The ideal candidate must be in possession of a 4 year Bachelors Degree or (NQF level 7) qualification as recognised by SAQA in Civil or Electrical Engineering coupled with 5 years’ experience at Senior Managerial level within the Infrastructure planning and development environment as well as a SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Drivers licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Sound knowledge and understanding of infrastructure development; Policy analysis; Knowledge of legislation (MPRA, MFMA, Municipal Systems Act); Programme management; Project Management; Strategic Planning; Financial management; Structure and functioning of government/ Infrastructure Development environment in South Africa; Operation and maintenance planning and implementation; Supply chain management; Knowledge of legal compliance; Engineering and professional judgement; Strategic capability and leadership skills; Problem solving; Planning and organising skills; Conflict resolution; Time management; Team leadership; Decison making; Problem Solving; Management of Finances; Good communication skills (verbal & written); Good computer literacy in MS Office and a valid drivers licence.

The successful candidate will be required to facilitate municipal infrastructure development with the following responsibilities: Manage and facilitate municipal infrastructure development; Manage and facilitate sustainable service delivery; Ensure the management of Infrastructure finance; Co- ordinate water, sanitation, and energy services planning; Manage the resources of the Directorate.

Ms B Mgutshini Tel No: (033) 897 5656 161 Page 162