SWARTLAND LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Swartland Municipality ensures the wellbeing of all communities within the Swartland region through economic growth, social wellbeing, community involvement and effective management within a safe and healthy environment. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Swartland Municipality, with its head office in Malmesbury, services the towns of Malmesbury, Yzerfontein, Moorreesburg, Darling, Koringberg, Abbotsdale, Kalbaskraal, Chatsworth, Riverlands, Riebeek West and Riebeek Kasteel. The hub of the Swartland offers you the best of two worlds. You work and live in a tranquil, rural environmentwith all the modern amenities at hand. When you want to get away from it all, Cape Town is barely 60 km away, while various resorts along the picturesque West Coast are literally just around the corner.

The Municipality currently offers the following vacancy (ies) and awaits applications from competent persons who comply with the minimum job requirements.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WILL BE ACCEPTED

SENIOR TECHNICIAN: ELECTRICAL DESIGN AND PLANNING

Place of Work: Malmesbury

Vacancy reference number: V11/26

(This is a call for further applications. Previous applicants do not need to re-apply)

DIRECTORATE: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

Requirements: 

• Understanding of the operation, maintenance, upgrading and extension of electrical engineering infrastructure, must be able to act independently and make decisions based on sound engineering principles and industry standards

• Electrical Protection and Metering knowledge and experience

• Code B Driver’s License

• Own Reliable Vehicle

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Be able to work independently and in group context

• Good Afrikaans/English writing skills

• Good technical report writing skills

• Planning and organizing skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work under stressful circumstances

• Good writing, technical and calculating skills

• Fluent Afrikaans/English speaking

Qualification: 

• National Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering

• Eligibility for registration with ECSA as a Pr Techni Eng

• Computer literacy: MS Office, CAD

Experience: • 10 years of relevant experience

Job Purpose: 

• To provide a technical support function in the electrical engineering services directorate with specific focus on protection and metering and to design and cost departmental engineering projects

• To ensure implementation of construction and maintenance projects in line with cost, quality and time requirements.

• To manage and control the Radio Communication system, the departmental GIS system and deal with all Wayleave applications

Key Performance Areas 

• Management and planning of infrastructure development and maintenance

• Financial management and control

• Administration and Technical services

• Project Management

• Manage and control the radio communication system of Swartland Municipality

• Metering and Protection systems

• Manage the CAD (Computer aided design, GIS (Geographical Information System) and computer related functions for the electrical department

• Manage all wayleave applications submitted to the municipality

Core Professional Competencies

• Planning

• Organisational Awareness

• Attention to Detail

Functional Competencies

• Design

• Project Management

• Construction

• Operations and Maintenance

Public Service Orientation Competencies

• Interpersonal relationships

• Service Delivery Orientation

• Communication

Personal Competencies

• Action and outcome Orientation

• Resilience

• Change Readiness

• Cognitive ability

• Learning orientation

• Accountability and Ethical Conduct

Management / Leadership Competencies

• Impact and Influence

• Team Orientation

• Direction Setting

• Coaching and mentoring

Salary: R 558 612 – R 724 992 per annum (T-14 of a Category 4 Local Authority)

Enquiries: Rachelle van Zyl at 022 487 9400

GENERAL:

1. A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, where applicable, will be payable and be supplemented by the normal benefits applicable to the Municipality, including a housing allowance for home owners subject to certain conditions and relocation costs (conditions apply).

2. The Municipality is committed to Employment Equity and respects the conditions of the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets.

3. The Municipality is not bound to make any appointment.

4. Where necessary applicants will be subjected to screening and vetting with the consent of the applicant.

Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will immediately disqualify an applicant.

5. Applications received after the closing date or that have been received without the documentation mentioned below, will not be considered.

6. Applications that do not meet all the advertised requirements for the position, will not be considered, therefore applicants must please ensure that they meet all requirements before applying for the position.

7. Applications not made on the prescribed application form will render any appointment or contract entered into, between the municipality and the successful candidate invalid.

8. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as being unsuccessful if no feedback has been received within six weeks from the closing date.

9. Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Selection Panel and/or any employee of the Municipality will not be allowed and will immediately disqualify applicants.

10. In addition to the minimum job requirements and station mentioned herein, applicants may be expected to work overtime or be on standby, as well as render services in other parts within the municipal area, as required.

11. The municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your information and application you confirm that the information you have provide to us is true, up to date and correct.

12. Preferences will be given to internal and local candidates within the Swartland Municipal area.

13. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interests and a performance contract (where applicable) with the employer.

A covering letter with at least two (2) contactable references (managers, subordinates or peers), must accompany the completed prescribed application form (available on request at Tel. 022 487 9400 or on the municipality’s website www.swartland.org.za) with certified copies of the necessary qualification, certificates, ID document, driver’s license and a Curriculum Vitae (Maximum of three (3) pages). Completed applications on which the post reference numbers are clearly indicated must be delivered to the Municipal offices, 1 Kerk Street, Malmesbury or posted to Private Bag X52, Malmesbury, 7299 for the attention of Mrs R van Zyl (Snr HR Practitioner: Recruitment and Selection) by no later than the closing date.

