Director: Infrastructure & Planning (Permanent Appointment) at Karoo Hoogland Municipality

TOTAL PACKAGE PER ANNUM (MINIMUM)

• A total remuneration package ranging from R1,068,004 plus a 10%, Remote Allowance per annum as prescribed in the Upper Limits of Total Remuneration
• Packages Payable to Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers of a Grade 1 municipality according to Government Gazette no 54505 dated 14 April 2026.
• If you comply with the minimum requirements, possess the necessary integrity, good interpersonal skills and an excellent track record, you are invited to apply for this vacancy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering / B Tech: Engineering or equivalent; Registered or eligible to be registered as a Professional Engineer/Technologist;
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience at middle management level of which 3 years must be at professional / management level engineering management experience; Have proven successful institutional experience in public and/or private sector on infrastructure delivery;
• Competencies as set out in the Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers, GNR 21, GG 37245 dated 17 January 2014 Compliance in terms of the Financial and Supply Chain Management competency areas in terms of Government Notice R493, as published in Government Gazette no 29967 of 15 June 2007 (Municipalities were granted exemption from regulation 15 and 18 of Government Gazette 29967 under Notice No. 40593 of 3 February 2017, subject to conditions of compliance with minimum competency levels within 18 months of date of employment)
• Code B Drivers' License. Own transport. Computer literacy (MS Office applications). Excellent facilitation and communication skills in at least 2 of the official languages of the Northern Cape (read, write and speak).
• KNOWLEDGE: Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation. Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management. Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation Understanding of Municipal Council operations and delegation of powers,
• Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000). Excellent communication, negotiating, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Strategic leadership and management skills
• ADDED ADVANTAGE: Certificate of competency as required in terms of the General Machinery Regulations, 1998; or Registration with a recognized relevant engineering professional body.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Roads, Transport and Storm Water Services Management (road construction & and infrastructure asset maintenance) Water Services Management (water and waste water purification, water and waste water reticulation, water loss control and demand) Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Management (Pump stations, Electrical Planning and Maintenance) Fleet Management Project Executive Support. (Infrastructure and Development projects, Grant Funding) Town Planning & Building Control