CITY OF POLOKWANE MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES 2022

CITY OF POLOKWANE MUNICIPALITY

EXTERNAL/INTERNAL VACANCIES

POLOKWANE MUNICIPALITY, SITUATED IN THE CAPRICORN DISTRICT OF THE LIMPOPO PROVINCE HEREBY INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED PERSONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FOLLOWINGPOSITIONS THAT EXIST AT IT’S MUNICIPAL OFFICES IN POLOKWANE.

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DIRECTORATE: OFFICE OF THE EM & MUNICIPAL MANAGER’s OFFICE

Business Unit: Legislative Support
Position: Manager: Legislative Support
Salary: R753 617 (basic salary per annum excluding benefits)
Post Level: 01
Reference: EXT/22/23/59

Requirements: A recognized B. Degree in Law or equivalent qualification. Masters in Law will be an added advantage. Five (5) years’ experience in the Local Government Sector of which 3 years should be at middle management. Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge and Skills: Ability to maintain high confidentiality with the political leadership of the municipality. Ability to produce reports and presentations of exceptionally high standards. Knowledge of the Local Government Sector and applicable legislation. Planning and organizing skills. Good analytical, interpersonal relations, and negotiation skills. Administrative skills, Communication skills. Willingness and readiness to work long hours and under pressure. Excellent leadership and management skill.

Duties: Advise and support the Speaker of the council on administrative and strategic decisions. Remind councillors about all council activities. Assist and support Speaker in executing the legislative responsibilities and any other duties and powers. Manage public participation in the municipality. Provide administrative support to the council and councillors. Manage administrative support services to the council and its councillors/structures. Provide administrative support to MPAC.

Business Unit: Office of the Executive Mayor
Position: Assistant Manager: Protocol & Research
Salary: R 590 237 (basic salary per annum excluding benefits)
Post Level: 03
Reference: EXT/22/23/61

Requirements: B Degree in Law/Political Science or International Relations or equivalent. Valid driver’s license. Approximately 5 years’ experience dealing with protocol and research of which 2 years should be at supervisory level.

Knowledge and Skills: Ability to maintain high confidentiality with the political leadership of the municipality. Knowledge of the local Government Sector and applicable legislation. Planning and organizing skills Good analytical, computer literate, Interpersonal relations, and negotiation skills. Administrative skills. Communication skills. Excellent leadership and management.

Duties: Dealing with protocol and research issues for the office of the Executive -Mayor and assisting at organizational level to protocol and research. Order of proceeding for Executive Mayor’s event. Briefing and de-briefing of the-Executive Mayor and Political Management team. Assisting in speech writing

Business Unit: Office of the Municipal Manager
Position: PA to the Municipal Manager
Salary R521 508-R548 074 (basic salary per annum excluding benefits)
Post Level: 04
REF No: EXT/22/23/62

Requirements: A National Diploma/Degree in Office Management/ Secretariat or equivalent. 3 years’ experience in an Executive Office. Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge and Skills: Must be computer literate. Must have knowledge of office administration, relevant policy regulations, and relevant legislation. Must have the following skills: Good communication, planning, and organising, listening and interpreting, customer relations, task structuring, logical thinking, analytical thinking, creative and resourceful. The ability to work under pressure. A high level of reliability, self-management, and motivation. Financial and performance reporting.

Duties: Respond and provide information to clients according to directives. Provide administration and secretarial support to-the Municipal Manager. Ensure the confidentiality of documents. Manage the diary of the Municipal Manager. Provide logistical support to the Municipal Manager.

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DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SERVICES

Business Unit: Waste Management
Position: Manager waste Management
Salary: R758 b17 (basic salary per annum excluding benefits)
Post Level: 01
Reference: EXT/22/23/63

Requirements: B Degree in Environmental Health/Environmental Management Science with Waste Management as Major Subject. 5 years’ relevant experience of which 3 years should at middle Management. Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge and Skills: Computer literacy. Ability to produce reports and presentations of exceptionally high standards. Knowledge of the Local Government Sector and applicable legislation. Planning and organizing skills. Good analytical, interpersonal relations, and negotiation skills. Administrative skills, Communication skills. Willingness and readiness to work long hours and under pressure. Excellent leadership and management skill.

Duties: Implementation of the integrated waste management plan as required by Waste Act. Implementation of policies and By-laws. Financial planning and management of the unit including budgeting. Project conception, implementation, and management. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Implement and coordinate performance management system in the SBU.

