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CITY OF EKURHULENI
BUSINESS UNIT HEAD: ENERGY: ENER50000R
Closing Date 2026-08-27
Department Business Unit: Energy
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R R2 219 302 to R R3 399 184 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type Permanent
Minimum Competence requirements & Core Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (at NQF 8) aligned with:
- MSR2 Level 5 designation of Chief Engineer or Department Head
- ECSA’s IDoWE, for complex engineering problems and complex engineering activities
- Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer
- The MSR stipulates either registration or eligibility for registration with ECSA
- ECSA’s IDoWE, for complex engineering problems and complex engineering activities requires registration as Professional Engineer
- Relevant bachelor’s degree in business or finance (at NQF 7)
- To enable turnaround of the service and move from a technical department to a functional trading service, a business qualification is essential
- MFMA minimum competence (or commitment to achieve within 12 months)
- Computer literacy: MS Office (MSR)
- A Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- At least 10 years management experience in trading services, of which at least 5 must have been at an Middle Management level, in a management position with similar scope and complexity
Key performance areas:
- To provide vision, strategic direction and leadership to the business unit, to drive high performance and provision of world class customer services.
- Translate organisational strategy into Energy operational objectives, provide strategic direction in meeting Business Unit and organizational objectives and delivery of functional strategic plans.
- Create, drive and maintain strategic relationships with decision makers and interest groups for purposes of expectation management, knowledge sharing and integration.
- Communicate a meaningful strategic context that articulates the Business Unit’ purpose and vision in support of COE’s vision & direction and directs best practice.
- Ensure strategic Energy decisions are dealt with effectively as it relates to operational efficiency.
- Develop and align the Business Unit operating model and value chain in relation to the organisational mandate in partnership with stakeholders.
- Implement Business Unit strategy and goals through development, alignment and implementation of department practices, processes and standards.
- Execute effectively with the Business Unit management team to set strategic objectives and achieve the set strategic objectives and projects.
- Coordinate development of business plans for the Business Unit.
- Understanding on a strategic level the as yet unknown changes that will force new directions in the energy distribution value chains.
- Providing advice to the divisional heads on a strategic and operational level in relation to disruptive forces.
- Contributing to National Government initiatives in relation to strategy creation in at least the fields related to Energy.
- Participating in the specialist practice community (including South Africa and internationally) and contributing, where possible, to organisation knowledge management.
- Responding to any problem that may arise in the Business Unit by analysing and then creating options towards resolution, then actively participating in the practical resolution.
- Developing operational targets in support of delivery plans and organisational strategic objectives
- Establishing and managing strategic internal & external relationships inclusive of customer, service provider & relevant legislative agencies & structures
- Managing an administrative function to meet predetermined requirements, ensuring that organisational demands are met in the short to medium term
- Developing and driving the implementation and integration of the supply chain and contract management plans
- Defining a meaningful strategic context that guides and directs best practice, integration, process alignment and service delivery
Purpose and Turnaround Responsibilities:
To lead the provision of Energy trading service in the metro in line with business principles that will support the turnaround of the service to a viable and sustainable utility that enables economic growth and satisfactory service delivery
Enquiries: Lindiwe Baloyi Tel: (011) 999-6307
Please quote the relevant reference number on the application.
Note: The successful candidate who does not have the MFMA minimum competency requirements will be required to obtain them within 18 months of appointment, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.
Appointments will be made on a permanent basis to comply with the Local Government: Municipal Systems Amendment Act, 3 of 2022 and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes.
