Nkangala District Municipality Ongoing Job Vacancy – Apply Now!

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Job Title: DIVISIONAL MANAGER: PROJECTS
Location: Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Reference #: (T/S001/10/2021)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: R 517,271.00 – 530,231.00 Annually

Job Summary:
Provide advice to management on infrastructure related projects by:
•Reviewing infrastructure projects based on the community needs
•Preparing reports to Council Committees on infrastructure projects
•Providing all infrastructure projects implementation reports

To ensure the provision of project management input into the infrastructure service delivery programme of the municipality to communities

Project Budget Planning:
•Provide planning services for the infrastructure projects by:
•Developing the annual budget for all the infrastructure projects;
•Developing procurement plans for all infrastructure projects
•Identification of infrastructure projects scope of work
•Costing of infrastructure projects on a yearly basis
•Ensuring adherence on quality standards by service providers
To ensure the budgeting and syncing of project scheduling with procurement processes, and to ensure value for money associated with adhering to timelines

Project Implementation and Monitoring:
•Monitor implementation of projects as per approved scope, budget and standards (following Principles of PMBOK)
•Attend, co-ordinate and report on infrastructure provision meetings
•Prepare for infrastructure projects monthly meetings as per Council’s approved schedule of meetings (i.e. preparation of reports and agenda)
•Attend sectoral planning meetings, including IDP process meetings
To ensure that projects are implemented as per schedule, within regulatory framework, and as per community needs

Quality Assurance:
•Develop and implement standards and specifications for infrastructure projects
To ensure infrastructure projects meet quality standards

Develop and implement contract management systems, including the following:
•Electronic project management and monitoring system.
•Approval, payment and monitoring of payment certificates.
•Compliance with applicable legislation and Council policies, e.g. CIDB, Occupational Health and Safety, Procurement, Environmental and MFMA
•Performance Management Systems for service providers and technicians
•Project design appraisal and specifications on roads and storm water, buildings, bridges and electricity
To ensure the provision of contract management services to infrastructure projects, and adherence to the regulatory framework

Capacity Building:
•Support and build capacity of technicians and service providers in project management
To ensure continuous learning for technicians employed by the municipality and service providers

Project Financial Management:
•Prepare departmental budgeting and compilation of SDBIP in compliance with approved IDP
•Attend to Supply Chain Management responsibilities as delegated
To ensure prudent financial management associated with the implementation of infrastructure projects
Requirements
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Grade 12, B-Tech (NQF Level 7) in Civil Engineering. Computer literacy (MS Office). Code C1 Drivers’ license.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
•The candidate must have 5 years in civil construction and maintenance projects management, 3 of which in the Local Government
•Ability to analyses and provide correct visual assessment on infrastructure projects
•Ability to interpret Geographical Information Systems (GIS)data

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Application Deadline: 15/11/2021

NOTE: Nkangala District Municipality is a designated, equal opportunity, representative employer. It acknowledges its mandate to take affirmative action measures to ensure equitable representation of suitably qualified people from designated groups in all occupational levels and categories and promotes representivity based on race, gender and disability in Local Government through the filling of positions. Candidates whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote the EE Targets and Goals of the Municipality will therefore receive preference. Persons with disabilities and African, Indian, Coloured and White Females are especially encouraged to apply, although this does not suggest that the process of recruitment excludes members from non-designated groups.

NOTE: The successful candidate will undergo security and qualifications vetting and enter into an employment contract / performance agreement with the municipality and will be subjected to a 6 months’ probation period and disclosure of financial interests, as requested, must be submitted. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates. Applicants should attach an application letter, detailed CV together with certified copies of qualifications and identity document, as well as the completed, prescribed NDM General Application Form for Employment