CITY OF UMHLATHUZE

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 29 July 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: ELECTRICAL ENERGY SERVICES

PROJECT MANAGER (ELECTRICAL) (ELECTRICAL ENERGY SERVICES)

SAP POST NUMBER 20000550

TASK LEVEL T15

BASIC SALARY R 659 335.68 – R 710 274.00 per annum

ADVERTISED Internal and Website

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

·       Grade 12,

·       National Diploma in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering or equivalent;

·       Valid Driver’s Licence;

·       5 years’ relevant experience; and

·       Postgraduate Diploma in Management will be an added advantage.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

·       Participates in performing complex engineering tasks under supervision / mentorship of an engineering practitioner; and may be part of a structured training program.

·       Performs activities that are complex in nature applies an integrated body of knowledge;

·       Works independently and seeks advice as and when required; and may supervise junior engineering personnel.

·       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.

·       Manages the inputs of subordinate engineering personal determines the procurement policy for the project;

·       Manages and monitors the preparation of project costing coordinates preparation of project documentation and construction programmes;

·       Manages projects to the agreed standards;

·       Manages resources to achieve the project objectives prioritizes activities to ensure that project is completed within schedule; and completes project within budget.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Manage Programme Accounting, Costing and Cost Control Systems;

·       Manage Project Planning and Schedule Control Systems;

·       Ensure Project Cost Estimation;

·       Ensure Project Contracting;

·       Ensure Project Administration and Reporting;

·       Providing inputs during the Feasibility and Business Case stages for Projects in the Portfolio on the following; 5% Implement.

·       Project Management Discipline and Knowledge in the portfolio;

·       Manage drawing office;

·       Extensive knowledge of low voltage and high voltage up t0 132 KV infrastructure.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PROCESS CONTROL)

SAP POST NUMBER 20000719

TASK LEVEL T11

BASIC SALARY R 479 637.96 – R 584 392.44 per annum

ADVERTISED Internal and Website

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

·       Grade 12;

·       National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or relevant qualification;

·       Certification for competency on Traffic Controllers;

·       Valid Driver’s Licence; and

·       5 years’ relevant experience.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

·       The display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promises;

·       Shows enthusiasm to take on new projects;

·       Self-starter;

·       Drive to meet deadlines; and Initiates contact with others.

·       Take up new challenges;

·       Pursues project objectives;

·       Pushes self and motivates others for results;

·       Sets and meets challenging goals;

·       Successfully completes projects with time and budget allocations; and takes action if goals / objectives are not met.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Ensuring that employees are familiar with performance standards;

·       Implementing corrective and motivational action;

·       Conduct functional meetings with immediate subordinate;

·       Monitoring housekeeping by checking if due dates are met, if all data (new and changed) is captured on system;

·       Identifies training needs,

·       Liaise with supply authority, local customers, other departments and public as required;

·       Perform duties emanating from the appointment as subordinate responsible person in terms of the Occupational health and Safety Act (no 85 of 1993) for the department and equipment under his direct control;

·       Complete repair, maintenance and installation of robot intersection with council’s jurisdiction (70 intersections);

·       Safety inspection at the workplace been conducted to ensure a safe environment for personnel to perform duties;

·       Manage and repair all radio communications;

·       Manage contractor repairs (650 radios);

·       Ensure that regular safety talks and discussions are held. 

DRAUGHTSMAN-SENIOR (RE-ADVERTSEMENT) (PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES)

SAP POST NUMBER 20000551

TASK LEVEL T9

BASIC SALARY R 331 174 .08 – R 423 930.12 per annum

ADVERTISED Internal and Website

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

·       National Certificate – Electrical Engineering (NQF Level 5) or equivalent;

·       Valid Driver’s License; and

·       2 years’ relevant experience.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

·       Communication skills;

·       Computer literacy;

·       Interpersonal skills;

·       Attention to detail;

·       Knowledge of the basic fundamentals of the design process and how it impacts on the documentation process;

·       Full knowledge of the SACAP Code of Professional Conduct (Board Notice 154 of 2009);

·       Understands how a business unit functions;

·       Basic knowledge about the municipality;

·       Basic knowledge of the Local Government environment;

·       Knowledge of the municipality’s vision, objectives and priorities;

·       Operates within of the municipality’s policies and procedures; and awareness of the issues impacting service delivery.

·       Follows laid down procedures as prescribed in policy / standard operating procedures;

·       Is alert to potential conflicts of interest and follows; procedures to deal with these brings potential issues of conflict to the

·       Attention of the supervisor; and aware of resources available to resolve ethical issues.

