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Director (Road Infrastructure Management) at eThekwini Municipality
eThekwini Municipality
September 25, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Key Responsibility Areas
Provide strategic leadership by directing and leading the Roads Infrastructure Management Directorate.
Lead Roads Infrastructure Management Directorates Strategic Framework for managing infrastructure assets, risks and priorities.
Leading and development and review of municipal policies and By-Laws related to the road networks, coastal engineering, stormwater drainage and catchment management infrastructure.
Lead processes relating to defining contractual obligations against the general principles of law and statutory regulations.
Manage the budgeting, expenditure control and resource planning responsibilities of the Directorate.
Directs outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the Directorate.
Direct strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Manages the administration and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators.
Competencies
Planning and Organizing.
Analysis and Innovation.
Communication.
Construction.
Operations and Maintenance.
Service Delivery Orientation.
Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
Strategic Direction and Leadership.
Programme and Project Management.
Financial Management.
Change Leadership.
Governance Management.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 8) in the Built Environment or any other related and equivalent qualification.
Registered as a Professional with the relevant professional body.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
9 years relevant experience in the Built environment of which 5 years must be at a senior management level.
Preferred Requirements
Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 9) in the Built Environment or any other related and equivalent qualification.
10 years relevant experience in the Built Environment of which 6 years must be at a senior management level.
Provide strategic leadership by directing and leading the Roads Infrastructure Management Directorate.
Lead Roads Infrastructure Management Directorates Strategic Framework for managing infrastructure assets, risks and priorities.
Leading and development and review of municipal policies and By-Laws related to the road networks, coastal engineering, stormwater drainage and catchment management infrastructure.
Lead processes relating to defining contractual obligations against the general principles of law and statutory regulations.
Manage the budgeting, expenditure control and resource planning responsibilities of the Directorate.
Directs outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the Directorate.
Direct strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Manages the administration and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators.
Competencies
Planning and Organizing.
Analysis and Innovation.
Communication.
Construction.
Operations and Maintenance.
Service Delivery Orientation.
Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
Strategic Direction and Leadership.
Programme and Project Management.
Financial Management.
Change Leadership.
Governance Management.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 8) in the Built Environment or any other related and equivalent qualification.
Registered as a Professional with the relevant professional body.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
9 years relevant experience in the Built environment of which 5 years must be at a senior management level.
Preferred Requirements
Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 9) in the Built Environment or any other related and equivalent qualification.
10 years relevant experience in the Built Environment of which 6 years must be at a senior management level.