Midveld News urgently requires a representitive .

Person with own transport to sell advertisements on a fulltime basis.
Basic salary plus commission. Sales experience will be a recommendation.

Contact:
Hennie Venter at (013) 254 0451 or 072 480 9470

Midveld Nuus benodig verteenwoordiger dringend

Persoon met eie vervoer om voltydse pos te vul as advertensie Verteenwoordiger.
Basiese salaries plus komissie. Kennis van verkope `n aanbeveling.

Skakel:
Hennie Venter by (013) 254 0451 of 072 480 9470.

Tender Notice

Tenders are hereby invited for provision of water in Rural Areas in Highlands Municipality.

Tender documents will be available from 16 January 2004 and may be obtained at the offices of Highlands Municipality, Scheepers Street, Belfast, Telephone number (013) 253 1121, Fax number (013) 253 1889, at a non-refundable cost of R150.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Rand). Cheques are to be made payable to Highlands Municipality.

Tenders should make prior arrangements for inspection of the properties.

All tenders and supporting documents enclosed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “TENDER 1/2004 – WATER PROVISION IN RURAL AREAS” must be placed in the tender box at the administration offices, Highlands Municipality, Scheepers Street, Belfast by no later than 6 February 2004 at 12:00.

Telegraphic or faxed tenders will not be accepted. Highlands Municipality will not necessarily accept the lowest tender.

For inquiries please contact:
Mr. J. Engelbrecht
Tel:. (013) 253 1121 or Cell: 083 791 0060

Mrs. L.M. Malatjie
Municipal Manager

Tenders are hereby invited for the following:

1)  1x Truck fitted with a Safelift Aerial Platform with the following specifications:
Engine: 4000cc; 75kw
Steering: Power assisted
Brakes: ABS Braking system
               Engine exhaust brake
Electrical: 24-volt electrical system
Transmission: 5-speed transmission
Load capacities: Front Axle 3100kg
                               Rear Axle 5500kg
                               GVM 7500kg
Truck fitted with a 4,8m dropsided body and 1.5m canopy.

Specifications for Aerial Platform:
Working height – 12m
2x Man lifting capacity of 250kg
Fitted with emergency hand pump
Rotation of 370
Weight load test safety factor of 3.1
Structural safety factor of 5.1
Fitted with hydraulic outriggers
PTO driven

2) 3x New 55hp/40kw Tractors.

No tender documents are available and more details can be obtained from:
Mr. J. Engelbrecht
Tel: 013 253 1121 or Cell: 083 791 0060.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted and sealed tenders marked “Contract 2/2004” must reach the Municipal Manager,
P.O Box 17, Belfast, 1100
not later than 12:00 on 6 February 2004 .

 Highlands Municipality is a Grade 2 municipality, consisting of 4 towns, Belfast , Dullstroom, Machadodorp and Waterval Boven, as well as the rural areas situated along the N4.

Highlands Municipality is (in terms of Section 56 of the Municipal System Act of 2000) inviting applications from potentially suitable/qualified incumbents, for the following four (4) management positions, who is willing to sign a performance agreement for a period not exceeding 5 years.

Highlands Municipality is an equal opportunity employer.

Manager: Corporate Services

Salary: R 268 000.00 p.a. (package – inclusive of all benefits)

Post requirements:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in public administration/management, management or law.
• Appropriate senior management experience.
• Knowledge of legislation that governs municipalities.
• Experience in a municipal environment will be an added advantage.

Key performance areas:

• To perform efficient secretariat services to the municipality.
• Ensure training and career development of employees.
• Provision of support services in compliance with the archive system.
• Ensure efficient and effective handling of legal matters within the municipality.
• Responsible to ensure that all council and committee meetings are properly convened, recorded, as well as to ensure implementation of decisions.
• Ensure interdepartmental co-ordination.

Key attributes:

• Excellent communication at all levels and far-sighted management strategies.
• Visionary and inspirational leadership skills.
• Customer orientation and sensitivity.
• Action driven team-player with the ability to identify opportunities to the benefit of the municipality.

Key criteria:

• Mature graduate in the field of administration/ management or communication and law.
• Senior management experience, preferably in Local Government.
• A demonstrable commitment to be a team player in a goal-orientated transformation, including and not limited to implementation of skills development and employment equity plans.

Manager: Technical Services

Salary: R 268 000.00 p.a. (package – inclusive of all benefits).

