Vacant Job Positions at Stellenbosch Municipality

REF: PED/IHS/HD/03

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) or a tertiary qualification (NQF level 7) in the built environment, civil engineering, planning or project management
• 5 - 7 years’ experience amongst others in the design/planning/supervision of township establishment, township engineering services
• Computer Literacy to the level of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook
• A valid Code B driver’s license

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Sound working experience in financial and project management in the public sector
• A thorough knowledge of Integrated Human Settlements principles and methodologies as well as research and policy development methodologies
• Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Good communication, report-writing
• Proven programme and Project Management skills
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to function as a team worker
• Exceptional innovative and creative attributes
• Assertive and self-driven with the ability to work to strict deadlines
• Ability to exercise professional judgement
• Ability to perform under pressure and in stressful conditions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in at least two or three Western Cape official languages (English, Afrikaans, Xhosa)
• Managerial skills
• Conflict resolution skills

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Manager: Housing Development to develop and manage housing development systems and administer relevant legislation
• Manage the development and implementation of Municipal housing developments in green- and brown-field areas within the relevant legislation/policies
• Ensure the integration of Municipal Integrated Human Settlements Plan with other Municipal Housing policies and systems
• Assist in the preparation of Housing Development related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies
• Develop norms, standards and guidelines for Housing Development and coordinate, monitor and evaluate the planning and implementation of the Municipal Integrated Human Settlements Plan and related policies and regulations
• Provide housing development advice and technical support to the Sections Housing Development and Informal Settlements
• Advise internal and external departments on National and Provincial guidelines and policies
• Manage the project initiation and conceptualization of housing projects
• Direct and control administration of a project
• Draft business plans for funding applications
• Ensure a successfully implemented project; receive the maximum funding for the project and ensure that the end user becomes a landowner, thus assisting the process of transfer of ownership to the end user
• Quality control and overall integrity of the projects, focusing on internal consistency of the projects, as well as its coherence with planning, interfaces with other projects and corporate technical and specialist standards
• Monitor and implement corrective measures to rectify acts contrary to financial regulations, audit requirements and departmental procedure
• Relationship Management
• Responsible for knowledge sharing, training & skills development
• Facilitate and ensure effective communication with Councillors, National and Provincial Department of Human Settlements, consultants, Interested and Affected Parties, internal departments and the general public
• Input into budget

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Experience with specific reference to the management of upgrading of informal settlements, mixed-use developments, and social housing projects
• Work experience gained within Integrated Human Settlements department in local government

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FS/RE/REV/CAV/MRTB/01 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or Degree with Financial Accounting as major subject
• 2-5 years relevant experience
• Valid Driver Licence (minimum Code B)
• Unit standards required for minimum competencies or obtain within 18 months of appointment

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent Accounting and Numeric skills
• Time Management, Problem Solving, Analytical, and Conflict skills
• Computer literate in MS Office, Outlook
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines
• Good communication skills in at least two of the three official Western Cape languages (Afrikaans, English, Xhosa)
• Good interpersonal and Customer Service skills
• Work overtime when required
• Knowledge of Council’s Policies/By-laws and relevant Local Government legislation

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Management of functions of the Water- and Electricity-, Client Services- and Meter Reading Sections
• Coordinating the recording and processing procedures of revenue-related transactions
• Manage the processes and activities that will ensure correct accounting, adherence to necessary principles, and provide efficient, correct, balanced accounting and management of debtor accounts
• Ensure that tariffs set by Council are adhered to in order to deliver accurate and timeous monthly accounts
• Perform month-end and year-end reconciliations and statistics
• Supervise and control all client correspondence and complaints in respect of the Section
• Perform system administration relevant to the section
• Assist in Internal and External (Auditor General) audits
• Coordinate and control tasks/activities associated with controlling personnel performance, productivity, and discipline
• General Administrative duties of the Section
• Effective communication and interaction with the public and municipal departments

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Supervisory experience in a Water and Electricity billing Department of a Local Authority

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CS/PMBM/FM/09

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10 with basic literacy
• 1-2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a building maintenance working environment

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication in 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans, English, or Xhosa)
• Shows initiative
• Good physical condition and strength with the ability to work in awkward spaces
• Good interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and ability to give attention to detail
• Able to work in a team
• Service delivery oriented
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self-discipline, sound interpersonal relations, punctual, and sound health
• Sober habits
• Work in varying temperatures

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Providing support to the Artisan during the marking of work area/site, holding measuring tape
• Excavating and backfilling trenches to define levels using hand-held tools (e.g., spade, picks, etc.)
• Preparing requisite quantities of materials (e.g., concrete, mortar, etc.) and proceeding with mixing sequences
• Preparing surfaces with hand-held tools
• Assisting Artisan with the following:
  • Painting/varnishing of windows
  • General painting
  • Plastering/skim coating of walls
  • Plumbing work
  • Repairing of ceilings and cornices
  • Laying of vinyl tiles
  • Replacing glazing
  • Replacing gutters and downpipes
  • Roof cleaning and painting
• Cleaning of sites
• Removing and washing off debris from tools and equipment
• Placing and stacking of tools/equipment in the vehicle, observing sequences and procedures supporting safe transit
• Physically loading materials and other products and/or holding and guiding plant/equipment during hoisting and placement

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Code B driver’s License
• Studying towards an applicable Trade Certificate

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REF: CP/ES/01

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12
• Post matric qualification in office management/secretarial studies
• 5-8 years of relevant experience with supervisory experience, preferably gained at a Local Authority
• A valid Code B driver’s license
• Able to use advanced features of MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Adhere to a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal management skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work according to deadlines and to function effectively under extreme pressure
• Disciplined and assertive
• Sound organizing and planning abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape (English, Afrikaans, Xhosa)
• Supervisory skills
• Specialized knowledge of admin processes

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Coordinate and control access to the office of the director
• Monitor and update the performance management system of the director
• Render secretarial functions to the director
• General office administration and document management
• Manage correspondence and processes
• Effective diary management and event planning
• Render secretarial and telephonist functions
• Perform any other support functions assigned by the Director
• Compile reports and communications for the director
• Accurate and comprehensive minute-taking
• Responsible for the procurement of goods and services for the office of the director
• Assist the Director in monitoring expenditure in respect of budget planning and report on progress
• Coordinate interdepartmental functions, liaise with provincial departments, the public, staff members, and councillors

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Local Government experience will be an added advantage