City Of Umhlathuze Municipality Vacancies - Vacancies Closing On 19 October 2026

CITY OF UMHLATHUZE MUNICIPALITY To: ALL USERS Vacancies: 06 October 2026 – 19 October 2026 CITY MANAGER City of uMhlathuze is one of the most modern and fast-growing municipalities in South Africa and offers the ideal combination of a rewarding career and pleasant working conditions. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply for the following positions: Applications must reach the addresses indicated not later than 19 OCTOBER 2026 @ 16h00. Candidates must state clearly the position to which appointment is sought. Applicants are requested to furnish telephone number/s at which they may be contacted. DEPARTMENT: INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES ARTISAN ASSISTANT X3 POSTS (WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES) SAP POST NUMBER20000274, 20000500 & 20000494 TASK LEVELT4 BASIC SALARY R 178 100.40 – R 222 423.00 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 10 or equivalent (NQF Level 1); ·       3 year’s relevant experience COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Attention to detail; ·       Communication skills; ·       Provide essential support to skilled artisans in various trades, helping them execute tasks efficiently; ·       A background in technical skills and a keen understanding of safety protocols is crucial; ·       Organizational skills and a willingness to learn on the job; ·       Preparing and organizing materials: Artisan assistants meticulously prepare materials needed for various projects, ensuring the right tools and supplies are readily available; ·       Inventory management: Maintaining an accurate inventory of materials prevents project delays and wastage. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Assist the Plumbers with the repairing, maintaining and minor extensions to the water reticulation and plumbing network; ·       Investigating on site, resolving and reporting back to source / supervisor; using tools; ·       Inquiry resolving as needed and reporting back to source / supervisor; using tools; ·       Progress/production re-semi-skilled functions as well as general manual work output with supervision. DEPARTMENT: ELECTRICAL ENERGY SERVICES ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (OPERATIONS & MAINTANANCE) SAP POST NUMBER20000722 TASK LEVELT11 BASIC SALARY R 502 420.80 – R 612 151.08 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       National Diploma Electrical Engineering High Voltage or equivalent (NQF Level 6); ·       Technical Qualification ·       Valid Driver’s Licence; ·       3 years relevant experience COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Assists in performing well defined engineering tasks under supervision mentorship of an engineering practitioner; and May be part of a structured training program; ·       Contributes to the analysis of information and alternatives; ·       Contributes to the development of scenarios for feasibility and seeks approval; ·       Contributes to the analysis’ costs and financial implications; ·       Contributes to the assessment of condition and expected useful life of assets; ·       Updates and maintains components of the asset management plan and asset register; ·       Understands how the business unit functions; ·       Basic knowledge about the municipality; ·       Basic knowledge of the local government environment; ·       Knowledge of the municipality’s priorities and goals; ·       Operates within of the municipality’s policies and procedures; and ·       Awareness of the issues impacting service delivery." KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Effective maintenance of protection, metering and power management systems (PMS); ·       Conduct fault finding on 132 KV, 11 KV, 400 KV and protection systems; ·       Periodically inspect metering and protection systems; ·       Monitor the technical suitability and behaviour patterns of new and existing protection equipment to identify the most functional and cost-effective system; ·       Ensuring commissioning of new equipment; ·       Investigate all abnormal functioning of protection equipment and apply corrective measures; ·       Injecting current transformer primary and secondary by means of current injection set to determine ratio and magnetizing curves. FOREMAN ELECTRICAL (MARKETING, CUSTOMER SERVICES AND RETAIL) SAP POST NUMBER20000582 TASK LEVELT11 BASIC SALARY R 502 420.80 – R 612 151.08 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 12; ·       National Trade Certificate 3 – Trade Test for Electrical; ·       Wireman’s licence; ·       Valid Driver’s License; and ·       3 years’ experience. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Contributes to various professional engineering functions. Some degree of independence but seeks strategic guidance as required; and could assists superiors in providing specialist advice to clients; ·       Participates in planning by compiling, collating information from research, surveys and studies; ·       Analyses information to support feasibility studies and the requirements of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and the Growth and Development Strategy (GDS); ·       Participates in the compilation of feasibility studies for complex engineering problems and projects; ·       Understands and can communicate the Municipality’s priorities and goals; ·       In-depth knowledge of municipality’s policies and procedures; ·       Ability to scrutinise own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant engineering standards; ·       Participates in investigations and feasibility studies; ·       Participates in the design of complex infrastructure elements and processes under supervision; ·       Participates in the compilation of engineering drawings and maintains records for infrastructure; and Participates in the compilations of scopes of work, estimates, tender and contract documents for infrastructure, under supervision. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Inspect all new and altered installations and check metering installations. This applies to new connections, upgrades, downgrades, generators and SSEG installations; ·       Do specialised meter readings; ·       Check all audit sheets and physical audits in the field. Perform specialised audits in person; ·       Audit all meter installations and all relevant metering equipment (residential); ·       Assist clients with all technical data – interview clients regarding tempering TECHNICIAN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND ASSET CREATION) SAP POST NUMBER20000544 TASK LEVELT11 BASIC SALARY R 502 420.80 – R 612 151.08 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       National Diploma Electrical Engineering or equivalent (NQF Level 6); ·       Valid Driver’s License; and ·       4 years relevant experience COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Assists in performing well defined engineering tasks under supervision/ mentorship of an Engineering Practitioner; and may be part of a structured training program; ·       Budgets, manages and assigns resources for planning; ·       Projects and forecasts short term infrastructure needs for the Municipality; ·       Evaluates alternative options; ·       Performs costing and financial analysis of the socio-economic impacts of the projects; and assists in the development of the capital and infrastructure programme; ·       Contributes to shaping the Directorate / Municipality’s policies and procedures; ·       In-depth knowledge of relevant municipal legislation; and in-depth knowledge of the Directorate Municipality’s challenges in delivering municipal services; ·       Inspects infrastructure and sites to establish well defined design parameters; ·       Gathers technical and topography data; ·       Participates in feasibility assessments and preliminary design activities under supervision; ·       Participates in the design of well-defined infrastructure elements and processes under supervision; and ·       Develops bills of quantity and estimates as initiated by the engineer." KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Check and verify tender documents and drawings for compliance with project specifications and deliverables prior to the implementation of the project by means of project specifications documents; ·       Use the general conditions of contracts and contracts specifications to resolve any contractual disputes by means of general conditions of contract for works of civil engineering construction 6th edition (1990); ·       Attend site meetings to check quality, design conformance and progress of the projects using transport; ·       Investigate issues on variations orders to determine the new scope of works on the ongoing projects using transport to site; ·       Prepare monthly, Quarterly and annual reports for records and measure of progress of projects using office resources and computer with printer. ARTISAN ELECTRICAL X 3 POSTS (OPERATIONS & MAINTANANCE) SAP POST NUMBER20000607, 20000697 & 20000587 TASK LEVELT10 BASIC SALARY R 373 577.88 – R 502 420.80 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 12; ·       N3 in Electrical Engineering; ·       Trade Test; ·       Valid Driver’s Licence; ·       2 years relevant experience. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Monitors and controls activities by maintaining a log of work, production, or maintenance; ·       Able to prioritise tasks; ·       Identifies more critical and less critical activities and tasks; adjusts priorities when appropriate; and able to prioritize resources to meet competing deadlines. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       High tension cables maintenance: digging to find the faulty cables &assist the electrician in identifying and cutting the faulty cables; ·       Maintenance of high-tension overhead line; ·       Maintenance of low-tension cable: witness the isolation and testing of live cable to ensure they are off and assist the electricians in identifying and cutting the faulty cable; ·       Servicing transformers: drain old oil from the transformer, flush the transformer tank and put in new oil, preparing relevant tools for the task and assist the electrician in executing the task at hand. SUPERVISOR/ ELECTRICAL (OPERATIONS & MAINTANANCE) SAP POST NUMBER20000655 TASK LEVELT7 BASIC SALARY R 257 942.64 – R 322 135.20 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 12 or equivalent; ·       Valid Driver’s Code (EC) and; ·       2 years relevant experience. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Ability to gather information, analyse issues and deal with complexity and ambiguity. Shows long-term thinking, follows through in a logical manner, aware of consequences and implications. ·       Plans tasks daily according to a set schedule; Focuses on the short to medium tasks on a project basis; and ·       Organisational Awareness Drives equitable service delivery considering how service issues, program, policies and decisions impact public interest/ concerns; ·       Understanding of the principles and theory underpinning the specific profession; Has the ability to identify task specific problems and analyse all factors that influence the solution; ·       Ability to fully develop the preferred solution to the problem through a process of synthesis, with the application of all information acquired during the problem investigation; and ·       Ability to execute or implement tasks or projects (for erecting signs, plumbing, electrical work, etc.) ensuring the efficient utilisation of people, materials, machines, equipment to achieve the result within the set parameters. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       High tension cable maintenance digging to find the faulty cable assist the electrician in identifying and cutting the faulty cable; ·       Carrying and placing the step ladder in the correct position, hold the stepladder in place for the electrician while working preparing relevant tools for the tasks; ·       Maintenance of low-tension cable witness the isolation and testing of live cable to ensure they are off and safe to work on; ·       Assist the electrician in identifying and cutting the faulty cable. HANDYMAN (STREETLIGHTS AND LV NETWORKS) SAP POST NUMBER20000676 TASK LEVELT7 BASIC SALARY R 257 942.64 – R 322 135.20 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 12 or equivalent; ·       Basic knowledge of electricity; ·       Valid driver’s C1 with PrDP; ·       Authorised to operate aerial platform and crane truck; ·       2 year’s relevant experience. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Carrying out general repairs from a job card or maintenance request list; ·       Basic electrical tasks within competence, such as replacing globes, fittings and switches where permitted; ·       Painting, patching, sealing and minor plaster and tile repairs; ·       Assembling and installing fittings, signage, notice boards and equipment; ·       Conducting routine preventive maintenance checks and inspections; ·       Maintaining tools and equipment and keeping the workshop or store orderly; ·       Sourcing materials, keeping consumable stock and recording what was used; ·       Recording completed jobs and reporting work that requires a qualified trade; ·       Escorting and assisting external contractors on site where required; ·       Working safely with tools, ladders and chemicals, and using protective equipment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Direct supervision of subordinates; ·       Ensuring quality and safety working procedures are applied by performing spot inspections; ·       Inspecting machinery, equipment, tools and plant on daily basis to identify defects or receiving defect report from reporting staff; ·       Reporting machinery and equipment defects to supervisor to arrange for maintenance activities; ·       Allocating materials to reporting staff to enable completion of work; ·       Completing log sheets to report on vehicle usage and fuel consumption; ·       Performing pre-trip inspections to identify possible defects and failures. HANDYMAN (VEHICLE AND PLANT MAINTENANCE) SAP POST NUMBER20000571 TASK LEVELT7 BASIC SALARYR 257 942.64 – R 322 135.20 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       N3 in Mechanical background or equivalent; and ·       2 year’s relevant experience. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Carrying out general repairs from a job card or maintenance request list; ·       Basic electrical tasks within competence, such as replacing globes, fittings and switches where permitted; ·       Painting, patching, sealing and minor plaster and tile repairs; ·       Assembling and installing fittings, signage, notice boards and equipment; ·       Conducting routine preventive maintenance checks and inspections; ·       Maintaining tools and equipment and keeping the workshop or store orderly; ·       Sourcing materials, keeping consumable stock and recording what was used; ·       Recording completed jobs and reporting work that requires a qualified trade; ·       Escorting and assisting external contractors on site where required; ·       Working safely with tools, ladders and chemicals, and using protective equipment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs on municipal vehicles, plant and equipment, including servicing, lubrication, oil/filter changes, checking fluids and assisting with breakdowns, within level of competence and under supervision; ·       Inspect and identify defects on vehicles, plant, machinery and tools, report faults to the Supervisor and assist with quality checks following repairs to ensure equipment is safe and serviceable; ·       Provide workshop operational support including collection of spare parts, cleaning/washing vehicles after repairs and relieving Field Service Driver/Tyre controller when required; ·       Complete basic workshop administration including job cards, timesheets and reports, accurately recording work performed, time and materials used; ·       Maintain a safe and orderly work environment by following workshop procedures, occupational health and safety requirements using tools/equipment correctly and ensuring equipment availability. SUPERVISOR/DRIVER X 4 POSTS (STREETLIGHTS AND LV NETWORKS) SAP POST NUMBER20000720, 20000748, 20000678 & 200003151 TASK LEVELT7 BASIC SALARY R 257 942.64 – R 322 135.20 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 12 or equivalent; ·       Authorised to operate aerial platform and crane truck; ·       Valid driver’s Licence (Code C1 with PrDP); and ·       2 years relevant experience. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       The ability to gather information, analyse issues and deal with complexity and ambiguity. Shows long-term thinking, follows through in a logical manner, aware of consequences and implications; ·       Plans tasks daily according to a set schedule; ·       Focuses on the short to medium tasks on a project basis; ·       Organisational Awareness Drives equitable service delivery considering how political and service issues, program, policies and decisions impact public interest/ concerns; ·       Understands the principles and theory underpinning the specific profession; Has the ability to identify task specific problems and analyse all factors that influence the solution; Able to fully develop the preferred solution to the problem through a process of synthesis, with the application of all information acquired during the problem investigation; and Able to execute or implement tasks or projects (for erecting signs, plumbing, electrical work, etc.) ensuring the efficient utilisation of people, materials, machines, equipment to achieve the end result within the set parameters. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Direct supervision of subordinates; ·       Ensuring quality and safety working procedures are applied by performing spot inspections; ·       Inspecting machinery, equipment, tools and plant daily to identify defects or receiving defect report from reporting staff; ·       Monitoring utilisation and application of materials by observation to limit misuse and waste; ·       Completing log sheets to reports on vehicle usage and fuel consumption; ·       Performing pre-trip inspections to identify possible defects and failures. SENIOR CLERK (MARKETING, CUSTOMER SERVICES AND RETAIL) SAP POST NUMBER20000689 TASK LEVELT6 BASIC SALARY R 251 651.40 – R 314 277.96 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 12 or equivalent; and ·       1-year relevant experience. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Communication skills; ·       Bilingualism; ·       Computer literacy; ·       Handle pressure from customers and workload Computer literacy; ·       Interpersonal skills; ·       Customer care; ·       Confidentiality; ·       Calculation skills interpersonal skills; ·       Communication skills - verbal and written; ·       Listening skills; ·       Problem analysis and problem-solving; ·       Attention to detail and accuracy; ·       Data collection and ordering; ·       Customer service orientation; ·       Adaptability; ·       Initiative; ·       Stress tolerance. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Perform pivot calculations to establish if billing needs to be done; ·       Communicate with internal teams regarding audits, findings and possible meter tests; ·       Calculate the amounts to be billed in the event of meters found faulty, tempered or suspected tampers; ·       Make appointments with Lawyers/Estate agents/Owners/Tenants via email & telephone to gain access to prepayment meter; ·       Provide feedback on Clearance application progress. ELECTRICAL ASSISTANT (MARKETING, CUSTOMER SERVICES AND RETAIL) SAP POST NUMBER20000570 TASK LEVELT5 BASIC SALARYR 222 423.00 – R 277 776.36 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 12 or equivalent; ·       Functional Literacy; ·       1 year’s relevant experience COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Assisting the electrician with installations, repairs and maintenance; ·       Pulling, routing and dressing cable through conduit and trays; ·       Installing conduit, trunking, cable trays and support brackets; ·       Chasing walls, drilling and mounting boxes, fittings and light fittings; ·       Preparing and cleaning the work area before and after work; ·       Fetching, carrying and organising materials, tools and equipment; ·       Assisting with labelling, marking up and basic recording of the installation; ·       Following lockout, isolation and permit procedures as instructed; ·       Wearing protective equipment and observing electrical safety rules; ·       Maintaining tools and reporting damaged or unsafe equipment; ·       Reporting hazards and unsafe conditions to the electrician or supervisor; ·       Working only within the limits of your competence and supervision. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Load and offloading materials; ·       Installing meter boxes by mounting them with screws and bolts using hand tools; ·       Laying of electrical cables & Trenching; ·       Digging holes and trenches using spades, picks and rakes; ·       Replacing fuses, insulators, lighting arrestors and transformer using hand tools. ELECTRICAL ASSISTANT (OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE) SAP POST NUMBER20000578 TASK LEVELT5 BASIC  SALARYR 222 423.00 – R 277 776.36 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 12 with N4 in Electrical Engineering; ·       Line construction 11KV – 132KV OHL; ·       1 year’s relevant experience. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Assisting the Electrician with installations, repairs and maintenance; ·       Pulling, routing and dressing cable through conduit and trays; ·       Installing conduit, trunking, cable trays and support brackets; ·       Chasing walls, drilling and mounting boxes, fittings and light fittings; ·       Preparing and cleaning the work area before and after work; ·       Fetching, carrying and organising materials, tools and equipment; ·       Assisting with labelling, marking up and basic recording of the installation; ·       Following lockout, isolation and permit procedures as instructed; ·       Wearing protective equipment and observing electrical safety rules; ·       Maintaining tools and reporting damaged or unsafe equipment; ·       Reporting hazards and unsafe conditions to the electrician or supervisor; ·       Working only within the limits of your competence and supervision. ·       Working on heights; KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       High tension cable maintenance; ·       Maintenance of high-tension overhead line; ·       Maintenance of low-tension cable; ·       Servicing transformers. MECHANICAL ASSISTANT (FLEET AND TRANSPORT SERVICES) SAP POST NUMBER20000629 TASK LEVELT5 BASIC  SALARY R 222 423.00 – R 277 776.36 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 10 or equivalent; ·       NQF level 2 with Mechanical background; ·       2 years relevant experience. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Automotive Repair Techniques; ·       Diagnostic Equipment Operation; ·       Engine Overhauling; ·       Brake Systems Maintenance; ·       Electrical Systems Troubleshooting; ·       Hydraulic Lift Usage; ·       Parts Replacement and Inventory Management; ·       Safety Compliance and Procedures; ·       Use of Hand and Power Tools; ·       Reading Technical Manuals and Blueprints. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Assist with maintenance, servicing and repairs of municipal vehicle, plant and equipment under the direction of Artisan/Supervisor, including engines, gearboxes, clutches, brake, suspension and auxiliary components; ·       Perform mechanical support tasks including removing and fitting tyres, wheels and components, servicing oils/filters, greasing, battery maintenance, minor breakdowns, hydraulic system, auto-electrical work and basic diagnostic/fault – finding activities with scope of competence; ·       Assist with inspections and vehicle recovery, including routine pre-delivery and long-trip inspections, checking vehicle/plant functionality and safety, and assisting with recovery of defective or accident vehicles and minor breakdowns as instructed; ·       Complete workshop administration and comply with safety requirements, including job cards, timesheets, risk assessments, toolbox talks and prescribed occupational Health and Safety procedures; ·       Maintain workshop tools, equipment and work areas, including correct use and safekeeping of tools, housekeeping, cleaning vehicles/work areas and reporting defective tools, equipment or machinery to the supervisor. ELECTRICAL ASSISTANT X 3 POSTS (STREETLIGHTS AND LV NETWORKS) SAP POST NUMBER20000567, 20000564 & 20000708 TASK LEVELT5 BASIC SALARY R 222 423.00 – R 277 776.36 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Grade 12 or equivalent; and 1 year’s relevant experience. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Incumbent to be physical fit (able to pick up weight 15-20 kg) lifting of cables, poles and trenching; ·       Assisting the electrician with installations, repairs and maintenance; ·       Pulling, routing and dressing cable through conduit and trays; ·       Installing conduit, trunking, cable trays and support brackets; ·       Chasing walls, drilling and mounting boxes, fittings and light fittings; ·       Preparing and cleaning the work area before and after work; ·       Fetching, carrying and organising materials, tools and equipment; ·       Assisting with labelling, marking up and basic recording of the installation; ·       Following lockout, isolation and permit procedures as instructed; ·       Wearing protective equipment and observing electrical safety rules; ·       Maintaining tools and reporting damaged or unsafe equipment; ·       Reporting hazards and unsafe conditions to the electrician or supervisor; ·       Working only within the limits of your competence and supervision. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Digging to find the faulty cable; ·       Witness the isolation and testing of live cable to ensure they are off; ·       Assist the Electrician in identifying and cutting the faulty cable; ·       Assist the Electrician in jointing the faulty cable; ·       Prepare and clean the cable for jointing; ·       Preparing relevant tools for the task. GENERAL WORKERS X 10 POSTS (OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE) SAP POST NUMBER20000574, 20000627, 20000591, 20000624, 20000639, 20007729, 20007733, 20007734, 20007736 & 20007735 TASK LEVELT3 BASIC SALARY R 158 202.00 – R 178 100.40 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Gr 10 or equivalent, ·       Basic knowledge of electricity; ·       The post requires the incumbent to be physically fit to pick heavy objects and work in hot and humid conditions; ·       1-year relevant experience COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Moving raw materials, tools, and finished goods across facility floors or construction sites safely; ·       Sorting, stacking, and organizing products on pallets, storage racks, or assembly bins according to inventory guidelines; ·       Securing goods using stretch wrap, strapping tools, or manual ties to prepare items for safe transport; ·       Sweeping, mopping, and clearing work floors, loading docks, and storage bays to eliminate slip and trip hazards; ·       Collecting, sorting, and disposing of industrial refuse, hazardous waste, and recyclable materials in line with company safety policies; ·       Sanitizing workstations, tools, and shared operational equipment at the end of each shift; ·       Unloading incoming delivery trucks, shipping containers, and freight haulers using hand trucks or manual pallet jacks; ·       Conducting pre-use inspections on manual equipment, ladders, cleaning machinery, and basic hand tools; ·       Wearing designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—including steel-toe boots, hard hats, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests—always; ·       Adhering strictly to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), occupational health regulations, and facility safety guidelines; ·       Identifying and immediately reporting potential hazards, damaged tools, or near-miss incidents to floor supervisors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Perform activities associated with the construction and installations of medium/ low voltage electrical networks to ensure installation and safety procedures and guidelines are complied with and tasks executed in accordance with laid down instructions; ·       Cleans worksites, stores equipment and tools and loads materials prior to departure from work site to ensure work sites are cleaned and safe for public use and equipment, tools and materials are removed upon completion of activities in accordance with laid down instructions; ·       Informal reporting to supervisor regarding any related work activities; ·       Interacts with fellow workers and supervisor to convey information. GENERAL WORKER (PROCESS CONTROL) SAP POST NUMBER20000700 TASK LEVELT3 BASIC SALARY R 158 202.00 – R 178 100.40 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 12 or equivalent; ·       A valid Driver’s License (Code EC); ·       Basic knowledge of electricity; ·       1-year relevant experience. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Moving raw materials, tools, and finished goods across facility floors or construction sites safely; ·       Sorting, stacking, and organizing products on pallets, storage racks, or assembly bins according to inventory guidelines; ·       Securing goods using stretch wrap, strapping tools, or manual ties to prepare items for safe transport; ·       Sweeping, mopping, and clearing work floors, loading docks, and storage bays to eliminate slip and trip hazards; ·       Collecting, sorting, and disposing of industrial refuse, hazardous waste, and recyclable materials in line with company safety policies; ·       Sanitizing workstations, tools, and shared operational equipment at the end of each shift; ·       Unloading incoming delivery trucks, shipping containers, and freight haulers using hand trucks or manual pallet jacks; ·       Conducting pre-use inspections on manual equipment, ladders, cleaning machinery, and basic hand tools; ·       Wearing designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—including steel-toe boots, hard hats, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests—always; ·       Adhering strictly to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), occupational health regulations, and facility safety guidelines; ·       Identifying and immediately reporting potential hazards, damaged tools, or near-miss incidents to floor supervisors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Performs specific electrical activities supporting the immediate superior during minor and major works during installations; ·       Maintenance and repair work, attending to preparation of the site, laying cables; ·       Removing and replacing components on isolated circuits and conducting and reporting load test outcomes; ·       Performs activities associated with the construction, installations and maintenance of medium/low voltage electrical networks. GENERAL WORKER (MARKETING, RETAIL AND CUSTOMER SERVICES) SAP POST NUMBER20000637 TASK LEVELT3 BASIC SALARY R 158 202.00 – R 178 100.40 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 12 or equivalent; ·       Functional Literacy; ·       Basic knowledge of electricity; ·       1-month relevant experience. