The Sisonke District Municipality situated in Ixopo invites applications from innovative and committed individuals for the under mentioned challenging positions.


   SOCIAL, ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT CHIEF PLANNER
      Salary: (E1) R342,395.78 (Plus applicable benefits)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree / B.Tech Degree in Town and Regional Planning.
• 4 years relevant experience.
• Registration as a Town Planner will be an added advantage.
• Competency in Ms Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Code 08 / EB driver’s licence

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS/DUTIES

• Co-ordinates key applications and procedures associated with the identification, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the effectiveness of development planning initiatives, programmes and projects in line with the Integrated Development plan.
• Co-ordinating broader based stakeholder and\or community projects and funding proposals based on identified needs.
• Formulating plans detailing interventions, actions and timelines guiding the delivery and/ or execution of activities.
• Assessing and evaluating Development planning project proposals and applications and preparing reports summarizing findings and including specific recommendations for consideration.
• Conducting situational analysis and feasibility studies to assess the impact of specific project initiatives and opportunities.
• Assessing compliance with specific town planning regulations and undertakes site inspections to ensure compliance with developmental plans.
• Assessing project deliverables against agreed outcomes and milestones and, establishing reasons for non achievement of critical requirements.
• Preparing investigational reports and summaries detailing functional progress and/ or outcomes for submission to the immediate superior for consideration and inclusion in specific Committee Agendas.
• Updating system information with specific project information and/ or confirming payments due against transactional details and forwarding documentation for processing.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
                        SALARY: (C3) R152,355.78 per annum (plus applicable benefits)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Diploma in Administration or equivalent qualification
• Ability to apply the following computer packages (Ms Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• At least 2 years administrative work.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage departmental stationery by maintaining adequate stock levels and timeously compiling requisitions for requirements.
• Manage office equipment by ensuring all facilities are operating correctly and receive requests for services and refer them to the Director: Development & Planning.
• Open files, file all correspondence and reports and ensure that all files are accessible to all parties when needed and that contractual obligations are monitored and complied with.
• Keep and update registers as directed by the Director.  This will include inter alia registers of all contracted Providers together with their areas of operation.
• Ensure that appropriate financial, administrative & legal requirements takes place on a routine basis and that they are met by all Business Plan for schemes being implemented
• Arrange meetings, compile and distribute agendas, record and distribute minutes.
• Receive requests for services and refer them to Director: Development & Planning or to supervisor.
• Manage filing system of section.
• Compile requisitions for requirements of Section on instructions from subordinate and track progress of documentation to delivery of goods.
• Perform secretariat functions for the Department.

Enquiries should be directed to the Executive Director: Social, Economic and Development Planning \Services: Mr JB Ngcobo on 039 - 8348700. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted.

    WATER SERVICES DEPARTMENT
         PLUMBER (Ubuhlebezwe)              
      Salary: (C3) R152,355.78 (Plus applicable benefits)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Trade Test Certificate.  Driver’s License Code B.  Assertiveness, Coaching skills, Communication (verbal) skills, Community liaison skills, Conflict handling skills, Decision making skills, Leadership skills, People orientation, Problem solving skills, Supervisory skills and Writing skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS/DUTIES

• Plan, organize, direct and control the activities of the Assistant Plumber(s) (Network) and staff under his/her control.  Divide the workload between subordinates.
• Responsible for in-service training of staff under his/her control and for monitoring the performance of employees.
• Supervise the excavation of water lines and other network line construction.
• Ensure adherence to the provision of the Occupational Health and Safety Act in the work environment.
• Ensure understanding of and adherence to the Conditions of Service.
• Maintain the discipline of subordinates in the Water Maintenance Section.
• Responsible for own safety as well as that of all subordinates.
• Responsible for water in cases of a pipe burst and to repair pipe bursts in emergency situations.
• Co-responsible with the Foreman for the maintenance works on the reticulation system and for the restoration of the area afterwards.
• Co-responsible with the Foreman for regular inspections and problem-solving at water network areas where artisans are working to determine the quality of work and to render a service to the satisfaction of the public.
• Render supporting service to the Foreman & Assistant Plumber and assist with the general maintenance of water and purified effluents, the reticulation systems, valves and connections.

Enquiries should be directed to the Executive Director: Water Services: Mr JB Ngcobo on 039 - 8348700. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted.

CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
       LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICE
Salary: (D2) R230,855.76 (Plus applicable benefits)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree / National Diploma in Human Resource Management equivalent qualification or 6 years experience in Labour Relations.
• 3 years relevant experience in Labour Relations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competency in Ms Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Code 08 / EB driver’s licence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Interpreting the nature of the case through studying of literature/ transcripts from enquiries.
• Researching case law and interpreting the relevance of outcomes to the changes against the member.
• Scheduling meetings with the Management Representatives and providing guidance on the approach/ strategy to be adopted during the enquiry/hearings.
• Preparing and submitting necessary documentation/application forms indicating the municipality’s intention to proceed with the disciplinary action or defend the grievance lodged or appeal against an outcome/ award.
• Engaging the services of Legal Practitioners and briefing/ outlining investigational findings, procedural and substantive issues and mitigating factors to support a
• favourable outcome.
• Analysing evidence and interpreting the applicability of specific policies, procedures, legislation and case law with respect to issues and arguments relevant to the matter been contested.
• Evaluating the strength of the facts/ evidence of the defending party/ ies and formulating approaches/ strategies referring to factual information, evidence and precedents to counteract statements and/ or conclusions that could negatively impact on the outcome.
• Presenting the case, calling on and questioning witnesses and presenting closing arguments.
• Explaining procedures and applications associated with enquiries and hearings and/ or identifying with skill gap with respect to specific competencies to be prioritized and addressed through external formal training.
• Outlining roles and responsibilities associated with specific Union and shop-floor activities.
• Participating in Committees and Working Groups and providing advice/ guidance on the interpretation of policies and procedures impacting/ influencing conditions of employment.
• Preparing reports on Disciplinary/ Grievance cases referred and attended to, outlining outcomes/ awards for submission to the Manager; Human Resources and specific Committees for perusal and comment.
• Compiling and presenting reports, referring to statistics to describe the industrial relations climate in the organization.
• Corresponding with the Trade Unions on specific issues or requests (reasons for specific actions/ decision against member, shop stewards time –off, etc) and scrutinizes responses prior to circulation.
• Maintaining case files containing all documents, correspondence and outcome/ award determination and/ or accessing/ retrieving information upon request.

Enquiries should be directed to the Executive Director: Corporate Services: Mr TP Biyase on 039 - 8348700. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted.

Applications with comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of Educational qualifications must be addressed to the Municipal Manager Attention: Executive Director: Corporate Services: Mr. TP Biyase, Sisonke District Municipality, Private Bag X501, Ixopo, 3276, to reach us no later than 23 September 2011. 

Further correspondence will be confined to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.  The Council reserves the right not to continue with the interview and appointment if it feels that no suitable candidates could be found.

NB: canvassing with councilors or management will lead to immediate disqualification.

Sisonke District Municipality subscribes to the National Equity Strategy.