ETHEKWINI METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY

VACANCY CIRCULAR NUMBER: 624

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 AT E-RECRUITMENT, USE THE FOLLOWING LINK:

https://www.durban.gov.za/page/jobs

APPLICATIONS CAN BE MADE AT THE FOLLOWING 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 or (Telephone Enquires 031 311 3103) or go to E-Recruitment https://www.durban.gov.za/page/jobs and click on the link – closing date is Friday, 28/08/2026 (Midday).

Please note that Municipality vacancies are NOT FOR SALE! CLOSING 

DATE IS FRIDAY, 28 AUGUST 2026 12:00 MIDDAY.

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

ENGINEERING SERVICES DIRECTORATE

SENIOR MANAGER (MECHANICAL

ENGINEERING) (MBS)

REF NO:36000714

Total Value of Remuneration Package R1 795 273.00 / R2 300 153.00 pa

Grade: 18

Job Purpose: Manages the provision of Mechanical Engineering and project management service through the formulation of the short, medium to long-term objectives for the MBS branch and input into the strategic intent.

Competencies: •Planning. •Organisational awareness. •Design. •Project Management. •Operations and Maintenance. •Service delivery orientation. •Communication. •Accountability and Ethical conduct. •Impact and influence. •Team orientation. •Direction setting. •Coaching and mentoring.

Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Mechanical Engineering. •Registered as a Professional Mechanical 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 experience.

PROFESSIONAL QUANTITY SURVEYOR

REF NO:36000246E

Total Value of Remuneration Package R1 180 843.00 / R1 502 545.00 pa

Grade: 15

Job Purpose: Applies quantity surveying principles and methods to address specific costing and related requirements in respect of special and major complex projects.

Competencies: •Planning. •Organisational Awareness. •Attention to Detail. •Project Management. •Construction. •Design. •Communication. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Learning Orientation. •Problem Solving. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct. •Team Orientation.

Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Technology or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Quantity Surveying or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Registration as a Professional Quantity Surveyor with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP). •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •5 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

CLERK OF WORKS

REF NO:36000894

Total Value of Remuneration Package R718 053.00 / R904 496.00 pa

Grade: 11

Job Purpose: To provide onsite quality control and support to technical staff for a broad range of civil engineering projects.

Competencies: •Managing Work. •Problem Solving. •Quality Orientation. •Workplace Safety. •Discipline Specific Skills. •Communication. •Customer Orientation and Customer Focus. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct. •Learning Orientation.

Essential Requirements: •Trade Tested Artisan (Plumber or Main Layer or Bricklayer or Carpenter). •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •4 years relevant post trade test experience

Special Conditions: The posts are interchangeable within the Department at the discretion of the Deputy Head.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

SPECIALIST ENGINEER (HV PLANNING)

REF NO: 33007724

Total Value of Remuneration Package R1 570 619.00 / R2 008 545.00 pa

Grade: 17

Job Purpose: Directs professional engineering requirements and procedures to support functional areas and the strategic intent within the department, preparing and implementing contract terms and conditions that supports the Unit Asset Management Plan as well as increase financial viability of interventions in the public realm.

Competencies: •Planning •Attention to Detail •Design •Project Management •Construction •Communication •Service Delivery Orientation •Resilience •Cognitive Ability •Learning Orientation •Team Orientation •Direction Setting

Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Electrical Engineering. •Registered as a Professional Electrical Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •7 years post registration experience in the Electricity Distribution or Transmission industry.

Special Conditions: Appointment to Specialist Engineer level will be subject to applicants passing the Internal Assessment Test.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY DIRECTORATE

SESSIONAL DOCTOR

REF NO:99965031/ 99965049

3 Year special fixed term contract with no benefits R737.60 Per Hour

Variable hours based on operational requirements, up to a maximum of sixteen (16) hours per week Grade: 15

Job Purpose: To provide a technical medical specialist service within Occupational Health Section.

Competencies: •Professionalism. •Medical knowledge. •Interpersonal relationships. •Communication. •Service delivery orientation. •Action and outcome orientation. •Resilience. •Change readiness. •Cognitive ability. •Learning orientation. •Team orientation.

Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) (NQF Level 8) or equivalent recognized by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) •Diploma in Occupational Health (NQF Level 8) or equivalent acceptable to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) •Current valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. •Registration of Occupational Health as an additional qualification with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). •Valid motor vehicle driving license •5 years’ experience as a Medical Practitioner post qualification, of which 1 year must be in Occupational Health as an Occupational Health Medical Practitioner.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE

BRAND MANAGER

REF NO:23000072

Total Value of Remuneration Package R990 762.00 / R1 257 303.00 pa

Grade: 15

Job Purpose: To manage the development of particular product lines, plan and execute projects and initiatives that support the broader marketing strategy of Durban Tourism, ensuring that Durban as a brand remains relevant to consumers/tourists.

Competencies: •Research & Analysis •Public Consultation •Socio- Economic/ Socio-Political Awareness • Planning & Organising •Strategic Planning & Strategy Formulation •Programme & Project Management •Information Products & Reporting •Interpersonal Relationships •Action Orientation •Accountability & Ethical Conduct •Coaching  Mentoring •Strategic Capability & Leadership

Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Marketing or Business Administration or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •5 Years relevant experience.

MARKETING OFFICER

REF NO:23000086/23000068

Basic Salary R410 245.46 / R532 520.63 pa

Grade: 11

Job Purpose: To aggressively market Durban as a tourism destination to domestic and international markets and increase tourist affinity and brand awareness.

Competencies: •Public Consultation •Socio-Economic/ Socio-Political Awareness •Planning & Organising •Information Products & Reporting •Programme & Project Management •Interpersonal Relationships •Communication •Service Delivery Orientation •Client Orientation & Customer Focus •Change Readiness •Problem Solving •Learning Orientation

Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Tourism Management or Marketing Management or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

WATER AND SANITATION DIRECTORATE

QUANTITY SURVEYING TECHNICIAN

REF NO:34006820

Basic Salary R410 245.46 / R532 520.63 pa

Grade: 11

Job Purpose: Applies quantity surveying procedures and applications associated with the provision of information, formulation and development of quantity surveying proposals.

Competencies: •Planning •Organisational Awareness •Attention to Detail •Design •Project Management •Construction •Interpersonal Relationships •Service Delivery Orientation •Cognitive Ability •Learning Orientation •Accountability & Ethical Conduct

Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Building or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •1 Year relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

Special conditions: •Post of Quantity Surveyor are interchangeable within the Department at the discretion of the Deputy Head.

ADMINISTRATOR

REF NO:34000468

Basic Salary R308 655.60 / R400 637.07 pa

Grade: 09

Job Purpose: To provide an efficient clerical/administration function for the effective functioning of the Community Education and Councillor LiaisonDivision.

Competencies: •Written Communication •Oral Communication • Attention to Detail • Planning & Organising •Use of Technology •Data Processing & Analysis •Interpersonal Relationships •Action Orientation •Learning Orientation

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and a certificate in the Administrative field. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

SENIOR CLERK

REF NO:34008904 / 34008664/34008916

Basic Salary R201 404.58 / R261 440.79 pa

Grade: 06

Job Purpose: To provide administrative support services to the Water Inspectorate Division and to facilitate the provision of water supplies in terms of approved service level agreements.

Competencies: •Written communication. •Oral communication. •Attention to detail. •Influencing. •Organizational awareness. •Planning and organizing. •Business processes. • Data processing & analysis. • Interpersonal relationships. •Action orientation. •Change readiness.

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

SENIOR CLERK

REF NO:34001362

Basic Salary R201 404.58 / R261 440.79 pa

Grade: 06

Job Purpose: To supply a clerical and counter service to new and existing customers for water and other services provided at the particular location.

Competencies: •Problem Solving •Organisational Awareness •Ethics & Professionalism •Use of Technology •Data Processing & Analysis •Interpersonal Relationships •Service Delivery Orientation •Communication •Client Orientation & Customer Focus •Cognitive Ability •Resilience •Learning Orientation

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

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES DIRECTORATE

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER

REF NO:41004678/41001530

Total Value of Remuneration Packages R718 053.00 / R 904 496.00 pa

Grade: 11

Job Purpose: Plans and coordinates the application of procedures and sequences associated with Environmental Health Monitoring, Risk Identification and Reporting.

Competencies: •Communication. •Planning & organising. •Evaluation and research. •Conceptual/ thinking. •Information management. •Advocacy/negotiation. •Food control. •Waste management. •Health surveillance of premises. •Environmental pollution control. •Disposal of the dead. •Vector control. •Project Management. •Air Quality Management. •Service delivery orientation. •Interpersonal relations. •Action and outcome orientation. •Flexibility. •Integrity. •Team orientation. •Couching and mentoring. • Direct setting.

Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Environmental Health or equivalent. •Current Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). •Registered as a Peace Officer or be able to be registered within 12 months of assumption of duty. •Applicants must be in possession of a SAPS clearance certificate which is no more than 6 months old. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •2 years relevant experience of which 1 year must be in community services.

Special Conditions: •Applicants must not have any criminal record. •Annual police clearance certificate must be obtained by incumbents. •The inability to remain registered as a Peace Officer may require termination of service.

MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER LICENSING DIRECTORATE

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (VEHICLE LICENSIN)

REF NO:42000110

Basic Salary R 347 517.13 / R 451 095.57 pa

Grade: 10

Job Purpose: To provide an effective and efficient administration service for vehicle licences in terms of laid down procedures and legislation.

Competencies: •Written communication. •Attention to detail. •Problem solving. •Data processing & analysis. •Communication. •Action orientation. •Learning orientation. •Team orientation.

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and a certificate in the Administration field. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 years relevant experience •Computer Literacy.

FLEET MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORATE

PRINCIPAL CLERK

REF NO:73001328

Basic Salary R243 479.01 / R316 060.58 pa

Grade: 07

Job Purpose: Provides clerical support to the Vehicle Monitoring Service Centre and attends to specific clerical activities associated with the control of the driver management information database or communicating with customers, officials sourcing and making available routine information pertaining to scheduled activities of the Division with regard to driver information.

Competencies: •Written Communication •Problem solving •Ethics & Professionalism •Use of Technology •Data Processing & Analysis •Communication •Service Delivery Orientation •Client Orientation & Customer Focus •Resilience •Learning Orientation •Cognitive Ability

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

Special Conditions: Required to work shift as and when required. Required to work on standby as and when required.

REVENUE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

PRINCIPAL CLERK

REF NO:71001012/710002192/71000142

Basic Salary R243 479.01 / R316 060.58 pa

Grade: 07

Job Purpose: To assess and administer the issuing of Revenue Clearance Certificates, Accordance with the respective legislation and associated processes ensuring all municipal debts have been recovered.

Competencies: •Attention to Detail. •Ethics and Professionalism. •Problem Solving. •Organizational Awareness. •Business Processes. •Use of Technology. •Data Processing & Analysis. •Communication. •Client Orientation and Customer Focus. •Change Readiness. •Resilience. •Learning Orientation.

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