ALBERT LUTHULI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES

 
DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE SERVICES 
ICT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR X01 
POST LEVEL: 04 
SALARY SCALE: R489 273,84–R501 525,78 
DURATION: PERMANENT 
 
QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS: 

• Grade 12 Certificate
• National Diploma in ICT/Information Systems/ equivalent or relevant qualification. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in ICT/Information Systems/ equivalent or relevant qualification will be an added advantage 
• Computer Literacy 
• Must have at least a Code EB driver’s license. 
• Must have five (5) to eight (8) years relevant working experience. 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Maintaining servers and other computer systems 
• Installing and configuring software updates 
• Ensuring user access and permissions are properly managed 
• Performing regular backups and data recovery 
• Maintaining the Municipality’s network infrastructure, such as routers, switches and firewalls, and wireless networks 
• Troubleshooting network connectivity issues 
• Diagnosing and resolving network and system issues 
• Providing end-user support and responding to internal IT Issues 
• Monitoring network traffic and performance 

 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE 
METER READER X02 (CAROLINA) 
POST LEVEL: 11 
SALARY SCALE: R193 604,99–R210 081,78 
DURATION: PERMANENT 
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 

• Grade 12 certificate 
• Good Communication skills (oral and written) 
• Must be able to work under pressure 
• Computer literacy 
• Zero (0) to two (2) years relevant working experience 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Reading and recording water and electrical meters as per prescribed routes and on the prescribed template and/or using the prescribed device 
• Ensuring meter readings are correct and accurate 
• Ensuring that meters are read and completed within the deadline date 
• Ensuring that the meter's physical address in the reading sheets corresponds with the house number and the street name 
• Identifying meters that are not in the reading sheets 
• Reporting illegal connections and any abnormalities around the meters 
• Recording and reporting faulty meters 

 
 
 
 
 
 
ACCOUNTANT CASHBOOK X01 
POST LEVEL: 04 
SALARY SCALE: R489 273,84–R501 525,78 
DURATION: PERMANENT 
 
QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS: 

• Grade 12 Certificate
• National Diploma in Accounting, Financial Management/BCom with financial accounting as a major subject. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Financial Management/BCom with financial accounting as a major subject will be an added advantage 
• Computer Literacy 
• Basic knowledge of MFMP 
• Must have at least Code EB Drivers’ license. 
• Two (2) to five (5) years relevant experience. 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Ensure that the municipal cashbook is maintained on a daily basis. 
• Perform comprehensive monthly reconciliations between the municipal cashbook and bank statements to confirm alignment between accounting records and actual bank balances. 
• Review and supervise the work performed by the Assistant Accountant: VAT, including verification of VAT reconciliations, VAT returns, and related supporting documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with SARS requirements and applicable legislation. 
• Ensure that monthly bank reconciliations not only confirm cash balances but also verify the correct classification and allocation of transactions in line with the Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts (mSCOA), thereby strengthening financial reporting integrity. 
• Ensure that all cash-related transactions are processed, recorded, and reported in compliance with mSCOA, Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP), the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), and other applicable legislation. 
• Take responsibility for year-end financial reporting processes relating to cash and bank, including preparation of supporting working papers, reconciliations, and disclosures for inclusion in the Municipality’s Annual Financial Statements (AFS), ensuring full compliance with GRAP standards and related regulatory frameworks. 
• Maintain a complete and reliable audit trail for all cash transactions, ensuring that documentation is accurate, properly authorized, and supports balances reflected in the trial balance and Annual Financial Statements, thereby contributing to the achievement of a clean audit outcome. 
• Provide accurate monthly and quarterly financial information to management and oversight structures, ensuring that reporting is timely, reliable, and aligned with statutory reporting requirements. 
• Maintain the Municipality’s investment register and provide relevant reports on a quarterly basis. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
ACCOUNTANT ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT X01 
POST LEVEL: 04 
SALARY SCALE: R489 273,84–R501 525,78 
DURATION: PERMANENT 
 
QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS: 