BUSINESS UNIT HEAD: WATER & SANITATION: WASA50000R
Closing Date 2026-08-27
Department Business Unit: Water & Sanitation
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R R2 219 302 to R R3 399 184 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type Permanent
Minimum Competence requirements & Core Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (at NQF 8) aligned with:
- MSR2 Level 5 designation of Chief Engineer or Department Head
- ECSA’s IDoWE, for complex engineering problems and complex engineering activities
- Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer
- The MSR stipulates either registration or eligibility for registration with ECSA
- ECSA’s IDoWE, for complex engineering problems and complex engineering activities requires registration as Professional Engineer
- Relevant bachelor’s degree in business or finance (at NQF 7)
- To enable turnaround of the service and move from a technical department to a functional trading service, a business qualification is essential
- MFMA minimum competence (or commitment to achieve within 12 months)
- Computer literacy: MS Office (MSR)
- A Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- At least 10 years management experience in trading services, of which at least five (5) must have been at a Middle Management level, in a management position with similar scope and complexity
Key performance areas:
- Develop and implement organisational strategy in terms of the provision portable Water & Sanitation and providing strategic direction in meeting departmental and organizational objectives.
- Creating, driving and maintaining strategic relationships with decision makers and interest groups for purposes of expectation management, knowledge sharing and integration
- Communicating a meaningful strategic context that articulates the Business Unit’s purpose and vision in support of CoE’s vision & direction and directs best practice
- Define a vision for the Business Unit, in support of and aligned to the organization mandate and model
- Develop and align the Business Unit operating model and value chain in relation to the organizational mandate in partnership with stakeholders
- Establish & manage strategic internal & external relationship inclusive of customers, service providers & relevant legislative agencies & Structures
- Take accountability for the development and implementation of a Business Unit strategy that is aligned to the organisation’s strategic objectives
- Translate strategic objectives into tactical service delivery plans and targets for the Business Unit in support of the organizational direction
- Render effective direction in terms of development, implementation and governance of By-Law compliance throughout the Organisation
- Effectively manage and lead the Business Unit.
Purpose and Turnaround Responsibilities:
To lead the provision of Water & Sanitation trading service in the metro in line with business principles that will support the turnaround of the service to a viable and sustainable utility that enables economic growth and satisfactory service delivery.
Enquiries: Lindiwe Baloyi Tel: (011) 999-6307
Please quote the relevant reference number on the application.
Note: The successful candidate who does not have the MFMA minimum competency requirements will be required to obtain them within 18 months of appointment, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.
Appointments will be made on a permanent basis to comply with the Local Government: Municipal Systems Amendment Act, 3 of 2022 and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes.
CHIEF OF FIRE & DISASTER MANAGEMENT: EMDM50012
Closing Date 2026-08-27
Department Community Safety Department (2024)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R R1 949 720 to R R2 986 279 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type Permanent
Minimum Requirements:
- B degree in Fire Technology (NQF 7)
- Honours Degree NQF level 8 will be an added advantage
- 12 years' work experience with relevant managerial experience
- Affiliation with SAESI and DMISA
- Strategic leadership skills
- Knowledge of MFMA
- Disaster Risk Management skills
- Excellent communication skills both written & verbal
- Coaching and mentoring skills
Core Responsibilities:
- Provide Strategic capability, leadership and co-ordination to the department
- Develop and align the division operating model and value chain in relation to the organisational mandate in partnership with stakeholders.
- Establish & manage strategic internal & external relationship inclusive of customers, service providers and relevant legislative agencies.
- Translate strategic objectives into tactical service delivery plans and targets for the department in support of the organisational direction
- Ensure that operational demands are met.
- Drive alignment between policies, processes and systems.
- Ensure integration of stakeholder’s relationship strategies and plans, enabling effective delivery, compliance and governance.
- Ensure governance and risk management compliance.
- Ensure effective financial management.
- Oversee the preparation of quarterly, annual budget and financial report in accordance with statutory and council presentation requirements.
- Drive customer service orientation and influence Batho Pele aligned service level agreements development and integrate feedback to ensure continued customer satisfaction
- Drive aligned customer service excellence culture and ensured exceptional service delivery to all stakeholders.
- Ensure that forums exist to continuously drive partnerships, business unit practices and process delivery
- Ensure timeous, clear contracting assessment of performance expectations with direct reports in line with organisational objectives.
- Ensure productivity, capacity and high staff moral
- Influence the development of clear human capability and accountability frameworks within the department in support of people management strategies.
