Technical Services Manager

About the role

The Technical Services Manager will lead the municipality’s infrastructure programmes, ensuring effective planning, execution and maintenance of water, sanitation, road, storm‑water and electrical services.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor performance‑based contracts and maintenance programmes for municipal infrastructure.
• Provide direction and oversight for project programmes across water, sanitation, roads, storm‑water and electrical services.
• Ensure compliance with the Integrated Development Plan, IDP and other statutory frameworks.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent BTech qualification.
• Minimum five years of middle‑management or programme/project management experience, with at least three years at a professional engineering management level.
• Registration with the Engineering Profession of South Africa (Professional Engineer, Technician or Technologist).
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to undergo security vetting.

Required skills

• Project management and engineering planning.
• Financial management of municipal infrastructure programmes.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with MFMP or CPMD certification.