Senior Manager Technical Services at Thembelihle Municipality

ANNUAL TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE:

• Salary scale: Minimum: R1,116,064. – Lower - R1,142,850 – Midpoint– R1,170 278 – Upper R1,198,365 -Maximum – R1,227,126.00 as in terms of Government Gazette No. 55150 of 05 August 2026 at a Grade 1 Municipality. Plus a remote allowance of 4% of the annual package and a performance bonus.
• The salary package payable to a Senior Manager Technical Services will be in termsm of Government Gazette No: 55150 (Vol 734) of 05 August 2026 for a Grade 1 Municipality.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor degree in Engineering / B Tech Engineering or Equivalent

Qualification.

• Successfully completed the prescribed Minimum Competency Level in Unit Standards as required in Regulation 7 provided for in Government Regulation
• No. 493, published in the Government Gazette 29967 dated 15 June 2007, as amended by GN R 1146 as published in GG of 26 October 2018, alternatively with Government Notice Regulation, No. 1146 of 26 October 2018, as promulgated in Government Gazette No 41996
• Good facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three local official languages.
• Valid Driver Lisence and own transport
• Adherence to Schedule 2 of Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014.
• At least 5 years’ experience at middle management level.
• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential
• Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No 5 of 2000)

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• Certificate of competence as required in terms of the General Machinery Regulation, 1988; or Registration with a recognised relevant Engineering Professional Body.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT

• The post is a permanent employment as provided for in the amended Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, No. 3 of 2022 and includes signing an employment contract and performance agreement in terms of Section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act and declaration of financial interest.

WORK RELATED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• 5 years’ experience at middle management level, or as Programme / Project Manager.
• 3-4 years’ experience must be at a professional / management level engineering management experience.
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management.
• Must have knowledge of public office environment
• Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation.
• Good communication skills
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation, Council operations and delegation of powers.
• Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management Regulations and Preferential
• Procurement Policy Framework Act (Act 5 of 2000)
• Develop, implement, monitor and control capital projects and contract administration.
• Accountable for planning, maintenance and control of efficiency in operating Municipal electrical Services.
• Ensure implementation of IDP strategic objectives, budget and SDBIP of the department and the municipality.
• Ensure legal compliance in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant legislation.
• Project – Manage Labour Intensive Projects in line with the Extended Public
• Works Programme (EPWP) framework and reporting requirements.
• Manage related Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) Programs.
• Accountable for the development and maintenance of the municipal roads and infrastructure.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• As stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Government Notice 21: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers No.21 published in Government Gazette No 37245 dated 17 January 2014.