Executive Director Energy Services

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering/B-Tech NQF 7 or Equivalent qualifications as recognised by SAQA. Five 5 years of experience at senior and middle management level, or as programme/project manager of which at least 3-4 years must be at Professional/Management level engineering management experience. Registration with a Professional Recognized Engineering Technologist/Professional Engineer ECSA will be an added advantage.
• Must be in possession of a valid driver's license. Certificate in Municipal Financial Management Programme as prescribed by National Treasury, Government Gazette No. 29967 dated 15 June 2007 will be an added advantage. Candidates without MFMP or CPMD will be given 18 months to complete the competency in line with the regulation on exemption from minimum competency levels. Certificate of competency as required in terms of the General Machinery Regulations, 1988.

KEYPERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide strategic direction and monitor the implementation of the strategic objectives of the Directorate. Control electrical engineering contracts relating to new infrastructure, maintenance and upgrading of existing infrastructure. Plan, organise, lead and control energy services activities: Implement and maintain sound quality management system in line with legislation, policies, best practice and standards. Ensure cost effective management of the Directorate's budget and the timely implementation of resolution related to the Directorate.
• Advice Municipal Manager and council on all functions of the Directorate. Oversee the development and review of relevant policies and strategies on matters pertaining to the Directorate. Ensure that the activities of the Directorate are aligned to the IDP and facilitate performance management of the Directorate. Facilitate the establishment of the proposed Polokwane Energy/Electrical Entity and lead the operations until the appointment of Entity's Accounting Officer.