ETHEKWINI METRO

VACANCY CIRCULAR NUMBER: 620

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the vacancies advertised here

Applicants who have not been contacted within three months from the closing date should consider themselves unsuccessful.

An employee may be deployed to any of the office, depot or workplaces of the Municipality within its area of jurisdiction. Canvassing councillors or officials in respect of these positions will lead to disqualification of the applicants. Applicants may be required to participate in a comprehensive assessment process and must be deemed competent. 

Work sample and / or psychometrics test’s may be undertaken as part of the selection process. You shall be required to undergo a pre-engagement medical examination to be conducted by a medical officer in the employ of the Municipality.

TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINK: HTTPS://WWW.DURBAN.GOV.ZA/PAGE/JOB

No Manual Applications will be accepted.

Closing Date is Friday, 03/07/2026 12h00 Midday

For assistance and support, applicants can contact 031 311 3103 or visit any of the Human Capital Centres of Excellence at the below listed addresses

Hambanathi HC computer Lab: 25 Jiyani Road, Tongaat. 

Hammersdale HC computer Lab: G7 Shezi Main Road. 

Clermont HC computer Lab: 1106 Zazi Road, 21 Archie Gumede HC Centre of Excellence. 

KwaDabeka HC Computer Lab: 101 Spinal Road, KwaDabeka. 

SEDA HC Computer Lab: 127 Johannes Nkosi, Durban: 

uMnini HC computer Lab: R102 Daganyana Reserves, Umgababa. 

Pinetown HC computer Lab: 7 Meller Road, Pinetown. 

Bester Library HC computer Lab: 1826F Ntuzuma Road, Emzomusha, Kwa Mashu, 4068.

Nagina Sizakala HC Computer Lab: 3 Nagina Dr, Mariannhill, Durban, 3604. 

Mid Way Mall HC computer Lab: A225 Zavala Road, Ntuzuma A, Ntuzuma. 

Verulam HC computer Lab: 151 Wick Street, Verulam, eThekwini, 4340. 

Kwa Mnyandu Sizakala Centre: 341 Griffiths Mxenge Hwy, Umlazi D, Umlazi, 4031. 

Kwa Ximba Sizakala Centre: Magayisa, Main Road, Kwa Ximba, Ximba, 3681.

Illovu Sizakala Centre: Lot 10994, 10451 Joe Mnguni Street, Illovu. 

16 Maphephetweni Sizakala Centre: Emlanjweni, Kwa Mashu, 4359. 

Fredville/Inchanga Sizakala Centre: Michael Gwala Community Centre, Fredville, Cato Ridge, 3700. 

Umbumbulu Sizakala Centre: 300009 Street, Nsimbini Reserve, Umbumbulu, 40105. 

Mega City Sizakala Centre: 50 Griffiths Mxenge Hwy, Umlazi V, Umlazi 4060. 

Magabheni Sizakala Centre: eThekwini Ikhwezi Area, Sidiwya Hwy, Umkomaas, 4170. 

Lamontville HC Computer Lab: Off Wiggins Road, Lamontville, Durban, 4027. 

Molweni Sizakala Centre: 415 Inanda Road, Molweni, Durban, 3652. 

Chesterville Sizakala Centre: 80 Mahlathi Road, Chesterville, Durban, 4091. 

Sankontshe Sizakala Centre: Sankontshe, Ilanga, 3700. 

Tongaat HC Computer Lab: 325 Gopalall Hurbans Road, Tongaat, eThekwini, 4400. 

Main/ Head Office HC computer Lab: SEDA Office 381 King Dinuzulu Road, Berea , 4001 Sizakala Centre in Winklespruit is located at 11 Gracedale / Mayors Mews Road, Winklespruit 4126, 

The Sizakala Centre in Hillcrest is located at 22 Delamore Road.

Please note that Municipality vacancies are NOT FOR SALE!

EThekwini Municipality is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

EFFECTIVENESS AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS DIRECTORATE

DEPUTY HEAD (ORG CHANGE & EFFICIENCY)

REF NO: 63000124

Salary Negotiable

Grade: 19

Job Purpose: Plan, lead and direct the Organisation Development and Special Project function by formulating strategic short- and long-term plans encapsulating critical interventions and applications necessary to deliver outputs, managing key functional areas and establishing standards and performance measures to establish levels of efficiency, control, and aligning and/or developing policies and procedures accordingly and managing all aspects of Change Management and Business System Analysis.

