BEAUFORT WEST LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES

 
 
BEAUFORT WEST MUNICIPALITY 
 
WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 
 
Applications are hereby invited from interested individuals with enthusiasm for the following development opportunity: 
DIRECTORATE: INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES 
NOTICE NR: 6/2026 
X5 BUILDING CONTROL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2026 
Stipend: R4 500.00 pm 
Duration: 12 Months 
This initiative is presented by the Beaufort West Municipality and is offering an opportunity for unemployed youth to be Building Controllers to enhance the Infrastructure Services capacity within the local municipal area. The criteria for the training opportunity are as follows: 
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

• National Diploma: Civil Engineering/ Town Planning *Certificate/Building Science/ N5 Building/ or any Civil building related field of study with Matric (Grade 12) 
• Clear criminal record (SAPS) 
• Aged between 20-40 
• Unemployed
• Must reside within the Beaufort West Municipal Area: Please attach an SAPS Address Confirmation or letter from your ward councillor to confirm your residential address. 
• ID book/card 
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo a written diagnostic assessment conducted by the Beaufort West Municipal Infrastructure Services Department: Planning Design and Building Control and if successful, will qualify for the internship programme. 

 
 
DIRECTION TO CANDIDATES: 
Candidates must be physically fit. All applications must be completed on the prescribed municipal application form and must be accompanied by a cover letter, certified copies of qualifications, ID document. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a stamped vetting certificate from the South African Police Services (or proof of application). Failure to submit relevant documentation will disqualify your application. 
 
Completed applications, clearly marked: BUILDING CONTROL INTERNS 2026 should be handed in at the Sanlam Building, Corporate Services, 112 Donkin Street at the HR Dept. or email to erecruit@beaufortwestmun.co.za. This is the only email address that will accept applications. 
 
Please note: Correspondence will ONLY be entered into with selected candidates. Should candidates not be contacted within a month after the closing date, they may accept their application as unsuccessful. 
 
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, 30 January 2026 at 12h00. No late applications will be considered. 
 
For more information please contact Human Resources at 023 414 8100/7549 Mr. Adriaan Duimpies 
 
Mr. B Jacobs 
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER 
 
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
 
 
 

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Notice Nr: 5/2026 
EXTERNAL STAFF VACANCIES 
DEPARTMENT: FINANCIAL SERVICES 
 
WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 
 
Beaufort West Municipality is fully committed to service delivery in its municipal area and to the goals set out in the Employment Equity Act (1998) and Council’s Equity Plan. In order to promote the Municipality’s representation of the people it serves, applications from the designated groups will have preference 
 
GENERAL RELIEF CASHIER X3 / Beaufort - Wes/t 
Relief Senior Clerk: Income (after hours, weekends, when on leave/attending training/meetings to ensure continuous service delivery) 
Salary Scale 
Post Level T6 –hourly tariff - R77.46 p.h./p.u. 
 
Qualifications, Competency and Experience 
Grade 12 with Accounting and Maths or Maths Literacy 
Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft , Excel and Word 
Numeracy skills and accurate worker 
Must be able to work under pressure 
Must have good interpersonal skills 
 
Duties 
*Work as a relief cashier in the absence of any cashier in Beaufort West 
*Receive payments, issue receipts and update cash received in deposit book 
*Safeguard cash, receipts and documents in this regard in accordance with control procedures 
*Manage general enquiries *Report complaints received from the public. 
*Miscellaneous tasks as received from Controller: Income 
*Cashiers who work after hours, should be available to check their takings the next morning with supervisor before takings are banked 
 
Municipal Staff Regulations Page 52 Level 2 competencies applicable to the post. 
 
Benefits 
Benefits applicable to contract staff as per Section 198C of the LRA / Leave and sick leave calculated on hours worked in terms of Basic Conditions of Employment Act. 
 
