Executive Director (Technical Services) needed at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas

• Contributes to service delivery systems of a complex nature and provides supportive leadership to the Accounting Officer, Senior Management team and Council.
• Management of service delivery plans and strategic objectives for service provision through the formulation of short, medium and long-term service delivery plans.
• Ensure an analytical and methodical structuring of projects and project planning for adequate control over projects.
• Supports and comply with the Supply Chain Management function.
• Ensure financial management and budget implementation within the areas of responsibility.
• Supports the implementation of the performance reporting process within the area of responsibility.
• Supports and implements good governance, ethics and values in management.
• Guide and understand the management of risk for the municipality within the area of responsibility and analyse internal audit reports when considering risk.
• Supports and contributes to the formulation of policy and the municipalitys Bylaws within the area of responsibility.
• Supports the audit process with the area of responsibility, in order to obtain the annual and optimum level of assurance from the Auditor-General.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (NQF Level 7) or Bachelor of Science 
• Degree in Engineering (NQF Level 8) or equivalent qualification in the Built Environment Profession.
• Professional registration with the relevant professional body.
• A certificate of minimum municipal competencies from an accredited institution or obtainable within 18 months from date of appointment.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 8 years managerial experience of which at least 5 years must be at a middle management level in a local government context will be an added advantage.
• 3-4 years must be at professional/management level engineering management experience