Deputy Director: Civil Engineering

PLEASE NO TE:
? Interested applicants meeting the requirements should forward the following:
1. Fully completed official Application Form which is available at the Secunda Main Offices, All Regional Offices as well as the on the Municipal Website
www.govanmbeki.gov.za
2. Detailed CV, Certified Copies of Qualifications and Identity Document for up to 6 months.
3. Applications not submitted with the fully Completed Official Application Form will not be considered.
4. Applications with Foreign Qualifications must be attached with a SAQA verification document.
? All short-listed applicants will be required to produce their original identity document, driver’s licence and qualifications/documents at the interviews.
Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
? Applications must be addressed to: [email protected]. Only emailed applications will be considered
? Communication will only be between the recruitment section and shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not been contacted within thirty (30) days of the
closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
? The Govan Mbeki Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment and to re-advertise positions.
? The submission of an application gives Govan Mbeki Municipality the right to verify your qualifications, perform reference checks from current and previous
employers as well as academic institutions and SAQA.
? The successful applicant must enter into a Performance Agreement with the Employer.
? Applications from women, people with disabilities and historical disadvantaged individuals are strongly encouraged to apply and will be appreciated.
ERRATUM INTERNAL / EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, 05 OCTOBER 2026 at 12:00
DEPARTMENT: CIVIL ENGINEERING
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CIVIL ENGINEERING
(REF: 2026-2027/18)
Requirements:
? Grade 12
? BSc/B-Tech Civil Engineering (NQF level 7) or Post-graduate Diploma in Project Management with Civil Engineering related background
? Eight (8) years or more relevant experience of which 3 years must be at management level, preferably in Civil Engineering field
? Valid Code B (08) Driver’s license
? Experience in Water and Sanitation, Roads and Stormwater infrastructure planning, design, maintenance and projects
? Registration as a Professional Engineer or Technologist with ECSA or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer or Technologist
? Proficient in MS Office Applications
The successful applicant / candidate must possess competencies as published in Annexure A of the Local Government:
Municipal Staff Regulations promulgated in Government Gazette 45181 of 20 September 2021
Key Performance Areas:
? Manage the water, scientific services, sanitation and roads & stormwater functions with specific reference to:
- Collecting and conveying waterborne sewerage / treating sewerage to standards to allow discharge to a watercourse / on-site sanitation, and roads
& stormwater maintenance by understanding the interaction of the department with other departments.
? Monitor performance, conveyance, treatment statistics, staff matters, projects and budgets by scrutinizing reports.
? Develop, manage and implement maintenance plans for water and sanitation, roads and stormwater infrastructure.
? Correct and guide subordinates in implantation of council resolutions and objectives and providing advice.
? Control engineering contracts relating to new infrastructure, maintenance and upgrading of existing infrastructure.
? Keep abreast with technological developments in rehabilitation and maintenance of water and sanitation, roads & stormwater and wastewater
systems.
? Demonstrate and comply with all the requirements, policies, acts and legislations within municipal environment to ensure smooth running of the
municipality
? Human resource management (training, personnel development, performance, discipline, overtime, etc).
? Monitor Contractor performance against agreed terms and conditions through interaction and site inspections.
? Attend meetings and provide comments and opinions on matters affecting or concerning functionality.
? Ensure compliance and improvement to No Drop, Blue Drop and Green Drop requirements.
? Develop and implement water and sanitation, roads & stormwater compliance/planning documents to ensure full compliance to all the regulated
requirements.
? Identify, develop and implement long term plans and Financial Control Management.
? Develop revenue enhancement strategies which will improve financial position of the municipality including being innovative within Civil
Engineering sector
ANNUAL BASIC SALARY: R 885 972.00 (Post Level 02) plus normal company benefits including travelling