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.