Category: PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY SERVICES

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Reference: HOD/23/1


Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/Public Administration/Law or Equivalent


• Certificate in Municipal Financial Management (SAQA Qualification ID 48965) OR to be obtained within 18 months from date of appointment.  Failure to obtain/exhibit the required competence, will result in the termination of the appointee’s services within one month after the end of the new appointees 18-month period as per clause 3 (b) of Government Gazette No. 37432 dated 14 March 2014.


• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service professionals (SACSSP) or similar recognised relevant professional body may be an added advantage


• Work-related experience


• Five (5) years’ experience in middle management level


• Have proven successful institutional transformation experience within the public or private sector

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee and ensure effective planning, development, management and implementation of Traffic, Fire & Emergency, Security Services, Law Enforcement and related functions.


• Lead, direct and manage the Public Safety and Emergency Services Directorate in an effective and efficient manner in order to ensure the attainment of the strategic objectives and goals.


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  Knowledge

  
  


• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation


• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance and performance management systems


• Understanding of:
  
  - Council operations
  
  - Delegation of powers


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  - Public Safety and Emergency Services

  
  


• Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000)

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Contact:

• The contact person relating to any queries with regards to the above post can be made to Mr Bob Naidoo – HOD: Corporate Services on 043 – 705 1893
• All applications must be accompanied by an official application form which is obtainable from melanien@buffalocity.gov.za or barbarav@buffalocity.gov.za

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Closing Date: 2023-02-02