​CEDERBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY 

VAKATURE / VACANCY

NOTICE NUMBER: 228/2026

The Cederberg Municipality, which includes the towns, Citrusdal, Clanwilliam, Graafwater, Lamberts Bay and Elands Bay, as well as a large rural area, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position within its establishment. The Cederberg Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. Persons designated in terms of applicable legislations as historically disadvantaged South Africans as well as people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

SENIOR MANAGER

DIRECTOR: TECHNICAL & PLANNING SERVICES

(PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT)

Appointment will be made in terms of section 56 of the Municipal Systems Act, 32 of 2000. Appointment is subject to compliance with the minimum prescribed higher educational qualification, experience and attainment of demonstrated evidence of competent, advanced or superior competency level as measured against the competence requirements for senior managers as set out in the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers (GNR.21 GG37245, dated 17 January 2014). The position will be stationed in Clanwilliam. Appointment subject to the signing of a contract of employment and performance contract and a disclosure of financial interest.

Key Responsibilities: Report directly to the Municipal Manager on key departmental activities  Overall management of the Civil, Electrical, MIG, etc.  Provide strategic and operational leadership in the Technical Services department of the municipality to ensure compliance with legal requirements in all functions of the department  Ensure adequate clean water supply  Ensure effective and environmentally friendly sewer purification  Ensure an economic and sustainable road network  Ensure the design and implementation of effective storm water Drainage and kerbing  Ensure effective resurfacing of roads and repair of potholes  Ensure adequate electricity supply in compliance with legal requirements Provide support and advice to the municipal manager and council  Develop policies, practises and operating standards relevant to the Technical department.

Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering / BTech: Engineering; or equivalent  Minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle management level, or as a programme / project manager (3 – 4 years must be at professional / management level engineering management experience  Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation  Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment  Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation  A Certificate of competency as required in terms of the General Machinery Regulations 1998 Registration with a recognised relevant engineering body will be an added advantage Successfully completed all the Prescribed Minimum Competency Level in Unit Standards as required in Regulation 5 provided for in GNR. 493 GG 29967, dated 15 June 2007, as amended by GNR 1146 GG 41996, dated 26 October 2018 (municipalities were granted exemption from regulation 15 and 18 of Government Gazette 29967 under Notice No. 40593 of 3 February 2017, subject to conditions of compliance with minimum competency levels within 18 months of date of employment) ● Computer Literacy ● Effective Communication Skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape (English, Afrikaans, Xhosa) ● Strategic Thinking Skills ● Posi􀆟ve A􀆫tude ● Valid Code B driver’s licence.

Remuneration: A total remuneration package ranging from R1,349 239 – R 1,483 504 plus a 7 % Remote Allowance as prescribed in the Upper Limits of Total Packages Payable to Managers directly accountable to municipal managers (GN. 7774, GG 55150, dated 5 August 2026) of a Grade 3 Municipality.

Closing date for applications: 18 September 2026 at 12h00

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-ADVERTISED. ALL APPLICANTS THAT HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED ARE WELCOME TO APPLY AGAIN.

IMPORTANT:

Applications must be submitted on an official application form for senior managers to: Private Bag X2, Clanwilliam, 8135 or email to recruitment@cederberg.gov.za. Mark the Envelope clearly: To the Municipal Manager - Application for Vacancy • Application forms are available from the municipal offices and the municipal website: www.cederbergmun.gov.za Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV with certified copies (not older than 3 months) of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license, particulars of at least three contactable references and full details of any dismissal for misconduct and any disciplinary actions, whether pending or finalised, instituted against the applicant in his or her current or previous employment. The successful applicant will have to sign an employment contract, performance agreement and disclose financial interest. All applicants will undergo security vetting. Applications must be hand delivered or posted • The Cederberg Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Enquiries: Contact Mrs Marianna Bester at 027 482 8000 during office hours.

