SALDANHA BAY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Saldanha Bay Municipality is a high-profile municipality dedicated to serving its people with excellence. We are committed to employment equity and welcome applications from competent individuals, including those living with disabilities, who seek a professional and inclusive work environment.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

NO EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

DELIVERY ADRESS: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, 21C BEANSA BUILDING, MAIN ROAD, VREDENBURG 7380

DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY AND OPERATIONAL SERVICES 

DEPARTMENT: ROADS AND STORMWATER 

TRACTOR DRIVER: VREDENBURG

Minimum Requirements: Grade 10 • Valid Code C1 driver’s licence •1-2 years relevant tractor driving experience/broom driving experience • Basic Literacy • Good communication skills in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Duties will entail: Driving of tractor/ Broom • Cut grass on sport fields, parks, and open spaces • Sweeping of roads • Fertilizing of parks •Transport of material and equipment •Transport workers

Competencies: Managing work •Communication •Organisational awareness • Use of process specific equipment • Workplace Safety •Vehicle Safety •Driving behaviour •Service delivery orientation •Interpersonal relationship •Learning orientation •Team orientation.

T5 (Estimated CTC R 283 365.56 p.a.)

Basic Salary: T5 (R 152 426.17 – R 196 887.75 p.a)

Enquiries can be directed to: Mr F Zimri at 022 701 7132

DEPARTMENT: POS AND AMENITIES 

TRUCK DRIVER: VREDENBURG

Minimum requirements: Grade 10 or equivalent technical qualification • Reading and writing skills • Valid Code C1 with valid PRDP •1-2 years municipal parks, sports ground & open spaces supervisor experience • Good communication skills in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Duties will entail: Supervise sub-ordinates • Performs administrative functions • Perform driving functions • Cutting and trimming of trees • Maintenance of parks, sportsgrounds and open spaces •Application of weedkiller and fertilizer.

Competencies: Problem solving • Planning and organising • Discipline specific skills • People management • Task Management • Workplace safety • Resilience • Communication •Service delivery orientation •Coaching and orientation • Team Orientation.

T7 (Estimated CTC R 366 548.57 p.a.)

Basic Salary: T7 (R 216 488.89 – R 280 988.62 p.a

Enquiries can be directed to Mr F Zimri at 022 701 7132

DEPARTMENT: AREA ENGINEERING SERVICES 

DIGGER LOADER OPERATOR

Minimum requirements: Grade 9 • 1-2 years relevant digger loader / tipper truck experience • Valid Code C1 driver’s licence with valid PRDP •Good communication skills in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Duties will entail: Driving and operating digger loader to assist with covering of waste in Vredenburg landfill site • Cleaning of public open spaces to ensure a surface free unwanted vegetation, rubble and solid waste through planning, productive utilization of machinery and feedback to immediate superior.

Competencies: Operation Monitoring • Quality Control Analysis •Operation and control •Troubleshooting •Workplace safety •Planning and Organising.

T7 (Estimated CTC R 366 548.57 p.a.)

Basic Salary: T7 (R 216 488.89 – R280 988.62 p.a)

Enquiries can be directed to: Mr F Zimri at 022 701 7132

DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE AND PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES 

DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION

LIBRARY ASSISTANT: DIAZVILLE

(30 HOURS)

Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 • 2-year experiential knowledge of public libraries • Computer literate (MS Office) • Member of LIASA will be an added advantage • Good communication skills in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape • A Valid Code B driver’s licence would be an added advantage.

Duties will entail: Directly assisting the public in the general use of the library’s resources and with reference enquiries • Performing circulation control functions •Assisting with developing a reading culture• Assisting with promoting library service and outreach programmes • Assisting the public with basic reading and information enquiries • Performing necessary administrative tasks to ensure that the library functions effectively • Maintain collections using established procedures and systems • Apply basic concepts and knowledge at aspects within the library and information services discipline • Basic understanding, knowledge and application of aspects, principles practises and procedures within the library and information service discipline.

Competencies: Service delivery orientation • Interpersonal relationships • Communication • Action orientation • Resilience • Accountability and ethical conduct • Customer orientation and customer focus • Action orientation • Accountability and ethical conduct • Learning orientation • Impact and influence • Team orientation.

T7 (Estimated CTC R 366 548.57 p.a.)

Basic Salary: T7 (R 216 488.89 – R280 988.62 p.a)

Enquiries can be directed to: Ms T Sass at 022 701 6910

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT.

1. ONLY HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

2. CLEARLY INDICATE THE POSITION APPLYING FOR ON THE APPLICATION FORM.

3. CONSIDERATION WILL ONLY BE GIVEN TO THE HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS MEETING 1 & 2 ABOVE AND HANDED IN BEFORE OR ON THE CLOSING DATE INDICATED BELOW

Closing Time & Date: 30 July 2026 at 12:00

In terms of the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations, Regulation 13 All appointments will be subject to a probation period of 6 months.

NOTES TO APPLICANT

·       Thank you for your interest in seeking employment with us.

·       Saldanha Bay Municipality complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013(POPIA), by submitting your application for a position at Saldanha bay municipality you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used during vetting and screening process.

·       All applications should be accompanied by a completed application form (obtainable from website: www.sbm.gov.za) clearly reflecting the name of the position applying for; a comprehensive CV; a certified copy of your ID, driver’s license and educational qualifications.

·       No original documents attached to the application will be safe kept/returned.

·       Applications without afore - mentioned will not be considered.

·       For the implementation of the Employment Act, candidates are encouraged to indicate their race, gender and disability.

·       No late applications will be considered.

·       Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates, if you have not received a response within 3 (three) months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

·       All appointments are subject to a medical assessment, criminal record and reference checks from previous and current employer(s).

·       The Council beholds the right to make an appointment.