Competencies: •Organisational Awareness. •Consulting. •Planning and Organising. •Mentoring and Control. •Change Leadership. •HR Technology/ Information Management. •Strategic Management. •Workforce Planning. •Communication. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct. •Direction Setting. •Impact and Influence.

Essential Requirements: •Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields: •Organisational Development •Operations Management •Industrial Psychology •Human Resource Management •Valid motor vehicle driving license •7 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a senior management level.

ENGINEERING SERVICES DIRECTORATE

SENIOR MANAGER (DEV ENGINEERING) (WEST)

REF NO: 36000796

Total Value of Remuneration Package R1 714 208.00 / R2 196 822.00 pa

Grade: 18

Job Purpose: Manages the key performance areas of the branch by evaluating the adequacy and capability of the functionality to support the departmental objectives, controlling the personnel and financial resources, developing and/or reviewing current by-law or policy provisions, procedures, systems and controls.

Competencies: •Planning and organising. •Organisational awareness. •Design. •Operations and maintenance. •Interpersonal relationships. •Service delivery orientation. •Communication. •Accountability and ethical conduct. •Team orientation. •Impact and influence. •Direct setting. •Coaching and mentoring.

Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Civil Engineering. •Registered as a Professional Civil Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •8 Years relevant experience of which 5 years must be post registration.

ARCHITECT/ PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT

REF NO: 36000138D / 36000166D / 36000150D/36000144D

REF NO: 36000138E / 36000166E / 36000150E/36000144E

Total Value of Remuneration Package

R990 043.00 / R1 256 750.00 pa

Grade: 14

R1 126 875.00 / R1 434 389.00 pa

Grade: 15

ARCHITECT:

Grade: 14

Job Purpose: Provides a professional Architectural service through the management of the process of analysing, investigating, assessing, defining, conceptualizing and designing major physical built interventions in the environment and, preparing and defending contractual terms and conditions or, resolving disputes, and providing information and advice on best practices to guide, enable and ensure delivery of architectural products that responds to client requirements and is adaptable to environmental, social and legislative changes and demands.

Competencies: •Planning and Organising. •Mitigating Risks. •Attention to Detail. •Architectural Design. •Connect and Appropriate Fit. •Use of Technology. •Monitoring and Control. •Communication. •Client Orientation and Customer Focus. •Learning Orientation. •Problem Solving. •Team Orientation.

Essential Requirements: •Master of Architecture (NQF Level 9) or equivalent. •Registered with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) as a Candidate Architect within 6 months from date of appointment. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •Computer Literacy. •Knowledge of specialized software packages.

PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT:

Grade: 15

Job Purpose: Provide a professional Architectural service through the management of the process of analysing, investigating, assessing, defining, conceptualizing and designing major physical built interventions in the environment and, preparing and defending contractual terms and conditions or, resolving disputes and providing information and advice on the best practice to guide, enable and ensure environmental, social and legislative changes and demands.

Competencies: •Planning and Organising. •Mitigating Risk. •Attention to Detail. •Architectural Design. •Context and appropriate Fit. •Use of Technology. •Monitoring and Control. •Communication. •Client Orientation and Customer Focus. •Problem Solving. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct. •Team Orientation.

Essential Requirements: •Master of Architecture (NQF Level 9) or equivalent. •Registered with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) as a Professional Architect. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •2 years relevant experience which may have been obtained as part of registration. •Computer Literacy. •Knowledge of specialized software packages.

RECREATION AND PARKS DIRECTORATE

HORTICULTURIST

REF NO: 44005808

Basic Salary R331 758.60 / R430 640.16 pa

Grade: 10

Job Purpose: Manages key requirements and procedural applications associated with the provision of a Horticultural service within a designated area.

Competencies: •Managing Work •Planning and organizing •Facility specific skills •Workplace safety •Interpersonal Relationships •Communication •Service Delivery Orientation •Resilience •Problem Solving •Accountability and Ethical Conduct.

Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Horticulture or equivalent. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

Special Conditions:

1. Required to work in all weather conditions. 

2. Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.

Physical Requirements: The physical attributes required for the performance of tasks associated with specific key performance areas in this post necessitates that the incumbent be physically fit and able bodied.

COMMERCIAL SPORT FACILITIES DIRECTORATE

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (TENDERS AND CONT)

REF NO: 45000348

Basic Salary R331 758.60 / R430 640.16 pa

Grade: 10

Job Purpose: Coordinate and administer tenders and contracts for the administration division.

Competencies: •Written Communication. •Problem Solving. •Planning and Organising. •Procurement and Tenders. •Financial Process Management. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Action and Outcome Orientation. •Ethics and Outcome Orientation. •Ethics and Accountability. •Team Orientation.

Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Supply Chain Management or Logistics or Procurement Management or Contract Management or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 years relevant experience •Computer Literacy.

METRO POLICE DIRECTORATE

PRINCIPAL CLERK

REF NO: 42000342/ 42000346/ 42000348/ 42000352/ 42000360

Basic Salary R 232 438.20 / R 301 728.48 pa

Grade: 07

Job Purpose: Undertakes administrative duties relating to the camera prosecution function.

Competencies: •Written communication •Oral communication. •Attention to detail. •Planning and organising. •Use of technology. •Data processing & analysis. •Service delivery orientation •Action orientation •Team orientation.

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

PRINCIPAL CLERK

REF NO: 42000318 / 42000458

Basic Salary R 232 438.20 / R 301 728.48 pa

Grade: 07

Job Purpose: Performing specific administrative tasks associated with the processing of warrants of arrests.

Competencies: •Written Communication •Oral Communication •Attention to Detail •Planning & Organising •Use of Technology •Data Processing & Analysis •Service Delivery Orientation •Action Orientation •Team Orientation

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

PRINCIPAL CLERK

REF NO: 42000476 / 42000516 / 42000518 / 42000524 / 42000538

Basic Salary R 232 438.20 / R 301 728.48 pa

Grade: 07

Job Purpose: To perform the overall administrative and clerical duties for the Licensing, Vehicle Test and Fines Processing Division within the Durban Metropolitan Police Services Directorate.

Competencies: •Written Communication •Oral Communication •Attention to Detail •Planning & Organising •Use of Technology •Data Processing & Analysis •Service Delivery Orientation •Action Orientation •Team Orientation.

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

SENIOR CLERK

REF NO: 42000746 / 42000748

Basic Salary R 192 271.68 / R 249 585.48 pa

Grade: 06

Job Purpose: To assist in the store/ stock administration and control functions to ensure effective, efficient and sustainable support functions to the benefit of all branches in the Durban Metro Police Department as well as the public at large.

Competencies: •Written communication. •Oral communication. •Attention to detail. •Planning and organising. •Use of Technology. •Data processing & Analysis. •Service delivery orientation. •Action orientation. •Team orientation.

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •1 Year relevant experience •Computer Literacy.

Physical Requirements: •Due to the physical nature of the job, i.e. climbing of ladders, carrying/packing of boxes etc as and when required, the incumbent of this post must be sufficiently physically able to perform such duties.

WASTE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

PRINCIPAL CLERK

REF NO: 35000730

Basic Salary R 232 438.20 / R 301 728.48 pa

Grade: 07

Job Purpose: To provide clerical support pertaining to waste volume audits in the various regions of the Cleansing and Solid Waste Unit.

Competencies: •Written communication. •Attention to detail. •Influencing. •Ethics and professionalism. •Organisational awareness. •Problem solving. •Planning and organising. •Use of Technology. •Data processing & Analysis. •Interpersonal relationships. •Communication. •Resilience.

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

SITE OPERATOR

REF NO: 36002162

Basic Salary R232 438.20 / R301 728.48 pa

Grade: 07

Job Purpose: Undertakes work associated with the planning process of the work management system by conducting inspections and verifying/ reporting on the nature and extent of the reported repair work on roads and stormwater systems.

Competencies: •Problem Solving. •Planning and Organising. •Task Management. •Workplace Safety. •Communication. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Action and Outcome orientation. •Resilience. •Direction Setting. •Impact and Influence.

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

Special Conditions: Required to work in all weather conditions Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime. Exercise judgement on site with regards to work not included in standard applications.

Physical Requirements: The physical attributes required for the performance of tasks associated with specific key performance areas in this post necessitates that the incumbent be physically fit and able bodied.

WATER AND SANITATION DIRECTORATE

SENIOR CLERK

REF NO: 34004316

Basic Salary R 192 271.68 / R 249 585.48 pa

Grade: 06

Job Purpose: To provide clerical support for line management at operational depots.

Competencies: •Written Communication •Oral Communication •Attention to detail •Planning & Organising •Use of Technology •Business Process •Client Orientation & Customer Focus •Interpersonal Relationships •Learning Orientation •Resilience •Team Orientation.

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •1 Year relevant experience •Computer Literacy

Special Conditions: Posts are interchangeable within the Division at the discretion of the Deputy Director.

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE

RECRUITMENT AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

REF NO: 61000870

Basic Salary R520 583.40 / R675 757.08 pa

Grade: 13

Job Purpose: Manages, coordinates and controls the staff and administration of the recruitment process within the Human Capital Directorate.

Competencies: •Organisational awareness. •Consulting. •Planning and organising. •Monitoring and control. •Change management. •HR Technology/ information Management. •HR Service delivery. •Financial management. •Direction setting. •Problem solving. •Client orientation and customer focus. • Impact and influencing.

Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Office Management and Technology or Public Administration or Public Management or Human Resources Management or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •3 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

Special Conditions: Hours of Work: 5 Day-40 Hour week.

PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

PRINCIPAL CLERK (SUPPLIER DATABASE)

REF NO: 31000752-1

Basic Salary R232 438.20 / R301 728.48 pa

Grade: 07

Job Purpose: Responsible for maintaining and updating the credibility of the database for contractors, suppliers and service provider’s registration and correct capturing of desktop accreditation information.

Competencies: •Business Communication. •Consulting. •Advice and Guidance. •Operations. •User Support. •Communication. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Resilience. •Learning Orientation. •Impact and Influence.

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

PRINCIPAL CLERK

REF NO: 33000998 / 33001056 / 33007510 / 33000954

Basic Salary R232 438.20 / R301 728.48 pa

Grade: 07

Job Purpose: To receive and process applications, changeovers and other relevant documentation and acceptance of payment in connection with electricity supplies.

Competencies: •Written Communication • Oral Communication •Attention to Detail • Ethics and Professionalism • Planning and Organising •Problem Solving •Data Processing & Analysis •Use of Technology •Interpersonal Relationships •Service Delivery Orientation •Client Orientation and Customer Focus

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

Physical Requirements: Acceptable appearance.

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

REF NO: 10900016

Basic Salary R232 438.20 / R301 728.48 pa

Grade: 07

Job Purpose: Co-ordinates activities and requirements associated through the application of administrative and secretarial procedures and, execution of associated with the communication, planning, prioritization and organization of critical, confidential and important appointments, events/function and meetings.

Competencies: •Written Communication •Oral communication •Ethics & Professionalism •Business Functionality •Use of Technology •Data Processing & Analysis •Interpersonal Relationships •Resilience •Change Readiness • Learning Orientation

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and an Administrative certificate. •2 Years relevant experience. • Computer Literacy.

DISASTER MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

MANAGER (RESPONSE & RECOVERY)

REF NO: 43002514

Total Value of Remuneration Package R1 126 875.00 / R1 434 389.00 pa

Grade: 15

Job Purpose: To undertake a wide range of generic functions which are embedded in all Manager posts in the Disaster Management Division ad specifically manage the functional areas of disaster and recovery.

Competencies: •Disaster (Risk) Management. •Disaster operations and emergency communications and control. •Disaster recovery and rehabilitation. •Problem solving. •Interpersonal relationship. •Communication. •Accountability and ethical conduct. •Resilience. •Team orientation. •Coaching and mentoring.

Essential Requirements: •Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Disaster Risk Management or any other related and equivalent qualification majoring in Disaster Risk Management. •Registered as a Practitioner with the Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa (DMISA). •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •5 years relevant experience of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level in a Disaster Management environment. •Computer literacy.

CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

SUPERVISOR (BUILDINGS)

REF NO: 53000354

Basic Salary R261 708.48 / R339 703.56 pa

Grade: 08

Job Purpose: To ensure that Sizakala facilities are in compliance with all the requirements of Occupational Health and Safety Act, building bylaws and other Municipal requirements.

Competencies: •Problem Solving. •Planning and Organising. •Discipline Specific Skills. •Task Management. •Workplace Safety. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Communication. •Action and Outcome Orientation. •Ethics and Accountability. •Direction Setting. •Team Orientation.

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and an administrative certificate. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •3 years relevant experience •Computer Literacy.

Special Conditions: Be able to work after hours.

Physical Requirements: Physically fit.

PRINCIPAL CLERK

REF NO: 53000058 / 53000140

Basic Salary R232 438.20 / R301 728.48 pa

Grade: 07

Job Purpose: To provide customer and related services in accordance with the principles of Batho Pele and the unit’s vision to the eThekwini Municipality customers.

Competencies: •Attention to detail. •Ethics and professionalism •Organisational awareness. •Planning and organising. •Business processes. •Use of Technology. •Interpersonal relationships. •Communication. •Client orientation and customer focus. •Action orientation. •Resilience. •Change readiness.

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

Special Conditions: •Posts of Principal Clerk are interchangeable within the department at the discretion of the Head.

Physical Requirements: •Must be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the post.