SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT: PARKS

NOTICE NO: K40/2026

DIRECTORATE : Community Service

SUB-DIRECTORATE : Parks & Recreation

DURATION : Permanent

SALARY SCALE : R 506 328 – R 545 616 per year.

Benefits: Applicable to a Category B Local Authority.

To plan, coordinate, supervise and manage the operations, maintenance and development of municipal parks, gardens, open spaces, cemeteries (where applicable), recreational facilities and horticultural services to ensure aesthetically pleasing, safe and sustainable public spaces.

Requirements: Qualifications and Experience:

· National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Parks and Recreation Management,

Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscape Technology, Landscape Management, Nature Conservation, Environmental

Management, Agriculture (Horticultural Specialisation).

· Five (5) to eight (8) years' relevant experience in parks, horticulture, landscaping, environmental services or

municipal open space management.

· Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years' supervisory or management experience.

· Valid Code B driver's licence.

Key Performance Areas:

· Plan, coordinate and supervise the maintenance and development of municipal parks, landscape areas, open spaces, recreational facilities, cemeteries, swimming pools and sports fields.

· Manage horticultural, landscaping and grounds maintenance operations.

· Supervise staff, contractors, vehicles, plant and equipment.

· Develop and implement operational work programmes and maintenance schedules.

· Monitor irrigation systems, tree management, landscaping projects and buildings.

· Prepare and manage operational budgets, resource allocation and capital budgets.

· Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, environmental legislation and municipal

Policies, by laws and NEMA Regulations.

· Manage performance, productivity and development of staff.

· Monitor service delivery standards and respond to public enquiries and complaints.

· Compile operational reports and maintain accurate records.

· Promote sustainable environmental management and efficient utilisation of municipal resources.

Closing Date:
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 16:00

Certified copies of qualifications must accompany all applications.
The prescribed application forms are obtainable at the Municipal Offices, Upington, as well as on the website: www.dkm.gov.za

Applications can be completed online via the Municipality’s official website

Alternatively, complete curricula vitae with the prescribed application form may be addressed to: The Senior Manager Human Resources
Municipality Dawid Kruiper,Private Bag X6003, Upington, 8800

Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications delivered by hand must be submitted in the application box at the front foyer of the Municipality.
The Municipality of Dawid Kruiper reserves the right not to fill the position.
Enquiries regarding the above position may be directed to Mrs N. Howley at telephone:

(054) 3387038.
If applicants are not invited for an interview within six weeks from the closing date, it may be assumed that the application was unsuccessful.

Yours faithfully
DR E. NTOBA
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Pay: R506 328,00 - R545 616,00 per year

Work Location: In person