Senior Manager: Electro-Mechanical Services at Dawid Kruiper Municipality

• SALARY SCALE : R 771 132 – R 803 076 per year.
• Benefits: Applicable to a Category B Local Authority.

Job Purpose:

• To manage and coordinate the Municipality's electro-mechanical services and infrastructure by ensuring the effective operation, maintenance and optimisation of electrical and mechanical assets, plant and equipment, while promoting sustainable service delivery, regulatory compliance and the achievement of municipal strategic objectives.

Requirements: Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• A minimum NQF Level 7 - B Degree or BTech in Electrical Engineering, Electro Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant engineering qualification.
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) – Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993).
• Registered or eligibility for registration with the relevant professional body such as the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer, Professional Engineering Technologist or Professional Engineering Technician will be advantageous.
• A minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years' relevant experience in the operation, maintenance and management of electrical and/or mechanical infrastructure, plant and equipment.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience serving as a General Machinery Regulation (GMR) 2(1) Appointee in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993).
• At least three (3) years' experience at middle-management, supervisory or management level.
• Extensive Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, substation, reticulation networks and municipal infrastructure management
• Proven experience in infrastructure maintenance, asset management, project management, contract management and budget control.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary technical teams and service delivery operations.
• A valid Code B/EB driver's licence.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work under pressure and after hours during emergencies and critical breakdowns
• Willingness to travel with in the municipal area when required 

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide overall management, leadership and strategic direction to the Electrical Services Department and the Mechanical Workshop in accordance with the Municipality's approved organisational structure.
• Plan, direct and control the operation, maintenance, rehabilitation and optimisation of municipal electrical infrastructure, plant, equipment, fleet and workshop facilities.
• Ensure the reliable and sustainable provision of electrical services and the efficient operation of the municipal mechanical workshop and fleet maintenance functions.
• Act as the legally appointed General Machinery Regulations (GMR) 2(1) Appointee in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993), and assuming responsibility for designated machinery, electrical installations, plant and operational activities as prescribed by legislation.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations, codes of practice, standards and safety requirements relating to electrical infrastructure, machinery, plant, occupational health and safety, and municipal fleet operations.
• Manage and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance programmes for electrical infrastructure, municipal fleet, plant and equipment.
• Manage, direct and coordinate the strategic planning, budgeting, operational programmes and departmental projects relating to electrical infrastructure, mechanical services and municipal fleet assets.
• Ensure effective asset management, lifecycle planning and infrastructure sustainability.
• Manage departmental budgets, expenditure and resource allocation in accordance with Supply Chain Management processes, the Municipal Finance Management Act and municipal policies.
• Oversee the procurement processes, contract administration and service provider performance management.
• Manage, develop, supervise and monitor the performance, conduct/discipline and development of personnel within \ the Electrical Services Department and Mechanical Workshop, including compliance with applicable labour legislation and municipal policies.
• Prepare and submit technical, operational, management and financial reports, business plans, budget-related documentation and other statutory reports to the Director: Technical Services, Council and relevant Council Committees.
• Provide technical advice, guidance and support to Council, municipal management and other municipal departments on matters relating to electrical and mechanical infrastructure, services, assets and operations.
• Respond to emergencies, equipment failures, breakdowns and critical service delivery interruptions within the Electrical Services Department and Mechanical Workshop, and implementing appropriate corrective measures to minimise operational downtime and service disruptions.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, service providers, government departments, internal stakeholders and communities on matters relating to electrical and mechanical services.
• Support the Director: Technical Services in achieving departmental objectives and ensuring efficient, effective and sustainable service delivery and execute strategic and ad-hoc directives as instructed.

Closing Date: 21 July 2026 at 16:00