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).
