Programme Manager: Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG)

Employment Status: Three (03) Year Fixed Term Contract
Salary: R 1 182 512,20 (Subject to Job Evaluation Results)
Department: Infrastructure, Water and Sanitation
Reporting To: Director: Infrastructure, Water and Sanitation

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registration with a recognised Professional Engineering Body.
• Valid Code EB Driver’s Licence.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in infrastructure project management and implementation.

Key Performance Areas

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing immediate, medium-term and long-term operational and strategic objectives of the RBIG programme.
• Developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures, systems and controls within the programme.
• Defining and managing key performance areas associated with projects, programmes and technical oversight functions.
• Managing risk, governance and compliance requirements relating to infrastructure projects.
• Managing budgets, assets and financial resources allocated to the programme.
• Coordinating stakeholder engagement and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitoring and reporting on programme implementation in line with legislative and grant requirements.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance on water and sanitation infrastructure projects.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the Municipality’s e-Recruitment System: https://recruit.ortambodm.co.za

Applicants are advised to note the following:

• The e-Recruitment System will close at 23h59 on the closing date.
• Applicants must upload certified copies of qualifications, identity document, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and a brief covering letter indicating the position applied for. Failure to submit the required documents will result in disqualification.
• Candidates must upload a clear copy of their CV only under the “Upload CV” section. Supporting documents such as identity documents, driver’s licences, and qualifications should be uploaded in the designated supporting documents section. All documents must be in PDF or word format only.
• R. Tambo District Municipality subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will promote representativity, and persons from designated groups are encouraged to apply.
• Verification of qualifications, driver’s licences, employment history, criminal records, credit history, security vetting, and any other relevant checks may be conducted on shortlisted candidates.
• Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to competency assessments and other relevant selection processes.
• Successful candidates will be required to sign an employment contract, performance agreement (where applicable), and disclosure of financial interests.
• If applicants have not been contacted within ninety (90) days after the closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful.
• The Municipality reserves the right not to fill any advertised position.
• Canvassing of Councillors, Management, or Municipal officials will result in immediate disqualification.
• No late, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications will be accepted.

CLOSING DATE: 27 NOVEMBER 2026

MASE

MUNICIPAL MANAGER