Kouga Municipality Vacancies: Apply by 25 April 2025

Kouga Local Municipality invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the position of Area Engineer: Mechanical within its Infrastructure and Engineering department. This is your chance to join a dynamic municipality serving communities such as Jeffreys Bay, Humansdorp, St. Francis Bay, and surrounding areas.


Employer: Kouga Local Municipality

Closing Date: 25 April 2025 at 12:00
Location: Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa


Post Title: Area Engineer: Mechanical

Task Grade: 15
Salary: R585,320.12 – R759,761.68 per annum (excluding vehicle allowance)
Duration: Permanent

Minimum Requirements:

  • B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering / National Diploma / Pr Tech Engineering (NQF Level 7)
  • Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer / Technologist
  • Code EB driver’s license
  • 5 years relevant project management experience (3 years in a municipal environment)
  • Government Certificate of Competency (advantageous)
  • Experience in water and sewer infrastructure planning, operations, and SCADA analysis
  • Knowledge of flow analysis and wastewater treatment
  • Financial costing, MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency
  • Proficiency in at least two official Kouga languages (Afrikaans, English, Xhosa)

Key Performance Areas:

  • Define short-term objectives aligned with municipal engineering functionality
  • Manage project team performance, expenditure, and outcomes
  • Prepare and manage capital and operational budgets
  • Coordinate mechanical and electrical infrastructure works
  • Oversee implementation of occupational health and safety regulations
  • Disseminate updates and address challenges within the department
  • Prepare performance and compliance reports

Special Conditions: None

Benefits: As per standard municipal conditions of service


How to Apply

Applicants must submit:

  • Formal application form (download from www.kouga.gov.za)
  • Comprehensive CV
  • Certified copies of ID, qualifications, and driver’s license

Submit application as a single PDF to:
📧 recruitment@kouga.gov.za
Subject: Application – Area Engineer: Mechanical

For enquiries, contact Ms. Z Gxuluwe at 042 2002 200.

Important:

  • No canvassing of councillors
  • No fraudulent documentation
  • Candidates will be subjected to vetting and assessment
  • Preference will be given to applicants residing in the Kouga municipal area

If you do not receive feedback within 30 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.