Business Unit: Environmental Management
Position: Assistant Manager: Natural Resources
Salary: R590 237 (basic salary per annum excluding benefits)
Post Level: 03
Reference: EXT/22/23/64

Requirements: B Degree/National Diploma in Environmental Management/Nature Conservation/ Natural Resources Management or Equivalent relevant qualification. 5 years’ relevant experience of which 2 years should at supervisory level. Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge and Skills: Computer literacy. Be physically fit and healthy. Good communicator, passion for serving and working with team members. Be able to manage people of different cultural diversity.

Duties: Natural resources Management, Management of Polokwane Game Reserve and Hospitality. Conducting Research and manage game reserve. Writing report.

Business Unit: Waste Management
Position: Assistant Manager Waste
Management: Education & Awareness
Salary: R590 237 basic salary per annum excluding benefits)
Post Level: 03
Reference: EXT/22/23/65

Requirements: B Degree/National Diploma in Environmental Health/Environmental Management Science with Waste Management as Major Subject. 5 years’ relevant experience of which-2 years should-at supervisory level. Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge and Skills: Computer literacy. Good communicator, General Management. Be able to manage people of different cultural diversity. Report writing.

Duties: Implement waste Management By-law. Plan and Manage implementation of Awareness campaigns. Develop relevant waste education materials. Support the recycling initiatives across the spectrum. Manage relations with stakeholders and NGOs. Implementation of waste minimisation strategy. Manage Coordination and control work schedule.

DIRECTORATE: STRATEGIC PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Business Unit: Project Management Unit
Position: Assistant Manager: Project
Salary: R1 232 539 (all inclusive)
Post Level: FIVE YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Reference: EXT/22/23/66

Requirements: B Degree/ National Diploma in Development studies, Environmental- Studies, or Sociology. 5 years’ relevant experience within project management environment of which 2 years should be at supervisory level.

Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Local Government Administration and Labour legislation. Basic managerial and leadership skills. Computer literate. Facilitation skills. Organizing and planning skills. Conversant with variety of languages. Report writing. Ability to work under pressure. Financial management.

Duties: Management of technicians for project compliance and their respective outputs. Implementation of social and environmental Programme related to municipal projects. Projects manage Labour intensive in line with the EPWP framework related reporting requirements as per MIG and municipal guidelines. Management of social and environmental consultants. Stakeholder involvement. Information management and reporting to other sector departments. Bid specification or Bid evaluation. Ensuring project compliance and policies applicable to MIG.

DIRECTORATE: WATERAND SANITATION

Business Unit Water and Sanitation
Position: Driver Operator x12
Salary R237 84 -R268 956 (basic salary per annum excluding benefits)
Post Level: 10
Reference: EXT/22/23/67

Requirements: Grade 7. Valid Code EC1/EC(14) with PDP driving license.3-4 years relevant experience. Must be physically fit and be able to work extra hours. Able to work under pressure. Six-day worker.

Duties: Deliver water to the community. Perform daily safety checks of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel and inspections for leaks and damage to vehicle before operation. Responsible for daily maintenance of vehicle to remain in proper and safe working order. Responsible for notifying supervisor if vehicle needs to be repaired. Insert pipe in refs led trenches and other excavations. The Driver/Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely. Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts. The incumbent must be familiar with several wards falling within the Polokwane Municipality

NB: incumbents must attach proof of residence from ward councillor or authorised traditional leaders when applying for Driver/Operator post.

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.

Closing Date: 24 November 2022
Time: 12H30

Interested individuals must fully complete the Polokwane Municipality employment application form for employment obtainable from municipal Offices and the website and attach a detailed CV, a certified copy of ID, and certified copies of qualifications and academic records. Applicants must clearly quote the relevant reference number on the application form.

Applications not made on the municipal application form will not be considered. The applications should be posted to Box 111 Polokwane 0700, OR 9th floor office no 902 or ground floor at the Civic Centre Cnr Landros Mare Street & Bodenstein Street, Polokwane 0699.

If you are applying for more than 1 position, please submit separate applications for each. faxed, e-mailed and late applications will not be considered. Should you not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for the interest shown.

Toll-Free Fraud Hotline: 0800 20 50 53 or e-mail: cdm@tipoffs.com
ENQUIRIES: Human Resource Manager, Mr. Manyama JL, Tel No.015 290 2116

POLOKWANE MUNICIPALITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE EMPLOYER AND RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKEANYAPPOINTMENT.

MS. THUSO NEMUGUMONI
MUNICIPAL MANAGER