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
DIVISIONAL HEAD: SRAC - OPERATIONS, SPORT & RECREATION: HESR50012
Closing Date : 2026-08-27
Department : Community Services Department (2024)
Location
City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration
R R1 598 520 to R R1 978 482 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type
Permanent
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or Postgraduate Qualification in Environmental Management, Horticulture, Sports Management/Recreation Management or other relevant equivalent qualification
- Municipal Finance Management Programme
- 5–7 years' management experience in sports, recreation or municipal operational service delivery of which at least 4 years must have been at senior management level
Core Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction in the planning, coordination and optimisation of sports, recreation, community facilities, sports infrastructure, environmental assets and associated operational services
- Develop, implement and monitor sports, recreation, community development, aquatic and related programmes in line with approved strategies and service delivery objectives
- Oversee the management, maintenance and utilisation of sports, recreation and community facilities, including sports infrastructure, sports fields, pitches, horticultural services, landscaping, turf grass maintenance and environmental management functions
- Coordinate sporting, recreational and community events and facilitate partnerships with communities, sporting bodies and other stakeholders
- Ensure sound governance, financial management, procurement, contract management, revenue enhancement and compliance with applicable legislation and municipal policies
- Lead and manage human, financial and operational resources to ensure sustainable service delivery and organisational performances
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY: IRPTN UNIT: RSWD50010
Closing Date 2026-08-27
Department Roads and Transport Management Department (2024)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 307632.00 to R 421968.00 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type Permanent
Job Purpose:
To provide comprehensive, efficient, and effective clerical, secretarial, and administrative support services to ensure the smooth functioning of the office.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 plus Secretarial Certificate
- 1 – 2 years' experience in similar environment
Core Responsibilities:
- Manage the Divisional Head's diary by scheduling, confirming, and coordinating appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements, while prioritising urgent matters and ensuring the effective management of commitments.
- Coordinate meeting logistics, including venue bookings, refreshments, and communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of meetings.
- Screen and manage incoming calls, correspondence, and messages before directing them to the Divisional Head, respond to routine enquiries where appropriate, and ensure the timely recording and follow-up of return calls.
- Prepare, format, copy, and distribute documents, reports, presentations, and other official correspondence using relevant office applications.
- Establish, maintain, and update an effective filing and records management system for the Office of the Divisional Head to ensure safekeeping and easy retrieval of information.
- Monitor and follow up on action items, directives, and correspondence to ensure the timely completion of assigned tasks and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
Closing date: 2026/08/25
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT: LAND USE RSWD AREAS: RSWD19024
Closing Date 2026-08-27
Department Roads and Transport Management Department (2024)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 438,804.00 to R 601,956.00 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type Permanent
Job Purpose:
Support the Engineering Department by undertaking technical work and providing engineering-related assistance within the scope of the assigned area of accountability.
Minimum Requirements:
- National Diploma in Civil Engineering
- 1 year experience in similar environment
Core Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of the local area and a clear understanding of the needs and priorities identified by the community and other key stakeholders.
- Provide input on the road master plans which will be proposed and amended from time to time.
- Assist with the preparation of comments on Land Use applications.
- Conduct site inspections and surveys.
- Ensure that Occupation Certificates, Regulation 38 Certificates, and Section 82 Certificates are issued at the relevant stages of development in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations.
- Continuously evaluate own performance, proactively identify solutions to challenges, seek appropriate assistance for unresolved matters, and request training to support continuous professional development.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality work by minimising errors and continuously improving work standards and quality.
- Maintain professional interactions and ensure ethical dealings with stakeholders at all times.
- Take ownership of own performance and provide specialist support and advisory services in line with agreed response times, quality standards, and service delivery objectives.
Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
Closing date: 2026/08/27
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT: TEAM LEAD DESIGN: RSWD20588
Closing Date 2026-08-27
Department Roads and Transport Management Department (2024)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 438,804.00 to R 601,956.00 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type Permanent
Job Purpose:
To provide technical and administrative support within Construction Section of the Roads and Transport Management department by assisting with the supervision, monitoring, coordination and reporting of municipal construction and maintenance projects.