NO FAXES OR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 3 JULY 2026 AT 12:00

JJ SCHOLTZ 

MUNICIPAL MANAGER 

1 KERK STREET

Private Bag X52

MALMESBURY

Swartland Municipality ensures the wellbeing of all communities within the Swartland region through economic growth, social wellbeing, community involvement and effective management within a safe and healthy environment. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Swartland Municipality, with its head office in Malmesbury, services the towns of Malmesbury, Yzerfontein, Moorreesburg, Darling, Koringberg, Abbotsdale, Kalbaskraal, Chatsworth, Riverlands, Riebeek West and Riebeek Kasteel. The hub of the Swartland offers you the best of two worlds. You work and live in a tranquil, rural environment with all the modern amenities at hand. When you want to get away from it all, Cape Town is barely 60 km away, while various resorts along the picturesque West Coast are literally just around the corner.

The Municipality currently offers the following vacancy (ies) and awaits applications from competent persons who comply with the minimum job requirements.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WILL BE ACCEPTED

PRINCIPAL CLERK: REGISTRATION AND LICENSING

Place of Work: Darling

Vacancy reference number: V14/26

DIRECTORATE: PROTECTION SERVICES

Qualification: 

 Grade 12

 Computer Literacy: MS Office

Experience:

  2-5 years relevant experience

Job Purpose: 

 Renders a clerical service in the Traffic Department regarding registration and licensing of motor vehicles, application for learners and driving licenses, application for roadworthy of motor vehicles and Professional driving permits.

Key Performance Areas:

 Handle enquiries

 Applications for learners and driving licenses

 Issuing of learners and driving licenses

 Handles applications and ordering for PRDP

 Handles applications for roadworthy of motor vehicles

 Registration and licensing of motor vehicle

 Renewal of motor vehicle licenses

 Other transactions

 Daily cashier functions

 Prepare all the documents for filling

 Other reasonable duties

Core Professional Competencies

 Written Communication

 Oral Communication

 Attention to Detail

 Influencing

 Ethics and Professionalism

 Organisational Awareness

 Problem Solving

 Planning an Organising

Functional Competencies

 Business Processes

 Use of Technology

 Data Processing and Analysis

Public Service Orientation Competencies

 Interpersonal Relationship

 Communication

 Service Delivery Orientation

 Client Orientation and Customer Focus

Personal Competencies

 Action Orientation

 Resilience

 Change readiness

 Cognitive ability

 Learning orientation

Management /Leadership Orientation

 Impact and Influence

 Team Orientation

 Direction Setting

 Coaching and Mentoring

Salary: R 221 676 – R 287 604 per annum (T-07 of a Category 4 Local Authority)

Enquiries: Rachelle van Zyl at 022 487 9400

GENERAL:

1. A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, where applicable, will be payable and be supplemented by the normal benefits applicable to the Municipality, including a housing allowance for homeowners subject to certain conditions and relocation costs (conditions apply).

2. The Municipality is committed to Employment Equity and respects the conditions of the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets.

3. The Municipality is not bound to make any appointment.

4. Where necessary applicants will be subjected to screening and vetting with the consent of the applicant. Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will immediately disqualify an applicant.

5. Applications received after the closing date or that have been received without the documentation mentioned below, will not be considered.

6. Applications that do not meet all the advertised requirements for the position, will not be considered, therefore applicants must please ensure that they meet all requirements before applying for the position.

7. Applications not made on the prescribed application form will render any appointment or contract entered into, between the municipality and the successful candidate invalid.

8. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as being unsuccessful if no feedback has been received within six weeks from the closing date.

9. Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Selection Panel and/or any employee of the Municipality will not be allowed and will immediately disqualify applicants.

10. In addition to the minimum job requirements and station mentioned herein, applicants may be expected to work overtime or be on standby, as well as render services in other parts within the municipal area, as required.

11. The municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your information and application you confirm that the information you have provide to us is true, up to date and correct.

12. Preferences will be given to internal and local candidates within the Swartland Municipal area.

13. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interests and a performance contract (where applicable) with the employer.

A covering letter with at least two (2) contactable references (managers, subordinates or peers), must accompany the completed prescribed application form (available on request at Tel. 022 487 9400 or on the municipality’s website www.swartland.org.za) with certified copies of the necessary qualification, certificates, ID document, driver’s license and a Curriculum Vitae (Maximum of three (3) pages). Completed applications on which the post reference numbers are clearly indicated must be delivered to the Municipal offices, 1 Kerk Street, Malmesbury or posted to Private Bag X52, Malmesbury, 7299 for the attention of Mrs R van Zyl (Snr HR Practitioner: Recruitment and Selection) by no later than the closing date.

NO FAXES OR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 3 JULY 2026 AT 12:00

JJ SCHOLTZ 

MUNICIPAL MANAGER 

1 KERK STREET

Private Bag X52

MALMESBURY