EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
POSITION CODE: 5703
The Human Settlements Directorate is responsible for implementing the Council’s policies through consultation with communities and the planning and implementation of sustainable human settlements within the area of jurisdiction of the Municipality, as an agent of Provincial and National Government and, in due course, as recipient of devolved responsibility in terms of Section 156 of the Constitution, whilst co-ordinating and integrating its activities with the other service delivery components of the Municipality.
Applicants must have an appropriate degree or equivalent tertiary qualification relevant to the skills required for the post and must be able to demonstrate extensive experience in the management of a substantial staff complement and significant budget within a service delivery environment.
Candidates will further be required to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the low-cost housing development sphere, as well as people-centred development and community participation in the development of sustainable human settlements.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge of government’s legislative and policy framework regulating the provision of sustainable human settlements, as well as experience of managing and co-ordinating the interdepartmental, intergovernmental and intersectoral processes and structures involved in housing delivery and land development.
Candidates will, in addition, be required to demonstrate a practical understanding of the constitutional, legislative and policy framework governing the local sphere of government and, in particular, the responsibilities of a senior manager in terms of the Municipal Systems Act (No. 32 of 2000) and the Municipal Finance Management Act (No. 56 of 2003).
The incumbent will, inter alia, be responsible for:
Fulfilling the role of manager and head of administration of the Human Settlements Directorate, and co-ordinating and integrating the multisectoral and intersphere processes and demands relating to the delivery of sustainable human settlements.
Implementing, managing and maintaining the municipal Multidisciplinary Sustainable Human Settlement Policy and Framework within the context of national and provincial government policy and implementation guidelines.
Procuring the services of building professionals, civil and building contractors and other goods and services in terms of the regulatory framework of the Municipality’s Supply Chain Management Policy.
Establishing and managing contractual and other relationships with government departments, building professionals, civil and building contractors, and other stakeholders.
Establishing and maintaining a comprehensive set of management and financial systems and controls within the Directorate and implementing a regular reporting regime in terms of the requirements of the MFMA and municipal accounting standards.
Contributing to the IDP of the Municipality, developing and implementing a departmental budget in terms thereof, and managing and accounting for funds allocated in terms thereof.
Managing the human resources of the Directorate, in a highly unionised environment, so as to contribute to labour peace and to minimise disputes.
Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.
Proof of academic qualifications:
- All applications must be accompanied by certified copies of academic qualifications.
- Short-listed candidates will be required to produce their original academic qualifications at the interview.
- Should the necessity to determine equivalence of qualification and/or the verification/confirmation of same be required, this should be established via the relevant verification authority and the responsibility will rest with the applicants themselves.
Canvassing of Councillors is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:
Please complete one employment application form per vacancy, clearly stating the position code of the post for which you are applying. Each completed application form must be accompanied by a CV (curriculum vitae) and certified copies of supporting documentation (please do not submit original supporting documentation, as this will not be returned). A CV not accompanied by a fully completed official application form will not be accepted.
Mail to the Executive Director: Corporate Services (Human Resources Management Services Sub-Directorate), PO Box 116, Port Elizabeth 6000 or deliver to the eighth floor, Lillian Diedericks Building (previously Brister House), Govan Mbeki Avenue, Port Elizabeth.
Kindly note that the Municipality does not notify applicants whose applications were unsuccessful. Applicants not contacted within six weeks of the closing date may safely assume that their applications were not successful. They are nevertheless thanked for their interest shown in the position(s) advertised.
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 29 NOVEMBER 2013 before 12h00 noon.
