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Financial reporting of capital expenditure

Manages all capital building cost processes

Research and development for improved value for money in buildings

Construction cost valuations

Architectural Maintenance Branch

Emergency and planned maintenance of municipal buildings and structures

Specification & procurement of minor works contracts

Contract management & contractor mentoring

Facilities management through proactive maintenance

Demolition of buildings

Removal of graffiti

Mechanical Building Services Branch

Emergency and planned maintenance of air-conditioning plant and lifts in `municipal buildings and structures

Design, specification, procurement & contract management of air-conditioning systems fornew projects

Project management and administration

Research and development for improved energy efficiency

Electrical Building Services Branch

Emergency and planned electrical maintenance of municipal buildings and structures

Design and specification, procurement and contract management of electrical reticulationfor new projects

Project management and administration

Research and development for improved energy efficiency

Urban Design & Landscape Architecture Branch

Professional services in urban design and regeneration projects

Professional services in landscape design and landscape maintenance & establishment

Design, specification, procurement and project management of urban design /landscapeprojects

Research & development for improved public environments

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Management of records and systems

Departmental financial monitoring and reporting of operating and capital budgets

Administrative support to professional staff and management

Provision and support of computerised systems

Systems development and research

Technical and Professional FieldsProfessional Architect, Professional Architectural Technologist, Draftsperson, Electrical Engineer/ Technician , Mechanical Engineer / Technician ,Quantity Surveyor / Technician , StructuralEngineer / Technologist , Urban Designer / Technician ,Landscape Architect / Technician ,CADoperator ,Graphic Designer, Project Manager , Development Manager ,Construction ProjectManager, Works Mentor, Clerk of Works / Inspector of Works

TradesBricklaying, Carpentry, Electrical, Painting, Plumbing, Refrigeration / Air-conditioning

Responsibilities of Major Functions

Job Title Functional AreaArchitect Is responsible for all duties of a registered Professional

ArchitectAlso undertakes duties relating to DevelopmentManagement and Project Management

Quantity Surveyor Is responsible for all duties of a registered QuantitySurveyor.Also undertakes duties relating to Development CostManagement.

Architectural Technician Manages minor works projects.Produces computerised and hand drawings, specificationsand procurement documentation.Provides technical support to professional staff.

Quantity Survey Technician Undertakes cost management of minor projects.Produces computerised and manual cost managementdata and documentation.Provides technical support to professional staff.

Structural Engineering Technician Manages minor structural projects. Produces computerised and hand drawings, details andprocurement documentation.Provides technical support to professional staff.

Engineer Technologist Is responsible for all duties of a registered ProfessionalEngineer / Technologist

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Mechanical Engineering Technician Manages minor mechanical engineering projects.Produces computerised and hand drawings anddocumentation.Provides technical support in respect of mechanicalengineering matters

Urban Designer Is responsible for upgrading of the public environmentthrough urban design services including strategic projectplanning.

Urban Design Technician Provides technical support to professional urbandesigners.

Landscape Architect Is responsible for landscape planning and design forpublic open spaces, streetscapes and recreationalfacilities.

Landscape Technician Provides technical support to professional landscapearchitects.

Entry Level Requirements, Qualifications and ExperienceRequirements

Job Title Minimum RequirementsArchitect B.Arch

Registration as a Professional Architect with the SouthAfrican Council for the Architectural Professions.

Architectural Technologist NH Dip Arch Tech.Registration with the SA Council for the ArchitecturalProfessions as a Professional Architectural Technologist

Architectural Draftsman Registration with the SA Council for the ArchitecturalProfessions as a Professional Architectural Draftsman.

Quantity Surveyor B.Sc. QSRegistration as a Quantity Surveyor with the South AfricanCouncil of Quantity Surveyors.

Quantity Survey Technician National Diploma in Quantity Surveying.Engineer / Technologist Registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional

Technologist.Mechanical Engineering Technician National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / N6 Diploma

with a Trade (Preferably in Refrigeration)Extensive air conditioning/refrigeration experience.Previous experience in Mechanical EngineeringEnvironment, preferably related to lifts and airconditioning.

Electrical Engineering Technician National Diploma in Electrical Engineering. Previous experience in Electrical EngineeringEnvironment.

Urban Designer Pr. Arch or equivalent tertiary qualification, and registrationwith the Council for the Built Environment.