Please Note:

Canvassing any individual member of the Municipality will result in automatic disqualification. No late applications will be considered ● Candidates will be expected to complete a practical competency-based and psychometric assessment ●Applicants must note that their appointment is subject to the following reference checks: qualifications, criminal records, vetting and record of dismissed staff members contemplated in section 57A of the Municipal Systems Act.● The successful incumbent must sign an employment contract and performance agreement as contemplated in section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act ● The incumbent will also be required to provide a disclosure of financial interests ● The appointment will be effected in accordance with the Municipality’s Employment Equity policy and plan ● If you are not invited for an interview within 60 days, you may deem your application to be unsuccessful.

G MATTHYSE

MUNICIPAL MANAGER

VAKATURES / VACANCIES

NOTICE NUMBER: 228 / 2026

The Cederberg Municipality, which includes the towns, Citrusdal, Clanwilliam, Graafwater, Lamberts Bay and Elands Bay, as well as a large rural area, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position within its establishment. The Cederberg Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. Persons designated in terms of applicable legislations as historically disadvantaged South Africans as well as people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NATIONAL ADVERTISEMENT

DIRECTORATE: TECHNICAL & PLANNING SERVICES

DIVISION: CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES

JOB TITLE: SUPERINTENDENT

(THIS POSITION WILL BE STATIONED IN LAMBERT’S BAY / ELANDS BAY)

Duties: Coordinates the key performance areas and result indicators associated with the rehabilitation and maintenance of civil services infrastructure (roads, water, sewage, storm water drainage, refuse removal, facilities, parks, sport field, gardens, open spaces and cemeteries) and the adequacy of traffic signage and road markings through investigation and interpretation of developmental requirements against the capacity and capability of the departmental to accomplish immediate, short and longer term service delivery objectives ● To plan, lead, organise and control, efficiently, proactively and objectives based, a decentralized area based maintenance and construction services in respect of Roads and Storm water, water supply and reticulation, sewerage collection network and pumping, facilities, parks, sports grounds cemeteries, sanitation, Public Open Spaces, public amenities (inclusive of public toilets) to establish and maintain improved service level standards to local communities Directs and controls the key performance indicator’s and outcomes of personnel within the Directorate: Technical & Planning Services ● Implement procedures, systems and controls to regulate specific work sequences and general practices / processes as dictated to in environmental health legislation and by – laws ● Co-ordinates, monitors and controls road and storm- water repair and construction work at specific sites ● Controlling the utilization of materials and discharging / offloading of materials for repair or reconstruction works ● Completes internal transactional required quantities of materials ● The full scope of duties is contained in the job description.

Requirements: National Diploma in Civil Engineering (NQF 6) ● Code B Drivers Licence ● Must be able to communicate in three official languages of the Western Cape ● Computer in Ms Word / Excel / Outlook ● Attention to detail ● Good communication abilities ● Administration skills ● Able to handle conflict ● Able to work under pressure ● Time Management ● Good Technical Skills ● 3-5 years relevant civil engineering experience ● Municipal infrastructure experience will be advantageous.

Remuneration: T12 - R 430 196.88 per annum plus normal municipal benefits and vehicle allowance.

The competency level for these positions is a level 2 (ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK -

TECHNICIAN) as stipulates in Annexure A of the Municipal Staff Regulations Government Notice R890 as promulgated in

Government Gazette 45181 dated 20 September 2021 and comprises of the following competencies.

Core Competencies

 Planning

 Organisational Awareness

 Attention to detail

Functional Competencies

 Design

 Project Management

 Construction

 Operations and Maintenance

Public Service Orientation Competencies

 Interpersonal Relationships

 Service Delivery Orientation

 Communication

Personal Competencies

 Action and outcomes orientation

 Resilience

 Change readiness

 Cognitive ability

 Learning Orientation

 Accountability and Ethical Conduct

Management / Leadership Competencies

 Impact and Influence

 Team Orientation

 Direction Setting

 Coaching and mentoring

DIRECTORATE: TECHNICAL & PLANNING SERVICES

DIVISION: WATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS

JOB TITLE: 2X PROCESS CONTROLLERS CLASS IV:

