Head of Department (ERWM) - ERWM19000

Workplace: EGSC Building, Cnr Cross and Rose Streets, Germiston

Purpose:

To drive the overall optimisation of the Environmental Resources & Waste Management value chain, through effective strategic planning, directing and alignment of functional management frameworks and operational delivery.

Key Performance Areas:

• Translate Organizational Strategy into operational objectives, whilst ensuring delivery of functional strategic plans.
• Developing and aligning the department operating model and value chain in relation to the organizational mandate in partnership with stakeholders.
• Establishing and manning strategic internal & external relationships inclusive of customers, service providers & relevant legislative agencies & structures.
• Directing development, ensure implementation and governance of By-Law compliance throughout the organization.
• Develop and implement an integrated Waste Management strategy and business plan for Ekurhuleni, with ongoing innovation as necessary
• Ensure strategic Human Resources decisions are dealt with effectively as it relates to operational efficiency
• Ensure that strategy and the operating model is adequately budgeted for through the development and implementation of a fit-for-purpose budget
• Ensure effective financial management, control, and corporate governance throughout area of accountability

Core Requirements:

• Postgraduate degree in Business Management or BSc Civil Engineering or Environmental Management or a relevant NQF level 7 qualification
• MBA/MBL will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 10 years in a leadership capacity in an organisation of similar scale and complexity of which 5 years was in the Senior Management level
• Well-honed judgement, strong leadership and high levels of integrity and personal drive
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Tenacity and excellent problem-solving skills
• Advanced project and programme management skills
• Excellent people and communication skills

Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).

Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga (011) 999 6356.

Note: The successful candidate who does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification will be required to obtain it within 18 months, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.

Appointments will be made on a 5 (five) year fixed term and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes. (To comply with the Local Government; Municipal Systems Amendment Act 3 of 22, only once approved by Council.)

Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally