AREA ENGINEER: MECHANICAL

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

  NOTICE NO. 76/2025

    EXTERNAL VACANCY

Kouga Local Municipality is committed to the prescripts of the approved Employment Equity Plan and furthermore invites suitably qualified applicants to submit a detailed application for the following positions:

                                                            AREA ENGINEER: MECHANICAL

REQUIREMENTS:                              

• B-Tech Mechanical Engineering or National Dip or Pr Tech Engineering (NQF Level 7)
• A Government Certificate of Competency will be and added advantage.
• Registered as a professional engineer / Technologist with ECSA;
• Code EB driving license;
• At least 5 years Relevant project management experience of which 3 years in a municipal environment;
• Thorough knowledge of engineering projects (Water, & Sewerage) planning processes and local government sector processes;
• Sound knowledge of research and analytical theories and practises;
• Sewer and wastewater works operational understanding and sound knowledge of flow analysis is crucial;
• MS Project Management, Word, Excel, Power Point;
• Good project financial costing skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Drive and tenacity to lead a multi-disciplinary project team;
• Monitoring of contractor and staff performance;
• Manage municipal assets, analyse SCADA and coordinate tasks;
• Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the
• official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and
• Xhosa).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:               Nil

SALARY:                                       R585 320.12 – R759 761.68 Per Annum (Excluding Vehicle       Allowance)

TASK:                                            15

DUTIES:                                               

• Identifies and defines the immediate and short-term objectives/ plans associated with the functionality;
• Manages outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance and personnel;
• Prepares capital and operating estimates and controls expenditure against the approved budget allocations;
• Controls the professional, technical, and operational outcomes associated with the functions related to mechanical and electrical works;
• Manages the professional, technical, and operational outcomes associated with water and sewerage functionality and analyses and evaluates the scoping, award, and deliverable phases of projects;
• Manages, coordinates and monitors sequences associated with the implementation of statutory regulations related to occupational health and safety;
• Disseminates functional and operational information on current developments, problems, and constraints;
• Manages and coordinates specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality.

BENEFITS

• As per standard conditions of services.

Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za  Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resources Manager on or before Friday, 25 April 2025 at 12:00.

For any enquiries contact Ms. Z Gxuluwe: 042 2002 200.

Disqualification:

Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:

1.Canvassing of councilors

2.Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.

NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting and assessment process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.

The Municipality reserves the right not to appoint.

Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of Jurisdiction.

Should you not hear from us within 30days of the closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.

MR. C DU PLESSIS P.O.BOX 21

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                                                                        JEFFREYS BAY

                                                                                                                   6330

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