Landscape Architect Registration with the Council for the Built Environmentas a Landscape Architect.

Urban Design Technician National Diploma in Architectural Technology, or TownPlanning.

Landscape Technician National Diploma in Landscape Technology.

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Surveying and Land Information Department

Functions and ServicesThe Surveying and Land Information Department manages the process of land acquisition forcapital projects, provides an effective cadastral, engineering and sectional title surveying service,together with the capture, maintenance and dissemination of land information to the eThekwiniMunicipality.

Responsibilities of Major Functions

Job Title Functional AreaLand Surveyor/Senior LandSurveyor

Undertakes cadastral and engineering surveys. Is by lawsolely responsible for cadastral work.Gives input and advice on land legal issues.Assists with land acquisition process.

Survey Technician/Senior SurveyTechnician/Chief Survey Technician

Undertakes engineering surveys, detailed surveys, photocontrol Assists under supervision with cadastral surveys.

Draughtsperson/SeniorDraughtsperson/ ChiefDraughtsperson

Prepares working plans, diagrams and general plans,detailed engineering plans, plans for Council landtransactions (Hand Plans), sale plans, specialized GISplans, Street Map Book, certificates and lamination andappropriate land legal investigations.

Operator/SeniorOperator/Supervisor

Undertakes plan printing and microfilming and electronicscanning of plans and documents.

Land Information Officer Investigates, interprets and supplies of cadastral andrelated information to internal and external customers(public counter)

Land Surveying Assistant/AssistantSupervisor/Supervisor

Assists the Land Surveyors and Survey Technicians withtheir field survey work.

Senior Clerk Undertakes various clerical duties for the department.Manager Takes relevant professional or non-professional

responsibility for branch functionsManages staff and budgets

Entry Level Requirements, Qualifications and Experience

Job Title RequirementsProfessional Land Surveyor B Sc (Land Surveying) and registered with PLATO, with

registration to practice in South AfricaSurvey Technician National Diploma in Surveying.Draughtsman Senior certificate with mathematics.

At least four years suitable draughting experience.If entered as trainee, then 4 years in-house training andpassing of examination.

Operator Good standard of secondary education.

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Land Information Officer Appropriate level of secondary experience.Clerical experience, preferably in connection with landinformation.

Land Surveying Assistant Able to read and write.Senior Clerk Appropriate level of secondary education. Clerical

experience.In cases, computer literate.

Manager Professional: B Sc (Land Surveying) and registeredwith PLATO, with registration to practice in South Africa.Non-Professional: Senior certificates with mathematics.

Training

In house training is provided for Trainee draughtspersons.

All other posts in the Department require job familiarisation training.

Additional Information Opportunities for advancement are primarily open to those who havethe technical background and have shown aptitude, skill and application to the job.

The posts of Land Surveyor, Survey Technician, Draughtsperson and Operator all haveprogression facilities, allowing one to progress as and when relevant criteria and performancehave been met.

.Ethekwini Transport Authority Unit(ETA)Functions and Services

Consists of the eleven branches with each contributing towards the accomplishing of theUnit’s mission of providing a safe, reliable, effective, efficient and a fully integrated transportoperation.

Aims at improving levels of service and cost in a fashion which supports government strategiesfor economic and social development, whilst being environmentally and economicallysustainable.

Technical and Professional Fields

Road Safety Branch

Provides a data collection service for all disciplines, transportation surveys, automatic monitoringof traffic flow, monitoring of road traffic accidents and specialised traffic engineering surveysof traffic engineering which include traffic surveys.

Is responsible for the preparation and implementation of a Road Safety Plan

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Urban Traffic Control Branch

Facilitates the free flow of traffic on roads in the Durban Metropolitan Area through the efficientuse of traffic management measures such as traffic signals and an area traffic control system.

Is responsible for the installation and maintenance of traffic signals and other electronic trafficmanagement infrastructure such as Electronic Advance Warning signage and Area TrafficControl System.

Traffic Engineering Branch

Is involved in the basic planning and conceptual designs of arterial roads, intersectionimprovements, passenger transport facilities and public transport priority schemes.

Also processes and is involved in all development, building plan and land applications.

Traffic Operations Branch

Designs, erects and maintains all road lines, signs including direction signs. The branch isresponsible for the locations of bus and minibus taxi stops.

