Manager: Cemeteries - ERWM22665

Closing Date: 2024-03-27
Assignment Type: Permanent
Division: Parks & Cemeteries Division (2019)
Department: Environmental Resource & Waste Management Department (2019)
Province: Gauteng
Purpose:

·          Lead long-term planning efforts to address future needs for cemetery space, services, and infrastructure

·          Implement and maintain a system for tracking and managing burial plots and cremation remains

·          Plan and oversee the scheduling, coordination, and execution of burial and cremation services

·          Conduct regular inspections to ensure safety and proper maintenance 

·          Ensure efficient and respectful cemetery services by implementing systems to optimize the use of cemetery space

·          Enhance operational excellence and service quality by conducting regular reviews and audits of cemetery operations

·          Oversee the maintenance, repair, and enhancement of cemetery infrastructure

·          Implement robust financial controls to prevent misuse of funds and financial irregularities

·          Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to city management and relevant stakeholders

·          Formulate policies aligned with legal and regulatory changes

·          Ensure compliance with health and safety environmental laws

·          Develop and implement risk mitigation strategy

·          Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of customer service initiatives to continually improve service delivery

·          Establish effective communication channels with families and community to provide timely and accurate information

·          Offer regular training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge, ensure high quality service delivery

·          Develop clear performance metrics and conduct regular staff evaluations to assess progress

·          Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration/Business Management/Environmental Management or related field

·          5 years' experience in cemeteries, parks and recreation management, or a closely related field

·          3 years' experience in a supervisory or management capacity.

Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).

Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000

Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.

Preferred:
Remuneration: R 632664.0 to R 867924.0 - Basic plus benefits
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