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Senior Specialist: Operations – IRPTN (Reference: TRFL19564)
Location: City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration: R1,300,792.00 to R1,700,258.00 per annum (Total cost to company)
Assignment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Minimum Requirements:
- BSc in Engineering or a relevant NQF Level 7 qualification in Transportation Engineering or Planning.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- At least 5 years of working experience in a senior management position in the public or private sector, including at least 2 years in a passenger transportation operations environment.
Core Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee all tasks related to the execution of Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network (IRPTN) bus operations.
- Define strategic and operational planning objectives in line with the section’s business plan and key performance areas.
- Plan and develop governance and risk management arrangements, processes, and procedures to ensure accountability and effective implementation of IRPTN operations.
- Provide support to the Divisional Head in interpreting policies, legislation, and identifying trends.
- Offer strategic guidance, leadership, and coordinate the management of various section functions, ensuring integration with the Quality Control Section and Station & Security Management Section.
- Ensure the team performs according to the work plan, optimizing work output and productivity.
- Coordinate and manage activities within the division, maintaining regular interaction with other departments and ensuring good communication channels with the IRPTN Unit and other divisions.
- Assess operations data and translate information and statistics into management reports.
- Compile bus operations reports and present budget analysis reports.
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
The successful candidate will need to sign a performance contract as per Council resolution. Candidates may be asked to provide proof of the NQF level for their qualifications. If you do not hear back within six weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni follows the Employment Equity Act principles and reserves the right not to appoint, to appoint, or to appoint laterally.
Divisional Head: Property Development – EPMO (Reference: EPMO50005)
Location: City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration: R1,461,024 to R1,805,488 per annum (Total cost to company)
Assignment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Workplace: EGSC Building, Corner Cross & Roses Streets, Germiston
Key Performance Areas:
- Maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders.
- Manage the development of properties on Council-owned land.
- Initiate and oversee development facilitation on Council-owned land, including land preparation, new building development, and packaging of development leases. Ensure all developments for Council buildings meet industry standards.
- Commission, oversee, and lead the construction of community facilities such as clinics, halls, and depots around the municipality, in line with the Integrated Development Plan (IDP).
- Initiate and manage Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) where needed.
- Manage a team of professionals, including architects, quantity surveyors, construction managers, and engineers.
Core Requirements:
- A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in the Built Environment; a postgraduate qualification (or advanced studies toward one) is recommended.
- A financial qualification or certification.
- 8 years of relevant management experience in a similar environment, with at least 4 years at senior management level.
- Membership of a relevant professional body.
- Experience in development facilitation, land preparation, new building development, packaging of development leases, building regulations, and standards.
- Proven experience in packaging, implementing, and handing over turnkey projects.
- In-depth knowledge of property development and the broader real estate discipline.
- Strategic leadership skills.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Operational financial management skills.
- Operational planning and reporting skills.
- Knowledge and information management skills.
- Risk management skills.
- Proficiency in policy development.
- Effective communication skills.
- Programme and project management skills.
Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga at (011) 999 6356
Note: If the successful candidate does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification, they must obtain it within 18 months as per National Treasury requirements.
Appointments are for a 5-year fixed term and require signing an employment contract, performance agreement, and disclosure of financial interests. Candidates will undergo competency assessments and security clearance/vetting. Attach copies of qualifications, ID, driver’s licence (if applicable), and professional registration (if applicable) to your application/CV. Proof of NQF levels may be requested. If no response within six weeks, consider unsuccessful. The City follows Employment Equity Act principles and reserves the right not to appoint, to appoint, or to appoint laterally.
Divisional Head: Tourism Development and Marketing (Reference: CMTD50006)
Location: City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration: R1,461,024 to R1,805,488 per annum (Total cost to company)
Assignment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Workplace: EGSC Building, Corner Cross & Roses Streets, Germiston
Key Performance Areas:
- Develop and implement city-wide tourism development, marketing, and partnership strategies to enhance Airport City Destination Marketing and Gauteng Air Access efforts, maximizing impact on the regional economy.
- Develop and implement divisional strategies, business plans, systems, processes, and standard operating procedures to support departmental and city-wide Local Economic Development objectives.
- Enable effective programme planning, development, management, and implementation of city and provincial tourism strategies.
- Conceptualize, implement, and quality-assure tourism product development, partnerships, and destination marketing initiatives to meet objectives.
- Conduct destination market intelligence research, benchmarking, and monitor sectoral trends to analyze the effectiveness and impact of tourism strategies.
- Drive the development of tourism and marketing models and ensure their organization-wide implementation.
