Manager : Environmental Services

Nelson Mandela Bay Metro; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 550 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government agency is seeking a Manager for Environmental Services in Cape Town, Western Cape. The role involves overseeing key performance areas related to parks management and coordinating diverse projects. Candidates must have a tertiary qualification in Horticulture, strong management skills, and at least five years of relevant experience. The position comes with benefits such as a Retirement Fund and Medical Aid Scheme.

Benefits

Retirement Fund membership

Medical Aid Scheme

Housing Subsidy

Qualifications

• Five years’ relevant work experience required.
• A valid Code B driver’s licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Control outcomes of key performance areas.
• Coordinate contract management and project development.
• Compile and control operating and capital budgets.

Skills

Computer literacy in MS Office

Management of parks

Project coordination

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Horticulture

B. Tech degree

Job description

Job title : Manager : Environmental Services

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : October 29, 2025

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Qualifications and experience required

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Horticulture or related field, B. Tech degree will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy in MS Office.
• A valid Code B driver’s licence.
• Five years’ relevant work experience.

Job purpose

• Controlling outcomes of key performance areas of a district and coordinating contract management, drafting long term plans and coordinating the performance of diverse tasks / activities associated with the effective and efficient operation and maintenance of major parks, the conceptualisation of special landscaping projects, and civic decorations, coordinating development projects for international agencies, national government, provincial and local government, projecting future burial requirements, ensuring availability of adequate suitable plant material, developing relevant training courses, managing and implementing the skills development program for Parks staff, compiling and controlling operating and capital budgets and performing general administrative tasks associated with the functionality in a designated area in terms of the IDP supporting Council’s vision.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
• Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.
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