(THE POSITIONS WILL BE STATIONED IN LAMBERT’S BAY AND CITRUSDAL, PLEASE SPEFICY WHICH TOWN YOU APPLY FOR)

Duties: Responsible to control the treatment process at the water & wastewater treatment works and to supervise subordinates ● Supervises plant personnel during a defined shift period of a Water Treatment Works to ensure the maintenance of staff discipline and execution of work task ● Monitor and Control Plant Stock ● Plant Production and Asset Management ● The full scope of duties is contained in the job description.

Requirements: Grade 12 or relevant post matric qualification preferably a NTC 3 in Water Treatment or Waste Water treatment ● Minimum registration􀆟on as a Class IV Process Controller as per R3630 or its amendments ● Trade related qualification: Operators certificate/ Waste water Treatment practice (N3) ● Code EB Driver’s Licence ● Basic computer literacy (MS Word / Excel / Outlook) ● Good Communication skills in two of the three languages of the Western Cape ● Good writing skills ● Demonstrate an in-depth working knowledge of treatment technologies, water engineering practises, mechanical- and electrical equipment ● Supervisory skills ● A􀆩en􀆟on to detail ● Must be able to perform under pressure ● 5 years’ experience in operating a wastewater purification plant ● It will be an added advantage if candidates have a proven record of working experience and knowledge of an activated sludge treatment plant.

Remuneration: T9 - R 274 140.00 per annum plus normal municipal benefits

The competency level for this position is a level 1 (PROCESS CONTROLLER COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK) as stipulates in Annexure A of the Municipal Staff Regulations Government Notice R890 as promulgated in Government Gazette 45181 dated 20 September 2021 and comprises of the following competencies.

Core Professional Competencies

 Oral Communication

 Written Communication

 Problem Solving

 Planning and organising

 Ethics and professionalism

Functional Competencies

 Discipline Specific skills

 Task management

 Use of process specific Technology/ Equipment

 Quality Orientation

 Work place safety

 People management

Public Service Orientation Competencies

 Service delivery orientation

 Interpersonal Relationships

 Service delivery Orientation

Personal Competencies

 Action and outcome orientation

 Resilience

 Change readiness

 Learning orientation

Management / Leadership Competencies

 Direction Setting.

 Impact and Influence

 Coaching and Mentoring 

 Team Orientation

PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH POSITION YOU APPLY FOR!

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITIONS IS BEING RE-ADVERTISED. ALL APPLICANTS THAT HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED ARE WELCOME TO APPLY AGAIN.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 September 2026 at 12h00.

ENQUIRIES: Contact Marianna Bester / Izaan Tieties at 027 482 8000 during office hours.

IMPORTANT:

Forward your application in your own handwriting on the prescribed application form to: The Municipal Manager: Private Bag X2 Clanwilliam, 8135 or via email: recruitment@cederbergraad.co.za Mark the Envelope clearly: Application for Vacancy • Application forms are available from the municipal offices and the municipal website: www.cederbergmunicipality.co.za and must be completed in the applicants own handwriting • Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications (Not older than three months) and other relevant documents • • Applications without the above will not be considered • The Cederberg Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment • Candidates will be subjected to reference checks • Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will immediately disqualify an applicant • Direct or indirect canvassing with councillors or officials for preferential treatment will lead to immediate disqualification of the relevant applicant • Correspondence regarding the advertised position will be limited to shortlisted candidates • Do not send original documentation • No CV’s or application documents will be returned to candidates for any reason. If you are not invited for an interview within 60 days, you may deem your application to be unsuccessful. Indicate clearly the vacancy you are applying for • should there be any errors or omissions on this advert; the relevant job description, grading and or municipal policies will supersede such error or omission • It is important that applicants must have a South African revenue services (SARS) registration number. Failure to provide a SARS number will disqualify your application.

GF MATTHYSE

MUNICIPAL MANAGER