• Grade 12 Certificate 
• National Diploma in Accounting, Financial Management/B Com with financial accounting as a major subject. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Financial Management/B Com with financial accounting as a major subject will be an added advantage 
• Computer Literacy 
• MFMP Certificate 
• Must have at least Code EB Drivers’ license. 
• Two (2) to Five (5) years relevant working experience. 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Maintain and administer accurate, complete, and up-to-date debtor master data on the financial system, ensuring data integrity at all times. 
• Detect, investigate, consolidate, and resolve duplicate customer profile accounts to ensure a single, credible debtor record per consumer. 
• Identify, analyse, and close duplicate, inactive, and non-compliant accounts in accordance with approved policies and internal control procedures. 
• Perform monthly profiling and ageing analysis of accounts in arrears, including segmentation of debt by category, age bracket, and recoverability status. 
• Prepare and submit monthly debtor reconciliations between the billing system and the general ledger, ensuring completeness and accuracy of revenue and debt balances..
• Ensure compliance with GRAP standards, the MFMA, Municipal Systems Act, Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy, and other applicable legislation in all debtor-related processes. 
• Facilitate the registration of indigent households across all municipal wards in accordance with Council-approved indigent policies. 
• Liaise with ward councillors, community structures, and relevant stakeholders to promote and support the indigent registration programme. 
• Develop, maintain, and continuously update a credible, auditable, and annually reviewed Indigent Register. 
• Implement and monitor credit control measures, including issuing of notices, arrangements for payment plans, and coordination of disconnections and reconnections in line with policy. 
• Conduct periodic reviews of dormant, irrecoverable, and prescribed debts and prepare recommendations for write-offs in accordance with Council policy and legislative requirements. 
• Provide accurate, timely, and credible debtor-related information and reconciliations to management, Council, Audit Committee, MPAC, and external auditors to support oversight and accountability. 
• Support the preparation of credible and compliant Annual Financial Statements (AFS) by: Providing detailed debtor reconciliations and supporting schedules; 
• Assisting with impairment calculations in line with GRAP requirements; 
• Preparing age analyses and debtor disclosure notes; 
• Responding to audit queries and ensuring timely submission of audit evidence 

 
 
 
 
 

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DEPARTMENT: TECHNICAL SERVICES 
PROCESS CONTROLLERS WATER & WASTEWATER X05 
POST LEVEL: 10 
SALARY SCALE: R210 081,78 – R235 953,70 
DURATION: PERMANENT 
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 

• Grade 12 
• Preferably NTC 3 in Wastewater Treatment. 
• Trade-related qualification: Operators Certificate/ Wastewater treatment practice (N3) 
• Code EB Driver’s License 
• Be prepared to work shifts, on weekends, and public holidays 
• One (1) to two (2) years relevant experience 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Operating a biological nutrient removal activated sludge wastewater treatment process. 
• Ensuring proper operation of the mechanical, Electrical and Electronic equipment as well as the civil structures within the water treatment plant according to the operations and maintenance manual. 
• Assist and ensuring that water quality data flow measurements and energy consumption measurements are properly collected and recorded. 
• Implementing wastewater risk abatement plans to ensure special standards of effluent quality are produced 
• Operating the works to ensure that the Blue-Drop requirements and water use license conditions are met. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
SPECIAL WORKSMAN: WASTEWATER X01 (EMPULUZI UNIT OFFICE) 
POST LEVEL: 06 
SALARY SCALE: R381 749,96–R421 597,36 
DURATION: PERMANENT 
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 

• Grade 12 
• Computer Literacy 
• Trade Certificate or N2 level Certificate 
• Works independently and could supervise staff 
• Driver’s License 
• Two (2) to three (3) years’ relevant experience 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Leading and guiding maintenance teams during maintenance and installation works. 
• Performing maintenance on existing water and sewer infrastructure to prevent blockages and spillages. 
• Installing new water and sewer connections and meters. 
• Conducting inspections of pump stations, reservoirs, and water meter installations to establish levels and identify issues. 
• Attending to and resolving public complaints related to sanitation and water services. 
• Operating various equipment and hand tools, transporting materials and workers to job sites. 
• Ensuring a safe working environment and adherence to safety regulations and procedures 
• Ensuring adherence to personal protective clothing and equipment requirements. 
• Conducting safety training and daily briefing. 
• Reporting safety hazards or incidents to the immediate supervisor. 
• Ensuring the execution of plans. 
• Supervising all staff members within the section. 
• Coordinating and controlling tasks and activities associated with personal performance in liaising with the immediate supervisor. 
• Preparing reports for the attention of the immediate supervisor. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SAFETY SERVICES 
COMPACTOR TRUCK DRIVER (HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVER EMPULUZI UNIT) X01 
POST LEVEL: 08 
SALARY SCALE: R271 876,97 – R307 909,75 
DURATION: PERMANENT 
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 

• Grade 10 
• Grade 12 will be an added advantage 
• Valid Code EC Driving Licence plus PDP 
• Heavy vehicles which have specialised lifting or loading equipment and may convey hazardous materials; operate mechanical plant, e.g. excavator – hydraulic 
• Two (2) to three (3) years driving Heavy Vehicles experience 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Driving the assigned vehicle in a responsible manner while attempting to refuse removal
• Executing the instructions of the Supervisors promptly 
• Ensuring a safe working environment and adherence to safety regulations and procedures 
• Reporting all defects, un-roadworthy or mechanical breakages, to the immediate supervisor
• Reporting the supervisor of all accidents, damages, losses and breakages of the assigned vehicle 
• Ensuring adherence to personal protective clothing and equipment requirements. 
• Attending safety training and daily briefing. 
• Reporting safety hazards or incidents to the immediate supervisor. 
• Adhering to the Municipality Fleet Management Policy 
• Attending to complaints received regarding Solid Waste Management 
• Preparing reports for the attention of the immediate supervisor. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
SPECIAL WORKSMAN: WASTE MANAGEMENT X01 (CAROLINA) 
POST LEVEL: 06 
SALARY SCALE: R381 749,96–R421 597,36 
DURATION: PERMANENT 
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 

• Grade 12 
• Computer literacy 
• Trade Certificate or N2 level Certificate 
• Works independently and could supervise staff 
• Driver’s License 
• Two (2) to three (3) years’ relevant experience 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Ensuring that the sports grounds, buildings, amenities, and equipment is kept in a good and functional manner to use for community events. 
• Ensuring that the premises is always in a neat and well-kept state and that all facilities is in a good working order. 
• Ensuring that all the landscaped areas is in a good condition and well maintained. 
• Ensuring that the sports fields and all amenities is in a well-kept condition and every effort is made to assist the clients. 
• Ensuring that EPWP workers and service providers performs the functions as allocated. 
• Providing a fully functional administration with statistical record keeping 
• Operating various equipment and hand tools, transporting materials and workers to job sites. 
• Ensuring a safe working environment and adherence to safety regulations and procedures 
• Ensuring adherence to personal protective clothing and equipment requirements. 
• Conducting safety training and daily briefing. 
• Reporting safety hazards or incidents to the immediate supervisor. 
• Ensuring the execution of plans. 
• Supervising all staff members within the section. 

 
 
 
 
 
 

​DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
CHIEF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER 
POST LEVEL: 03 
SALARY SCALE: R763 424.28 
DURATION: PERMANENT 
 
QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS: 

• Grade 12 Certificate • Bachelor’s Degree in Town Planning, Urban Design or Equivalent
• Masters’s Degree in Urban Design or Equivalent Planning Degree will be an added advantage
• Registration as a professional Planner / Architect / Urban designer. 
• Computer Literacy 
• Must have at least Code EB Drivers’ license. 
• Eight (8) years and more relevant working experience. 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Overseas spatial planning, land use management, and development 
• Implementing policies for sustainable human settlements 
• Managing development applications (rezoning, subdivision) 
• Aligning with Integrated Development Plans (IDPs), requiring expertise in planning legislation (like SPLUMA), GIS, and strong management skills for diverse teams.
• Coordinating and managing the compilation of the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan 
• Providing guidance in relation to infrastructure and development needs in advance, in accordance with the SDF and LUMs 
• Effectively manage Spatial Planning and Land Use Management, policy formulation, project planning and all operations of the unit 
• Managing the compilation and adoption of technical and planning standards, norms, and guidelines 
• Formulating and interpreting planning legislation, guidelines, policies, and regulations 
• Leading and managing the application of town and regional planning principles in land development 
• Formalization of informal settlements 
• Provides technical assistance to professional teams on all aspects regarding town and regional planning projects ensure adherence to legal issues and requirements involving community development and changes in housing and building codes 
• Effectively interact with other disciplines and stakeholders, internal and external to the municipality to achieve proper coordination and integrated planning 
• Leads and directs future projections for housing needs, business and industrial sites, community facilities and open spaces in order to meet the needs of expansion and renewal 
• Monitoring the implementation of development in compliance with applicable legislation and town and regional planning standards and guidelines 
• Manages and controls the distribution and allocation of land/sites. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER 
AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS X02 
INVITATION TO SERVE IN THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF CHIEF ALBERT LUTHULI MUNICIPALITY IN TERMS OF THE MUNICIPAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT ACT NO 56 OF 2003, SECTION166. 
REMUNERATION: Person appointed to the Audit Committee will be remunerated at rates in line with National Treasury Guidelines, plus reimbursement for traveling cost 
DURATION: 3 Year fixed-term contract 
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Grade 12 Certificate 
• Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields: Financial Accounting/ Auditing, Legal, and Engineering. 
• Sound knowledge of local government 
• Possesses strong leadership skills, analytical skills, and good communication skills 
• Should be independent and possesses relative Audit experiences 
• Knowledge of performance management 
• Exposure to knowledge of internal auditing and the Accounting environment will be added as an advantage. 

 
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Minimum of Five (5) years in a Managerial position in Financial Accounting, Auditing, Legal, and Engineering fields. 
• Minimum of two (2) years in Auditing as an Audit Committee Member in Public Administration. 

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: To serve as an advisory committee to Council, Accounting Officer and the management staff of the municipality, the Audit Committee will advise on matters relating to the following: 

• Internal financial control and internal audits; 
• Risk management; 
• Accounting policies; 
• The adequacy, reliability and accuracy of financial reporting and information; 
• Performance Management; 
• Information Technology. 
• Effective Governance; 
• Compliance with Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) No.56 of 2003, the Annual Division of Revenue Act and the Division of Revenue Act any other applicable legislation; 
• Performance Evaluation; 
• Review the annual financial statements to provide the council of the municipality, its efficiency and effectiveness and its overall level of compliance with this Act, Respond to the council on any issues raised by the Auditor- General in the audit report 
• Perform such other functions as may be prescribed 

 
The appointment of the Audit committee will be supported by written Terms of Reference and a Contract.

​NO FAXED OR E-MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED 
 
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST POSSES COMPETENCIES AS PUBLISHED IN ANNEXURE A OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT MUNICIPAL STAFF REGULATIONS (GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 45181 OF 20 SEPTEMBER 2021) 
 
Applications must be submitted on the Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality’s application form, which is obtainable in all the Chief Albert Luthuli’s municipal offices or Chief Albert Luthuli’s website which is www.albertluthuli.gov.za.The application forms should be accompanied by updated and comprehensive CVs as well as recently (not older than 06 months) certified copies of all qualifications and Identity documents. Incomplete applications or those received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications can be forwarded to P O Box 24, Carolina 1185, Courier to Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality: 28 Kerk Street Carolina, 1185, or be hand delivered to any Chief Albert Luthuli Municipal Offices. `Due to the large number of applications anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. 
We thank you for the interest shown in our municipality. 
 
NB! ALL SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE SUBJECTED TO VETTING, SCREENING, AND REFERENCE CHECKS BY ACCREDITED SERVICE PROVIDERS AND HR PERSONNEL. CHIEF ALBERT LUTHULI MUNICIPALITY SUBSCRIBES TO THE PRINCIPLES OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT AND IN THIS VEIN, APPROPRIATE QUALIFYING WOMEN, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND PEOPLE OF COLOUR ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. 
 
NB! THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO APPOINT OR NOT TO APPOINT IN ANY ADVERTISED POSITION. 
 
ENQUIRIES: MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES-MR ED NKOSI 
TEL : 017 843 4000/4057 
 
CLOSING DATE: 12 MARCH 2026 
 
MR ME THABETHE (Pr. Tech. Eng) 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER