EMFULENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

CIRCULAR 11/2026

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL (NATIONAL)

EMFULENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, WITH ITS HEAD OFFICE SITUATED IN VANDERBIJLPARK, INVITES SUITABLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

CLUSTER: INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

1. POSITION: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (1 POST) REF.C11/ IPD: READVERT (CANDIDATES WHO APPLIED PREVIOUSLY MUST REAPPLY)

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent Employment Contract. Appointed candidate will be required to sign employment contract, annual performance agreement and to annually disclose his/her financial interests. The candidate to be appointed will be stationed at the Head Office: Main Building in Vanderbijlpark – Corner Klassie Havenga and Frikkie Meyer Street.

REMUNERATION: R 1 887, 000 (Minimum), R 1 978,663 (Mid-point), R 2 074, 778 (Maximum)

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree/ B-Tech in Engineering or Equivalent at NQF 7. Certificate in Municipal Finance Management or Certificate in Municipal Development (CPMD) in line with minimum regulations on competency level of 2007 will be an added advantage and candidates who are in possession of the said qualification will be given an opportunity to obtain such a certificate within 18 months as per GG No.40593, if appointed. Have proven successful management experience in the field of water and sanitation/ Electricity/ project management. Computer Literacy. Valid Driver’s License and No criminal records. Registered with a recognised, relevant and engineering related professional body ECSA.

COMPETENCIES: Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation. Good Knowledge and understanding of institutional government 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. Advanced understanding of council operations and delegations of powers. Good Governance. Budget and Finance management. Ability to prove strategic, visionary and innovative leadership. Ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels e.g. government and with all relevant stakeholders.

EXPERIENCES: 5 – 10 year’s relevant experience at Senior Management level in Corporate/Public administration field.

DUTIES: Overall management of the technical Services department. Manage Operations, maintenance, planning and administration of Project management Unit. Endure implementation of IDP strategic objectives of the department. Draft and ensure implementation of departmental strategic plan and SDBIP. Prepare and manage the department budget. Manage related Municipal Infrastructure Grant programmes (MIG). Develop; implement, monitor and control capital projects and contract administration. Develop plans programmes for infrastructural services within the municipality in line with IDP objectives. Ensure technical knowledge leverage, sharing and integration.

CLUSTER: PUBLIC WORKS

2. POSITION: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: PUBLIC WORKS (1 POST) REF.C11/ EDPW: READVERT (CANDIDATES WHO APPLIED PREVIOUSLY MUST REAPPLY)

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent Employment Contract. Appointed candidate will be required to sign employment contract, annual performance agreement and to annually disclose his/her financial interests. The candidate to be appointed will be stationed at the Head Office: Main Building in Vanderbijlpark – Corner Klassie Havenga and Frikkie Meyer Street.

REMUNERATION: R 1 887, 000 (Minimum), R 1 978,663 (Mid-point), R 2 074, 778 (Maximum)

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering/B Tech: Electrical Engineering/ B.Eng./ B.Sc. or Equivalent. Certificate of Competency as required in terms of the General Machinery Regulations, 1988; or Registration with recognized relevant engineering professional body will be an added advantage. A Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD)/ Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP). *Note: Candidates who are in possession of the CPMD/MFMP will be given an opportunity to obtain such certificate within 18 months; if appointed. A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantages have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector. He incumbent must have the Leading and Core Competencies as per Government Gazette No.37245. Engineering and finance background will serve as an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES: Project and programme management and implementation. Audit and risk management Budget and finance management. Proven ability to offer visionary strategic and innovative leadership o diverse stakeholders including other spheres of government, community and business. Strategic direction and leadership. People management, Government leadership, Change leadership, results and quality focus, knowledge and Information Management. Analysis, innovation planning and organizing skills.

EXPERIENCES: 5 – 10 year’s relevant experience at Senior Management level in Corporate/Public administration field.

DUTIES: Incumbent will be responsible for: Providing Strategic Leadership for the Cluster: Public Works. Distributing, Reticulating and Maintaining the Electricity Network. Disposing of and Managing Waste and Landfill sites. Developing and maintaining the Roads and Storm water infrastructure. Ensuring Legislation Compliance and policy Development and Managing people and Transformation. Input in development of IDP, SDBIP and Annual Report. Draft, review and update current policies and monitor the latest municipality rules, National and Provincial Treasury Circulars etc. Monitor the markets developments and manage the improving of service delivery. Ensure the development of the Risk Register of the Cluster, formulate engineering master planning, Assess the efficacy of systems and procedures and implement new innovations and best practices.

