Manager (Planning & Operations Areas) - ERWM21013

Closing Date: 2024-04-16
Assignment Type: Permanent
Division: Parks & Cemeteries Division (2019)
Department: Environmental Resource & Waste Management Department (2019)
Province: Gauteng
Purpose:

• Ensure alignment of park operations with the City of Ekurhuleni's environmental, recreational, and community engagement objectives
• Implement innovative practices and technologies to improve park maintenance and user experience
• Provide leadership in the development of and implementation of operational policies and procedures
• Ensure high standards of maintenance and operational efficiency in parks and open spaces
•  Monitor and enforce compliance with all relevant quality and safety standards in park operations
•  Oversee management and upkeep of park facilities to ensure they meet operational, and community needs
• Manage maintenance, operation, and strategic utilization of fleet equipment
• Lead and coordinate safety measures and emergency response plans for parks and open spaces
• Develop and propose annual budget based on operational and strategic needs
• Allocate resources efficiently across various projects and maintenance activities
• Implement cost control measures and financial oversight
• Ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements
• Develop and implements policies and procedures to guide park operations
• Implement a comprehensive risk management strategy
•  Foster strong relationship with the community and stakeholders
• Implement initiatives to improve park services and user experience
• Enhance team performance and accountability

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture, Environmental Management or Public Administration/Management
• At least 5 years' of relevant experience in service delivery management, environmental management, horticulture management or similar field, and
•  3 years' experience in management capacity/position.

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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