Ubuntu Local Municipality with its headquarters in Victoria West, invites suitable candidates and people
with disabilities to apply for the following vacant post. The Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subscribes to the principles of employment equity and actively promotes representation in terms of race, gender and disability
DIRECTORATE: INFRASTRUCTURE
POSITION : Director: Infrastructure Services
LEVEL : Manager reporting directly to the Municipal Manager
CENTRE : Victoria West
A. Annual Total Remuneration Package
According to Government Gazette No: 50737 dated 30 May 2024: Upper limits of Total Remuneration
Packages Payable to the Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to the Municipal
Manager.
B. TERM OF APPOINTMENT:
REQUIREMENTS:
➢ A minimum qualification of a recognized B. Degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification of
at least NQF level 6;
➢ A minimum of five (5) years of experience at middle management level preferably in Local
Government.
➢ Compliance with all requirements as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum
Competency levels, Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007; i.e. CPMD MFMP, etc. if a newly
appointed person is not in possession of this competency, he/ she must complete it within
18 months from the date of appointment, in accordance with Government Notice No. 91 of
February 3, 2017 as promulgated in Government Gazette No. 40593
➢ Personal attributes of integrity, honesty, maturity, courtesy, transparency and commitment to
ensure progressive democratic and accountable governance that delivers sustainable and efficient
services;
➢ Transformational and developmentally driven managerial experience based on through knowledge
of complex local government statutory framework and functional challenges to ensure good corporate governance that will maximize a climate conducive to promotion of improved socio
economic development;
➢ Good knowledge and understanding of:
o Relevant policy and legislation;
o Municipal infrastructure planning, construction and maintenance systems and performance
management;
o Service delivery imperatives, development and town planning services;
o Legislative, regulatory, standards, policy, practices and operating standards compliance
imperatives;
o Supply Chain Management Regulations and Relevant Legislation;
o Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations and other related prescripts ;
o Municipal Infrastructure Grant implementation and compliance processes;
➢ Certificate of competency as required in terms of the General Machinery Regulations, 1998 or
registration with a recognized relevant engineering professional body will serve as an added
advantage
➢ Valid driver’s license
➢ Proven ability to negotiate and communicate at all spheres and levels of government and
➢ A municipal infrastructure and Town Planning background will be an added advantage.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
➢ Responsive to the service delivery and spatial planning needs of the institution;
➢ Lead and direct the functions related to basic service delivery, spatial planning and land use
management in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, directives, contracts and
agreements;
➢ Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation;
➢ Manage and facilitate development and reviews of policies and by-laws;
➢ Manage the functionality of service delivery and spatial planning structures and systems;
➢ Manage operations, maintenance, planning and administration of municipal infrastructure capital
projects;
➢ Manage the Department`s budget planning, implementation and budget review to support priorities
and deliveries in the IDP
➢ Provide visionary and innovative leadership to a diverse workforce to ensure optimal utilization of
the Council resources in terms of implementing its strategic objectives articulated in the IDP and
fulfilment of its legislative mandate.
➢ Provide advice and support to Council and the Municipal Manager;
➢ Implement the service delivery budget implementation plan and Council resolutions and
➢ Ensure that the Municipality is provided with effective and efficient infrastructure and planning
services aligned with political priorities and programs of Council.
NB: Please Note:
➢ Those that have applied for this position in October 2025 need not to re-apply.
➢ Applications can be e-mailed to recruitment@ubuntu.gov.za or send via courier or hand deliver.
➢ Candidates are required to complete the prescribed “Annexure C” application form as prescribed
in the Regulations of the Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers
Government Gazette 37245 No.21 dated 21 January 2014 which is obtainable on the internet at
www.gpwonline.co.za , or on the municipal website www.ubuntu.gov.za, (failure to do so will result
in the candidate being disqualified)
➢ Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to security vetting/screening, verification of qualifications
and employment history/ reference check and competency assessment and should also disclose
financial interest;
➢ Ubuntu Municipality reserves the right to nullify or cancel an employment contract and recover all
costs incurred by the municipality including remuneration advertisement, etc. should it be
discovered that the successful candidate submitted false or insufficient information which resulted
to the contravention of the provisions of Municipal Council Policies, Municipal Systems Amendment
Act No.7 of 2011 or other relevant legislation
➢ If no communication has been received from us within 90 days after the closing date, please
consider your application not successful. The Municipal reserves the right to appoint or not appoint
any person.
➢ If you meet the stated requirements, fully completed Annexure C Applicants Form, Detailed
Curriculum Vitae, recently certified copies (not older than 3months) of all qualifications, Identity
Document and driver’s license and proof of Competency levels where applicable, must be
addressed / sent to
The Municipal Manager
Attention: Mrs. L Itumeleng
Ubuntu Municipality
Private Bag X329
VICTORIA WEST
7070
Or can be hand delivered at:
Ubuntu Municipality
78 Church Street
VICTORIA WEST 7070
Enquiries may be directed to the Municipal Manager: Mrs. L Itumeleng at 053 6210 026 during office hours between 7:30 to 16:15
CLOSING DATE: 13th January 2026
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