Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
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Ekurhuleni provides sustainable and people-centred developmental services that are affordable, appropriate and of a high quality. We are focused on social, environmental and economic regeneration of our city and communities, as guided by the principles of Batho Pele and through the commitment of a motivated and dedicated team.
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Head Of Department: Human Settlement – Hset19000
Job Type Full Time
Qualification Bachelors , Masters
Experience 5 – 10 years
Location Gauteng
City Johannesburg
Job Field Engineering / Technical 
Purpose:
Responsibilities
Facilitate the coordination of an integrated human settlement strategy in the City
Drive and manage the programming and rollout of a portfolio of diversified housing typologies in the Metro that contribute to balanced human settlements
Facilitate the integrated programmes to manage and mitigate urban informality within the City’s settlements
Drive organisational governance and compliance processes and practices as determined by internal stakeholders, specialists, industry groups and legislative requirements
Ensure the integrity and efficient registration of subsidized housing
Ensure effective financial management / control and corporate governance throughout area of accountability
Drive innovative approaches for human settlement infrastructure development and maintenance, benchmarked with global best practices
Establish and maintain strategic internal and external relationships inclusive of customers, service providers and relevant legislative agencies and structures
Ensure that agreed service level agreements are met
Maintain client satisfaction
Provide mechanisms and support to implement major changes
Manage direct and indirect teams within policy parameters, providing context, setting performance standards, ensuring assessment and development
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Built Environment, Civil Engineering / Architecture; Quantity Surveyor or equivalent NQF level 7
MBA qualification will be an added advantage
Registration with a relevant professional body is required
10 years’ experience of which at least 5 years must have been at senior management level within the human settlement / construction
Strategic competency and leadership skills
Excellent knowledge and understanding of risks and compliance management methodologies
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Knowledge of various legislation applicable to field of work
Effective decision-making skills
High-level organisational, communication, financial, budgetary and stakeholder management skills
Performance management skills
Local government experience
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality on vacancies.ekurhuleni.gov.za to apply
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