Executive Manager – Technical Services

About the role

The Lepelle‑Nkumpi Local Municipality is seeking senior executives to lead its Technical Services and Planning & Development divisions. These positions require strategic leadership to drive infrastructure, service delivery and economic development within the municipality.

Key responsibilities

• Manage core service divisions such as roads, storm‑water, sanitation, electricity and planning functions.
• Provide strategic direction, develop short‑ and long‑term technical and development plans, and ensure alignment with municipal objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, financial management and compliance with statutory and Treasury requirements.
• Prepare and present annual reports, execute Executive Committee and Council resolutions, and monitor performance against municipal KPIs.
• Lead local economic development, tourism promotion, land‑use management and the implementation of integrated development plans.

Required profile

• Relevant B‑Degree (Engineering, Developmental or Economic Studies) at NQF Level 6, recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority.
• Seven to eight years of management experience, including 3‑4 years in local‑government engineering or planning management.
• Qualification meeting National Treasury competency requirements for senior officials (or current enrolment).
• Professional registration with the appropriate engineering body (for technical services role).

Required skills

• Interpretation of local‑government Acts, regulations and performance‑management systems.
• Policy conceptualisation, financial and risk management, and political astuteness.
• Customer relationship management, critical thinking and information management.
• Planning, organising, negotiation, conflict management and project/engineering master‑planning.