Scheme Manager - Bulk Water

ELIGIBILITY

All suitable candidates

CLOSING DATE

07.08.2026

REFERENCE NUMBER

WS 111/26 (External)

SALARY

R1 218 266 p.a (T15) TCOE

DEPARTMENT

Bulk Services

DIRECTORATE

WATER AND SANITATION Scheme Manager - Bulk Water

Requirements

A relevant three-year Tertiary qualification, preferably NQF7

Preferred qualification is a BTech/Adv Dip: Watercare, Civil

Engineering or Chemical Engineering or relevant water related

qualification (e.g. Water Utilization/Water and Sanitation)

Professional registration preferred.

Minimum of 8 years’ related operations experience with at least

3 years’ supervisory/management experience in operation of

water treatment infrastructure and/or associated catchment /

storage / conveyance structures and facilities.

Must have Computer Literacy, knowledge of SAP, PM

Maintenance, and associated programs.

Will be required to have specialised knowledge of basic water

hydraulics, mechanical, electrical, process control systems and

civil maintenance requirements.

A valid Code B/EB (Code 8) Driver’s Licence.

Key Performance Areas

Managing the Key Performance indicators and activities

associated with the continuous operation of the depots to ensure

effective service delivery.

Planning and prioritising depot resources to effectively control

depot functions.

Managing depot performance, productivity and discipline within

the Scheme to ensure consistent reliable performance.

Planning, prioritising and scheduling maintenance work.

Preparing Operational and Capital estimates and controls

expenditure against approved budget allocations.

Performs specific administration tasks/activities with the updating

and maintaining records.