| Government Entity | Merafong City Local Municipality |
|---|---|
| Location | Carletonville, Gauteng |
| Reference Number | 1/07/2026 |
| Salary | R 1 560 890 - lower R 1 598 351-Midpoint 1 636 711 upper R1 675 992 - Maximum R1 716 216 |
| Centre / Location | Carletonville |
| Closing Date | July 31, 2026 |
| Source and Application | merafong.gov.za |
POSITION: EXECUTIVE MANAGER: TECHNICAL SERVICES TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE Minimum R 1 560 890 – Lower R 1 598 351 – Midpoint R1 636 711 – Upper R 1 675 992 – Maximum R1 716 216 per annum (All Inclusive Package in Line with The Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Packages Payable to Municipal Managers and Managers Directly Accountable to The Municipal Manager, GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 54505 DATED 14 APRIL 2026) PERMANENT POST STATIONED: CARLETONVILLE Ref: 1/07/2026 REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering / B Tech Engineering or equivalent. Minimum 5 years’ experience at middle management level or as programme/project manager, of which at least 3 to 4 years must be at professional/management level engineering management experience. Certificate of Competency as required in terms of the General Machinery Regulations, 1988, or registration with a recognized relevant Engineering Professional Body will be an added advantage. CORE AND LEADING COMPETENCIES: As prescribed in the Annexure A (Local Government: Competency Framework for Senior Managers) to the Local Government Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers as published in Government Notice No.21 of 17 January 2014. KNOWLEDGE; SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislations; institutional governance systems and performance management; Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment; and must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation. RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Municipal Manager the incumbent will be responsible to lead, direct and make sure that there is provision and coordination of basic services (water, waterborne and rural household sanitation etc); Ensure all households earning less than the stipulated amount are provided with Free Basic Services; Ensure provision of effective and efficient financial management in all Departmental activities; Provide effective control of projects and contracts on Infrastructure provision for the District; Ensure existence of adequate policy environment for implementation of Municipal programmes; Ensure effective and efficient financial systems, procedures and compliance with legislation; Development of the GRAP compliant MTREF budget; Develop and monitor Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plans (SDBIP); Facilitate the creation of employment through implementation of projects; Ensure proper risk management in the Department; Manage Water and Sanitation Design and Planning, Project Management, Operations and Maintenance units; Consolidate and submit reports in line with Municipal reporting standards; Attend to ad hoc responsibilities allocated by the Municipal Manager; Advice Local Municipalities and Communities on Social and Institutional activities through the Institutional Social Development and Inter Governmental Relations (IGR) forums; Facilitate adequate IGR participation by relevant stakeholders and role- players.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering / B Tech Engineering or equivalent. Minimum 5 years’ experience at middle management level or as programme/project manager, of which at least 3 to 4 years must be at professional/management level engineering management experience. Certificate of Competency as required in terms of the General Machinery Regulations, 1988, or registration with a recognized relevant Engineering Professional Body will be an added advantage. As prescribed in the Annexure A (Local Government: Competency Framework for Senior Managers) to the Local Government Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers as published in Government Notice No.21 of 17 January 2014. Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislations; institutional governance systems and performance management; Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment; and must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation.
Duties
Reporting to the Municipal Manager the incumbent will be responsible to lead, direct and make sure that there is provision and coordination of basic services (water, waterborne and rural household sanitation etc); Ensure all households earning less than the stipulated amount are provided with Free Basic Services; Ensure provision of effective and efficient financial management in all Departmental activities; Provide effective control of projects and contracts on Infrastructure provision for the District; Ensure existence of adequate policy environment for implementation of Municipal programmes; Ensure effective and efficient financial systems, procedures and compliance with legislation; Development of the GRAP compliant MTREF budget; Develop and monitor Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plans (SDBIP); Facilitate the creation of employment through implementation of projects; Ensure proper risk management in the Department; Manage Water and Sanitation Design and Planning, Project Management, Operations and Maintenance units; Consolidate and submit reports in line with Municipal reporting standards; Attend to ad hoc responsibilities allocated by the Municipal Manager; Advice Local Municipalities and Communities on Social and Institutional activities through the Institutional Social Development and Inter Governmental Relations (IGR) forums; Facilitate adequate IGR participation by relevant stakeholders and role- players.
Source / Circular Reference
merafong.gov.za