HUMAN SETTLEMENTS,
ENGINEERING SERVICES AND TRANSPORT
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS,
ENGINEERING SERVICES AND TRANSPORT
On a five-year performance contract Attractive, competitive Remuneration Package – Negotiable
Key Requirements:
A relevant 4 year Bachelor’s Degree or a relevant 3 year Bachelor’s Degree and an Honours Degree or appropriate post graduate certificate in one of the built environment professions will be ideal and at least 8 years managerial experience of which at least 3 years must be at a senior management level, preferably in the built environment sector. Experience in the management of infrastructure in a local government context will be an added advantage. Proven ability to provide strategic and innovative leadership.
You will be responsible and accountable for the following:
• Developing and implementing strategic business plans.
• Designing and implementing an organizational structure which will implement the strategic plans of the Cluster.
• Designing and implementing systems, policies, procedures and practices to manage and guide the delivery of strategic business plans.
• Ensuring on an ongoing basis the optimum allocation, utilization and management of all resources of the Cluster to ensure the effective & efficient delivery of the business plans
• Managing and continually improving the processes for service delivery to the customers within the strategic framework.
• Providing strategic leadership for the Cluster and driving performance to ensure achievement of the Cluster’s business plans.
• Reviewing on an annual basis the achievement of the business plans.
Oversee the following core functional areas:
o Human Settlements (Housing).
o Engineering Services.
o Transport Authority.
Short-listed applicants may be required to participate in a comprehensive assessment process and Psychometric tests may be undertaken as part of the selection process at the discretion of the Municipality.
Priority will be given to applicants who are under-represented in terms of race, gender and disability within the occupational level of the post.
Please note: - Canvassing in respect of this position will lead to disqualification of the applicant.
You shall be required to undergo a pre-employment medical examination to be conducted by a medical officer in the employ of the Municipality.
NB. CANDIDATES WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THE POSITION OF DEPUTY CITY
MANAGER: HUMAN SETTLEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE
(WHICH CLOSED ON 2013-03-29), AND ARE STILL INTERESTED IN EITHER OF THE TWO
POSTS, MUST RE-APPLY.
Telephonic enquiries should be directed to the Deputy Head (Human Resources), (031) 311 7005/7062.
When applying for the position, please visit www.durban.gov.za and click on E-Careers.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 2013-09-30 at 12h00 (Midday).
APPLICANTS WHO HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED/NOTIFIED WITHIN THREE MONTHS FROM THE
CLOSING DATE OF THIS ADVERT SHOULD CONSIDER THEMSELVES UNSUCCESSFUL
“INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED”
Priority will be given to applicants who are under represented in terms of race, gender, and disability within the occupational level of the respective advertised post.
Please note: - Canvassing of Councillors and Officials in respect of these positions will lead to disqualification of the applicants. Under no circumstances should applications be sent to or processed by Councillors
APPLICATIONS MUST REACH HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION, GROUND FLOOR,
SHELL HOUSE, 221 ANTON LEMBEDE STREET, DURBAN 4001 OR P O BOX 5892, DURBAN 4000 OR MAY BE E-MAILED TO Ntokozo.Zondi@durban.gov.za TELEPHONE 311-3163) NOT LATER THAN FRIDAY 2013-09-20 AT 12.00 (MIDDAY).
