Vacancy Advert – Director Infrastructure Services – Advert (Sept 2026)

KAROO HOOGLAND MUNICIPALITY
With Head Office at Williston
The Karoo Hoogland Municipality was established in 2000. Karoo Hoogland Municipality consists of the following towns and areas: Sutherland, Williston and Fraserburg and surrounding rural areas.
The municipality comprises an area of 29 423 km2 and falls within the area of jurisdiction of Namakwa District Municipality. Karoo Hoogland is a category B municipality as determined in terms of Municipal Structures Act (1998). Karoo Hoogland is a municipality with a Collective Executive System as contemplated in Section 2(a) of the Northern Province Determination of Types of Municipalities Act (2000) since 1 November 2021.
In exchange for your skills and expertise the Karoo Hoogland Municipality offers you a pleasant working environment thus invites suitable qualified candidates to apply for the following vacant position with head office at Williston:
DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE & PLANNING (PERMANENT APPOINTMENT)
Ref: No HR 023/2026
All aspects of our staffing processes shall be non-discriminatory and will afford applicants equal opportunity to compete for vacant positions:
Government Notice 6967 - A competitive remuneration package according to competencies and relevant experience plus a 10% remote allowance
MUN CATEGORY TOTAL PACKAGE PER ANNUM (MINIMUM)
1 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; Must have extensive knowledge and understanding of the policy context and governance systems; Must be able to work and communicate effectively with senior managers and Council; Knowledge of project management and infrastructure delivery; Valid Code B Driver’s License; Own transport; Computer literacy (MS Office applications); Excellent facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the official languages of the Northern Cape (read, write and speak).
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 & maintenance 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 Management (Infrastructure and Development projects, Grant Funding) ? Town Planning & Building Control ? Executive Support.
APPLICATIONS:
? Candidates are required to complete the prescribed “Annexure C” application form as per Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers Government Notice 21 Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014 which is obtainable from the internet at Karoo Hoogland Municipality Website (failure to do so will result in the candidate being disqualified);
? The abovementioned completed application form, accompanied by a Detailed Curriculum Vitae (not more than 5 pages), a cover letter and contactable references as well as the consent form and the below mentioned certified copies must reach the municipality at the specified address by no later than 14 September 2026 at 16:45 PM.
? No faxed or e-mail applications will be considered.
? Applications not accompanied by certified copies (not older than 3 months) of Grade 12 Senior Certificate, ID, driver's license and qualifications will not be considered.
? Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification.
? All applicants are subject to reference checks from previous and current employers, verification of qualifications, security vetting/screening, credit and criminal record checks.
? Competency assessment should also be disclosed. It will be required from the successful candidate to sign an employment contract, performance agreements and to disclose financial interest.
? The competency assessment will form part of the statutory recruitment and selection process and will be considered together with the outcome of the shortlisting, screening and interview processes in determining the suitability of candidates for appointment.
Applications can be posted/couriered to The Municipal Manager: TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE APPLICATIONS BOX AT THE WILLISTON RECEPTION CASHIER'S OFFICE Attention: Mr. J. Jonkers, Karoo Hoogland Municipality, P.O. Box 165 / 2 Mulder Street, WILLISTON, 8920
OR CAN BE HAND DELIVERED AT: Karoo Hoogland Municipality at the Office of the Municipal Manager:
Karoo Hoogland Municipality, 2 Mulder Street, P.O Box 165, Williston, 8920 before closing time and date. Enquiries may be directed to the Municipal Manager: Mr. J. Jonkers (053) 285 0998 during office hours between 07:30 am – 16:45 pm from Monday to Thursday and Friday till 13:30pm.
CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026, 16:45.
MR. J. JONKERS
Municipal Manager
03 September 2026