

Drakenstein Municipality
Drakenstein Local Municipality Career Opportunity: Senior Superintendent – Engineering Services
Position Overview:
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Western Cape (Paarl/Wellington region)
Department: Engineering Services
Post Level: Management Position
About Our Organization:
Drakenstein Municipality is a Category B local authority in the Western Cape’s Cape Winelands District. We deliver essential services to urban and rural communities between the N1 corridor and Hawequa Mountains, managing critical infrastructure across our operational area.
Core Responsibilities:
- Manage wastewater collection systems across municipal areas
- Oversee maintenance of sewage reticulation infrastructure
- Coordinate sewerage tanker operations in rural communities
- Lead technical teams in drainage system maintenance
- Implement infrastructure upgrade projects
Position Requirements:
Essential Qualification:
National Diploma in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 6)
Required Experience:
5+ years in water services management or related field
Key Competencies:
- Valid Code B driver’s license
- Advanced technical problem-solving skills
- Budget management experience
- Proven team leadership capabilities
- Safety compliance expertise
Professional Competencies:
Leadership Skills:
Team development • Strategic planning • Performance management
Technical Expertise:
Infrastructure maintenance • Contract supervision • System optimization
Operational Excellence:
Quality control • Regulatory compliance • Emergency response coordination
Application Process:
Submission Deadline: 1 August 2025
Candidates meeting all requirements may submit applications through the municipal careers portal.
No application fees required at any stage of our recruitment process. Candidates encouraged to verify process authenticity through official municipal contacts.
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