Manages the installation and maintenance of parking control systems in public parking andon roadways.

The branch is also involved in approval of advertising signs, crash barrier approvals, andauthorising road closures.

Transport Planning Branch

Fulfills Durban’s responsibility for the preparation of the Integrated Transport Plan, FreightPlan, and for modelling of traffic and land use for the City.

Public Transport Planning Branch

Prepares statutory plans in terms of the NLTTA, including the Current Public TransportResearch, Operating Licence Strategy, Rationalisation Plan, and Passenger Transport Plan.

Transport Authority Systems Branch

Develops and maintains traffic information systems, and provides hardware and softwareupgrades and maintenance.

Transport Authority Co-ordination Branch

Performs liaison co-ordination between Departments and other Units.

Conducts meetings with rail, bus, minibus taxi and metered taxi operations.

Ensures the effective operation of the Metro Police enforcement service level agreement.

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Public Transport Infrastructure Branch

Maintains and operates all bus and taxi ranks.

Approves of bus and taxi routes and allocates ranks and stops.

Public Transport Services Branch

Plans, designs and monitors all the public transport contracts in the eThekwini Municipalarea including the administration of subsidy claims.

Implements integrated ticketing and fare systems.

Transport Promotions and Media Branch

Is responsible for all publicity, promotions and media interface for the eThekwini TransportAuthority

Responsibilities of Major Functions

Job Title Functional areaTraffic Engineer/Technologist Undertakes duties of a Traffic and Transportation nature.

Develops appropriate solutions to address transportdemands

Traffic Technical Engineer Is responsible for the operation of traffic signals,certification of the electrical distribution cables and correctsizing.

Civil Engineering Technician Is responsible for general survey and setting out,execution of engineering design work, preparation ofdetailed drawings, structural detailing of more complexstructures.

Transport Economist Undertakes demographic and employment studies.Financial and economic analysis for large transportprojects

Entry Level Requirements

Job Title RequirementsEngineer B.Sc. EngineeringTechnician T4 diplomaPlanner Relevant degreeEconomist Relevant degree

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eThekwini Health Unit

Programmes and ServicesThe Health Unit carries out Primary Health Care services in the eThekwini DistrictIn order to do this it undertakes the following Programmes and Services:

Social Development Services

Support disease management through Food Security programmes and address needs ofvulnerable groups (Feeding schemes, Food gardens, Street Children, Community development)

Clinical Support Services

Provide comprehensive primary health care services from 57 fixed clinics and 40 mobilepoints. Services include: Ante-natal care, Maternal and child Health Care, Sexual andreproductive health , Geriatric care / chronic care, curative care (diagnosis and treatmentof minor ailments), TB/ DOTS, HIV and AIDS (VCT / PMTCT / Management of opportunisticinfections), Complementary healing, Mental health.

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Environmental Health Services

Monitor, prevent and control conditions or nuisances, which may directly or indirectly affectthe health and well being of man and his environment: Food Safety, Pollution Control andRisk management, Formal and Informal trade, Sanitation, Informal Settlements.

Communicable Disease Centre, HIV and AIDS

Monitors prevent and control communicable disease: TB and STI referral, Decentraliselaboratory service, HIV and AIDS, Outbreak control , Vector Control.

Administration

Provides an administrative support service to the Unit: Records, switchboard, typing andmessenger services, computer systems support and data capture services, building maintenanceand security transport and stores/supplies service, Production and circulation of healthinformation material, Undertakes health calendar events and displays.

Technical and Professional Fields

Responsibilities of Major Functions

Management

Job Title Functional AreaHead of HealthDeputy Heads – Clinical Support /Communicable Disease

Strategic planning and development for Clinical SupportStrategic planning and development for CommunicableDisease.

Social Development

Job Title Functional AreaDeputy Head Carries out strategic planning, management, monitoring

and evaluation of the effectiveness and control of thevarious functions performed by the Social DevelopmentDepartment.

