Chris Hani District Municipality Jobs – 18 September 2026

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the belowmentioned posts. Chris Hani District Municipality subscribes to the principles of employment equity as espoused in the relevant legislation.

WSP: AREA MANAGER

WSP: AREA MANAGER
(INXUBA YETHEMBA WSP SATELLITE OFFICE)
[Task Grade 15: Salary Scale R691,922.00– R898,173.00per annum]
Total remuneration package – R 1, 144, 685.88 per annum subject to
certain conditions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric
• ND in Civil Engineering, ND in Chemistry, Built Environment, or an equivalent
  qualification at NQF level 6/7
• Valid Professional Registration with ECSA, WISA and Natural Scientists
  (SACNASP)
• 5-7 years relevant technical experience of which 3 years must be at a
  supervisory or Managerial level.
• Valid Driver’s Licence

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Identifies with the immediate, short and long-term objectives or plans in respect of
  maintaining synergy between output of water services provision section and
  associated organizational functions.
• Prepares capital and operations estimates and control expenditure against approved
  allocated budget.
• Formulate and manages the evaluation and reviews of water Services Development
  plan against critical deliverables as identified in the Municipal IDP.
• Analyses and evaluate scoping, awards and deliverable phases or project associated
  of water and sanitation services to local communities

PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN: PMU

PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN: PMU
(KOMANI HEAD OFFICE)
[Task Grade 12: Salary: R473,436.00 – R614,548.00]
Per Annum plus benefits

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric
• National Diploma in Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Civil
  Engineering or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6/7
• Valid Professional Registration with ECSA, WISA and Natural Scientist
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience in project Management
• Valid Driver’s License
• Vaid registration with professional engineering council of SA (ECSA)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Interacting with the communities and identifying the needs for project planning.
• Monitor inspections to establish projects statues and inspect work progress against
  agreed standards.
• Report on completed projects and facilitate the hand-over.
• Coordinates and controls activities associated with controlling personnel
• performance, productivity and discipline.
• Monitor contract performance standards and execute specific corrective
  measures to address deviations

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
(Enoch Mgijima WSP)
[Task Grade 12: Salary: R473,436.00 – R614,548.00]
Per Annum plus benefits

Minimum requirements:

• Matric
• National Diploma: Civil Engineering or Bsc. Degree in Civil Engineering at
• NQF level 6.
• At least 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience
• Valid registration with professional engineering Council of SA (ECSA) (Proof
  of paid-up registration)
• Valid Driver’s Licence

Key Performance Areas (including but not limited to):

• Inspect main lines ascertain leaks/blockages and all plants and water sources.
  to monitor technical functionality.
• Compiling reports with respect to plant and system performance.
• Reporting and implementing guidelines on specific deviations in plant and
  system operations and implementing adjustments.
• Check bulk meters and maintain register.
• Trouble shooting and problem-solving water plant breakdowns, deviations and
  disruption in services.
• Controlling routine maintenance activities, monitoring application and
  progress against deadlines of internal/ external maintenance teams.
• Monitoring and correcting sequences pertaining to the identification,
  inspection, isolation and repair to water system and control components,
  pipelines, etc.
• Investigate causes of drop of water pressure and ensure remedial action is
  carried out.
• Interact with community members on water and sanitation issues and take
  measures to address problems.
• Coordinates and controls activities associated with controlling personnel
  performance, productivity and discipline.
• Performs administrative and reporting requirements.

APPLICANTION FOR VACANT POSTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL
CHRIS HANI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY APPLICATION FORM OBTAINABLE
FROM CHRIS HANI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY WEBSITE
www.chrishanidm.gov.za AND CHRIS HANI HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICES:

Fringe Benefits: Medical Aid Scheme, Housing Subsidy, Pension Scheme,
Group Life, 13th Cheque, car scheme [where applicable].

Enquiries may be directed to Mr. S. Kati or at the Human Resources Office
on 045 808 /4669/34.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons in line with the employment
   equity act and approved employment equity plan of the district municipality.
2. It is compulsory to submit your application letter accompanied by a comprehensive
   CV, certified copies of your qualifications, certified identity document and certified
   copy of your valid driver’s license when required.
3. No faxed CV’s or e-mail applications will be accepted. It will be expected of candidates
   to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by the
   Municipality. If the candidate / applicant is found canvassing any of the panelists he
   / she automatically disqualify him/herself.
4. Appointment will be subjected to compulsory pre-employment screening in the form
   of determining the validity of qualifications, current and previous employment
   reference check, criminal checks and competency assessment.
5. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not
   be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted 30 days after the closing date of the
   advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.
6. Closing date of the advertisement is the 28th September 2026

“The Municipality reserves a right not to appoint”

Applications must be forwarded to:
The Chris Hani District Municipality, Human Resources Section,
Private Bag X 7121, Queenstown, 5320 or hand deliver to 15 Bells Road, Queenstown
G. MASHIYI
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

We wish you all the best with your applications