Executive Manager, Infrastructure Services

About the role

The Capricorn District Municipality is advertising a permanent Executive Manager position in its Infrastructure Services department, reporting to the Municipal Manager. The incumbent leads, directs and coordinates basic services such as water, waterborne and rural household sanitation, and ensures free basic services for households earning below the stipulated amount. The advertised package is R1,560,890 all inclusive.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure provision of basic services and that households earning less than the stipulated amount receive free basic services.
• Provide effective financial management across departmental activities and ensure financial systems comply with legislation.
• Control projects and contracts for infrastructure provision in the district and manage the Water and Sanitation design, planning, project management, operations and maintenance units.
• Develop the GRAP-compliant MTREF budget and monitor Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plans (SDBIP).
• Create an adequate policy environment for municipal programmes and ensure proper risk management.
• Consolidate and submit reports in line with municipal reporting standards and advise local municipalities and communities through social development and intergovernmental relations forums.
• Facilitate stakeholder participation in intergovernmental relations and attend to ad hoc tasks assigned by the Municipal Manager.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or B.Tech in Engineering, or equivalent.
• Five years of experience at middle management level or as a programme/project manager, including at least three to four years at professional or management level engineering management.
• Certificate of Competency under the General Machinery Regulations, 1988, or registration with a recognised engineering professional body is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and legislation, institutional governance and performance management, and ability to formulate engineering master plans, manage projects and implement them.
• Extensive knowledge of the public office environment.

Applications must use the official application form, include a signed cover letter, CV, certified copies of qualifications and an identity document, and be submitted to the Municipal Manager, Capricorn District Municipality, Polokwane. Shortlisted candidates are screened, and recommended ones undergo a competency assessment. The closing date is 29 May 2026.