- Facilitate stakeholder mobilization and strategic partnerships to reach targeted partners through business, leisure, and lifestyle products and events in the regional economy.
- Implement risk management, governance, and compliance legislation and policies to manage risks.
- Ensure budget planning, monitor financial management, control governance, and SCM compliance.
- Drive a customer service excellence culture to provide exceptional services to peers, stakeholders, and community organizations.
- Lead and manage teams by providing strategic leadership, setting performance standards, clarifying roles, and utilizing skills effectively.
Core Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Development, Strategic Marketing, Commerce, Development Studies, Economic Development, Business Intelligence, or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
- 8 years of relevant management experience, with at least 4 years at senior management level.
- Strategic leadership skills and track record.
- Accountability and ethical conduct.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Understanding of political and administrative structures at municipal level.
- Knowledge and information management skills.
- Risk management skills.
- Proficiency in policy development.
- Effective communication skills.
- Operational financial management skills.
- Programme and project management skills.
Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga at (011) 999 6356
Note: If the successful candidate does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification, they must obtain it within 18 months as per National Treasury requirements.
Appointments are for a 5-year fixed term and require signing an employment contract, performance agreement, and disclosure of financial interests. Candidates will undergo competency assessments and security clearance/vetting. Attach copies of qualifications, ID, driver’s licence (if applicable), and professional registration (if applicable) to your application/CV. Proof of NQF levels may be requested. If no response within six weeks, consider unsuccessful. The City follows Employment Equity Act principles and reserves the right not to appoint, to appoint, or to appoint laterally.
Divisional Head: Communications & Media Relations (Reference: CMTD50002)
Location: City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration: R1,461,024 to R1,805,488 per annum (Total cost to company)
Assignment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Workplace: EGSC Building, Corner Cross & Roses Streets, Germiston
Key Performance Areas:
- Provide input and advice on strategic capability and leadership to develop, integrate, and drive communications and media strategies, ensuring compliance and governance.
- Ensure operational processes for effective communication functions, logistical management, and use of technology to benefit the City of Ekurhuleni community.
- Ensure governance and risk management compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, processes, and resolutions to minimize risks for the division.
- Ensure effective financial management and processes for allocation and utilization of funds.
- Drive customer service orientation to deliver excellent service to all stakeholders.
- Implement and manage people to provide context, set performance standards, enhance productivity, capacity, and staff morale.
- Ensure accurate and timely communication flow using press, publicity, and communication systems and processes.
- Deliver and guide innovative, integrated media campaigns, prioritizing and flowing across the organization.
- Develop media implementation programmes and plans for effective rollout.
- Develop, integrate, and monitor communication and media quality print publications and manage corporate identity.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships in press and publicity communities, proactively managing the City’s reputation.
- Plan, direct, and manage customer education strategies and programmes.
Core Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communication or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
- 8 years of experience in a similar environment, with at least 4 years at senior management level.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Operational planning and reporting skills.
- Quality orientation.
- People management and empowerment skills.
- Effective communication skills to build trusting relationships.
- Analytical thinking.
Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga at (011) 999 6356
Note: If the successful candidate does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification, they must obtain it within 18 months as per National Treasury requirements.
Appointments are for a 5-year fixed term and require signing an employment contract, performance agreement, and disclosure of financial interests. Candidates will undergo competency assessments and security clearance/vetting. Attach copies of qualifications, ID, driver’s licence (if applicable), and professional registration (if applicable) to your application/CV. Proof of NQF levels may be requested. If no response within six weeks, consider unsuccessful. The City follows Employment Equity Act principles and reserves the right not to appoint, to appoint, or to appoint laterally.
Divisional Head: Council & Committee Secretariat (Reference: PLEG50334)
Location: City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration: R1,461,024 to R1,805,488 per annum (Total cost to company)
Assignment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Workplace: Germiston Civic Centre, Germiston
Key Performance Areas:
- Provide effective and efficient legal and procedural support, as well as secretarial services, to Council and its Committees within the Legislature branch of the City.
- Offer leadership and strategic direction to ensure smooth division operations.
- Provide committee and secretariat services to enable Council to perform its scrutiny and oversight roles efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements from national and provincial legislation.
- Provide procedural support services to comply with Standing Rules and Orders.
- Offer legal advisory services to the Legislature for compliance with legislation and policies.
- Provide legal and administrative support to the Speaker for enforcing the Code of Conduct for Councillors.
- Liaise and share information with internal and external stakeholders for improved research and access to relevant information.
- Manage staff to comply with legislation, conditions of service, and create an enabling work environment.
- Manage the division’s financial resources for sound financial management.
Core Requirements:
- Relevant Degree in Research and Legislative Studies, Law Degree, or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
- 8–10 years of extensive relevant experience, preferably in Legislature and Local Government Administration.
- Experience in strategic planning and management.
- Good knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures.
- Project management skills.
- Strong knowledge of research methodology and report writing skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Negotiation and communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga at (011) 999 6356
Note: If the successful candidate does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification, they must obtain it within 18 months as per National Treasury requirements.
Appointments are for a 5-year fixed term and require signing an employment contract, performance agreement, and disclosure of financial interests. Candidates will undergo competency assessments and security clearance/vetting. Attach copies of qualifications, ID, driver’s licence (if applicable), and professional registration (if applicable) to your application/CV. Proof of NQF levels may be requested. If no response within six weeks, consider unsuccessful. The City follows Employment Equity Act principles and reserves the right not to appoint, to appoint, or to appoint laterally.
Divisional Head: Community Participation & Education (Reference: PLEG50234)
Location: City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration: R1,461,024 to R1,805,488 per annum (Total cost to company)
Assignment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Workplace: Germiston Civic Centre, Germiston
Key Performance Areas:
- Develop, manage, and monitor market segment development and relationship engagement strategies, plans, and practices, ensuring compliance with organizational and Local Government Acts.
- Communicate a clear strategic context to guide best practices, integration, process alignment, and service delivery.
- Develop annual operating plans and secure necessary resources to achieve objectives aligned with medium-term requirements.
- Implement risk management, governance, and compliance policies to manage risks and liabilities.
- Monitor and enforce effective financial control, corporate governance, and financial compliance.
- Drive a customer service excellence culture to enable rewarding relationships and exceptional service.
- Create and drive strategic relationships with decision-makers and interest groups for managing expectations, knowledge sharing, and integration.
Core Requirements:
- Relevant Business Degree or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
- 5–8 years of experience in a similar environment.
- Good knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures.
- Project management skills.
- Strong knowledge of research methodology and report writing skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Negotiation and communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga at (011) 999 6356
Note: If the successful candidate does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification, they must obtain it within 18 months as per National Treasury requirements.
Appointments are for a 5-year fixed term and require signing an employment contract, performance agreement, and disclosure of financial interests. Candidates will undergo competency assessments and security clearance/vetting. Attach copies of qualifications, ID, driver’s licence (if applicable), and professional registration (if applicable) to your application/CV. Proof of NQF levels may be requested. If no response within six weeks, consider unsuccessful. The City follows Employment Equity Act principles and reserves the right not to appoint, to appoint, or to appoint laterally.
Divisional Head: Corporate & Forensic Audit (Reference: INTA50003)
Location: City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration: R1,461,024 to R1,805,488 per annum (Total cost to company)
Assignment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Workplace: Swartkoppies Depot Complex, Alberton
Key Performance Areas:
- Ensure forensic audits follow the departmental methodology and standards from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and/or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
- Implement departmental strategy and goals through development, alignment, and implementation of practices, processes, and standards.
- Facilitate, manage, and oversee audits for Corporate Services Departments, including information systems and financial audits.
- Ensure integration of business processes and systems for sustainable service excellence.
- Provide guidance on designing, monitoring, and reporting auditing of information systems.
- Manage governance and risk to identify and mitigate exposures.
- Monitor and enforce financial control, corporate governance, and financial compliance.
- Develop and deliver on service level agreements in line with Batho Pele principles.
- Lead and manage teams by providing context, setting performance standards, and educating on processes, quality, and policy.
Core Requirements:
- B Degree in Auditing, Accounting, Commerce, or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Registered Government Auditor (RGA), Admitted Attorney, Advocate of the High Court, or Certified Chartered Accountant (SA) is advantageous.
- 8 years of experience in a similar environment, with at least 4 years at senior management level.
- Knowledge management.
- Finance and IT auditing skills.
- Strategic leadership skills.
- Accountability and ethical conduct.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Experience in managing and conducting forensic audits.
Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga at (011) 999 6356
Note: If the successful candidate does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification, they must obtain it within 18 months as per National Treasury requirements.
Appointments are for a 5-year fixed term and require signing an employment contract, performance agreement, and disclosure of financial interests. Candidates will undergo competency assessments and security clearance/vetting. Attach copies of qualifications, ID, driver’s licence (if applicable), and professional registration (if applicable) to your application/CV. Proof of NQF levels may be requested. If no response within six weeks, consider unsuccessful. The City follows Employment Equity Act principles and reserves the right not to appoint, to appoint, or to appoint laterally.
