Utilities and Precinct Operations Manager – Shongweni, Durban

About the role

A growing mixed‑use urban precinct in Shongweni, Durban is seeking a skilled Utilities and Precinct Operations Manager to maintain and enhance its world‑class infrastructure and public environment. This hands‑on, technically focused role combines operational delivery with support for new development growth.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee operations, maintenance and performance of precinct utilities such as water, boreholes, sewer, stormwater, roads, electrical, fibre networks and telecommunication infrastructure.
• Manage utility connections for new developments, including application processing, physical connections and hand‑over to developers.
• Approve construction activities through the Contractor’s Protocol, ensuring coordination and protection of existing services.
• Lead the Operations and Maintenance team and external service contractors, monitoring service level agreements.
• Develop and implement proactive asset‑management, maintenance and renewal programmes.
• Maintain the public environment, including open spaces, landscaping, sidewalks, cleaning services, security and surveillance systems.
• Manage budgets, performance reporting and stakeholder coordination across reporting entities.

Required profile

• Qualified Built Environment professional with a degree or diploma in civil or electrical engineering, quantity surveying, property/facilities management or related field.
• Minimum three years’ experience in utility management, civil infrastructure design or construction, infrastructure maintenance or large‑scale precinct/estate management.
• Hands‑on, on‑site approach with ability to take initiative and execute proactive solutions.
• Strong financial and budgeting capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Required skills

• Civil infrastructure knowledge
• Electrical infrastructure knowledge
• Utility management
• Asset management

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Working hours: Monday‑Friday 08:00‑16:30