BERGRIVIER MUNICIPALITYBergrivier Municipality ensures the wellbeing of all communities within the Bergrivier region through economic growth, social wellbeing, community involvement and effective management within a safe and healthy environment.Bergrivier Municipality with its head office in Piketberg and approximately an hour’s drive from Cape Town currently has the following vacancy and awaits applications from competent persons who comply with the minimum job requirement. (Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to also apply.)VACANCY INTERNAL & EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDEREDRE-ADVERTISEDMANAGER: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES (PIKETBERG)DIRECTORATE: TECHNICAL SERVICESQualifications: A relevant BEng or BSc (Eng) engineering degree and eligibility for registration as Pr Eng; plus, a GCC / Pr Cert Eng; or GCC (Electrical) obtained through other recognized routesComputer Literacy (MS Office Applications)Experience: Eight (8) years or more relevant experienceRequirements: Code B Driver’s license  Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/English/isiXhosa- read, write & speak) Good management, supervision, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills  Ability to give attention to detail  High level of responsibility Ability to work under pressure  Ability to deal with conflict situations  Must be physically fit and able bodied  Must perform standby duties  Compliance with the relevant Minimum Competency levels as prescribed in Government Gazette 29967 dated 15 June 2007 as amended (or attainment of the minimum competencies within a period of 18 months from date of appointment)Job Purpose: Ensure the provisioning of the following core functions to ensure accountable, sustainable and effective electrical engineering services in line with the IDP, relevant legislation, policies, guidelines, master plans, Spatial Development Framework and strategic management practices: Distribution of electricity Maintenance of electricity distribution networks Maintenance of street lights Third party contracting: Metering ect.Key Performance Areas: Strategically visionalise, plan, manage, organize, analyses and control the continuous provision of electrical engineering and support services to promote service excellence to the municipality and/ or its community  Participate, apply and control financial management processes to ensure and promote sound financial management practices and procedures  Participate and contribute in the corporate performance management system (PMS), to ensure that the Department performs up to standards and expectations  Participate and contribute in the municipality’s IDP processes to ensure alignment of the department’s KPI’s and the needs of the community  Ensure consistent compliance with national, provincial and municipal legislation as well as municipal policies applicable to or affecting the department/ service delivery  Manage and exercise control over employees assigned to the department to promote a culture of proper service delivery  Participate in the corporate risk management process to minimize/ avoid risks within the Department  Managing electrical engineering related service-delivery activities undertaken by or on behalf of the department including electricity supply, street lighting and electrical pump maintenance to promote proper service delivery  Information and knowledge management  Asset management  Program and project management  Communication and civic engagement  Customer relations management  Act as Director Technical Services in his/ her absence on a rotation basis and discharge the responsibilities assigned to the post for the duration of the acting  Any other related duty as requested by the supervisor.The competency level for this position is a level 4 as stipulated in Annexure A of the Municipal Staff Regulations, Government Notice R890, as promulgated in Government Gazette 45181, dated 20 September 2021 and comprises of the following competencies.Core Professional CompetenciesFunctionalPublic Service Orientation Planning Organisational awareness Design Project management Construction Operation andmaintenance InterpersonalRelationships Communicationorientation Action and outcomeorientation Resilience Change readiness Accountability andethical conduct Impact and influence Team orientation Direction setting Coaching and mentoringSalary: R 695 892.00 per annum (T17 of a Category 3 Local Authority) plus Car allowanceDate of acceptance: 01 June 2023 or as soon as possibleGENERAL:1. A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, where applicable, will be payable and be supplemented by the normal benefits applicable to the Municipality including a housing allowance for home owners subject to certain conditions.2. The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and respects the conditions of the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets.3. The Municipality is not bound to make any appointment.4. All appointments are subject to Police clearance; which means that by applying for a position at the Municipality, you give us permission to obtain a Police clearance.5. Applications received after the closing date or which have been received without the documentation mentioned below, will not be considered.6. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as being unsuccessful if no feedback has been received within six weeks from the closing date.7. Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Appointment Committee and/or any personnel member of the Municipality will not be allowed and will immediately disqualify applicants.8. In addition to the minimum job requirements and station mentioned herein, applicants may be expected to work overtime or be on standby, as well as render services in other parts within the municipal area, as required.9. Appointment in certain posts is subject to a security clearance and applicants will also undergo an interview and evaluation process and where necessary, write a trade test.10. The municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your information and application you confirm that the information you have provide to us is true, up to date and correct.11. Preference will be given to local candidates within the Bergrivier Municipal area (WC013).12. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interests and a performance contract (where applicable) with the employer.A covering letter with at least two (2) contactable references (managers, subordinates or peers), must accompany the completed prescribed application form (available on request at Tel. 022 9136000 or on the municipality’s website www.bergmun.org.za) with certified copies of the necessary qualification certificates, ID document, Drivers Licence and a Curriculum Vitae (Maximum of 3 pages), (only one post per application form) to reach the Municipal Offices, Piketberg or mailed to PO Box 60, Piketberg 7320 for the attention of Ms W Terry Thomas (Human Resources Officer: Provisioning and Administration by no later than the closing date.CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 21 APRIL 2023 AT 15:00ADV H LINDE 13 CHURCH STREETPIKETBERGMN49/2023 7320http://www.bergmun.org.za/ BERGRIVIER MUNISIPALITEITVAKATUREINTERNE & EKSTERNE AANSOEKE SAL OORWEEG WORDBESTUURDER: ELEKTRIESE EN INGENIEURSDIENSTE (PIKETBERG)DIREKTORAAT: TEGNIESE DIENSTEPr Cert Eng; ofPersoonlike ProbleemoplossingInvloed Brandbestryding Reddingsoperasies Spesialeredding)Voorkomingversending Gereedheid vir Leer-oriëntering Probleemoplossing Impak & Invloed SpanoriënteringALGEMEEN:SLUITINGSDATUM: VRYDAG, 21 APRIL 2023 OM 15:00ADV. 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