Manager Of Asset Management City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

Introduction

We are looking to fill a position for a General Manager: Infrastructure Planning & Asset Management.

The successful candidate will manage the compilation of the annual capital budgets and long-term capital plans for the company, as well as all planning related to water and sanitation infrastructure, including reticulation, reservoirs, pump stations, and wastewater treatment works.

Candidates should possess extensive experience in Infrastructure Planning.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Prepare the departmental contributions to the company's 3-year Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plans concerning capital and medium-term plans.
2. Evaluate and prioritize risks and assess options for managing these risks.
3. Develop departmental management plans and authorize their implementation.
4. Oversee capital budget planning, project initiation, and coordinate with other departments and external bodies.
5. Develop, review, manage, and report on infrastructure Asset Management in line with policies and procedural guidelines.
6. Monitor, review, and approve development applications within the City of Johannesburg.
7. Manage conceptual scoping assignments.
8. Review departmental organizational structure and recommend improvements.
9. Develop systems and procedures for departmental performance management.
10. Control departmental expenditure to ensure appropriate and necessary spending.
11. Develop and implement compliance management systems.

Additional responsibilities include participating in committees for project review, fostering a culture of excellence, managing water and wastewater demand, ensuring infrastructure capacity and condition assessments, managing financial planning, and overseeing GIS and Asset Management systems.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• B Tech / BSc Civil Engineering (NQF 7)
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer or Technologist.
• 15 years post-qualification experience in Civil Engineering, with at least 5 years in a Senior Management role within local government.
• Experience in policy development, strategy, business planning, and problem-solving.
• Strong knowledge of planning and development control processes.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Analytical, strategic thinking, and sound judgment.

Package & Remuneration

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund