Assistant Director: Roads & Stormwater_MN3786/24 at Midvaal Local Municipality

Requirements:

• Grade 12.
• BTech/BSc in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or Urban Engineering.
• Must meet MFMA minimum competency requirements or qualify for dispensation.
• Professional Registration with ECSA is an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience and skills in Project Management and Financial Management.
• Competence in interpreting, implementing, and enforcing relevant legislation and applicable policies.
• Basic working knowledge of Local Government legislation (e.g., MSA, MFMA).
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, telephone etiquette, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Key competencies include project management, conflict and stress management, empowerment, adaptability, leadership, negotiation, analytical thinking, and presentation skills.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience in the engineering built environment, with at least three (3) years at the middle management level.
• Local government experience is an added advantage.

Duties:

• Manage and control Roads and Stormwater infrastructure.
• Oversee the maintenance of roads and stormwater systems.
• Handle project management in line with capital and operational budgets as outlined in the IDP.
• Perform operational duties, including supervision, coaching, and identifying training courses to enhance performance.
• Delegate tasks, define roles and responsibilities, and manage staff performance.
• Develop communication structures and align council policies and practices related to EAP/Benefits.
• Handle all complaints and attend meetings related to the Roads and Stormwater section from the HOD, public, committees, and councilors.
• Control and manage public complaints to minimize workload and ensure service delivery.
• Identify training needs for employees and undertake ad-hoc analyses, projects, and tenders as required by the department head.
• Manage financial planning, control, and reporting, including submitting income, expenditure, and capital proposals within the required time frame.
• Assist in budget management and financial control to prevent over or under expenditure.
• Ensure efficient functioning of the section by providing administrative guidelines and supervision to subordinates.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Identify workforce shortages and assist in recruitment and selection of suitable candidates.
• Manage performance of subordinates and key contractors.
• Maintain service delivery standards, manage relationships, and ensure effective communication.
• Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as required or instructed by Management.