Relevant professional ICT qualification● 2-5 year’s relevant experience required.
Valid driver’s license ●Advance Computer literacy (specialized MS Office applications (CAD, etc.) ● Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages in the Western Cape Province● High level of responsibility● Good interpersonal and communications skills ●Good report writing skills ●Ability to give attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and independently● Must be able to work after normal office, during emergencies and planned overtime● Ability to deal with conflict situations● Mentally fit and healthy
Attend to specific sequences associated with solving application problems and providing help desk/support services ●Coordinate the implementation of procedures and systems associated with controlling information flow● Attends to infrastructure maintenance and installs new software and/ or hardware ● Coordinate the implementation of procedures, maintenance and systems associated with backups & recovery● Analyse and provide recommendations pertaining to the information systems hardware/ software and/ or capacitates end-user on specific applications Provide training and support to end users ●Attends to procedural administrative requirements, recordkeeping and reporting deadlines ● Keep abreast of developments, emerging trends and latest technologies in the ICT profession
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
1. CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
Business Communication: Able to assess the suitability and use of a variety of media to deliver communications effectively.
Organisational Awareness: Understands priorities, goals and issues of local government.
Consulting: Responds to questions with accurate and complete answers
Planning and Organising: Develops contingency plans for potential problems; and Sets goals and objectives.
Monitoring and Control: Delivers activities and plans as scheduled.
Negotiation: Understands negotiation methodology and processes
Oral Communication: Demonstrates competence to communicate effectively with clients.
Written Communication: Possesses good report writing skills.
2. FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
Information Strategy: Takes overall responsibility for compliance with regulations,
Advice and Guidance: Provides advice and assistance in any area associated with the functionality of the post.
Business and IS&T Planning: Ensures protection of systems and information in storage,
Technical Strategy and Planning: Able to complete enterprise and systems architecture specification of systems.
Business Change Management: Manage change and assistance with implementation.
Data Conversion: Selects data conversion approach and designs detailed conversion method.
Operations: Investigates and resolves problems users are experiencing
Installation and Integration: Able to complete systems installation.
User Support: Provides advice and training to users about network functionality,
3. PUBLIC SERVICE ORIENTATION COMPETENCIES
Interpersonal Relationships: Relates to people at all levels of the organization.
Communication: Structures written documents in a logical framework.
Service Delivery Orientation: Professional in interaction with the public and stakeholders.
4. PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
Action and outcome orientation: Drive to meet deadlines; and Initiates contact with others.
Resilience: Stays calm and focused under pressure.
Cognitive ability: Demonstrates logical consequential thinking.
Learning orientation: Remains abreast of changes in the industry and promotes best practice.
5. MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
Impact and Influence: Commands respect from peers and managers.
Team Orientation: Shows initiative and confidence in dealing with others.
Direction Setting: Sets out work for others in a well-planned and organised manner.
Coaching and Mentoring: Recognises the need for and provides individuals with guidance.
Work related enquiries contact the Manager: ICT, Mr. G Gresse on 044 501 3131 or on email ggresse@plett.gov.za
For general enquiries contact Mr. J Williams or Ms L Clark on telephone no: 044 501 3418.
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and competency assessment and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal record will be verified. The candidates will be required to disclose all Financial Interests.
Application forms are available on the Bitou website (www.bitou.gov.za). A comprehensive CV, original copies of Identification documents, qualifications, and driver’s license must accompany the application form and must be hand delivered/couriered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, 1 Sewell Street, Plettenberg Bay or posted to Private Bag X1002; Plettenberg Bay 6600.
Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Please Note:
- ONLY hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
- Please complete the Reference Checking Consent & Authorization Form which is available on the Municipality’s Website. (Compulsory)
- NO LATE APPLICATIONS will be considered. Canvassing of Councillors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
M MEMANI
MUNICIPAL MANAGER CLOSING DATE: 8 March 2023 @ 14h00
If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.
Information to Consider
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and competency assessment and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal record will be verified. The candidates will be required to disclose all Financial Interests.
General application forms are available in the application section. The application for this job is available at the bottom of this page. A comprehensive CV, original certified copies of Identification documents, qualifications, and driver’s license must accompany the application form and must be hand delivered/couriered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, 1 Sewell Street, Plettenberg Bay or posted to Private Bag X1002; Plettenberg Bay; 6600.
Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Please take note:
- Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
- No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
- Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
- Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area
If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.