CITY OF UMHLATHUZE MUNICIPALITY

INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT: TEMPORARY POSTS

18 JUNE 2026 TO 26 JUNE 2026

The 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 TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Applications must reach the addresses indicated by no later than 26 June 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: COMMUNITY SERVICES

TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATOR

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER: COMMUNITY SERVICES

TEMPORARY DURATION 01 July 2026 to 31 May 2027

SAP POST NUMBER 20008262

TASK T9

BASIC SALARY R 166.25 per hour

ADVERTISED Internal and Website

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 Gr 12 or equivalent;

 National Diploma/Degree NQF Level 6/7 in Office/ Public Management is advantageous;

 At least 2 years’ experience in local government;

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

 Good communication skills;

 A high level of report writing skills;

 Organisational awareness;

 Project management skills;

 Data processing and analysis skills;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Provide administrative support the Office of the Deputy City Manager: Community Services;

 Manage and coordinate the Deputy City Manager’s diary;

 Administer and monitor financial processes;

 Ensure that relevant policies and standard operating procedures (or advertisements) are up to date;

 Build, support and maintain healthy, diverse internal and external relationships to ensure the achievement of organisational goals implement remedial actions where required;

 Monitoring and reporting on departmental adherence to timeframes and quality levels prescribed for performance contracting and periodic (quarterly/ bi annual) performance appraisal;

 Prepare letters, reports, memoranda, presentation and other relevant documentation.

TEMPORARY PRINCIPAL CLERK x 2 POSTS

(TRAFFIC SERVICES)

TEMPORARY DURATION 01 July 2026 to 31 May 2027

SAP POST NUMBER 20001306 and 20001308

TASK T7

BASIC SALARY R 123.62 per hour

ADVERTISED Internal and Website

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 Gr 12 or equivalent;

 Computer literacy (MS suite of applications);

 Proficiency in ICDL will be advantageous;

 Must not have a criminal record;

 A valid Code B driver’s licence will be advantageous;

 At least 1 years’ relevant experience.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

 Good communication skills

 Knowledge of traffic contravention management system;

 Attention to detail.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Capturing section 341 and Section 56 notices as per documentation received from Traffic Officers;

 Co-ordinate and control the administrative data processing, notification and reporting requirements related to road traffic control;

 Capturing daily timesheets and overtime for officers;

 Perform public relations and administrative activities related to summons, notices and representations issued, to ensure an effective and efficient service to the public;

 Printing of computer-generated reports of upcoming court cases

 Compile court rolls and relevant documentation and send documents to court.

TEMPORARY SENIOR CLERK

HALLS AND THUSONG SERVICES CENTRES

TEMPORARY DURATION 01 July 2026 to 31 May 2027

SAP POST NUMBER 20001829

TASK T 6

BASIC SALARY R 120.60 per hour

ADVERTISED Internal and Website

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 Gr 12 or equivalent;

 General Office Administration or Public Relations Certificate;

 Computer literacy (MS word, Excel and PowerPoint);

 Good communication skills;

 At least 3 years’ experience in an office/ administration environment.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

 Be able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines;

 Able to work in a team;

 Understanding of Thusong Service Centres and CSC's functionality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Distribute memoranda and notices;

 Arrange meetings as requested, book venues and inform all stakeholders accordingly (Amakhosi, governmental departments, parastatals, businesses and NGO’s etc);

 Prepare the draft agenda, compile and distribute minutes of all meetings;

 Ensure resolutions for the unit are attended to;

 Assist the Chief Administrative Officer in coordinating the asset management system;

 Provide general administrative support to the unit.

TEMPORARY SENIOR CLERK

SPORTS AND RECREATION

TEMPORARY DURATION 01 July 2026 to 31 May 2027

SAP POST NUMBER 20001714

TASK T 6

BASIC SALARY R 120.60 per hour

ADVERTISED Internal and Website

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 Gr 12 or equivalent;

 A valid Code EB driver’s licence;

 At least 1 years’ relevant experience.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

 Computer skills (MS Word and Excel);

 Good written and verbal communication skills,

 Teamwork;

 Attention to detail.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Booking of the sport facilities for community and issuing the confirmation letters;

 Reply to request letters from the community;

 Procure machinery and fuel for fleet on the system;

 Capture leave applications on the system;

 Assist with capturing timesheets on the system.

