MANAGER: CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES

Bergrivier Municipality ensures the wellbeing of all communities within the Bergrivier region through economic growth, social wellbeing, community involvement and effective management within a safe and healthy environment.

Bergrivier Municipality with its head office in Piketberg and approximately a 90 minute drive from Cape Town currently has the following vacancy and awaits applications from competent persons who comply with the minimum job requirements. (Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to also apply).

VACANCY
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

RE-ADVERTISE:
MANAGER: CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES (PIKETBERG)
DIRECTORATE: TECHNICAL SERVICES
REF: TD4/551/PB

Qualifications:

National Diploma in Engineering with extensive experience, and or B Tech
Computer Literacy: MS Office

Experience:

Ten (10) years’ or more relevant experience is required with Pr Techni Eng registration

Requirements:

Code B driver’s licence ∙ Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans / English / isiXhosa-read, write & speak) Good management, supervision, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills ∙ Strategic planning skills ∙ Ability to give attention to detail ∙ High level of responsibility ∙ Ability to work under stressful and pressuring circumstances ∙ Ability to deal with conflict situations ∙ Must be physically fit and able bodied ∙ Must work overtime when required ∙
Considerable management experience at a senior level in the civil engineering field to take high intensity, independent decisions and negotiate with professional registered engineers ∙ Compliance with the relevant Minimum Competency levels as prescribed in Government Gazette 29967 dated 15 June 2007 as amended (or attainment of the minimum competencies within a period of 18
months from date of appointment)

Job Purpose:

Ensure the provisioning of the following core functions to ensure accountable, sustainable and effective civil services in line with the IDP, relevant legislation, policies, guidelines, master plans, Spatial Development Framework and constraints of the
municipality through strategic management practices:
a) Water & waste water services
b) Roads & storm water services
c) Solid waste management services including transfer stations and land fill site management, and
d) Fleet Management Support
e) Minor Building Maintenance Services (day to day maintenance)

Key Performance Areas: Identifies, defines and implements the immediate, short and long term managerial objectives and plans (5 to 20/30 years) associated with the provision of administrative support to departments ∙ Initiates, plans, develops and drives long term plans for the human resources functionality in respect of the Department ∙ Manages, directs and controls outcomes associated
with the utilization, productivity and performance of personnel in the Department ∙ Manages and co-ordinates procedures and processes associated with maintaining employment relations and healthy working environment ∙ Manages the implementation of financial controls/procedures and provides information to support financial planning sequences ∙ Manages the formulation of specific
contracts and tender documents and controls contractual obligations in respect of the relevant areas of responsibility ∙ Initiates the compilation of new By-laws or policies and/or changes to existing policies ∙ Implements procedures, systems and controls to regulate specific work sequences associated with the functionality ∙ Compiling/disseminating strategic, functional and operational
information/decisions on short and long term objectives and current developments, problems and constraints ∙ Manages, coordinates and controls key dimensions and requirements associated with occupational health and safety within the department ∙
Manages, co-ordinates and controls specific processes associated with the implementation, monitoring, communication and all relevant phases of projects pertaining to the different functionalities ∙ Managing civil engineering related service-delivery activities undertaken by or on behalf of the department including water and wastewater services, roads and storm water services, Solid waste
as well as engineering support services to promote proper service delivery ∙ Ensure consistent compliance with national, provincial and municipal legislation as well as policies applicable to or affecting the department / service delivery ∙ Information and knowledge management ∙ Asset management ∙ Communication and civic engagement ∙ Customer relations and client services management ∙
Skills development ∙ Responsible to part take in the Municipality’s Performance Management and Development System

The Competency Framework for this position is an Engineering Professionals – Technician Competency Level 5 as stipulated in Annexure A of the Municipal Staff Regulations, Government Notice R890, as promulgated in Government Gazette 45181, dated 20 September 2021
and comprises of the following competencies:

Salary: R 777 996.00 per annum (T17 of a Category 3 Local Authority) plus Car
Allowance
Date of acceptance: 01 August 2025 or as soon as possible
Enquiries: Mr DC van Turha at 022 913 6023

GENERAL:

1. A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, where applicable, will be payable and be supplemented by the normal benefits
   applicable to the Municipality including a housing allowance for home owners subject to certain conditions.
2. The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and respects the conditions of the Employment Equity Act, preference will be
   given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets.
3. The Municipality is not bound to make any appointment.
4. All appointments are subject to SAPS clearance; which means that by applying for a position at the Municipality, you give us
   permission to obtain a Police clearance.
5. Applications received after the closing date or which have been received without the documentation mentioned below, will not be
   considered.
6. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as being unsuccessful if no
   feedback has been received within six weeks from the closing date.
7. Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Appointment Committee and/or any personnel member of the Municipality will
   not be allowed and will immediately disqualify applicants.
8. In addition to the minimum job requirements and station mentioned herein, applicants may be expected to work overtime or be on
   standby, as well as render services in other parts within the municipal area, as required.
9. Appointment in certain posts is subject to a security clearance and applicants will also undergo an interview and evaluation process
   and where necessary, write a trade test.
10. The municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your information and
    application you confirm that the information you have provide to us is true, up to date and correct.
11. Preference will be given to local candidates within the Bergrivier municipal area (WC013).
12. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interests and a performance
    contract (where applicable) with the employer.

A covering letter with at least two (2) contactable references (managers, subordinates or peers), must accompany the completed prescribed application form (available on request at Tel. 022 913 6000 or on the municipality’s website www.bergmun.org.za) with certified copies of the necessary qualification certificates, ID document, Drivers Licence and a Curriculum Vitae (Maximum of 3 pages),
(only one post per application form) to reach the Municipal Offices (Aurora, Eendekuil, Redelinghuys, Piketberg, Porterville & Velddrif) within the municipal area or posted to PO Box 60, Piketberg, 7320 or by courier to 13 Church Street, Piketberg, 7320, for the attention of Mr DF Verhoog, to reach him by no later than the closing date.

You should note that the Municipality does not accept responsibility for applications that are mailed or sent by courier and are received late or not at all. The onus is still on you to ensure that your application reaches the municipality before the closing date

NO FAXES OR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 13 JUNE 2025 AT 15:00

We wish you all the best with your applications