Minimum Requirements:
- N6 Certificate in Civil Engineering (recognised FET institution)
- 1 year’s in a relevant environment
Core Responsibilities:
- Monitor stormwater, sidewalks, kerbing, paving and associated civil infrastructure works
- Conduct regular site inspections to monitor contractor performance
- Monitor workmanship quality, progress against programme and compliance with approved drawings and specifications
- Identify construction defects, non-conforming work, risks and report these to the responsible official for corrective action
- Monitor compliance with environmental management requirements
- Ensure proper housekeeping on construction sites and assist that construction activities comply with occupational health and safety requirements
- Ensure that projects are completed in accordance with approved specifications, quality standards, safety requirements and budgets
- Support the preparation of project documentation, including progress reports, completion reports, snag lists and record information
- Respond to public complaints and queries related to construction activities and escalate matters where necessary
Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
Note: The successful candidate who does not have the MFMA minimum competency requirements will be required to obtain them within 18 months of appointment, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.
Appointments will be made on a permanent basis to comply with the Local Government: Municipal Systems Amendment Act, 3 of 2022 and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes.
Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally
Closing date: 2026/08/27
SNR SPECIALIST/ENGINEER: IMPLEMENTATION DESIGN AREAS RSWD - RSWD20576
Closing Date 2026-08-27
Department Roads & Storm Water Department (2019)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 793320.00 to R 1088268.00 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type Permanent
Job Purpose:
Contribute to the production of high-quality engineering deliverables in accordance with engineering practices and policies
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 7)
- Professional registration with ECSA as a professional engineer or professional technologist
- 5 - 7 years’ experience in similar environment
Core Responsibilities:
- Plan, manage and implement departmental construction of Roads and Stormwater infrastructure.
- Manage consultants and contractors for implementation process of projects approved on budget
- Ensuring compliance with specifications, plans and accepted standards.
- Provide various reports relating to work progress, SDBIP’s financial reporting and PMO reporting requirements etc. per area.
- Site inspections and attendance of site meetings.
- To ensure quality assurance on the delivery and implementation of projects
- Ensure compliance with the construction regulations of Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Acceptance of completed projects on behalf of the council
- Interacting with community, councillors, developers, town planners, and consulting engineers.
- Certifies payment certificates and invoices
- Provide input on budget compilation
- Ensuring optimum utilisation of resources.
- Compilation of various monthly reports.
- Ensuring effective administration at area level.
- Monitor, oversee and drive the effective management of the department asset management system at area level.
- Managing and aligning processes relating to contact obligations against general principles of law and statutory regulations.
- Identification of potential risk and the management and mitigation thereof.
Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
Closing date: 2026/08/27
ADMIN OFFICER: SUPPORT SERVICES RECORDS RSWD - RSWD20640
Closing Date 2026-08-27
Department Roads & Storm Water Department (2019)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 438804.00 to R 601956.00 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type Permanent
Job Purpose:
To coordinate the activities of the records section in the department by ensuring that an effective record system is maintained to meet both the needs of the users and the requirements of the relevant legislation.
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma in Office Management/Public Management/Public Administration
- Certificate in Records Management or Archives
- Computer literate
- Matric
- 1-2 years in a similar environment
Core Responsibilities:
- Keeping an up-to-date record of all files by means of opening, referencing, indexing and closing of files to ensure an accurate archives system
- Circulation of all correspondence addressed to staff
- Tracking the system of all documents processed via Records Section
- Processing of information on staff attendance
- Disposal of information in terms of the applicable legislation
- Administration of human resources activities (leave forms, attendance registers etc.
- Procurement of office consumable and handling of petty cash
- Ensuring that new assets are bar-coded and registered
- Ensure that inventory forms are updated and obsolete assets are handled as per Assets Management Policy
- Management, safekeeping and maintenance of printing machinery and office equipment
Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
Note: The successful candidate who does not have the MFMA minimum competency requirements will be required to obtain them within 18 months of appointment, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.
Appointments will be made on a permanent basis to comply with the Local Government: Municipal Systems Amendment Act, 3 of 2022 and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes.
Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally
Closing date: 2026/08/27
