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Technical Services

Prince Albert Municipality

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Source domain: pamun.gov.za

Collected on 12 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a webpage-style information page for the Technical Services Department of the Prince Albert Municipality. It explains the department’s mandate for planning, constructing, maintaining and managing essential physical infrastructure and basic services across the municipal area, including roads/stormwater, water and sanitation, waste management, electricity reticulation, capital projects, vehicle maintenance, and administration of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). It also provides detailed descriptive information on road networks and water/waste/electricity service arrangements, plus contact details and emergency numbers.

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public works employment opportunityClosing date not stated

Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)

The department administers infrastructure-linked local labour opportunities through the Expanded Public Works Programme, contributing to local employment and skills development.

Who it is for
Local people seeking labour opportunities linked to infrastructure projects
How to act on it
Contact the Technical Services Department or the municipality for information about local EPWP opportunities.
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Coordinating local labour opportunities linked to infrastructure projects
municipal infrastructure serviceOngoing

Roads, Sidewalks and Stormwater

The Technical Services Department makes available the construction, upgrading and maintenance of roads, sidewalks and stormwater systems across the municipal area.

Who it is for
Residents and users of public roads, sidewalks and stormwater infrastructure in the municipal area
How to act on it
Use the municipal roads, sidewalks and stormwater infrastructure; contact Technical Services to report a problem or service need.
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The department is responsible for the upgrading, construction and maintenance of roads, sidewalks and stormwater systems — ensuring safe and accessible public spaces and effective flood control.
municipal waste serviceOngoing

Waste and Refuse Management

The department makes available weekly refuse collection, landfill operation and site maintenance, including black refuse bags and mini-transfer stations for garden waste.

Who it is for
Households and other users of municipal waste services
How to act on it
Use the weekly refuse collection service, supplied black refuse bags and the mini-transfer stations for garden waste.
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Weekly refuse collection, landfill operation and site maintenance
municipal water and sanitation serviceOngoing

Water and Sewerage Services

The department provides water purification, distribution and sanitation management across the municipal area.

Who it is for
Residents and communities in Prince Albert, Klaarstroom, Prince Albert Road and Leeu-Gamka
How to act on it
Use the municipal water and sewerage services; contact Technical Services for a service problem or fault.
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Water purification, distribution and sanitation management
municipal electricity serviceOngoing

Electricity Infrastructure

The department maintains and upgrades local electricity networks. Electricity is supplied by Eskom in Klaarstroom, Prince Albert Road and Leeu-Gamka, while the municipality is responsible for electricity reticulation in Prince Albert.

Who it is for
Electricity users in the municipal area
How to act on it
Use the electricity reticulation service and report faults to 023 541 1036, after-hours to 082 220 0848, or by email to rekords@pamun.gov.za.
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Maintenance and upgrading of local electricity networks

Facts

Amounts

R 407, R 328, R 353

Key Takeaways

  • Organisation: Prince Albert Municipality – Technical Services Department
  • Mandate: planning, construction, maintenance and management of essential physical infrastructure and basic services
  • Road network length: approximately 1 741.2 km (257.6 km surfaced/tarred; 1 483.6 km gravel)
  • Road routes mentioned: N1, N12, R407 (192 km), R328 (Swartberg Pass), R353 (Teekloof Pass)
  • Water sources: Prince Albert (Dorps River surface allocation + 11 boreholes); Klaarstroom (4 boreholes); Leeu-Gamka (3 boreholes); Prince Albert Road (1 Transnet borehole)
  • Waste services: weekly refuse removal; black refuse bags supplied; 5 mini-transfer stations for garden waste (North End, Prince Albert)
  • Electricity: Eskom supplies electricity to Klaarstroom, Prince Albert Road and Leeu-Gamka; municipality responsible for electricity reticulation in Prince Albert
  • Fault reporting tel: 023 541 1036; after-hours: 082 220 0848; email: rekords@pamun.gov.za
  • Emergency contacts: Fire & Law Enforcement 023 541 1648; SAPS 023 541 8000; Hospital 023 814 2996/8/9; emergency 082 220 0848 (24/7)
  • Prince Albert Municipality
  • Technical Services Department
  • Eskom
  • Kweekvallei Water Users Association
  • Transnet
  • SAPS
  • Fire & Law Enforcement
  • Hospital
  • Zolile Nongene