Mr. M Madololo
Mr. Marshall Madolo leads the Technical Services Directorate at Kopanong Local Municipality in Trompsburg, Free State. He oversees municipal infrastructure and engineering services, ensuring the delivery of reliable basic services including water, sanitation, electricity, roads, stormwater, and waste management. His responsibilities include managing infrastructure projects, housing support programmes, compliance with legislation, asset management, and promoting sustainable development.
Reporting to him are the Water and Sanitation Unit, Project Management and Infrastructure Planning Unit and Mechanical Maintenance Unit. Under his leadership, the directorate focuses on improving service delivery, maintaining infrastructure, and supporting economic growth and community well-being..
Technical Services Directorate
Director of Technical Services – Mr. Marshall Madolo
Mr.M Madolo serves as the Director: Technical Services at Kopanong Local Municipality, based in Trompsburg in the Free State Province of South Africa. He is responsible for the management and coordination of all municipal technical and infrastructure-related functions that ensure the delivery of sustainable and reliable basic services to communities across the municipal area.
Role and Responsibilities
As Director: Technical Services, Mr.M Madolo provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to the Technical Services Directorate. His key responsibilities include:
- Planning, development, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure and engineering services.
- Ensuring effective provision of basic services such as water supply, sanitation, electricity distribution, roads and stormwater management, and solid waste management.
- Managing infrastructure projects and capital development programmes in line with the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and municipal budgets.
- Overseeing housing and human settlements support programmes in collaboration with provincial and national departments.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards, including the Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, and environmental and engineering regulations.
- Managing technical operations, asset management systems, and maintenance programmes to improve service reliability.
- Promoting sustainable development and environmentally responsible service delivery.
- Supporting Council and the Municipal Manager through technical advice and project implementation reporting.
Leadership in Context
Mr.M Madolo’s leadership is exercised within a challenging service delivery environment where infrastructure backlogs, ageing networks, and financial constraints require careful planning and innovative technical solutions. His role is central to strengthening municipal infrastructure capacity and improving the quality of life for residents.
Commitment to Service Delivery
Under Mr.M Madolo’s stewardship, the Technical Services Directorate focuses on improving access to basic services, maintaining existing infrastructure, and implementing development projects that contribute to economic growth, job creation, and long-term sustainability.
Sections Reporting to the Technical Services Directorate
The following sections fall under and report directly to the Director: Technical Services:
- Water and Sanitation Unit
- Project Management and Infrastructure Planning Unit
- Mechanical Maintenance Unit