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Moving raw materials, tools, and finished goods across facility floors or construction sites safely; ·       Sorting, stacking, and organizing products on pallets, storage racks, or assembly bins according to inventory guidelines; ·       Securing goods using stretch wrap, strapping tools, or manual ties to prepare items for safe transport; ·       Sweeping, mopping, and clearing work floors, loading docks, and storage bays to eliminate slip and trip hazards; ·       Collecting, sorting, and disposing of industrial refuse, hazardous waste, and recyclable materials in line with company safety policies; ·       Sanitizing workstations, tools, and shared operational equipment at the end of each shift; ·       Unloading incoming delivery trucks, shipping containers, and freight haulers using hand trucks or manual pallet jacks; ·       Conducting pre-use inspections on manual equipment, ladders, cleaning machinery, and basic hand tools; ·       Wearing designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—including steel-toe boots, hard hats, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests—always; ·       Adhering strictly to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), occupational health regulations, and facility safety guidelines; ·       Identifying and immediately reporting potential hazards, damaged tools, or near-miss incidents to floor supervisors. ·       The post requires of the incumbent to be physically fit to pick up heavy objects and work in hot and humid conditions; KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Tool inspections health and safety and risk assessment; ·       Loading and offloading materials to provide physical support; ·       Physically shifting and storing materials in vehicles ·       Digging holes and trenches using spades, picks and rakes; ·       Planting poles by placing it in the ground using shovels. DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPUTY MANAGER (AMENITIES) (RECREATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES) SAP POST NUMBER20001641 TASK LEVELT14 BASIC SALARY R 611 870.76 – R 709 485.12 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       B Degree or National Diploma in Social Science/Public Administration or equivalent; ·       Valid Driver’s Licence Code B; ·       4 years relevant experience. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Attends to problems situations as required; ·       Responds to emergency calls / signals promptly and effectively; ·       Recognises unusual activity and intervenes appropriately; Understands policies and regulations governing lifeguarding; ·       Assesses emergency situations and calls for support as necessary; and ·       Maintains control over individuals transgressing any by-laws. ·       Shares knowledge and information and experiences with peers; ·       Shares knowledge and information with peers and subordinates; ·       Articulates tasks and expectations and sets realistic standards; and Anticipates mistakes and freely helps without being overbearing. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Manage aquatic safety (Pools and Beaches) and ensure smooth operation; ·       Chair meetings and preside over grievance procedures, Initiate discipline within the section; ·       Capture budgets, creation of shopping carts and ensure rules and regulations are adhered to; ·       Implement policies/procedures that govern recreational services; DISASTER MANAGEMENT OFFICER (DISASTER MANAGEMENT SERVICES) SAP POST NUMBER20007900 TASK LEVELT10 BASIC SALARY R 373 577.88 – R 502 420.80 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 12; ·       National Diploma in Disaster Management or equivalent; and ·       Valid Driver’s Licence; and ·       3 years relevant experience COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Demonstrate an informed understanding of the core areas of D(R)M, disciplines or practices and an informed understanding of the key terms, concepts, facts, general principles, and rules and theories of the field, discipline or practice and leads operational planning; ·       Supports and participates in tactical planning; ·       The ability to identify and assess risk, and manage resources for dealing with emergencies to reduce the impact of Disaster; ·       Demonstrated ability to assist / participate in the structured implementation of measures aimed at stopping a disaster from occurring or preventing an occurrence from becoming a disaster; ·       Anticipating future disaster risk; ·       Reducing existing exposure, hazard and vulnerability; and ·       Building community resilience; ·       Assist / Participate in the structured implementation of measures aimed at; ·       Participating in establishing a state of readiness which enables organs of state and other institutions involved in disaster management, the private sector, communities and individuals to mobilize, organize and provide relief measures to deal with an impending or current disaster or the effects of the disaster; and ·       Assists / participate in the development of knowledge and capacities among government departments, professional response and recovery organizations, communities and individuals to effectively anticipate, respond to and recover from the impacts of likely, imminent or current hazard events or conditions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Undertakes Disaster Management services general administration and related functions; ·       Attend to emergency incidents including fires, floods and spillages of dangerous substances ·       Undertakes community preparedness and recovery functions; ·       Conduct drills, physical training and taking part in specialized techniques such as the use of equipment and related matters; ·       Responding to unforeseen circumstances as they arise. PRINCIPAL CLERK X 3 POSTS (TRAFFIC SERVICES) SAP POST NUMBER20001306, 20001308, 20001313 TASK LEVELT7 BASIC SALARY R 257 942.64 – R 322 135.20 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 12 or equivalent; ·       A valid Driving License; ·       1 year’s relevant experience; ·       Knowledge of Traffic contravention management system; and ·       Computer literacy preferably in y MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ICDL will be an added advantage; COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Communication skills; ·       Customer service; ·       Attention to detail; and ·       Computer literacy KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Capturing Section 341 and Section 56 notices issued on computer programme as per documentation received from Traffic Officers; ·       Co-ordinates and controls the administrative data processing, notification and reporting requirements related to road traffic control; ·       Capturing of daily time sheets and overtime of officers; ·       Performs public relations and administrative activities related to summons, notices and representations issued to ensure an effective and efficient service to the public; ·       Printing computer generated report of upcoming court cases by capturing report specifications on computer program; ·       Sending documents to Court by compiling court rolls and relevant documentation. LIFEGUARD (BEACHES) SAP POST NUMBER20001649 TASK LEVELT7 BASIC SALARYR 257 942.64 – R 322 135.20 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 12 or equivalent; ·       High level of First Aid competency, essential lifesaving certificate, IRB certificate, Lifeguard award; ·       1 year’s relevant experience. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Attends to problems situations as required; ·       Responds to emergency calls / signals promptly and effectively; ·       Recognises unusual activity and intervenes appropriately; Understands policies and regulations governing lifeguarding; ·       Assesses emergency situations and calls for support as necessary; and ·       Maintains control over individuals transgressing any by-laws. ·       Shares knowledge and information and experiences with peers; ·       Shares knowledge and information with peers and subordinates; ·       Articulates tasks and expectations and sets realistic standards; and Anticipates mistakes and freely helps without being overbearing. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Preventing drowning accidents; ·       Enforcing seashore regulations or beach by laws; ·       Providing first aids and perform CPR; ·       Responding effectively in all emergencies; ·       Assist in launching power crafts. SENIOR CLERK (PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES) SAP POST NUMBER20001478 TASK LEVELT6 BASIC SALARY R 251 651.40 – R 314 277.96 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 12 or equivalent; ·       NQF level 5 will be an added advantage; and ·       2 years’ relevant work experience. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Communication skills; ·       Bilingualism; ·       Computer literacy; ·       Handle pressure from customers and workload Computer literacy; ·       Interpersonal skills; ·       Customer care; ·       Confidentiality; ·       Calculation skills interpersonal skills; ·       Communication skills - verbal and written; ·       Listening skills; ·       Problem analysis and problem-solving; ·       Attention to detail and accuracy; ·       Data collection and ordering; ·       Customer service orientation; ·       Adaptability; ·       Initiative; ·       Stress tolerance. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Answers telephone and handle all relevant queries; ·       Perform reception duties and attends to the public; ·       Does photocopying and filling of all works order; ·       Check and capture all timesheets; ·       Assists with all functions pertaining to the administrative section as required. DRIVER/CARETAKER X 2 POSTS (HALLS AND THUSONG SERVIRCES CENTRE) SAP POST NUMBER20001835 & 20001837 TASK LEVELT6 BASIC SALARY R 251 651.40 – R 314 277.96 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 12 or equivalent; ·       Valid Driver’s License; ·       1-year relevant work experience. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS ·       Planning and organizing, ·       Quality Orientation, ·       Aligning Performance for Success, ·       Customer Focus, Decision making, ·       Communication, ·       Building strategic working relationships, ·       Managing Conflict, ·       Work standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Housekeeping of Halls and facility offices using floor cleaning machinery etc; ·       Arranging tables and chairs for functions such as dances, concerts, meetings, etc; ·       Cleaning windows; ·       Cleaning of halls after each function; ·       Receiving applications for hiring municipal facilities ·       Completing a pro-forma receipt so that the hirer can pay the applicable fee, pro-forma receipt TRACTOR DRIVER X 3 POSTS (PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES) SAP POST NUMBER20001626, 20001630 & 20001629 TASKT5 BASIC SALARY R 222 423.00 – R 277 776.36 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 10 or equivalent; ·       Valid Driver’s License (Code EC1 with PDP); and ·       1-year relevant work experience. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED ·       Drive and maintain tractors and other equipment; ·       Operate tractors safely and efficiently; ·       Inspect tractors and attachments, such as graders and Plows, and ensure they are well-lubricated; ·       Use tractors to transport materials and manoeuvre equipment; ·       Use tractors with laser levelling equipment to prepare fields; ·       Report any issues or concerns to the Manager and other relevant staff; ·       Stay alert while driving and maintaining the tractor, and always follow speed limits; ·       Perform minor repairs on tractors and equipment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Performing pre-trip inspections to identify possible defects and failures and completing inspection sheets to report on vehicle condition; ·       Monitoring vehicle performance and function to identify possible defects and failures; ·       Operate vehicle in accordance with road traffic rules and prescriptions, under safe conditions and using vehicle for official purposes only; ·       Performs limited supervisory duties over general workers from time to time when they are allocated to the driver for a specific task, and as instructed by supervisor; ·       Pre site inspection prior to the commencement of every task. TRACTOR DRIVER (SPORT AND RECREATION SERVICES) SAP POST NUMBER 20003126 TASKT5 BASIC SALARY R 222 423.00 – R 277 776.36 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 10 or equivalent; ·       Valid Driver’s License code EC1 with PrDP; and ·       1-year relevant work experience. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED ·       Drive and maintain tractors and other equipment; ·       Operate tractors safely and efficiently; ·       Inspect tractors and attachments, such as graders and plows, and ensure they are well-lubricated; ·       Use tractors to transport materials and manoeuvre equipment; ·       Use tractors with laser levelling equipment to prepare fields; ·       Report any issues or concerns to the Manager and other relevant staff; ·       Stay alert while driving and maintaining the tractor, and always follow speed limits; ·       Perform minor repairs on tractors and equipment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Cut grass at sport facilities with tractor drawn slasher; ·       Spread topsoil for turf rehabilitation using pay loader tractor and drag mat; ·       Rehabilitate sport fields using tractor- drawn verticutter; ·       Rehabilitate sport fields using tractor-drawn hollow Tiner; ·       Scarify sport fields using tractor- drawn scarifier GENERAL WORKER GR1 (PARKS) X2 POSTS (ENVIROMENTAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES) SAP POST NUMBER20001414 &20001410 TASKT3 BASIC SALARY R 158 202.00 – R 178 100.40 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 10 or equivalent; ·       Functional Literacy; ·       No relevant work experience needed. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED ·       Interpersonal skills; ·       Good communication skills; ·       Moving raw materials, tools, and finished goods across facility floors or construction sites safely; ·       Sorting, stacking, and organizing products on pallets, storage racks, or assembly bins according to inventory guidelines; ·       Securing goods using stretch wrap, strapping tools, or manual ties to prepare items for safe transport; ·       Sweeping, mopping, and clearing work floors, loading docks, and storage bays to eliminate slip and trip hazards; ·       Collecting, sorting, and disposing of industrial refuse, hazardous waste, and recyclable materials in line with company safety policies; ·       Sanitizing workstations, tools, and shared operational equipment at the end of each shift; ·       Unloading incoming delivery trucks, shipping containers, and freight haulers using hand trucks or manual pallet jacks; ·       Conducting pre-use inspections on manual equipment, ladders, cleaning machinery, and basic hand tools; ·       Wearing designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—including steel-toe boots, hard hats, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests—always; ·       Adhering strictly to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), occupational health regulations, and facility safety guidelines; ·       Identifying and immediately reporting potential hazards, damaged tools, or near-miss incidents to floor supervisors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Cut grass using-on mowers, lawnmowers and brush cutters; ·       Ensure safe cutting procedures are adhered to, and safety equipment is in good condition; ·       Ensure that sufficient fuel, oil, and material is drawn to perform duties ·       Ensure safe keeping and storage of equipment in a secure place; ·       Report to supervisor or safety representative regarding any incidents GENERAL WORKER X3 POSTS (SWIMMING POOLS) SAP POST NUMBER20001692, 20001687 & 20001685 TASKT3 BASIC SALARYR 158 202.00 – R 178 100.40 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 10 or equivalent; ·       Functional Literacy; ·       6 months relevant work experience. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED ·       Interpersonal skills; ·       Good communication skills; ·       Moving raw materials, tools, and finished goods across facility floors or construction sites safely; ·       Sorting, stacking, and organizing products on pallets, storage racks, or assembly bins according to inventory guidelines; ·       Securing goods using stretch wrap, strapping tools, or manual ties to prepare items for safe transport; ·       Sweeping, mopping, and clearing work floors, loading docks, and storage bays to eliminate slip and trip hazards; ·       Collecting, sorting, and disposing of industrial refuse, hazardous waste, and recyclable materials in line with company safety policies; ·       Sanitizing workstations, tools, and shared operational equipment at the end of each shift; ·       Unloading incoming delivery trucks, shipping containers, and freight haulers using hand trucks or manual pallet jacks; ·       Conducting pre-use inspections on manual equipment, ladders, cleaning machinery, and basic hand tools; ·       Wearing designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—including steel-toe boots, hard hats, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests—always; ·       Adhering strictly to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), occupational health regulations, and facility safety guidelines; ·       Identifying and immediately reporting potential hazards, damaged tools, or near-miss incidents to floor supervisors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Collecting trash/litter, seaweed and debris from the sand, recreational areas, piers, walkways and other areas of the pools; ·       Identify and removing of dangerous items such as sharp objects or hazardous materials to ensure public safety; ·       Emptying litter from the bins and transporting the bins to the designated areas; ·       Reporting any safety concerns or potential hazards to supervisors enforce beach rules ·       Operating and maintaining cleaning equipment. GENERAL WORKER (BEACHES) SAP POST NUMBER20001654 TASKT3 BASIC SALARYR 158 202.00 – R 178 100.40 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal and Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       Grade 10 or equivalent; and ·       1-year relevant work experience. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED ·       Interpersonal skills; ·       Good communication skills; ·       Moving raw materials, tools, and finished goods across facility floors or construction sites safely; ·       Sorting, stacking, and organizing products on pallets, storage racks, or assembly bins according to inventory guidelines; ·       Securing goods using stretch wrap, strapping tools, or manual ties to prepare items for safe transport; ·       Sweeping, mopping, and clearing work floors, loading docks, and storage bays to eliminate slip and trip hazards; ·       Collecting, sorting, and disposing of industrial refuse, hazardous waste, and recyclable materials in line with company safety policies; ·       Sanitizing workstations, tools, and shared operational equipment at the end of each shift; ·       Unloading incoming delivery trucks, shipping containers, and freight haulers using hand trucks or manual pallet jacks; ·       Conducting pre-use inspections on manual equipment, ladders, cleaning machinery, and basic hand tools; ·       Wearing designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—including steel-toe boots, hard hats, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests—always; ·       Adhering strictly to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), occupational health regulations, and facility safety guidelines; ·       Identifying and immediately reporting potential hazards, damaged tools, or near-miss incidents to floor supervisors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Picks up litter in the Beach Area, Alkanstrand, Newark Beach, Long pier and short pier; ·       Picks up litter and cleans area surrounding ablutions facilities and Municipal premises/Offices; ·       Sweeps piers, Walkways, and Trim edges; ·       Clean parking area, and removing dangerous objects; ·       Put fertilizer in the yard, weeding and clean a frame and braai stands, cleans both car parks and recreational area. DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE SERVICES CUSTOMER SERVICES SUPERVISOR (ADMINISTRATION – CUSTOMER SERVICES) SAP POST NUMBER20000019 TASKT9 BASIC SALARY R 346 904.88 – R 444 066.84 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal & Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       National Diploma in Public Administration/ Public Management / Office Management or equivalent; ·       Valid Driver’s Licence; and ·       3 years customer service experience within the local Government. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED ·       Supervise, coach, and mentor customer service representatives; ·       Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews with team members; ·       Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance team skills; ·       Create and maintain positive team morale and engagement levels; ·       Monitor and analyse team performance metrics including call resolution, customer satisfaction, and productivity, ·       Implement performance improvement plans for underperforming team members; ·       Recognize and reward high-performing team members through various recognition programs; ·       Conduct regular quality assurance reviews and provide constructive feedback; ·       Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and service level agreements; ·       Handle escalated customer complaints and complex service issues; ·       Maintain accurate reporting on team performance and customer service metrics; ·       Collaborate with other departments to resolve systemic customer issues. