Bulk Water Scheme Manager - North Reservoirs

City of Cape Town; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Cape Town is seeking a Bulk Water Scheme Manager to oversee the operation of water treatment infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a B-Tech in Watercare, Civil or Chemical Engineering, and extensive experience in operations management. Responsibilities include managing performance indicators, scheduling maintenance, and ensuring effective service delivery. This role requires physical fitness and readiness to work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 8 years' related operations experience with 3 years' supervisory/management experience.
• Valid Code B Driver’s Licence and own reliable transport.
• Physically fit, able-bodied with no major respiratory or hearing deficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage Key Performance Indicators for depot operations.
• Plan and prioritise resources for depot functions.
• Prepare Operational and Capital estimates and control expenditures.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Knowledge of SAP

Excel

Word

Project Management Maintenance

Education

B-Tech: Watercare, Civil Eng or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job title

Bulk Water Scheme Manager - North Reservoirs

Job Location

Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline

November 14, 2025

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Requirements

• B-Tech : Watercare, Civil Eng or Chemical Engineering.
• 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.
• Computer Literacy, Knowledge of SAP; PM Maintenance, Excel, Word and associated programmes.
• A valid Code B Driver’s Licence & own reliable transport.
• Required to work in all weather conditions, work outside normal working hours during emergencies when applicable.
• Required to be on standby when applicable.
• Required to conduct physical inspection of bulk water infrastructure, depot sites, reticulation systems, dams and reservoir structures.
• Controlling or maintaining of the Branch’s IQMS / ISO program associated to the site through the maintenance of the Safety, Health, Risk, Environmental and Quality program.
• Required to travel outside the City boundary when applicable.
• The incumbent is to be physically fit, able bodied, not to be colour blind and have no major respiratory or hearing deficiency.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the Key Performance indicators and activities associated with the continuous operation of the depots to ensure effective service delivery.
• Plans and prioritise depot resources to effectively control depot functions.
• Managed depot performance, productivity and discipline within the Scheme to ensure consistent reliable performance.
• Plans, prioritises and schedules maintenance work.
• Prepares Operational and Capital estimates and controls expenditure against approved budget allocations.
• Performs specific administration tasks / activities with the updating and maintaining records

Closing date

14.11.2025

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