Qualifications:

• A B-degree in Civil Engineering or a suitable equivalent.
• At least 3 year's experience in Civil Engineering or a similar environment.

Competence and skills:

• Project management skills.
• Analytical ability.
• Financial, decision-making, communication and negotiation skills.
• Interpersonal, administration and management skills.
• Knowledge of legislation that governs municipalities.
• Experience in a municipal environment will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Expected to perform highly responsible, professional and administrative work
• Involving the management of admin and maintenance
• Workshop and fleet management.
• Roads and electrical services.
• Prepare and implement strategic plans for water, sanitation and solid waste, that both inform and are aligned to the Integrated Development Plan of the municipality.
• Ensure the effective operation, maintenance and timely replacement and expansion of water and sewage assets.
• He/She will assume responsibility for all the technical needs of the municipality.
• Formulate long and short-term plans.
• Control and monitor department's budget.
• Make recommendations as required and implement decisions.
• Direct and manage the day-to-day operations of the department.
• Establish, implement and maintain equity strategies.
• Analyse service levels, effectiveness and efficiency of process, with a view to ensure continuous improvement of services rendered by Council.

Manager: Community Services

Salary: R 268 000.00 p.a. (package – inclusive of all benefits)

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of welfare/social development policies, labour relations, and

project management.

• Social facilitation, planning and organizing.
• Computer literate.
• Conflict management and problem solving.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Knowledge of legislation that governs municipalities.
• Experience in a municipal environment will be an added advantage.

Duties

• Develop sports, arts and cultural programmes.
• Develop welfare/social programmes e.g. HIV/AIDS.
• Provide strategic leadership and planning for the department.
• Provide training and support on community development and management.
• Monitor and report on programme implementation.
• Budget control for department.
• Lead, monitor and report on IDP implementation.
• Report directly to the Municipal Manager.
• Compile departmental business plans in compliance with GAMAP.

Chief Financial Officer

Salary: R 268 000.00 p.a. (package – inclusive of all benefits)

Qualifications:

• Must be in possession of an appropriate accounting/financial degree or equivalent qualifications, with experience at managerial level.

Additional requirements:

• Good knowledge of computer-based financial systems.
• Experience in the application and design of IT analysis and financial management.
• Competency in the compilation of financial statements.
• Knowledge of GAMAP and other financial policies.
• Experience in a municipal environment will be an added advantage.

Major job functions:

• The incumbent will be responsible for and involved in the provision of effective, efficient and transparent use of financial resources.This will include:
• Preventing unauthorized, irregular and wasteful expenditure, and ensure effective collection of revenue.
• Asset control and management of liabilities.
• Compilation of the budget.
• Compilation of the financial statements.
• Financial planning of the IDP.
• Implementation of Council resolution.

Internal Auditor

Salary: R 88 842.00 p.a.

Requirements:

• Relevant degree or equivalent coupled with extensive experience in auditing.
• Good knowledge and understanding of GAMAP
• Computer literacy.
• Understanding of Municipal Finance System will be a strong recommendation.

Duties:

• Evaluating the effectiveness of risk management, as well as control and governance processes, and improving these through recommendations.
• Ensuring effectiveness of internal control systems and adequacy of management processes.
• Develop, maintain and implement audit plan and programmes based on continuous risk assessment.
• Provide secretariat and advisory services to municipality.

Professional nurses x 2

Salary: R 60 000.00 p.a.

Qualifications:

• Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council as a registered Nurse. (Diploma or comprehensive diploma)

Experience:

• General nursing, midwifery and community health.
• Provision of clinic services to the community.
• Experience in mental health will be an added advantage.

Grader Operator

Salary: R 27 846.00 p.a

Requirements:

• Code 14 driver's license.
• Must be able to do the final cut.
• 3 Year's experience in the above field.

Please note:

• Fraudulent qualifications and documents will immediately disqualify any applicant.
• Please state clearly which position you are applying for.
• Should the applicant not be notified of the outcome within 8 weeks after the closing date, they should regard their applications as unsuccessful.

Applications Requested:

Registered contractor/s needed for the completion of building on campus.

Building, plastering, tiling, painting. Electrician.

Evaluation on premises and written quotation required.
Will be handled like a tender. All applicants welcome.
Guarantees will be expected from the Company.

Closing date: 6 February 2004
Detailed information available at office.

Contact: EHLANZENI FET COLLEGE, WATERVAL BOVEN
Tel: 013 257 0042 (Office hours)