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DRAKENSTEIN LOCAL MUNICIPALITY The Drakenstein Municipality comprises of the towns Paarl, Wellington, Gouda, Saron and Hermon, the largest municipality in the Western Cape – City of Cape Town excluded. The Municipality strives to provide the best possible amenities to its residents, the business community, industry and tourists. Prospective candidates are herewith invited to apply for posts at Drakenstein Municipality, an employer that promotes affirmative action. CONTENT WRITER/ EDITOR REF NO: (CM/MC/CW1) SECTION: COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING Drakenstein Municipality, an employer that is committed to equal employment opportunities, invites people who qualify to apply for the abovementioned vacancy within its Communication and Marketing Section. JOB PURPOSE: Compiles and manages the division’s content schedule and creates engaging content of excellent quality, tailor-made for the Municipality’s various communication audiences and different platforms/ channels to ensure that the section informs the Drakenstein community and wider public of the Municipality’s achievements, plans, projects and service delivery news – in an informative and authoritative but also creative, clear, caring and entertaining way that supports the municipal vision and brand, a city of excellence. SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST: • Relevant National Diploma (preferably a degree) in communication, journalism, marketing or a related field. OTHER REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS: • Computer literacy (Ms Office Applications) • Knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) advantageous • Code EB drivers’ license • Outstanding English and Afrikaans language and strategic writing skills • Impeccable grammar and spelling skills • Ability to stick to prescribed word count and comfortably produce shorter or longer content • Ability for fully adhere to the Municipality’s Style Guide and Corporate Identity Manuel • Research and news gathering capability • Ability to analyse and interpret information, concepts, data and basic statistics • Numerical skills • Crisis communication • Reputation management • Knowledge of media landscape (including digital landscape) and ability to stay on top of content trends • Great general knowledge and keen interest in news and current affairs • Meticulous attention to detail • Sense of accuracy and time management skills • Organisational, administration and content traffic management skills and to prioritise • Outstanding verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills • Motivated self-starter and independent worker who can use his/her own initiative • Ability to consistently adhere to strict deadlines • Ability to work under pressure and long hours • Dedicated team player who contributes to a positive office atmosphere • Being professional and presentable • Enthusiasm, passion and a can-do-attitude COMPETENCIES: • Communication • Organisational Awareness • Conceptual Thinking • Project Management • Information Measuring and Monitoring • Technology Usage • Service Delivery Orientation • Interpersonal Relationships • Action Orientation • Resilience • Accountability and Ethical Conduct • Learning Orientation • Direct Setting • Impact and Influence • Coaching and Mentoring • Team Orientation EXPERIENCE: • 4 – 6 years’ experience in the communication, marketing or journalism fields • Proven, published experience in content creation • Experience in editing and proofreading • Knowledge of and experience in government-related communications preferable • Graphic design knowledge and experience advantageous SALARY SCALE: TASK LEVEL 12 - Basic salary per annum is R384 643.59 – R499 280.22 Total Cost-To-Company R569 515.20 – R717 090.76 A service bonus equal to one month’s salary is payable and normal fringe benefits related to Local Authorities, subject to certain conditions. Note: Proof of qualifications and/or relevant documents required for the post as advertised must be clear and certified, in which certified copies must not be older than three (3) months. Your application must be completed on an official application form of Drakenstein Municipality and will not be considered if not submitted. Application forms can be obtained from the Human Resources Offices at the Civic Centre, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7622 (Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 until 15:30) or on the Drakenstein Municipal website www.drakenstein.gov.za. Clearly indicate the reference number for the post you are applying for on the application form. Your fully completed application form must be accompanied by your CV and relevant certified supporting documents when handing it in. No fax copies will be accepted. No CVs will be returned on the applicant’s request, therefore please do not send us your original certificates. Your application can be submitted via email to: corporatejobs@drakenstein.gov.za, hand delivered or posted to Drakenstein Municipality, Human Resource Offices, PO Box 1, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7622. For enquiries, the Human Resources Office can be contacted on (021) 807 4508/ (021) 807 6459/ (021) 807 6318/ (021) 807 6253. Note: Canvassing with Councillors or any members of the Appointments Committee is not permitted and will automatically disqualify applicants. The requirements of the Employment Equity Act will be considered for this position, but will not be the only criteria applied. Placement of candidates for work can be done in any area of Drakenstein. This area covers Simondium, Paarl, Wellington, Gouda, Hermon and Saron. NB: If you are not contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please note that you were unsuccessful. No further correspondence will be given to you in this regard. NB: Candidates who arrive late for interviews will be disqualified. Closing date for emailed applications: 16 September 2022 at 23h59 Closing date for hardcopies: 16 September 2022 at 15h30 CITY MANAGER INSPECTOR/INFORMAL SETTLEMENT OFFICER X3 (REF NO: C-RS-ISI1, C-RS-ISI2 and C-RS-ISI3) DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS SECTION: Informal Settlements and Projects Drakenstein Municipality, an employer that is committed to equal employment opportunities, invite people who qualify to apply for the abovementioned vacancy within its Planning and Development Department. JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for the effective control and co-ordination related to all the informal areas within the Drakenstein Municipal Jurisdiction area. By (a) monitor and ensuring that basic services are provided and maintained on the regular basis in the informal settlement areas; (b) monitoring and carrying out regular inspections to prevent the erection of illegal structures; (c) co-ordinate surveys in the informal settlement’s areas; and (d) monitoring of emergency housing sites. SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST: • Grade 12 OTHER REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS: • Code B Driver’s license; • Computer literacy (Ms Word); • Supervisory skills; • Good interpersonal relations and communication skills; • Ability to give attention to detail; • Must be a Drakenstein resident; • Proven track record working with informal settlements; and • No criminal record. COMPETENCIES • Communication; • Service Delivery Orientation; • Resilience; • Negotiation and Influencing; • Problem Solving; and • Ethics and Professionalism. EXPERIENCE: • 3 years relevant experience; • Informal settlement conflict management experience; • Working with informal settlement committees; and • Preference will be given to people with 5 years’ experience living in an informal settlement. SALARY SCALE: TASK LEVEL 07 - Basic salary per annum is R 193, 366.89 – R 250, 996.24. Total Cost – To – Company R 323,086.55 – R 397, 466.51. A service bonus equal to one month’s salary is payable and normal fringe benefits related to Local Authorities, subject to certain conditions. Note: Proof of qualifications and/or relevant documents required for the post as advertised must be clear and certified, in which certified copies must not be older than three (3) months. Your application must be completed on an official application form of Drakenstein Municipality and will not be considered if not submitted. Application forms can be obtained from the Human Resources Offices at the Civic Centre, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7622 (Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 until 15:30) or on the Drakenstein Municipal website www.drakenstein.gov.za. Clearly indicate the reference number for the post you are applying for on the application form. Your fully completed application form must be accompanied by your CV and relevant certified supporting documents when handing it in. No fax copies will be accepted. No CVs will be returned on the applicant’s request, therefore please do not send us your original certificates. Your application can be submitted via email to: planningjobs@drakenstein.gov.za, hand delivered or posted to Drakenstein Municipality, Human Resource Offices, PO Box 1, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7622. For enquiries, the Human Resources Office can be contacted on (021) 807 4508/ (021) 807 6459/ (021) 807 6318/ (021) 807 6253. Note: Canvassing with Councillors or any members of the Appointments Committee is not permitted and will automatically disqualify applicants. The requirements of the Employment Equity Act will be considered for this position, but will not be the only criteria applied. Placement of candidates for work can be done in any area of Drakenstein. This area covers Simondium, Paarl, Wellington, Gouda, Hermon and Saron. NB: If you are not contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please note that you were unsuccessful. No further correspondence will be given to you in this regard. NB: Candidates that arrive late for interviews will be disqualified. Closing date for emailed applications: 16 September 2022 at 23h59 Closing date for hardcopies: 16 September 2022 at 15h30 CITY MANAGER
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