements:
· Applicant must be unemployed
· A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.
· Must be a South African citizen in possession of the valid South African Identity document and falling within the
jurisdiction of Polokwane Local Municipality.
· Must be under the age of 35.
· Academic qualification must be in line with the professional registration requirements of the respective statutory councils.
· Stamped original proof of residence (Letter from Traditional Local Authority or Municipal utility bill).
Interested person meeting the requirements are requested to hand deliver a signed Polokwane Local Municipality Application form obtained on: www.polokwane.gov.za stating clearly the position applying for, together with a detailed CV, original certified copies of qualifications and proof of resident to Human Resource Development Manager at Civic Centre, Corner.Landros Mare’& Bodenstein streets, Office number 903/904 before the closing date on 31 March 2025 (Monday to Friday from 08H00- 16H30)
Administrative enquiries should be directed to Ms. M.P Mello at 015 290 2211/ 2344
Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that the application reaches Polokwane Local Municipality on or before the closing date mentioned above. Should you not receive a response within four (4) months of the closing date of the advertisement consider your application unsuccessful.
NB: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
DIRECTORATE: CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICE
POSITION : CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER (RE- ADVERTISEMENT)
REF NO : EXT/24/25/31
DURATION : PERMANENT BASIS (In line with the New Municipal
Systems Amendment Act 3 of 2022 which came into
effect on the 1 November 2022)
REMUNERATION: R1 462 468 – R1 724 407 – R2 026 176
(ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE IN LINE WITH UPPER
LIMITS AS PER GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO.50737)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :Bachelor’s Degree in Developmental
Studies/Public Administration, Social Science, Engineering or equivalent
qualifications. Certificate in Municipal Financial Management Programme
(MFMP) as prescribed by National Treasury, Government Gazette No 29967
dated 15 June 2007 will be an added advantage. Candidates without MFMP
or CPMD will be given 18 months to complete the competency as contained
in Notice 91 of 03 February 2017 and promulgated in government Gazette
No, 40593. Five (5) years’ relevant experience at a senior level and have
proven successful management experience in administration. Exposure to
the corporate or business sector will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s
licence. A thorough understanding and knowledge of the legislation
regulating municipal governance. Extensive knowledge and understanding
of local government administration. Understanding of local government
transformation. Understanding of relevant local government legislation, the
political landscape of South Africa and municipal legal administration. Strong
ethics, discipline, transparency, independent, accountable, motivated,
outcome and results driven. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight
deadlines. Must be a team player. Strategic capability and leadership,
program and project management, financial management, change
management, knowledge management, service delivery Innovation, client
orientation and customer focus, communication skills, accountability and
ethical conduct, policy formulation and implementation, advanced strategic
planning and people management skills.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Report or represent the Directorate in
various committees: Audit Committee, Risk Management Committee, IDP
Rep Forum, District IDP Forum, Project Management Forum, Performance
Evaluation Panels. Manage the development, implementation and review of
the Municipality’s vision and long-term strategy. Manage the development,
implementation and review of the Municipality’s Integrated Development
Plan (IDP). Manage the coordination of City’s project identification process in
line with the IDP. Manage public participation in the municipality. Manage the
development, implementation and review of the institutional strategic
transformation agenda. The incumbent will be responsible for Monitoring and
Evaluation, oversee the following Business Units: Executive Support, IDP,
Legal Services, Legislative Support/Council Support, Marketing and
Communications, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Clusters, Organisational
Performance and Project Management for the entire Municipality
Manage the development and implementation of institutional Performance
Management System. Ensure compliance with Performance Management
System legislative framework. Facilitate the strategic planning session and
compile strategic planning report. Ensure the improvement of the risk
management control and governance processes. Provide an objective
assurance; value add and improvement on municipality’s operations and
governance processes. Develop and implement an intergovernmental
protocol through coordination of IDP. Advice the Municipal Manager and
Council on all functions of the Directorate. Oversee the development and
review of relevant policies and strategies on matters pertaining to the
Directorate. Strategically plan, organize, lead and control all the activities
performed by the Directorate. Ensure that the activities of the Directorate are
aligned to the IDPand facilitate performance management of the Directorate.
Oversee project management functions within the municipality. Develop and
Implement an integrated Communication Strategy (for both internal and
external stakeholders) to ensure that all communication initiatives by
Polokwane Municipality are well co-ordinated, integrated and people
–focused. Manage the development and implementation of external relations
between the Municipality, stakeholders, other spheres of government and
international partners to achieve alignment with the council’s priorities, as
expressed in its IDP. Manage efficient usage of cluster offices. Oversee the
management and provision of support to the speaker of council on
administrative and strategic decisions.
