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DAWID KRUIPER MUNICIPALITY
Re-Advertisement - PUBLIC OFFICER: COUNCILLOR AND WARD ADMINISTRATION (X2)
Department: Office of the Municipal Manager
Reference: NOTICE NO: K24/2026
Closing Date: 22 June 2026 at 16:00
SUB-DIRECTORATE: Office of the Mayor and Speaker
DURATION: Posts in the Office of the Mayor and Speaker are contractual – contracts are linked to the term of the Executive Mayor.
SALARY SCALE: R 286 128 – 340 704 per year.
Benefits: Applicable to a Category B Local Authority.
Requirements: Qualifications and Experience:
· Grade 12 (Matric).
· Relevant post matric qualification in Public Administration, Office Administration, Public Management, or a related field will be advantageous.
· 2–5 years’ administrative experience
· Computer literacy in MS Office applications.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Performance Areas:
· Provide administrative and secretarial support to councillors and ward committees.
· Coordinate and facilitate communication between the Speaker, councillors, ward committees, and relevant stakeholders.
· Provide logistical support to Councilors, including arrangements for meetings, outreach programs, travel and community engagements.
· Assist with the coordination of special programmes and activities involving the Mayor, Speaker, and councillors.
· Maintain records, correspondence, and documentation relating to councillor and ward administration.
· Assist with the compilation of reports and general administrative duties within the department.
· Ensure councillors and relevant stakeholders receive communication and information timeously.
· Provide general support to the Office of the Mayor & Speaker and councillors to ensure effective functioning of council structures.
Applications are invited for the above-mentioned vacancy, which is hereby re-advertised.
Candidates who have previously applied for this position need not re-apply, as their earlier applications will still be considered
Application Instructions:
Certified copies of qualifications must accompany all applications.
The prescribed application forms are obtainable at the Municipal Offices, Upington, as well as on the website: www.dkm.gov.za
Applications can be completed online via the Municipality’s official website
Alternatively, complete curricula vitae with the prescribed application form may be addressed to:The Senior Manager Human Resources
Municipality Dawid Kruiper,Private Bag X6003, Upington, 8800
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications delivered by hand must be submitted in the application box at the front foyer of the Municipality.
The Municipality of Dawid Kruiper reserves the right not to fill the position.
Enquiries regarding the above position may be directed to Mrs N. Howley at telephone:
(054) 3387038.
If applicants are not invited for an interview within six weeks from the closing date, it may be assumed that the application was unsuccessful.
Yours faithfully
DR E. NTOBA
MUNICIPAL MANAGER