Manager – Vulnerable Groups/FoodSecurity/Quality Assurance

Develops, manages and implements Vulnerable Groupsmanagement system,Plans and manages the implementation of appropriatestrategies for food security and poverty alleviationprogramme and to provide quality assurance,Carries out training and capacity building by setting upstandards and normsManagers can be promoted to Deputy Head

Senior Quality AssuranceOfficer/Facilitator

Facilitator co –ordinates and facilitates Food Securityand Vulnerable Group programmesSenior QO provides capacity for staff and evaluates SDprogrammes.Can be promoted to Manager level

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Clinical Support Services

Job Title Functional AreaDeputy Head Carries out strategic planning and development for Clinical

SupportMedical Support Manager Plans and organises the medical component of Primary

Health Care Service for the Municipal Clinic servicesthroughout the Municipality.Can be promoted to Deputy Head

Clinical Medical Officer Provides medical services at clinics.Can be promoted to Medical Manager

Pharmacy

Job Title Functional AreaPharmacy Support Manager Strategizes, plans, leads, organises, integrates and co-

ordinates the development of Pharmaceutical Servicesbusiness plans, programs and the provision of asustainable pharmaceutical service in the eThekwiniMunicipality

Pharmacist Is responsible for packaging and delivery of drugs toclinics.Can proceed to Pharmacy Support Manager

Traditional Healer

Job Title Functional AreaTraditional Healer Manager Develops applicable policy guidelines in accordance with

National, Provincial standards to ensure an integratedservice delivery approach with Traditional andComplementary Health Practitioners.

Senior Professional Nurse Works in multidisciplinary team in providing PHC.Can be promoted to Traditional Healer Manager

Quality Assurance

Job Title Functional AreaQuality Assurance Manager Designs and controls quality management systems by

setting up standards and norms in accordance withProvincial and National Guidelines and relevant policiesand legislation

Quality Assurance Officer Implements skills development Q.A. programmes.Can be promoted to QA Manager

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Mental Health

Job Title Functional AreaMental Health Manager Develops a sustainable, co-ordinated integrated and

comprehensive mental health system at all levels of carebased on the Primary Health Care approach .

Senior Professional Nurse Provides mental health care

Pollution Control and Risk Management

Job Title Functional AreaDeputy Head Carries out strategic planning, development ,

implementation and monitoring of policies, programmes/projects.

Pollution Control Support Manager Provides pollution control and risk management supportservice in the sub-districts.

Food Safety Manager / QualityAssurance Manager / ChemicalEngineer

Ensures the provision and maintenance of the highestpossible standards in respect of food safety managementwithin the eThekwini Municipality in accordance withrelevant legislation, departmental policy.Directs and coordinates the making of broad strategyand policy in quality managementProvides engineering and management support inoperating and maintaining a cost effective Pollution ControlSupport System.

Food Safety

Job Title Functional AreaManager Provides effective management and administration and

ensures the provision and maintenance of the highestpossible standards in respect of food safety management.

Environmental Health Practitioner Ensures effective monitoring of the environment both atmacro and micro scale including all premises, functionactivities and systems.Can be promoted to Manager

Quality Assurance

Job Title Functional AreaQuality Assurance Manager Directs and coordinates the making of broad strategy

and policy in quality management.Specialist Quality Assurance Officer Implements the quality assurance system, capacity

building, training and development plans in the Unit.

Communicable Disease

Job Title Functional AreaDeputy Head Is responsible for strategic planning and development

for Communicable Disease.Manager CDC Plans, leads, organizes, implements and co-ordinates

the activities of Communicable Disease ControlProgrammes

Clinical Medical Officer Manages Communicable Diseases, i.e. Tuberculosis,Sexually Transmitted Diseases and other includingHIV/AIDSCan be promoted to Manager.

Nursing Services

Job Title Functional AreaNursing Services Manager Plans, leads, organises and co-ordinates the development

and provision of a sustainable Nursing service andimplementation of Communicable Disease Control Programmes .

Senior Professional Nurse Provides nursing service for communicable disease.

HIV and AIDS

Job Title Functional AreaManager Is responsible for policy implementation and ensuring a

co-ordinated service for the AIDS Programme.Facilitator Plans, coordinates and facilitates activities in their job

titles .eg. Sports, Youth, faith based, Business andLabour, NGO’s and CBO’s, Traditional Healer andCommunity Leader, Women in partnership against AIDS,Men in partnership against AIDS

Vector Control

Job Title Functional AreaManager Is responsible for the administration and effective

management of the services directs the provision of ahigh standard of sustainable Vector Control and OutbreakControl Service.

Deputy Manager Delivers an efficient, effective and sustainableEnvironmental Health Service in eThekwini Municipalitywithin the framework of the District Health System.