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Plan and supervise the activities of the Call Centre, Switchboard and Customer Service Desk; ·       Leads and support the team to ensure exceptional client service ensures smooth daily operations and high customer satisfaction; ·       Analyse activities, information in terms of service delivery and needs of internal and external customers and other statistics; ·       Coach and monitor the team’s performance; ·       Bridge the gap between frontline staff and management by handling escalation of complains about service delivery; ·       Manage shift schedules and capture timesheets on SAP. DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MANAGER: (PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) (OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER) SAP POST NUMBER20002057 TASKT16 BASIC SALARY R690 654.12 – R 781 211.88 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal & Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       A relevant B Degree/National Diploma or equivalent (NQF level 6); ·       Valid Driver’s License; ·       Computer Literacy; ·       5-7 years relevant experience in Performance Management and or Performance Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation in the Local Government Environment. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED ·       Extensive knowledge of the Constitution, Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Structure Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, ·       Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulations, Municipal Performance Regulations for Municipal Managers and Managers directly reporting to the Municipal Manager, Regulations for the appointment of senior managers, ·       Planning and organizing; ·       Quality Orientation; ·       Aligning Performance for Success; ·       Customer Focus, Decision making;• ·       Communication; ·       Building strategic working relationships; ·       Managing Conflict; ·       Work standards. ·       High level of effective communication skills and ability to ·       Interpersonal skills and ability to easily adapt to other groupings; ·       High level of analytic skills; ·       Customer relations skill and ability to handle difficult customers; ·       High level of writing and public speaking skills and ability to communicate at business and professional level. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Managing the Implementation of organisational Performance Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation services; ·       Manages and coordinates specific procedures associated with the development, implementation, review and execution of Organisational Performance Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation; ·       Applies methods and standards to determine specific requirements and dimensions of Organisational Performance Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation; ·       Provides information or reports on the status and outcomes internally/externally; ·       Directs and controls the performance indicators and performance outcomes directly under the responsibility and control of the Office of the City Manager and the Chief Operations Officer. PRINCIPAL OFFICER (MARKETING) (MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS) SAP POST NUMBER20002063 TASKT12 BASIC SALARY R 555 627.24 – R 642 465.00 per annum ADVERTISEDInternal & Website MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·       A relevant Bachelor’s Degree/ National Diploma in Marketing, Communication Science, Public Relations or equivalent; ·       A valid Driver’s Licence; and ·       5 years relevant experience. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED ·       Good communication skills; ·       A high level of report writing skills; ·       Organizational awareness; ·       Project management skills; ·       Data processing and analysis skills. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       To attract strategic investment of the City of uMhlathuze by marketing the services and assets of the Municipality and its area of influence and to assist in investment decisions and feasibility studies when profiling the City Local Government legislation and frameworks (e.g. municipal systems Act, Municipal structures Act); ·       Knowledge of Batho Pele principles and public service communication standards; ·       Knowledge of branding, digital marketing and media trends, developing and maintaining a positive, uniform brand identity for the municipality; ·       Knowledge of Government communication systems and protocols and information system guidelines; ·       Contributing to the municipality annual marketing and communications strategy, often closely tied to the City’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) CLOSING DATE: 19 OCTOBER 2026 @ 16H00 NB: All applicants must forward an application on the prescribed form which can be downloaded from our website: www.umhlathuze.gov.za. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV with certified copies of qualifications certificates, Identity Document and driver’s licence, including the names of three contactable references from current and previous employers. Applications can be hand delivered during the week between 07h30- 16h00, to: Richards Bay Civic Centre Reception desk, Nseleni Rates Hall, Esikhaleni Rates Hall, Hlanganani Rates Hall, Empangeni Civic Centre, Ngwelezane Rates Hall. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 1 month of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. The City of uMhlathuze is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. As such, it is our intention to promote and uphold representivity in the Municipality in terms of Race, Gender and Disability The appointment is made according to the Council’s conditions of service. Canvassing for this position will lead to disqualification of applications. City of uMhlathuze strictly abides by ethical practices and does not accept money for submission of applications. We urge all employees, clients, members of the public and our suppliers to report any kind of fraud or corruption at uMhlathuze Municipality's Human Resources – NB: By applying for any of these positions, you consent in terms of Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) to personal information obtained and processed through inter alia, reference check and trace reports. This Job is NOT FOR SALE The City of uMhlathuze Municipality does not charge any monies, fees or contributions for applying, securing an interview or as payment for any employment whatsoever. NB: For administrative enquiries, contact: Human Resources Administration on 035 9075198/5189/5151/5180/ 5475/5158. PLEASE NOTE: No email applications are accepted. Verification will be done on candidates’ qualifications, criminal and credit record. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests. The applicant should be a South African citizen or permanent resident. Failure to adhere to the above will result in the automatic disqualification of the application. NO applications shall be considered without certified copies of the original supporting documents and if not made in the prescribed application form. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. The Human Resources Section will not accept responsibility for information not mentioned in applications, nor for lost applications, unless proof of submission can be supplied. PN MHLONGO CITY MANAGER