Director: Municipal Infrastructure

45/2026 Department: Department Of Environmental Affairs And Development Planning (Western Cape) Centre: Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package) Reference: LG DUTIES Monitor municipal infrastructure planning, maintenance, development and budgeting; Facilitate long-term municipal infrastructure planning and funding with due regard to municipal budgets and joint district and metro approach processes; Facilitate support to municipalities with full life-cycle asset planning, frameworks, policies and systems; Support municipalities with infrastructure governance and services delivery; Ensure that monitoring of performance of municipalities and provide professional and technical support with regard to the implementation of the Municipal Capital Budget; Strategic Management (including change management); and Financial and People Management. ENQUIRIES Mr. Franick Matthee Tel No: (021) 483 2051 OTHER POST HOW TO APPLY Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co NOTE Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

A relevant qualification on NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA; 5 years’ middle/senior management experience. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Project and Programme Management; Change Management; People Management and Empowerment; Financial Management.