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Senior Manager: Engineering Services at Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality
August 01, 2026
Full-time
On-site
REFERENCE: WMMLM/SMES
REMUNERATION: ALL INCLUSIVE REMUNERATION WILL BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DETERMINATION OF UPPER LIMITS ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE & TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT NOTICE 47538 OF 18 NOVEMBER 2022.

REQUIREMENTS:


Grade 12;
Bachelor of Science In Engineering / B-Tech, Engineering or equivalent,
5 years' experience at middle management level, or as programme / project manager,
3-4 years must be at professional/management level, engineering management experience
A Certificate of competence in Municipal Finance Management Programme will be an added advantage,
Proof of Registration with a recognized relevant Engineering professional body will be an added advantage,
Certificate of competency as required in terms of the General Machinery Regulations will be an added advantage
Financial and supply chain management competencies, as prescribed in the regulations and described in these guidelines,
A valid code 08 driver's license, and
Core managerial and occupational competencies, as described in the Municipal Performance Regulations issued in terms of the Municipal Systems Act.


COMPETENCIES


Excellent Communication skills,
Technical aptitude and businesses acumen,
Project / programme management skills,
Problem solving skills,
Action driven and innovative,
Exceptional strategic planning and organizational skills and
Sound understanding of the legal and legislative framework in which government operates.


KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS


Manage complex civil infrastructure project from conceptualization, contract management, quality assurance and compliance, and ensure their proper integration to the local municipality's overall plan (IDP),
Perform financial monitoring through commissioning, operations and maintenance to ensure effective and efficient functioning of the department within the budgetary constraints of the municipality,
Manage the budget and assets assigned to the department,
Provide professional advisory services to the municipality,
Manage all the department's contracts in accordance with the signed SLA's, council requirements, ensuring adherence to the SLAs, terms of reference, letters of appointment and contracted project time lines,
Lead and direct staff in the department to ensure that they meet the objectives in line with the municipality's requirements and resources,
Provide advisory support on issues related to legislation, and
Ensure that projects reflected in the IDP are registered in accordance with MIG & CIDB requirements.


OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS


Qualifications and SA citizenship checks will be done on all short-listed candidates
Security vetting will be done
Competence assessments will be done

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