Senior Environmental HealthPractitioner (Lab)

Ensures effective monitoring of the environment both ona macro and micro scale including all premises, functionsactivities and systems. Statutory requirement. H

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Administration

Job Title Functional AreaSenior AdministrationManager

Plans and co –ordinates administrative support to HealthUnit.

Manager – Admin, Resource & IT Manages and controls all health information for planning/performance management/ monitoring and evaluation.Manages the Administration Branch of the Administrationand Systems Department of the UnitPlans, organises and manages an effective HealthPromotion Resource service to all departments in theUnit.Manages the information technology unit.

Sub - Districts

Job Title Functional AreaDeputy Head Undertakes strategic planning, development,

implementation and monitoring of policies,programmes/projects and overall management, coordination and control of sub-district development,processes and programmes

Primary Health Care Area Manager Undertakes administration and management of healthfacilities within an area in the Sub District – can proceedto Deputy Head: Sub Districts.

Deputy Environmental / NursingService Manager

Undertakes management at the level of implementationand coordination of health services within an area in theSub-District

Environmental Health Practitioner Ensures effective monitoring of the environment both atmacro and micro scale including all premises, functionactivities and systems.

Professional Nurse Provides preventive, promotive and curative care tocommunities.Can be promoted to Nursing Service Manager

Entry Level, Qualifications and Experience

Management

Job Title RequirementsHead of Health MBcHB and Relevant Qualification in health management

10 years public health experience with 5 years localgovernment experience

Deputy Head: Clinical Support MBcHB & Relevant Qualification in health management.10years public health experience with 5 years localgovernment experience

Deputy Head:CommunicableDisease

MBcHB or equivalent registered with Health professionalCouncil of South Africa.Diploma in Health services management.Code 0 8 licence. Diploma in Tropical Medicine andHygiene.10 years experience in Communicable disease.5 years management experience.2 years local government experience.

Deputy Head: Social Development Relevant degree / diploma in Social Science/ CommunityDevelopment.Code 08 drivers’ licence.10 years experience in Social Development. 2 Years local Government experience.

Deputy Head : Risk Managementand Pollution Control: Districts

Relevant postgraduate qualification. 3 years management experience.5 years experience in Environmental management field.

Senior Administration : Manager Relevant health qualifications.Minimum 10 years management experience.5 years in local government experience.Appropriate tertiary qualification.Extensive and relevant senior management qualification.Knowledge of local government legislation and Acts

Social Development

Job Title RequirementsManager: Vulnerable Groups Relevant degree / diploma.

Computer literate.Valid drivers licence.Relevant management experience in working withvulnerable groups

Manager: Food Security Relevant degree/diploma/certificate in Social Science.Several years of practical experience in Social IssuesComputer literate.Valid drivers licence

Manager: Quality Assurance Appropriate tertiary qualification in Social Science / Community DevelopmentComputer Literacy.Code 08 drivers licence

Senior Quality Assurance Officer Relevant degree / diploma/certificate.Code 08 drivers licence.Computer literate.Experience in Community Development.Substantial experience in social and organisationaldevelopment.

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Clinical Support Services

Job Title RequirementsMedical Support Manager MBChB.

Registered with South African Medical and Dental Council.Management experience.Experience in Primary Health Care.Code 08 drivers licence

Clinical Medical Officer MBChB.Registered with SAMDC.Code 08 drivers licence. 5 years experience

Pharmacy

Job Title RequirementsPharmacy Support Manager Degree in Pharmacy.

Registration with SA Pharmacy Board.Miinimum 5 years experience in pharmaceutical service.Extensive relevant managerial experience inpharmaceutical sector and public health.

Pharmacist Diploma / degree in Pharmacy.Registration with SA Pharmacy Board.Code 8 drivers licence.Appropriate experience

Traditional Healer

Job Title RequirementsTraditional Healer Manager Relevant degree / diploma.

5 years experience

Quality Assurance

Job Title RequirementsQuality Assurance Manager Diploma in nursing administration and education.

Management and training experience.Code 8 drivers licence

Specialist Quality Assurance Officer Registration with SANC as General and Miidwife. Code 8 drivers licence.Certificates in community nursing, family planning, clinicalhealth assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care. 5 years experience in Primary Health care.Code 08 drivers licence.

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