·       Enters interpreted research and analytical data into specific applications, computerized or manual according to set procedures; and checks data as it is entered for obvious errors.

·       Shows confidence in engaging with internal and external stakeholders;

·       Communicates effectively shows consideration when working with others;

·       Accurately captures detail of meetings and proceedings for formal record;

·       Is able to analyse and apply the terms of agreements and shows high levels of integrity and confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Performs tasks/ activities associated with the preparation, capturing, storing and maintaining of data and, presentation of information using database procedures, applications and tools to ensure the Geographic Information System provides comprehensive and complete information supporting analysis, discussions, queries and decision-making processes. Ensure that all repairs and maintenance is carried out according to predetermined standards;

·       Performs the physical manipulations, conversions and implementation of the following technical systems Computerized Geographical Information System (GIS) for the City Electrical Engineers Department, by

·       Computerized Services Register;

·       Performs alphanumeric data capturing to prescribed standards and associated classifying to the relevant GIS model;

·       Executes the compilation of maps and general draughting requirements for the GIS section, on both computerized and conventional methods;

·       Assists the Senior Technical Assistant (GIS) with the performing of ad hoc projects;

·       Assists the Senior Technical Assistant (GIS) with external and internal instances as required;

·       Compiles and designs as pre-planning for formal designs as applicable and as required;

·       Performs plotting service on the AO plotter facility for both internal and external instances as required;

·       Participates in orientation/participation site visits in order to acquaint with practical component of duties.

ADMINISTRATOR (ELECTRICAL & ENERGY SERVICES)

SAP POST NUMBER 20000600

TASK LEVEL T9

BASIC SALARY R 331 174 .08 – R 423 930.12 per annum

ADVERTISED Internal and Website

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

·       Gr 12 with General Office Administration or equivalent;

·       A Valid driver license;

·       At least 3 years’ experience in local government;

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

·       Good communication skills;

·       A high level of report writing skills;

·       Organizational awareness;

·       Project management skills;

·       Data processing and analysis skills;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Provide administrative support the Office of the Deputy City Manager: Electrical & Energy 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/ biannual) performance appraisal;

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

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES

DEPUTY MANAGER: TRAFFIC (PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY)

SAP POST NUMBER 20001316

TASK LEVEL T15

BASIC SALARY R 659 335.68 – R 710 274.00 per annum

ADVERTISED Internal and Website

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

·       National Diploma Business Administration or equivalent;

·       NQF Level 6;

·       Traffic Officers Diploma;

·       Registered with the Department of Transport;

·       Examiner of Motor Vehicles Certificate;

·       Examiner of Drivers licence Certificate;

·       Peace Officer Certificate;

·       Valid Firearm Competency Certificate and

·       5 years of appropriate traffic management experience on senior level

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

·       Good communication skills;

·       A high level of report writing skills;

·       Organizational awareness;

·       Project management skills;

·       Data processing and analysis skills;

·       Problem solving skills;

·       Supervisory skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Co – ordinates all administrative and operational functions of the section;

·       Interaction with National, Provincial and Local Traffic structures to provide strategic direction for section;

·       Inspecting and verifying completed work of reporting staff to ensure quality;

·       Communicates policy, decisions, and relevant information to ensure that the section functions and performs in synchronisation with other sections and other departments to achieve a common goal;

·       Allocating resources to different teams as per needs identified in order to meet priorities;

·       Control staff and equipment for optimum benefit;

·       Verifying and completing time sheets of reporting staff by inspecting and recording normal hours and overtime worked.

ADMINISTRATOR (OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER: COMMUNITY SERVICES)

SAP POST NUMBER 20008262

TASK LEVEL T9 (Not Job Evaluated)

BASIC SALARY R 331 174 .08 – R 423 930.12 per annum

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;

·       Organizational 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/ biannual) performance appraisal;

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

PRINCIPAL CLERK (LICENSING) (LICENSING)

SAP POST NUMBER 20001306

TASK T7

BASIC SALARY R 246 246 .00 – R 307 527.60 per annum

ADVERTISED Internal and Website

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

·       Grade 12 or equivalent;

·       A valid driving license;

·       At least 2 years’ relevant experience.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

·       Computer literacy preferably MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ICDL will be an added advantage;

·       Communication skills;

·       Attention to detail;

·       Knowledge of Traffic contravention management system.

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.

CLOSING DATE: 29 JULY 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 license, 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 being 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 submitting an application, 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 emailed 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