Divisional Head: Licensing (Reference: EMDM50009)
Location: City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration: R1,461,024 to R1,805,488 per annum (Total cost to company)
Assignment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Workplace: 3 Howley Road, Bedfordview
Key Performance Areas:
- Develop, integrate, and monitor licensing strategies and plans for compliance and governance across the organization.
- Develop licensing services implementation programmes and communication plans for effective rollout.
- Develop and drive centralization of Bulk Services in the Motor Vehicle Registration Authority (MVRA).
- Review, monitor, and implement the Vehicle Testing Centres (VTS) business model.
- Review, monitor, and ensure Driver’s License Testing Centres operations.
- Provide strategic direction for municipal and divisional objectives related to transformation, project implementation, norms, standards, agreements, and intergovernmental liaison.
- Manage multidisciplinary licensing operations, administration, and logistics to integrate information and decision-making.
- Execute financial management functions to meet reporting requirements.
- Implement customer care interventions based on survey results for public service delivery.
- Provide accessible licensing services to meet organizational objectives.
- Create community awareness on licensing processes and procedures.
- Control the budget, authorize expenditures, and implement financial regulations.
Core Requirements:
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Transportation & Logistics, Transport Economics, or BTech in Transportation Management.
- Institute of Licensing Officer’s Diploma or Institute of Traffic Officer’s Diploma.
- 8 years of experience in a Policing/Licensing environment, with at least 4 years at senior management level.
- Strategic capability and leadership.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, acts, and frameworks.
- Operational financial management, planning, and reporting skills.
- Policy development skills.
- Risk management skills.
- People management and empowerment skills.
Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga at (011) 999 6356
Note: If the successful candidate does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification, they must obtain it within 18 months as per National Treasury requirements.
Appointments are for a 5-year fixed term and require signing an employment contract, performance agreement, and disclosure of financial interests. Candidates will undergo competency assessments and security clearance/vetting. Attach copies of qualifications, ID, driver’s licence (if applicable), and professional registration (if applicable) to your application/CV. Proof of NQF levels may be requested. If no response within six weeks, consider unsuccessful. The City follows Employment Equity Act principles and reserves the right not to appoint, to appoint, or to appoint laterally.
Divisional Head: Disaster Management (Reference: EMDM50014)
Location: City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration: R1,461,024 to R1,805,448 per annum (Total cost to company)
Assignment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Workplace: DEMS Head Office, 3 Hawley Road, Bedfordview
Key Performance Areas:
- Provide strategic direction and leadership in developing and managing disaster management service delivery plans, aligned with departmental and organizational objectives, in partnership with the Head of Department.
- Advise and coordinate management of strategic municipal disaster risk issues, challenges, and opportunities, offering high-level planning and policy advice.
- Influence municipal processes to elevate disaster management to its legislative importance.
- Establish and review key disaster management priorities and translate them into a comprehensive strategic plan as part of the municipal Integrated Development Plan (IDP).
- Lead municipal implementation of the Disaster Management Act, Framework, four Key Performance Areas, and three Enablers.
- Lead review of the Municipal Disaster Management Plan and other policies and frameworks.
- Lead municipal operations management for disaster preparedness and prevention, coordinating departmental sector plans and contingency plans.
- Advise on and expedite compliance with legislative policies, procedures, and standards for optimal disaster management delivery.
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships for response, knowledge sharing, research, and coordination in disasters.
- Lead, facilitate, and collaborate with state agencies and stakeholders on social responsibility, community emergency preparedness, and disaster resilience programmes.
- Oversee management of Emergency Call Taking & Dispatching Centres for effective call handling and disaster monitoring.
- Attend to large-scale emergencies and disasters, exercising delegated authority as per legislation.
- Lead and manage teams executing strategies and operations.
Core Requirements:
- B Degree or Advanced Diploma in Disaster Management or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
- 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years at senior management level in Disaster Management.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Strategic leadership skills.
- Accountability and ethical conduct.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Operational financial management, planning, policy development, and reporting skills.
- Service delivery innovation.
Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga at (011) 999 6356
Note: If the successful candidate does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification, they must obtain it within 18 months as per National Treasury requirements.
Appointments are for a 5-year fixed term and require signing an employment contract, performance agreement, and disclosure of financial interests. Candidates will undergo competency assessments and security clearance/vetting. Attach copies of qualifications, ID, driver’s licence (if applicable), and professional registration (if applicable) to your application/CV. Proof of NQF levels may be requested. If no response within six weeks, consider unsuccessful. The City follows Employment Equity Act principles and reserves the right not to appoint, to appoint, or to appoint laterally.
We wish you all the best with your applications.