LEKWA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY The Lekwa Local Municipality with its seat in Standerton, invites applications from qualified, motivated and innovative individuals for the following positions to become part of and join a dynamic and growth orientated Local Authority.
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT DEPARTMENT: TECHNICAL SERVICES POSITION: MANAGER SANITATION PURIFICATION AND RETICULATION Reference number: MTS/MSPR/01 Salary: R672 936.31 per annum Task Grade 16 Minimum Requirements ● Grade 12 ● B Degree Civil Engineering or BSc Degree Water and Sanitation or equivalent (NQF 7) ● 5 years relevant experience. ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills ● Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point) ● Valid Driver's licence Key Performance Areas ● Plans and manages activities of sec?on to ensure the delivery of sewage services ● Develop divisional vision and strategy to ensure implementation ● Manage performance of employees in the division to ensure and determine work performance and progress ● Plans and manages utilisation of resources in order to perform activities and maintain control ● Develop and monitor systems, policies, procedures and processes to ensure correct working operations and practices ● Perform human resources and administrative activities to ensure development and utilisation of resources ● Perform human sewage infrastructure planning, construction and maintenance activities to ensure effective and efficient control ● Manage contract for construction and maintenance activities to ensure effective and optimal control over project ● Perform client service functions to ensure continuously service delivery Inherent requirements ● Sound and professional interpersonal skills ● Ability to give attention to detail ● Supervision Skills ● Problem Solving Skills ● Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines ● Strong sense of responsibility ● Decision-making skills. POSITION: SUPERVISOR WATER PURIFICATION Reference number: MTS/SWP/01 Salary: R460 442.10 per annum Task Grade 13 Minimum Requirements ● Grade 12 ● Diploma in Water Care ● At least 3-5 years relevant experience. ● Written and verbal communication skills. ● Computer literate. ● Valid Driver's Licence –Code EB ● Classified as Class V Operator Key Performance Areas ● Ensure good housekeeping at Reservoirs / Towers and works yard. ● Ensure the operation and maintenance of Water Booster pump stations are effective by conducting regular inspections. ● Ensure that pump stations are functional on a continuous basis by conducting regular inspections. ● Monitor the operation of Water Treatment Plants and report any defects or shortages. ● Ordering and receiving the necessary materials or supplies from his/her immediate superior if any defects or shortages occur. ● Supervision and motivation of employees by holding regular meetings and assisting staff to solve issues and managing attendance and absenteeism. ● Monitoring/testing of the water treatment works and identifying the need for chlorine or any other chemicals to purify the water. ● Conducting site inspections with service providers to supply or repair any pumps that need to be repaired. ● Compile Blue Drop assessments, weekly, and monthly reports Inherent requirements ● Sound and professional interpersonal skills ● Ability to give attention to detail ● Supervision Skills ● Problem Solving Skills ● Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines ● Strong sense of responsibility ● Decision-making skills. POSITION: SUPERVISOR WASTEWATER PURIFICATION Reference number: TS/SWP/01 Salary: R 460 442.10 per annum Task Grade 13 Minimum Requirements ● Grade 12 ● Diploma in Water Care ● At least 3-5 years relevant experience. ● Written and verbal communication skills. ● Computer literate. ● Valid Driver's Licence –Code EB ● Classified as Class V Operator Key Performance Areas ● Ensure good housekeeping at waste water treatment works yard. ● Ensure the operation and maintenance of sewer pumping units is effective by conducting regular inspections. ● Ensure that sewer pump stations are functional on a continuous basis. ● Monitor the operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants and report any defects or shortages. ● Ordering and receiving the necessary materials or supplies from his/her immediate superior if any defects or shortages occur. ● Supervision and motivation of employees by holding regular meetings and assisting staff to solve issues and manage attendance and absenteeism. ● Monitoring/testing of the water at the wastewater treatment works and identifying the need for chlorine or any other chemicals to purify the water. ● Conducting site inspections with service providers to supply or repair any pumps that need to be repaired. ● Compile Green Drop assessments, weekly, and monthly reports Inherent requirements ● Sound and professional interpersonal skills ● Ability to give attention to detail ● Supervision Skills ● Problem Solving Skills ● Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines ● Strong sense of responsibility ● Decision making skills. POSITION: SUPERVISOR ELECTRICAL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE Reference number: TS/SEOP/01 Salary: R 460 442.10 per annum Task Grade 13 Minimum Requirements ● Grade 12 ● N3 Electrical Engineering with Electrical Trade Test Certificate ● At least 5-8 years' electrical experience post Trade Test ● Written and verbal communication skills. ● Computer literate. ● Valid Driver's Licence – Code EB Key Performance Areas ● Oversees the day-to-day operations of the maintenance and repairs section. ● Respond to knockdowns and/ or malfunctions of high masts and street equipment; repair, replace, modify and install public lighting equipment including traffic lights. ● Make field repairs of High masts, control panels, auxiliary equipment, perform electrical wiring and installation. ● Doing fault finding, and switching to locate faults on the electrical network, for repairs and maintenance ● Investigating complaints, reporting of malfunctions and advising management if continued operation of equipment would present a problem or hazard. ● Inspect and testing equipment installed by contractors. ● Inspect electrical infrastructure periodically to determine problems and necessary maintenance ● Evaluates systems or facilities to determine maintenance or repairs that need to be performed ● Develop maintenance plans/procedures and schedules. ● Prepare work orders, monitor and assist in maintaining adequate inventory of materials, supplies and preparing work estimates. ● Prepare a variety of reports including maintenance reports, complaints reports, log sheets, requisitions, memorandums and motivational letters to the Manager Electrical Inherent requirements ● Sound and professional interpersonal skills ● Ability to give attention to detail ● Supervision Skills ● Problem Solving Skills ● Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines ● Strong sense of responsibility ● Decision making skills. Please Note: 1. Interested applicants meeting the requirements are requested to forward an application form, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, together with originally certified copies of qualifications and identity documents to The Municipal Manager (Attention Manager Human Resources), PO Box 66, Standerton, 2430 or hand-deliver such at the Lekwa Local Municipal Administrative Building, Corner Dr Beyers Naude and Mbonani Mayisela Street, Standerton. 2. Faxed, e-mailed and late applications will not be considered. 3. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates Applicants who have not been contacted within sixty (60) days of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful 4. Lekwa Local Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment. 5. The submission of an application gives Lekwa Local Municipality the right to make inquiries necessary to obtain information regarding the applicant's background. Such enquiry will include current and previous employers, criminal record as well as academic institutions. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 6. Canvassing Councillors or officials for the appointment is strictly prohibited and will automatically disqualify the applicant. 7. People from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disability are encouraged to apply 8. The application for employment form obtainable from the Lekwa local municipality website at www.lekwalm.gov.za must be completed 9. For further enquiries please contact the Human Resources Administration Officer, Mr. F.N. Gqwashu at [email protected] Closing date for application: 28 August 2023 Notice: 43/2023 M.J LAMOLA MUNICIPAL MANAGER
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SAFETY SUPERINTENDENT LAW ENFORCEMENT X2 Reference number: CSS/SLE/02 Location: Standerton and Morgenzon Salary: R460 442.10 per annum Task Grade 13 Minimum Requirements ● Grade 12 ● Traffic Officers Diploma ● National Diploma in Traffic Management (NQF6) ● 5-8 years relevant experience ● Personnel and Communication skills ● Driver's License Code EB ● No criminal record ● Firearm proficiency Key Performance Areas ● Knowledge of the road traffic act and other relevant laws. ● Supervision and control over personnel ● Writes report to report all problems about Law- enforcement to the Chief Traffic Officer ● Draft the duty list for traffic officers. ● Submit all traffic officers and Supt. Law enforcement monthly reports to the Supt. Admin ● Notifies driver of any defects on his vehicles. ● Report all lost equipment to the Chief Traffic Officers ● Patrol all main roads and report any problems to the Chief Traffic Officer. ● Work as a relief examiner of vehicles as needed when personnel is off sick. ● Capturing Roadworthiness of vehicles. ● Acting as Chief Traffic Officer when the Chief Traffic Officer is not available. ● Manage the traffic section as a whole including Morgenzon office. ● Liaise with other departments, councillor etc. on work related issues. ● Prepare all needed reports, memo`s etc. on all components work within this section to all stakeholders. Inherent requirements ● Report writing capability ● Sound and professional interpersonal skills ● Ability to give attention to detail ● Administrative, and organizational skills ● Problem Solving Skills ● Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines ● Strong sense of responsibility ● Decision making skills. Please Note: 1. Interested internal applicants meeting the requirements are requested to forward an application form, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, together with originally certified copies of qualifications and identity documents to The Municipal Manager (Attention Manager Human Resources), PO BOX 66, Standerton 2430 or hand deliver such at the Lekwa Local Municipal Administrative Building, Corner Dr Beyer Naude and Mbonani Mayisela Street, Standerton. 2. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. 3. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not been contacted within sixty (60) days of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful 4. Lekwa Local Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment. 5. The submission of an application gives Lekwa Local Municipality the right to make inquiries necessary to obtain information regarding the applicant's background. Such enquiry will include current and previous employers, criminal record as well as academic institutions 6. Canvassing Councillors or officials for the appointment is strictly prohibited and will automatically disqualify the applicant 7. People from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disability are encouraged to apply 8. The Application Form for Employment obtainable from the Lekwa Local Municipality website at www.lekwalm.gov.za. Must be completed. 9. For further enquiries please contact the Human Resources Administration Officer, Mr. F.N. Gqwashu at [email protected]. Closing date for applications: 28 August 2023 Notice: 41 /2023 M.J LAMOLA MUNICIPAL MANAGER EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER POSITION: MANAGER MORGENZON AND TUTUKANI SATELLITE OFFICE (PERMANENT) LOCATION: MORGENZON AND TUTUKANI REFERENCE NUMBER: MM/MMTO/01 SALARY: R 672 936.31 PER ANNUM TASK GRADE 16 Minimum Requirements ● B Degree Public Administration or equivalent (NQF 7) ● 5 years' relevant experience ● Good communication skills, interpersonal, analytical and organising skills ● Good management and leadership skills including stakeholder management ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills ● Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point) ● Valid Driver's licence. Key Performance Areas ● Oversee the development and implementation of strategic and operational policies in the Satellite office according to legislation and Council policies and procedures ● Prepare, manage and control the capital and operational budget of the Satellite Office to ensure effective and efficient functioning within budgetary constraints of Council ● Oversee the management of all equipment and capital resources within the office ● Manage proper interface and communication between all Executive Offices to ensure efficient and effective service delivery to the community of Lekwa ● Ensure implementation of Council Resolutions ● Draw up strategic business plans for funding and grants purposes Inherent requirements ● Problem-solving skills ● Research and report writing capability ● Sound and professional interpersonal skills ● Ability to give attention to detail ● Administrative, and organizational skills ● Ability to handle pressure ● and meet deadlines ● Strong sense of responsibility ● Decision making skills. POSITION: LEGAL OFFICER LOCATION: STANDERTON REFERENCE NUMBER: MM/LO/01 Salary: R 460 442.10 per annum. Task Grade 13. Minimum Requirements ● Grade 12 ● LLB Degree or equivalent degree in Law ● 2-3 years' experience in the legal profession post-graduation ● Experience in local government and conveyancing will serve as an added advantage ● Admission as an attorney or completion of pupillage will serve as an added advantage ● Proven knowledge of legal practice/procedures and developments in South African current law ● Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) ● Valid Driver's licence Key Performance Areas • Provide legal advisor services, legislative drafting litigation management and contract drafting. • Manage and maintain the Municipal Code of conduct, Policy Register and Litigation Register. • Advise on disciplinary matters and where necessary conduct disciplinary proceedings on behalf of Council. • Liaise with and manage external Legal PR actioners. • Monitor the drafting of the y-laws and amendments to legislation and delegated legislation • Review and rectify municipal contracts. • Research and continuously advise the municipality on issues of compliance. Inherent requirements ● Exposure to general litigation, court procedures and legal research processes ● Good communication, interpersonal relations and analytical skills ● Self-motivated and ability to work with less supervision and under pressure POSITION: INTERNAL AUDITOR LOCATION: STANDERTON REFERENCE NUMBER: MM/IAO/01 Salary: R 460 442.10 per annum. Task Grade 13. Minimum Requirements ● National Diploma/ B Degree in Internal Auditing ● National Certificate in Municipal Financial Management (MFMP) ● Audit Report Writing Skills ● Computer Literacy (Excel and Word) ● 2 -5 years' experience in Internal Audit Environment ● The incumbent must have a valid driver's licence or must have the drivers' licence within 12 months of employment. Key Performance Areas ● Identifying areas and activities that should be audited based on work plan received from the Manager Internal Audit ● Establishing sample to be audited by considering rand value return ● Communicating intention and content of audit to affected parties in order to ensure participation ● Compiling schedules of work to be performed to ensure target dates are met. ● Identifying availability of procedures, policies, laws and regulations relevant to aspects being audited. ● Examining and analysing available operating procedures to determine their efficiency and protective value. ● Writing operating procedures if not available with inputs of relevant line