EMAIL: COO@POLOKWANE.GOV.ZA
DIRECTOR WATER AND SANITATION
REF NO : EXT/24/25/32
DURATION : PERMANENT BASIS (In line with the New Municipal
Systems Amendment Act 3 of 2022 which came into
effect on the 1 November 2022)
REMUNERATION: R1 462 468 – R1 724 407 – R2 026 176
(ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE IN LINE WITH UPPER
LIMITS AS PER GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO.50737)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: B- Tech or BSc in Civil Engineering or
Equivalent qualifications as recognised by SAQA. Certificate in Municipal
Financial Management Programme (MFMP) as prescribed by National
Treasury, Government Gazette No 29967 dated 15 June 2007 will be an
added advantage. Candidates without MFMP or CPMD will be given 18
months to complete the competency as contained in Notice 91 of 03 February
2017 and promulgated in government Gazette No, 40593. Five (5) years’
experience at middle management level or as a programme manager/project
manager; and 3-4 years must be at professional/management level and
engineering management experience. Registration as a Professional
Engineer or Technologist with ECSA. Valid driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Must be able to negotiate at high a level with
various stakeholders regarding water and sanitation, and have a sound
knowledge of water and sanitation planning, distribution, and construction.
The incumbent will have to travel to attend meetings and congresses
regarding water and sanitation. Athorough understanding and knowledge of
the legislation regulating municipal governance. Extensive knowledge and
understanding of local government administration. Understanding of local
government transformation. Understanding of relevant local government
legislation, the political landscape of South Africa, and municipal legal
administration. Strong ethics, discipline, transparency, independent,
accountable, motivated, outcome and results-driven, work under pressure
and meet tight deadlines. Strategic capability and leadership, program and project management, financial management, change management,
knowledge management, service delivery Innovation, client orientation and
customer focus, communication skills, accountability and ethical conduct,
policy formulation and implementation, advanced strategic planning and
people, management skills.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Executing the constitutional mandate of
portable water supply and sanitation provision for the water service authority.
Develop, manage and implement maintenance plans for water and sanitation
infrastructure. Identify projects, conduct feasibility studies and preliminary
design, determine institutional and social development needs. Secure
funding for capital projects and oversee capital projects as applicable
legislations and frameworks. Manage the monitoring, forecasting and
demand for water, and secure raw water extraction licenses from DWS
through applications and negotiations to ensure sufficient supply capacity.
Negotiate water supply with Lepelle Northern Water and Department of
Water and Sanitation. Ensure compliance to Blue Drop and Green Drop
requirements. Develop and implement Water Conservation and Water
Demand Strategies to ensure compliance to No Drop requirements.
Implement and maintain sound quality management systems in line with
legislation, policies, best practice and standards. Secure funding for capital
projects and oversee capital projects as applicable legislations and
frameworks. Oversee and lead the budgeting process in compliance with
National Treasury guidelines. Ensure cost effective management of the
Directorate’s budget and the timely implementation of resolutions related to
the Directorate. Oversee CAPEX and OPEX budgets to ensure cost effective
utilization thereof and institute cost control measures to ensure optimum
benefit and maximum risk exposure. Advice the Accounting Officer/Municipal
Manager and Council on all functions of the Directorate. Oversee the
development and review of relevant policies and strategies on matters
pertaining to the Directorate. Ensure that the activities of the Directorate are
aligned to the IDPand facilitate performance management of the Directorate.
Develop and oversee departmental policies and procedures in line with
regulations and Municipality business model. Identify, develop, and
implement innovative and new business opportunities to grow the business
and increase revenue. Oversee the preparation and submission of monthly,
quarterly departmental performance. Facilitate the establishment of the
proposed Polokwane Water Entity as approved by council.
EMAIL: DIRECTORWATER@POLOKWANE.GOV.ZA
Applications for Senior Manager positions must be submitted on the official
application form as prescribed in terms of Government Gazette No 37245
- Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior
Managers (obtainable on the municipal website as well as at the
municipal offices).
NB: APPLICATIONS NOT COMPLETED ON THE OFFICIAL
APPLICATION FORM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Polokwane Municipality offers challenging opportunities, competitive
packages, and fringe benefits (Pension, Medical Aid, Housing Allowance,
etc).
Polokwane Municipality Recruitment policy as well as the Personnel Code as
approved by the council will guide the process.
Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the
provisions of the Employment Equity Act, and the council’s employment
equity plan or targets and goals. For this reason, we require that Race,
Gender, and Disability status be specified. NOTE: Suitable candidates
will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (Criminal record,
Citizenship, credit record, qualifications verification, and employment
verifications). Where applicable candidates will be subjected to a skills/
knowledge test.
The form must be accompanied by a detailed CV, originally certified copies
(not older than three months) of qualifications, ID, any other supporting
documents should be sent to the provided Emails.
KINDLY NOTE THE FOLLOWING WHEN SUBMITTING THROUGH
EMAIL:
ü APPLICATION SIZE:10 MG OR LESS
ü PDF FORMAT ONLY
NB: STRICLYEMAILSUBMISSIONS ONLY!!
Closing Date: 20 March 2025
Late applications will not be considered. Should you not hear from us within
four months of the closing date, please consider your application as
unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for the interest shown.
Polokwane Municipality strongly warns the public to stay alert as
scammers posing as municipal officials are deceiving unsuspecting
individuals with false promises of employment opportunities. Don’t be a
victim, stay vigilant and never fall for these fraudulent scams.
We wish you all the best with your applications
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