CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: TECHNICAL ADVISORS (VARIOUS DISCIPLINES

SUMMARY:
Akhile Management and Consulting (Pty) Ltd is establishing a database of forward-thinking, motivated, and dynamic public sector specialists to serve as Technical Advisors on various projects, on an as-and-when-required basis. Suitable, qualified and experienced professionals to submit their applications in the disciplines listed below.

POSITION INFO:

WHY JOIN US?

At Akhile Management and Consulting, we value excellence, integrity, and innovation. We provide a professional environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and the delivery of impactful solutions within the public sector.

Available disciplines:

1. GOVERNANCE AND LEGAL SERVICES EXPERT:

Role Purpose and Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience at management level within governance and legal services in a municipal environment.

Proven experience in:

• Oversight and contract management
• Legislative compliance
• Bylaws development and enforcement
• Powers and functions analysis
• Policy development and standard operating procedures
• Litigation resolution
• Systems of delegations development
• Financial disputes resolution

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB), B Proc, or other law-related qualification at NQF Level 2. INSTITUTIONAL/ ORGANISATIONAL

Role Purpose and Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience at management level in institutional or organisational development within the public sector.

Proven experience in:

• Organisational restructuring and design
• Development of job descriptions and grading
• Staff establishments
• Performance management systems
• Resolution of labour disputes
• Development of organisational policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Organisational Development, Human Resources, or related field

3. ENGINEERING SPECIALIST

Role Purpose & Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience at management level in municipal services infrastructure.

Proven experience in:

• Infrastructure planning and implementation
• Infrastructure master plans
• Maintenance plan development
• Municipal service delivery standards development
• Asset management

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant qualification.

4. MUNICIPAL FINANCE /FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT EXPERT

Role Purpose & Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience at management level in municipal financial management.

Proven experience in:

• Municipal finance operations
• Budgeting, revenue and expenditure management
• Tariff setting, financial modelling
• Supply chain management
• Turnaround initiatives
• Municipal financial position and performance improvement initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in financial management and/or public/municipal finance, and/or accounting

5. TOWN PLANNER

Role Purpose & Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience at management level in town or regional development planning in the public / private sector environment..

Proven experience in:

• Spatial Development Frameworks (SDFs) preparation and review
• Land Use Management Schemes (LUMS) development and implementation
• Processing and evaluation of land development applications (rezoning, consent use, subdivision, consolidation, township establishment)
• Integrated Development Planning (IDP) alignment
• Development of precinct plans and local area plans
• Stakeholder consultation and public participation processes
• Policy development in terms of planning legislation
• Interpretation and application of planning legislation, including Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA) and relevant provincial legislation
• Advisory support to municipal councils and planning tribunals

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Town and Regional Planning or Urban and Regional Planning.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Well-organised and detail-oriented
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality
• Excellent command of the English language
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)

Employment Details

Employment Type: Consultancy Services (Project Based).
Location: To be confirmed based on client requirements.

Remuneration: Rates to be agreed per project/ assignment.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates or clients may submit CVs and profiles to:
📧 , stating which discipline they are applying for.

Closing Date: Ongoing