Regional Operations Manager (WS 24/26 Re-advertisement)

ELIGIBILITY

Suitable Qualified

Candidates

CLOSING DATE

07.08.2026

REFERENCE NUMBER

WS 116/26 (External)

SALARY

R1 552 377 per annum (T17)

DEPARTMENT

Distribution Services

DIRECTORATE

WATER AND SANITATION Regional Operations Manager (WS 24/26

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Requirements

A minimum of a BTech in Civil Engineering.

Registered as a Professional Engineering Technologist/ Engineer

with ECSA.

At least eight (8) years’ appropriate experience.

Knowledge of Strategy and policy development; Financial

management control and budgeting; Local government related

legislation and policies & Water and Sanitation industry.

Water and Sanitation municipal experience would be

advantageous.

A valid driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas

Managing the City-Wide Water Reticulation Networks.

Managing the effective expansion and development in Region

regarding Water Services.

Managing the maintenance of water infrastructure, by providing

effective operations, maintenance, timeous rehabilitation and

upgrade of the water infrastructure.

Managing the capital and operating budgets for the region in

accordance with legislation, City policy and procedures.

Managing the maintenance and control of all fixed and moveable

assets of the Region.

Managing the quality, distribution and control of potable and

recycled water.

Ensuring compliance with the Water Service Act, applicable

legislation and the Water Service Customer Charter.

Managing Human Resource: Optimising staff performance by

aligning and monitoring key performance areas.

Managing communication between internal and external

stakeholders (including politicians, Officials and Service providers).

Applying good governance principles across the business Unit.