CLUSTER: SHARED SERVICES

3. POSITION: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: SHARED SERVICES (1 Post) Ref C11/ED-SSRE-ADVERT (CANDIDATES WHO APPLIED PREVIOUSLY MUST REAPPLY)

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent Employment Contract. Appointed candidate will be required to sign employment contract, annual performance agreement and to annually disclose his/her financial interests. The candidate to be appointed will be stationed at the Head Office: Main Building in Vanderbijlpark – Corner Klassie Havenga and Frikkie Meyer Street.

REMUNERATION: R 1 887, 000 (Minimum), R 1 978,663 (Mid-point), R 2 074, 778 (Maximum)

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor Degree in Public Administration/Management Sciences/Law/B. Com Degree in Industrial Relations or equivalent. A Postgraduate Qualification/Honours/Masters Degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage. A Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD)/ Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP). Note: Candidates who do not have the CPMD/MFMP will be allowed to obtain such a certificate within 18 Months if appointed. Have proven successful institutional transformation within the public or private sector. The incumbent must have the leading and core competencies as per Government Gazette No. 37245.

COMPETENCIES: Advanced understanding of institutional Governance Systems and performance management. Advanced knowledge of Audit and Risk Management establishment and functionality. Budget and Finance Management. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Proven ability to offer visionary, strategic and innovative leadership to diverse stakeholders including other spheres of government, community and business. Must be a South African Citizen or a permanent resident. Strategic direction and leadership, change leadership, results and quality focus, Excellent communication skills. Knowledge and Information Management, Analysis skills, innovation, Planning and organising.

EXPERIENCES: 5 – 10 year’s relevant experience at Senior Management level in Corporate/Public administration field.

DUTIES: The post operates at a strategic level to provide strategic support to all of the business functions within Emfuleni Local Municipality. Develop and implement sound, effective organisational development programme and initiatives that support organisation wellness, opportunities or personal development and growth, Management of employees’ relations matters, quality induction, training, diversity management and the development of a productive work culture. Advise and assist in the preparation of Legal Documents, Contracts, Policies, Procedures, Practices or other matters having legal significance to the management and operations of the municipality. Ensure all policies and procedures are compliant with the Law, responsible for managing Corporate Services strategy and policy development by identifying issues that affect business results. Develop and oversee the systems that ensure the municipality complies with all applicable Codes of Corporate Governance, Responsible for overseeing the provision of support to other clusters in relation to Shared Services, including Fleet Management, Facilities and Information Technology administration. Ensure that all matters are executed in accordance with policies, Collective Agreement and applicable Legislation, the Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Labour Relations Act etc.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT EMFULENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE ANY APPOINTMENT IN THESE POSITIONS.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Fraudulent qualifications or documents will immediately disqualify offending applicants. Working experience in a Local Government Sector will be an added advantage. Employment equity and affirmative action will be considered in filling these vacancies. Short listed candidates will go through vetting, qualification verification and competency assessment where it is deemed to be applicable as one of the selection criteria. Candidates, who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date, should consider their applications unsuccessful. To apply interested candidates must submit a fully completed application form downloadable from our website: www.emfuleni.gov.za. Candidates are required to attach signed application form and motivation letter, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications, driver’s license (where applicable) and Identity document to their applications. Applicants must quote the relevant reference number and direct the application to: Emfuleni Local Municipality, Human ResourcesDepartment, P O Box 3, Vanderbijlpark, 1900 or hand delivered at Ground Floor (Room 145), Trust bank Building, Human Resources Office, Cnr President Kruger & CR Swaart Vanderbijlpark.

Enquiries can be made on 082 890 5271 Violet Mxuma, 0604898842: Lebohang Motse. 083 441 5840 MahlakoSelolo079 084 3948: Emily Moepadira During working hours only (08H00 - 16H15) Monday to Friday

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT LATE APPLICATIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DISQUALIFIED.

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS 28/09/2026

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY EMFULENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. IT IS OUR INTENTION TO PROMOTEEQUITABLE REPRESENTIVITY THROUGH THE FILLING OF THESE POSITIONS.