SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST: PMU

JOE GQABI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE NO: 13/2026

The Joe Gqabi District Municipality is a Category 4 Municipality, with its seat in Barkly East
and covers the area of Walter Sisulu (Burgersdorp, Steynsburg and Venterstad, Maletswai
and James Calata), Senqu (Lady Grey, Sterkspruit, Barkly East, Rhodes and Rossouw)
and Elundini (Ugie, Nqanqarhu, Mount Fletcher and the rural part of Tsolo and Qumbu).

APPLICATIONS FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES ARE INVITED FOR THE
FOLLOWING POSITION:
SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST: PMU (5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

REMUNERATION
An all-inclusive negotiable remuneration package is on offer.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Minimum B.Tech/B. Degree in Civil Engineering/Equivalent
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• Computer Literacy.
• A valid driver’s License (minimum code EB).
• Minimum of four (4) years relevant experience in the built environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Giving input into the development or review of the division’s, policies, administrative
  systems, and procedures
• Contributing to the development of the division’s strategy by drafting input relating
  to the key performance and results indicators of the section.
• Supporting the immediate superior when presenting the division’s policies, and
  strategy to the stakeholders
• Implementing and coordinating the implementation of approved strategy, policies,
• and procedures.
• Coordinating, and guiding the service departments on the implementation of the
  planned projects and compliance with the requirements of applicable funding
  institutions.
• Coordinating the scheduling of performance progress evaluation meetings with
  service departments and service providers.
• Coordinating, and chairing scheduled performance evaluation meetings.
• Coordinating the recording and maintenance of the records relating to the progress
  evaluation site meetings.
• Facilitating the handover of the site to contractors.
• Establishing the quality assurance procedures and monitoring the implementation
  thereof by the service departments and service providers.
• Coordinating and monitoring the preparation and submission of works completion
  lists.
• Coordinating and expediting the procurement of all operating and maintenance
  manuals as well as all warrantees and guarantees from the service providers
  contracted by the municipality.
• Coordinating the procurement of all statutory compliance certificates and
  documentation.
• Coordinating the finalization and submission of the health and safety file.
• Coordinating and monitoring the preparation and issuing of the works completion
  list by the service departments to the contractors.
• Coordinating the preparation and agreement of the final account by the cost
  accountant with the relevant contractors.
• Coordinating, monitoring, and issuing the completion defects list and certificate of
  completion.
• Preparing and forwarding the project closeout report to the immediate superior for
  further action.
• Coordinating and facilitating the processing of contractors’ invoices after verifying
  the monthly completed targets against invoices and certifying the progress of
  payments.
• Scrutinising and verifying the variation orders, confirming recommendations on
• requests for the extension of deadlines, and forwarding them to the immediate
• superior for further action.
• Any other duties as reasonably delegated by management and as outlined in the
  job description linked to this position.

Kindly submit a detailed CV together with a prescribed application form and copies of
relevant certified certificates and documents to the attention of the manager Human
Resources or alternatively electronically apply via email on recruitment@jgdm.gov.za.
No faxed or late applications will be accepted. Canvassing and/or lobbying of Councilor
and officials will not be accepted and non-compliance thereof shall immediately disqualify
any applicant.

Please note that non-completion of the official Joe Gqabi District Municipality
Application for Employment Form will immediately disqualify any applicant. The
‘’’Senior Management application form and Z83 application form will also not be
accepted. The relevant form is obtainable from the Human Resources Section at the
Barkly East Offices of the Joe Gqabi District Municipality and can also be
downloaded from http://www.jgdm.gov.za/.

“The Joe Gqabi District Municipality is committed to the principles of employment equity
and to fostering an inclusive working environment that welcomes all suitably qualified
applicants. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, including
women, black people (Africans, Coloured’s, and Indians), persons living with disabilities,
and members of communities within the Joe Gqabi District, in accordance with the
Employment Equity Act.”

Should you not receive any response within two (2) months after the closing date, please
accept that your application was unsuccessful. Applications to be sent to or handed in at
the address below:

ATTENTION: MANAGER: HUMAN RESOURCES AND LABOUR RELATIONS

M.P Nonjola
Municipal Manager
Cnr. Cole and Graham Street
Private Bag X102
Barkly East
9786

ENQUIRIES: THEMBISA TOTO
Tel No: (045) 979 3039
File No: 4/6/3/8
CLOSING DATE: 31 MARCH 2026

We wish you all the best with your applications