DEPARTMENT: ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY SERVICES

TEMPORARY SENIOR CLERK

STREETLIGHTS AND LV NETWORKS

TEMPORARY DURATION 01 July 2026 to 31 May 2027

SAP POST NUMBER 20000598

TASK T6

BASIC SALARY R 120.60 per hour

ADVERTISED Internal and Website

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 Gr 12 or equivalent;

 Knowledge of and experience in SAP will be advantageous;

 2 year’s relevant experience.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

 Computer literacy;

 Able to work in a team;

 Good conflict management skills;

 Able to work under pressure and to changing deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Report on customer complaints/queries;

 Provide administrative support to the unit by:

 reporting on open/ closed works orders, incidents, availability of vehicles,

 creating shopping carts on SAP;

 updating the stock register, i.e stock order and stock levels, PPE ordered and issued, materials issued etc;

 assist staff with daily job cards, leave and timesheets.

DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

TEMPORARY INTERNAL AUDIT ADMINISTRATOR

TEMPORARY DURATION 01 July 2026 to 31 May 2027

SAP POST NUMBER 20007766

TASK T9

BASIC SALARY R 166.25 per hour

ADVERTISED Internal and Website

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 ND Information Systems or Management Information Systems or equivalent;

 A valid driver’s licence;

 At least 2 years’ relevant experience

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

 Computer proficiency (MS suite of applications);

 Knowledge of local government operations;

 A high level of written and verbal communication skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Audit planning and preparation;

 Preparing the engagement planning memorandum for review by the Senior Internal Auditors and submission to the departmental head to be audited;

 Conduct internal audit projects in line with the internal plan;

Compliance and reporting;

 Assist in preparing and compiling internal audit reports for submission to the Audit Committee;

Administration and support

 Evaluate the adequacy and capability of internal controls to identify deviations from guidelines and procedures

 Clearing review notes by the Chief Internal Auditors.

TEMPORARY SENIOR CLERK X 2 POSTS

(ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT)

TEMPORARY DURATION 01 July 2026 to 31 May 2027

SAP POST NUMBER 20002066 and 20007768

TASK T6

BASIC SALARY R 120.60 per hour

ADVERTISED Internal and Website

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 ND in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Public Administration, Accounting or related field;

 1-2 years’ experience in an administrative or coordinator role preferably within a Risk, Audit or compliance environment.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

 A high level of written and verbal communication skills;

 Good knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management and related disciplines;

 Able to work under pressure;

 Good interpersonal skills;

 Computer literacy (MS suite of applications);

 Attention to detail;

 Able to work in a team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Maintain and update the strategic, operational and fraud risk registers;

 Assist with all enterprise risk management- related administrative functions;

 Support the dissemination of fraud and whistleblowing awareness and anti- corruption campaigns;

 Assist with the compiling of quarterly reports;

 Maintain the unit’s filing system;

 Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate information flow regarding risk activities.

DEPARTMENT: FINANCIAL SERVICES

TEMPORARY SENIOR CLERK

EXPENDITURE: BUDGET MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND REPORTING

TEMPORARY DURATION 01 July 2026 to 31 May 2027

SAP POST NUMBER 20000173

TASK T6

BASIC SALARY R 120.60 per hour

ADVERTISED Internal and Website

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 Gr 12 with accounting or equivalent;

 2 years’ relevant experience in finance.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

 Knowledge of related financial legislation and systems;

 Attention to detail;

 Computer literacy;

 Able to work under stress and to strict deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Assist in compiling information for submission of monthly returns and reports to National Treasury;

·       Preparation and processing of journals;

·       Preparation, receipt and processing of budget transfers;

·       Providing support in the preparation of information required for audits;

·       Processing shopping carts;

·       Handles related queries and runs reports.

INSTRUCTION TO APPLICANTS

 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 comprehensive 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.

PLEASE NOTE:

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.

Canvassing for this position will lead to disqualification of applications. The 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.

FURTHER NOTE:

By applying for any of these positions, you consent in terms of Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) to personal information being obtained and processed through inter alia, reference check and trace reports.

These jobs are NOT FOR SALE.