General Manager Gauteng

MECS; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

MECS is seeking a General Manager for Infrastructure Planning and Asset Management to oversee major water projects at municipal level in Gauteng. The role targets candidates with local government experience, preferably from metropolitan municipalities, and EE candidates are favored.

Responsibilities include strategic plans, asset management, budget oversight and development approvals, with emphasis on GIS integration and compliance with guidelines.

Qualifications

• BTech or BSc Civil Engineering (NQF 7).
• Registered for Pr. Eng or Pr. Tech.
• 15 years post-qualification civil engineering experience, with 5 years in senior management in local government.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare departmental contributions to the 3-year Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plans for capital and medium-term plans.
• Develop departmental management plans and authorize their implementation.
• Oversee capital budget planning and initiation of projects.
• Develop, review and report on infrastructure Asset Management aligned with policy guidelines.
• Monitor and approve development applications within the City of Johannesburg.
• Oversee GIS and Asset Management systems updates and maintenance.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Management

Strategic Planning

GIS

Budgeting

Regulatory Compliance

Education

BTech / BSc Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS software

Asset Management systems

Job description

General Manager - Infrastructure Planning and Asset Management

Location: Gauteng
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Published: 1 day ago
Reference: JHB011720-LB-1

My client is seeking a General Manager for Infrastructure Planning and Asset Management of large water projects at municipal level. Candidates from local government (particularly metropolitan municipalities) and Civil Consulting Firms are invited to apply. Preference will be given to EE candidates.

Duties & Responsibilities

Requirements:
- B Tech/ BSc Civil Engineering (NQF 7)
- Registered for Pr. Eng or Pr. Tech
- 15 years post qualifications experience in civil engineering of which 5 years is at a senior management level in the local government environment.
- Valid driver’s License

Responsibilities include:
- Prepare the departmental contributions to the 3-year Strategic Plan and the Annual Business Plans regarding capital and 3-year medium plan.
- Develop departmental management plans and authorize implementation of the plans.
- Oversee the capital budget planning and initiation of projects.
- Develop, review, manage and report on infrastructure Asset Management in alignment with asset management policy and procedural guidelines.
- Monitor, review and approval of development applications within the City of Johannesburg.
- Monitor and manage conceptual scoping assignments.
- Develop and implement compliance management systems.
- Participate in Committee’s to facilitate the review and implementation of long-term projects.
- Manage investigations into adequacy of capacity and the condition of existing water and sanitation infrastructure as well as requirements for future developments.
- Ensure alignment of asset management practices to local government, national treasury and international guidelines and best practice.
- Manage wayleave applications and building plan submission and approval.
- Evaluate and approve township development applications.
- Approval of engineering scheme reports and construction drawings.
- Manage the development and access to GIS applications.
- Oversee updating and maintenance of GIS systems and Asset Management systems.