External Post : 1x Director : Technical & Community Services

GREAT KEI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
COMPRISED OF QUMRHA, CHINTSA EAST, HAGA HAGA, MORGANS BAY, AND KEI MOUTH TOWNS, WITH ITS HEADQUARTERS IN QUMRHA.
VACANT POSITION
MUNICIPAL MANAGER'S OFFICE
POSITION : DIRECTOR: TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
SALARY SCALE : The annual total remuneration package payable for the position will be in line with the Local Government: Upper limits of total remuneration packages payable to municipal managers and managers directly accountable to municipal managers (Government Notice No. 50737 of 30 May 2024) prescribed for a category 2 municipality. The Municipality intends to apply for a deviation from the prescribed remuneration package.
DURATION : PERMANENT
REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum education qualification: Grade 12 plus and Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering / B.Tech Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum experience:5 years relevant experience at a middle management level or as project/programme manager and 3-4 must be at professional / management level engineering management level
• Registration with the relevant engineering professional body.
• Valid Driving license
• A certificate in Municipal Financial Management Programme (MFMP) or Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) is a requirement in terms of the Minimum Competency Requirements of National Treasury Regulations;
• Certificate of competency as required in terms of the General Machinery Regulations, 1988, or registration with a recognized relevant engineering professional body will be an added advantage.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;
• Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management;
• Must have extensive knowledge of the public sector environment

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• Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management
and implementation.
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation, good
knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and
performance management
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: As described in the Performance Management
Regulations
SUMMARY OF KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Reporting to the Municipal Manager the Director Technical and Community
services will be responsible for the management of team of specialists
pertaining to Infrastructure, Project Management Unit, integrated waste
operational activities, refuse removal, environmental development and
commonage, law enforcement, traffic control and security and the entire
community and traffic services department .
• Infrastructure planning and operation by identifying required capital projects
after careful analysis and research into community needs and motivates for
incorporation into the IDP revitalisation plan.
• Evaluates the current infrastructure situation in terms of its ability to be able to
meet the needs identified in the revised IDP.
• Communicates with the community and all stakeholders regarding planned
projects.
• Assesses project performance and discusses regularly with all parties so as to
ensure that the Directorate remains on track with the project plan utilization.
• Compiles a draft budget, final budget and adjustment budget.
• Provide institutional support to the offices of the Municipal Manager and co-
ordinate and implement ordinances, policies and by laws relevant to the
Technical Department.
• Management of Directorate by aligning the departmental goals and targets to
those of the organization.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES
The Municipality subscribes to the principles of employment equity. People with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Interested Suitable qualified Candidates are to complete the application form for
Senior Managers which is available from the Municipal Website
(www.greatkeilm.gov.za) or at QUMRHA Municipal Offices and submit with a
complete Curriculum Vitae, and certified copies of certificates of qualifications, SA ID
copy and Driver’s License.
Applicants not contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their
applications as unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates need to undergo security
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vetting and must undergo Competency Assessment in line with Local Government: Regulations.
Upon appointment, successful candidates will have to sign a Performance Agreement in line with Municipal Performance Regulations of 2006.
The Great Kei Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Applications must be submitted to:
The Director: Corporate Services
Attention: Mr. B.T Douglas
Great Kei Municipality, Private Bag X 2, QUMRHA, 4950
OR 17 Main Road.
QUMRHA, 4950.
For enquiries you can contact Human Resource & Administration Manager:
Ms. T. Mgweba at 043 8315700/ 5735 during office hours.
E- Mailed applications will not be considered.
Closing date for the applications: 20 July 2026 at 16h30.
ISSUED BY:
MR. L. N. MAMBILA
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
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