UTILITIES & PRECINCT OPERATIONS MANAGER

About the Role

Are you a technically strong, hands-on infrastructure professional ready to play a key role in the growth of a premium mixed-use urban precinct? Our client is seeking an experienced Utilities & Precinct Operations Manager to oversee the performance, maintenance and future-proofing of critical infrastructure and public realm assets across Westown.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee water, boreholes, sewer, stormwater, roads, electrical, fibre and telecommunications infrastructure
• Manage utility connections for new developments, from applications through to physical connection and handover
• Approve and coordinate construction activities within the precinct
• Act as the key technical liaison with developers and contractors
• Oversee public environment maintenance, including landscaping, roads, sidewalks, open spaces, trails, cleaning and security systems
• Lead Operations & Maintenance teams and service contractors
• Ensure contractor compliance with SLAs and performance standards
• Develop proactive asset management, maintenance and renewal programmes
• Manage budgets, reporting and stakeholder coordination across the Westown Utility Company, Westown Broadband and Westown Management Association

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Civil or Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Property/Facilities Management or a related Built Environment discipline
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in utilities, civil infrastructure, construction, infrastructure maintenance or large-scale precinct/estate management
• Strong technical knowledge of civil and electrical infrastructure
• Experience with land development processes
• Proven ability to lead technical operations and maintenance teams
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills
• Hands-on, proactive and solutions-driven approach
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities
• Experience managing teams, contractors and suppliers
• Valid driver's licence
• Able to be based at Westown, KwaZulu-Natal

What's on Offer

Join a growing, premium urban precinct where you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on infrastructure, development and the quality of the public environment. Competitive salary package based on experience. Full-time, permanent position.

If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV to alishiacv@surgestaff.co.za

Please quote reference PRO-87 when sending your CV.

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