Open Vacancies at Nkangala District Municipality

REFERENCE NUMBER: NDM/CS 13 /07/2024

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12, Certificate in Fire Fighter 1 and 2 and BAA certificate or First Aid Level III with valid HPCSA registration, Hazmat Operations and Hazmat awareness and Code EC driver’s license with PrDP ( Professional driving permit )
• Medical fitness test

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years relevant experience in firefighting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Quick response to emergency calls and requests for rescue services including rescue for trapped people and animals;
• Adhere to health and safety requirements as prescribed by OHSA;
• Quick response to community and national disasters and unforeseen incidences in line with Fire and Rescue Services;
• Clear accident/incident sites;
• Inspect and maintain fire and rescue services fleet including fire engines and equipment;
• Assist with regular testing of fire hydrants and emergency water supplies; undertake drills;
• physical training on techniques and use of equipment as well as self-development to improve and maintain effective personal performance.

COMPETENCY

• RESCUE OPERAIONS- Ability to perform rescue and extrication
• SPECIAL OPERATIONS (HAZMAT, URBAN SERACH AND RESCUE) – ability to perform special operations
• FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION – Ability to identify fire risks and prevention measures (related to firefighting operational personnel)

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REFERENCE NO: NDM/PED/12/07/2024
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12.
• Relevant tertiary qualification preferably a B Degree / National Diploma Architecture / urban Design or equivalent Planning Degrees.
• Working towards registration as a professional planner / architect / urban designer (i.e. candidate member).
• Computer Literacy.

DUTIES:

• Apply basic concepts and knowledge to the planning function.
• Assist more senior planning staff in facilitating processes, liaison with clients and preparing reports and information.
• Assist in the drafting urban design plans and utilisation of related software.
• Work is closely with senior colleagues in developing proficiency in the planning discipline.

COMPETENCY LEVELS
CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• MONITORING AND CONTROL – the ability to monitor the results of delegations, assignments, or projects, considering the skills, knowledge, and experience of the assigned individual and the characteristics of the assignment of project.
• NEGOTIATION – the ability to achieve the desired objective and the desired objectives and agreements through interactive discussion with either internal or external parties. Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
• PLANNING AND ORGANISATION – the ability to plan and organize the work until using goal setting, objectives, targets, creating work schedules and work plans with associated resources and budgets, according to the municipality’s procedures in order to achieve the tasks, functions, results of the work unit. 

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• SPATIAL PLANNING – ability to utilise scientific disciplines, administrative techniques and interdisciplinary coordination to facilitate balanced regional development and the physical organisation of space in support of the municipality’s long-term strategy and development.
• URBAN DESIGN – ability to create urban settings which are environmentally sustainable, accessible and efficient that are appropriate for the character of the municipality.
• LAND USE MANAGEMENT – ability to zone land for specific purposes so that they facilitate the achievement of the municipality’s environmental, social and economic objectives.
• INFORMATION MANAGEMENT – the ability to generate, analyse and produce management decision making and planning information and reports effectively and efficiently.
• RESEARCH, INFORMATION ANALYSIS AND POLICY – the ability to systematically analyse the municipality’s activities and processes with the view to improving alignment with strategic goals and/or its effectiveness and efficiency.
• KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT – ability to promote the generation and sharing of knowledge and learning in order enhance the collective knowledge of the municipality.
• SOCIO-ECONOMIC / SOCIO-POLITICAL AWARENESS – drives equitable service delivery considering how political and service issues, program, policies and decisions impact public interest / concerns.
• POLICY CONCEPTUALISATION – ability to translate International, National, Provincial and Local Government visions and objectives and the diverse needs of communities served into an enabling framework to support service delivery and corporate governance

.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to take initiative and foster intergovernmental relations.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Analytical, administrative, communication and report writing skills required
• Must have a sound understanding of government’s strategies, policies and legislation.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Integrated Development Planning (IDP) and Spatial Development Framework (SDF) processes.

DUTIES:

• To provide strategic planning and development services. ii. Administration of public participation processes.
• Process applications for new township developments, land development proposals, and changes in land in terms of Planning Legislation and By-Laws.
• Processing and responding to internal and outgoing correspondence.
• Contribute to and interpretation of the Municipal Spatial Development Framework.
• Interpretation and enforcement of the Zoning Scheme Regulations.

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REFERENCE NUMBER: NDM/CS/09/07/2024

REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants should not be over 35 years of age, (i.e. applicants must be 35 years of age or younger).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12
• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification in Public Management/Project & Programme Management/Community Development or any relevant 3-year tertiary qualification.
• Computer Literacy: MS Office
• Fluent in at least two (02) most spoken African languages within the district.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 - 8 years relevant experience of which I - 2 years must have been in a supervisory level.

DUTIES:

• Research and Development on marginalized communities' socio- economic challenges and the needs analysis in the likes of (Juveniles, offenders, school leavers, youth graduates etc.) in line with the national frameworks, guidelines and targets.
• Assessing and evaluating the existing programs within the municipality against their objectives and identifying the gaps and supporting initiatives.
• Conceptualizing and developing the Development and Reintegration Initiatives with regards to (Health & Wellness, Sports, Arts, Culture and Education).
• Project and Programme Management of business development initiatives.
• Providing input and support on the Developing of Development Policies in alignment to the provincial and national Government policies and promoting them within the district.
• Developing and promoting the integrated District Development Strategy and Programs.
• Identifying and managing relationships with enterprise development support stakeholders,
• Expanding the Nkangala Municipality micro-financing activities to leverage financial support to young entrepreneurs.
• Establishing and strengthening networking platforms to create an information sharing platform on youth socio- economic challenges and solutions within the district, province and nationally,
• Promoting and Coordinating the District Youth Development Bursary Scheme.
• Strengthening strategic partnerships and facilitating knowledge building and management.
• Restoring of the marginalized community's dignity and livelihood.
• Tracking use of resources in accordance with the integrated plans, rules and regulations, effectively applying Results Based Management tools to ensure achievement of results.
• Support dissemination and application of knowledge, best practices and programme; results for advocacy, resource mobilization, learning and practice development.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCES
 
CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCES

Conceptual Thinking

• Demonstrates logical, analytical reasoning and conceptual
• Draws on experience and strong general knowledge and shows ability to ask probing questions to understand user needs.
• Thoroughly explores issues and uses initiative; and
• Considers various alternatives and does not settle for the first solution

Organizational Awareness

• Understands and experience with municipal / provincial legislation relating to Social Development Services.
• Is aware of the municipality's priorities and goals; and
• Contributes toward addressing the municipality's service delivery challenges

Attention to Detail

• Maintains a checklist covering all detail which might be overlooked.
• Notices errors or problems prior to tasks being completed; and
• Ensures a high-quality output and will initiate action to correct quality issues.

Monitoring and Controlling

• Identifies risks and takes appropriate action to mitigate the risks and communicates on risk matters and possible solutions.

Planning and Organizing

• Identifies and acts on opportunities to partner with other departments in the municipality to achieve desired results; and
• Develops partnership agreements that ensure win — win outcomes for all patties.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

People Management

• Recognizes talented individuals and provides developmental feedback in accordance with performance management principles.
• Ensures role clarity and gives direction to the team
• Manages conflict through a participatory transparent approach.
• Able to constructively engage with the line manager and submit own team's view / concerns /proposals.

Professional / Technical Proficiency

• Supervise, coordinate and oversee the work programme of the Reintegration Unit to ensure compliance with various legislative by-law and policy provisions and in line with the Social Development Directorate / Department Strategies and Programmes.

PUBLIC SERVICE ORIENTATION COMPETENCIES

Interpersonal Relationships

• Demonstrates competencies from level 1 and 2
• Accurately captures others' expectations, ideas and concerns diplomatically and tactfully,
• Encourages and considers inputs of others convinces others of his/ her ideas without suppressing their views.
• Acknowledges merits in other arguments and incorporates proposals where merited.
• Negotiates skilfully in tough situations with both internal and external stakeholders; and
• Wins concessions without damaging relationships.

Communication

• Able to read situations and interest positions and to respond appropriately.
• Uses language and style to capture the attention of the audience; and
• Develops well defined communication strategy.
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Can quantify community needs and evaluate their implications for the municipality; and
• Manages community expectations within financial, technical and capacity constraints.

Client Orientation and Customer Focus

• Understands the client's issues and seeks information about their current and future requirements.
• Take specific and sustained action to implement the client service vision.
• Implements client satisfaction feedback to ensure provision of quality service; and
• Sets the climate and creates a culture to attain client focused outcomes (i.e. performance management, resource allocation etc.)

Action and Outcome Orientation

• Relentlessly pursues project objectives.
• Pushes self and motivates others for results; and
• Successfully completes projects with time and budget allocations

Resilience

• Plans and initiates new ways forward.

Change Readiness

• Plans and initiates new ways forward.

Change Readiness

• Promotes change as an opportunity rather than a threat and acts as a role model in mobilizing team members' change.
• Remains alert to the need for change before the need manifests in the external or internal environment; and seeks to influence changing events.

Learning Orientation

• Remains abreast of changes in the industry.
• Encourages others to learn and share from mistakes and shares experiences; and
• Promotes best practice.

Accountability and Ethical Conduct

• Deals promptly, and in the interest of the municipality, with situations where conflict of interest arises.
• Presents ideas and beliefs in a manner which is consistent with the rules and regulations of the organization / department; and
• Acts decisively against corrupt and dishonest conduct.

Problem Solving

• Deals effectively with ambiguity and uncertainty
• Probes deeply and considers consequences and risks attached to actions.
• Demonstrates the ability to break down complex problems into manageable parts and identify solutions.
• Generates various solutions / options and contingency plans for problems.
• Anticipates problems and strategizes to counteract potential impact; and
• Puts preventative majors in place to ensure that the problems do not recur in the future.