managers to ensure adherence to legal requirements and implementation of council resolutions. ● Reviewing data regarding accounting transactions, payroll activities, stock levels and interviewing workers and line managers to obtain evidence of deficiencies in control, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud or lake of compliance with laws, government regulations, council resolutions and management policies and procedures. ● Compiling reports of findings to provide feedback to relevant line manager's audit committee and council via Manager Internal Audit. ● Making recommendations of corrective action to be taken to ensure standardised and effective working procedure. ● Searching and locating relevant documentation to ensure accurate judgement. ● Work with officials of state departments, Auditor General, and consultants- KPMQ to assist by answering questions to explain internal procedures and activities. Inherent requirements ● Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation ● Good knowledge of the internal audit standards ● Research and report writing capability ● Sound and professional interpersonal skills ● Ability to give attention to detail ● Administrative, and organizational skills ● Problem Solving Skills ● Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines ● Strong sense of responsibility ● Decision making skills. Please Note: 1. Interested internal applicants meeting the requirements are requested to forward an application form, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, together with originally certified copies of qualifications and identity documents to The Municipal Manager (Attention Manager Human Resources), PO BOX 66, Standerton 2430 or hand deliver such at the Lekwa Local Municipal Administrative Building, Corner Dr Beyer Naude and Mbonani Mayisela Street, Standerton. 2. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. 3. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not been contacted within sixty (60) days of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful 4. Lekwa Local Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment. 5. The submission of an application gives Lekwa Local Municipality the right to make inquiries necessary to obtain information regarding the applicant's background. Such enquiry will include current and previous employers, criminal record as well as academic institutions 6. Canvassing Councillors or officials for the appointment is strictly prohibited and will automatically disqualify the applicant 7. People from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disability are encouraged to apply 8. The Application Form for Employment obtainable from the Lekwa Local Municipality website at www.lekwalm.gov.za. Must be completed. 9. For further enquiries please contact the Human Resources Administration Officer, Mr. F.N. Gqwashu at [email protected]. Closing date for applications: 28 August 2023 Notice: 38 /2023 M.J LAMOLA MUNICIPAL MANAGER
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POSITION: MANAGER HUMAN SETTLEMENTS (PERMANENT) LOCATION: SAKHILE REFERENCE NUMBER: PED/MHS/01 SALARY: R 672 936.31 PER ANNUM TASK GRADE 16 (EXCLUDING FRINGE BENEFITS) Minimum Requirements ● B-Tech/B Degree in (NQF 7) Urban/Town and Regional Planning, Construction and Project Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, and Civil Engineering. ● 5 years' experience in human settlements planning and development. ● 2-3 years management experience in human settlements will be an added advantage. ● Registration with the professional body will be an added advantage. ● Knowledge and experience of local government legislation. ● Knowledge and experience of legislative and policy framework guiding human settlements in South Africa. ● Knowledge and experience of spatial and land use planning. ● Good communication skills, interpersonal, analytical and organising skills. ● Good management and leadership skills including stakeholder management. ● Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point). ● Valid Code 8 Driver's licence. Key Performance Areas ● Manage all integrated and sustainable human settlements programmes and projects. ● Develop, review and implement the human settlements sector plan. ● Develop, review and implement Informal Settlements Upgrading Plans. ● Profiling of informal settlements. ● Develop, review and implement Informal Settlements By- Laws. ● Implement mechanisms to prevent land invasions within the municipality. ● Develop, review and implement Housing Beneficiary Management Policy. ● Ensure compliance with legislative and policy framework guiding human settlements. ● Manage all the staff within Human Settlements Division. ● Develop, review and implement Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP) of the Division. ● Collaborate with Town Planning Division and other divisions in human settlement planning. ● Compile reports on human settlements to various committees of council. Inherent requirements ● Problem-solving skills ● Research and report writing capability ● Sound and professional interpersonal skills ● Ability to give attention to detail ● Administrative, and organizational skills ● Ability to handle pressure ● and meet deadlines ● Strong sense of responsibility ● Decision making skills. Please Note: 1. Interested internal applicants meeting the requirements are requested to forward an application form, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, together with originally certified copies of qualifications and identity documents to The Municipal Manager (Attention Manager Human Resources), PO BOX 66, Standerton 2430 or hand deliver such at the Lekwa Local Municipal Administrative Building, Corner Dr Beyer Naude and Mbonani Mayisela Street, Standerton. 2. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. 3. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not been contacted within sixty (60) days of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. 4. Lekwa Local Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment. 5. The submission of an application gives Lekwa Local Municipality the right to make inquiries necessary to obtain information regarding the applicant's background. Such enquiry will include current and previous employers, criminal record as well as academic institutions. 6. Canvassing Councillors or officials for the appointment is strictly prohibited and will automatically disqualify the applicant 7. People from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disability are encouraged to apply 8. The Application Form for Employment obtainable from the Lekwa Local Municipality website at www.lekwalm.gov.za. Must be completed. 9. For further enquiries please contact the Human Resources Administration Officer, Mr. F.N. Gqwashu at [email protected]. Closing date for applications: 28 August 2023 Notice: 42 /2023 M.J LAMOLA MUNICIPAL MANAGER EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT DEPARTMENT: BUDGET AND TREASURY OFFICE POSITION: MANAGER REVENUE (PERMANENT) STANDERTON REFERENCE NUMBER: BTO/MR/01 SALARY: R 672 936.31 PER ANNUM TASK GRADE 16 Minimum Requirements ● B Degree in Financial Accounting/Cost Management Accounting (NQF 7) ● Compliance with the minimum competency levels as prescribed by the Government Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007 is essential. ● 5 years' relevant experience ● Through knowledge of local government and accounting standards ● Sound municipal finance management knowledge including MFMA, GRAP, Treasury regulations, Rates Act, Municipal Systems Act ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills ● Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point) ● Valid Driver's licence. Key Performance Areas ● Manages income sources of the respective Directorates to ensure affordable tariffs for services provided resulting in sustainable local economic growth, effective and efficient service delivery. ● Manages debt collection of Council to ensure payment of services provided by Lekwa Local Municipality and ensures timeous billing and rendering of error free accounts to enable consumers to pay accounts before the due date. ● Continuously evaluates and implements new and existing internal control procedures and measures to enhance internal controls in Council. ● Manages special projects i.e., Community metre readings, and financial information systems providers to ensure rendering of accounting services. ● Maintains and manages the billing system in the Unit to ensure effective and efficient integrated computerised systems. ● Compiles and manages annual operational and capital budget of the Income Unit within the budgetary constraints of Council. ● Implement Council policies relating to financial management. Inherent requirements ● Research and report writing capability ● Sound and professional interpersonal skills ● Ability to give attention to detail ● Administrative, and organizational skills ● Problem Solving Skills ● Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines ● Strong sense of responsibility ● Decision making skills. ● Excellent interpersonal relations ● Ability to function effectively within a team. Please Note: 1. Interested applicants meeting the requirements are requested to forward an application form, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, together with originally certified copies of qualifications and identity documents to The Municipal Manager (Attention Manager Human Resources), PO Box 66, Standerton, 2430 or hand-deliver such at the Lekwa Local Municipal Administrative Building, Corner Dr Beyers Naude and Mbonani Mayisela Street, Standerton. 2. Faxed, e-mailed and late applications will not be considered. 3. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates Applicants who have not been contacted within sixty (60) days of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. 4. Lekwa Local Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment. 5. The submission of an application gives Lekwa Local Municipality the right to make inquiries necessary to obtain information regarding the applicant's background. Such enquiry will include current and previous employers, criminal record as well as academic institutions. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 6. Canvassing Councillors or officials for the appointment is strictly prohibited and will automatically disqualify the applicant. 7. People from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disability are encouraged to apply 8. The application for employment form obtainable from the Lekwa local municipality website at www.lekwalm.gov.za. Must be completed. 9. For further enquiries please contact the Human Resources Administration Officer, Mr. F.N. Gqwashu at [email protected]. Notice: 39/2023 Closing date for application: 28 August 2023 M.J LAMOLA MUNICIPAL MANAGER
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