DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND PLANNING SERVICES

SWELLENDAM MUNICIPALITY
VACANCY: DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND PLANNING SERVICES
(PERMANENT POSITION)

The total remuneration package applicable to a Category 2 Municipality per annum is offered.
(Determined by the Upper Limits of total remuneration packages payable to Municipal Managers and
Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers)

Salary: R913 969,00
Remote Allowance: 4% of Total Annual Remuneration Package

If you comply with the minimum requirements, possess the necessary integrity, good interpersonal skills
and an excellent track record, you are invited to apply for this vacancy.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering / B Tech: Engineering or equivalent;
● Registered or eligible to be registered as a Professional Engineer/Technologist; ● Minimum of five (5)
years’ experience at middle management level and 3 years must be at professional / management level
engineering management experience; ● Have proven successful institutional experience in public
and/or private sector on infrastructure delivery; ● Competencies as set out in the Local Government:
Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers, GNR 21, GG 37245
dated 17 January 2014 ● Compliance in terms of the Financial and Supply Chain
Management competency areas in terms of Government Notice R493, as published in Government
Gazette no 29967 of 15 June 2007 (Municipalities were granted exemption from regulation 15 and 18 of
Government Gazette 29967 under Notice No. 40593 of 3 February 2017, subject to conditions of
compliance with minimum competency levels within 18 months of date of employment) ● Code B
Drivers’ License ● Own transport ● Computer literacy (MS Office applications) ● Excellent facilitation
and communication skills in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape (read, write and
speak).

Knowledge: ● Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation. ● Good
knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management. ●
Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment ● Must be able to formulate
engineering master planning, project management and implementation ● Understanding of Municipal
Council operations and delegation of powers, ● Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management
regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000) ● Excellent
communication, negotiating, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills ● Strategic leadership and
management skills

Added Advantage: ● Certificate of competency as required in terms of the General Machinery
Regulations, 1998; or ● Registration with a recognized relevant engineering professional body.

Core Functions: ● Roads, Transport and Storm Water Services Management (road construction &
maintenance and infrastructure asset maintenance) ● Water Services Management (water and waste
water purification, water and waste water reticulation, water loss control and demand) ● Electrical and
Mechanical Engineering Management (Pump stations, Electrical Planning and Maintenance) ● Fleet
Management ● Project Management (Infrastructure and Development projects, Grant Funding)
● Town Planning & Building Control ● Executive Support.

Candidates will be subjected to an interview and evaluation process and must be aware that previous
employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit, and criminal records will be
verified. The candidates will be required to disclose all financial interests.

An official application form applicable to Senior Managers (available on the municipal website) must be
fully completed and must be accompanied with a covering letter, comprehensive CV, original certified
copies of qualifications and ID document and driver’s license and the names, contact numbers and email addresses of three references from current and previous employers must be provided.

Should you have any enquiries or need any assistance, please contact Mrs Audrey Beyers (HR) on
telephone 028-514 8500 during office hours or via e-mail to audrey@swellendam.gov.za

Applications via courier must be sent to:
➢ Swellendam Municipality
Attention: Manager Human Resources
6 Rhenius Street / PO Box 20
SWELLENDAM, 6740 (marked: Application – Director Infrastructure and Planning Services: HR
06/2025)

CLOSING DATE: 8 November 2025

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Appointments will be made according to the Council’s Employment Equity Plan, which ensures
   representation of designated groups in the Municipality, including those with disabilities.
2. E-mail applications up to a maximum of 20 pages will be accepted and these can be sent to
   careers@swellendam.gov.za. No faxed applications will be accepted.
3. No late applications will be accepted or considered. Canvassing with Councillors with the
   purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to
   disqualification.
4. Please quote notice number and position as reference.
5. Appointment is subjected to the signing of an employment contract and performance
   agreement in terms of Section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act. The appointment will be done in
   accordance with the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior
   Managers.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not receive a response within
3 (three) months from the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Swellendam Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and the Municipality reserves the right not to
make any appointments.