NB: Should you not be contacted by us within 3 months, please assume that your application has not been successful. Certified copies of documentation of qualifications/valid drivers’ licenses must be attached as proof to be considered. Any person canvassing with the view of being appointed in a post shall be disqualified from appointment. The Beaufort West Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. Priority will be given to graduates residing within Beaufort West. Applicants must apply for the vacancy on the official BWM 5 Application for Vacancy form and if not your application will result in disqualification.
 
 CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2026 at 12:00
 
Appointment will be subject to a full background check 
Full particulars and prescribed application forms can be obtained from Adriaan Duimpies /Imelda Dourie at telephone 023-4148100. Completed applications should be sent to- or handed in at - / Voltooide aansoekvorms kan gepos of ingedien word by die – 
The Municipal Manager, Private Bag 582, Beaufort West 6970 
Die Munisipale Bestuurder, Privaatsak 582, Beaufort-Wes, 6970 
Or email to 
erecruit@beaufortwestmun.co.za
Municipal Office Munisipale Kantore 
112 Donkin Street/Donkinstraat 112 
Beaufort Wes/t 
6970
 
Mr. B JACOBS
Municipal Manager/ Munisipale Bestuurder 
 
 
 
 
 
 

​DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SERVICES 
DIVISION: PROTECTION SERVICES 
SECTION: TRAFFIC 
EXTERNAL NOTICE NR: 2/2026 
X2 TRAFFIC OFFICERS 

1. Ref Nr: WC0530918 – Verk 28 
2. Ref Nr: WC0530920 – Verk 29 

 
Salary : T9: R20.577.64 to R 26.711.66 pm - R246.931.72 – R320.539.91 pa (Subject to Task Job Evaluation). 
Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (Subject to prescribed requirements),13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance 
 
JOB PURPOSE: 
To perform activities/ tasks associated with the provision of a traffic and community policing service by monitoring and attending to situations associated with minimizing traffic congestion or offences committed causing inconvenience and risk to public safety, enforcing compliance and supporting emergency and rescue personnel during major disasters in order to ensure any risk to public safety or contravention to traffic regulations and specific by-laws identified and corrective/ compliance measures enforced on offenders. 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and EXPERIENCE: 
Grade 12; Basic traffic training qualification attained; Code EB Drivers license; No criminal record; and Firearm proficiency. With 2 - 5 years’ relevant experience. 
 
COMPETENCIES: MSR Page 731 – Level 2 
Core Professional Competencies: Negotiation and Influencing, Resilience, Communication, Ethics and Professionalism 
Functional Competencies: Patrol, Enforcement and Emergency Response 
Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation, Client Orientation and Customer Focus 
Personal Competencies: Action and Outcome, Orientation, Resilience, Change Readiness, Cognitive Ability, Learning Orientation 
Management/ Leadership Competencies: Team Orientation Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring, Impact and Influence 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Co-ordinates specific activities associated with controlling traffic flow and public safety 
• Enforces specific by-laws, road traffic and safety regulations 
• Monitors the local area and acts on situations/ behaviour deemed to be inappropriate or non-conforming 
• Co-ordinates and controls the application of procedures associated with the driver testing and registration or licensing 
• Authorises conversion or renewal of driver’s and PrDP licenses Examine vehicles 
• Attends to specific administrative recording and recordkeeping sequences 
• Responsible for the checking of all equipment to determine any defaults and the checking of inventory to determine if there are any materials needed 
• Handles public queries and enquiries 
• Administer the issuing of summons and notices 
• Controls traffic for funeral, school patrol, accident or other purposes 
• Performs driver activities using a vehicle 
• Provides assistance with administrative duties to ensure the smooth operation of the traffic division 
• Occupational Health and Safety 
• Perform any other related duties as instructed by supervisor 

 
Job Related Enquiries: Mr. Mr. M LAWRENCE – 023-4148100/ 8166/8160 
General HR Enquiries: Adriaan Duimpies – 023-4147549, Pablo Mokoaleli - 023 4148197 
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS 
Applicants must submit a formal application form with all fields completed and a comprehensive CV, certified copies (not older than 6 months) of relevant qualifications, identity document and driver’s license, if applicable. Applications must be submitted electronically preferably as one PDF document to. erecruit@beaufortwestmun.co.za and can be hand delivered at the office of the acting municipal manager at 112 Donkinstreet, Midtown, Beaufort West, 6970. 
 
Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.beaufortwestmun.co.za and must reach the Human Resource Department on or before Friday, 30 January 2026 at 12:00. 
 
Applicants must clearly state the reference number and position title in the subject line of the email. Applicants are required to complete the application form in full.
 
Disqualification: Please note that the following will lead to disqualification: 
Not using the formal application form. 
Non-submission of required documents or submission of fraudulent documents. Canvassing with Councilors and/or officials with the aim to be appointed. 
Non-adherence to the instructions on the advertisement. 
 
NB: Please note, where necessary, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a screening and vetting process. By applying for this position, candidates agree to background checks being performed which will include reference and other relevant checks. 
 
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment, amend or revise salary and job description content. 
 
Should you not hear from us within 3 months of the closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful. 
Beaufort West Municipality is an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action and Employment Equity. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated or under -represented groups. 
The appointment will be subject to the need for signing of an employment contract and, where applicable, a performance agreement and disclosure of benefits and interest. A 6 month probation period is applicable. 
 
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 30 January 2026 at 12H00 
 
BS Jacobs 
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

EXTERNAL NOTICE 3/2026
 
DEPARTMENT: INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES 
DIVISION: ELECTRO-TECHNICAL SERVICES - LOW VOLTAGE 
ARTISAN ELECTRICIAN 
REF NUMBER: WC0530088– ELEK 20 
WC0530088 – Elek 20– ARTISAN ELECTRICIAN 
SALARY: T10: R23.167.20 – R30.072.67 pm – R278.006.41 – R360.872.08 PER ANNUM PLUS BENEFITS 
Applicant will form part of the Municipality’s Essential User Vehicle Scheme 
Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (Subject to prescribed requirements),13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance 
 
JOB PURPOSE: 
To coordinate and control the set-up, work in progress and completion of specialized tasks/ activities associated with medium/low voltage electrical construction/installation, monitoring and correcting support personnel productivity and performance and attending to routine/general administrative recording requirements contributing to the accomplishment of departmental objectives. 
 
REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 with N3 in Electrical Engineering and a Trade Test Electrical (red seal) 
• 1-2 years’ experience required 
• A Valid Code EC1 Driver’s Licence. 

 
ADDED ADVANTAGES: 

• 2 years relevant experience within a municipal environment. 
• Installation Electrician/ Electrical Wiremen’s Licence. 
• Experience with MV networks 

 
KNOWLEDGE AND SCOPE OF WORK: 
Perform activities within a trade. Works independently and could supervise staff 
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST: 
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. 
Required to work in all weather conditions 
 
KEY DUTIES: 

• CO-ORDINATION AND SUPERVISION 
• Completes internal transactional documentation (time sheets, log sheet, progress and productivity field report, etc.) and related forms (vehicle checklist) 
• Performs specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy and/or specialized vehicles and equipment (crane trucks, etc.) during electrical construction/installation activities 
• Co-ordinates activities associated with the construction and installations of medium/low voltage electrical networks 
• Co-ordinates activities and sequences associated with maintaining the functionality of medium/ low voltage electrical reticulation systems 
• Co-ordinates activities/ sequences associated with trouble shooting/ fault finding and repairing to medium/ low voltage reticulation and electrical systems 
• Co-ordinates and controls the tasks/activities of personnel and allocates and prioritizes outcomes 
• Informal Reporting 
• Formal Reporting 
• Production of Documents 
• Occupational Health and Safety 
• Perform any other related duties as instructed by supervisor 

 
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST: 
The duties listed in this job description are not exhaustive, and the employer is entitled to instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements. Should a grievance be felt with regard to any such instruction issued, representation may be made to supervision or higher authority by means of the grievance procedure, but in the first instance the instruction shall be obeyed. 
Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime and required to be on standby. 
 
MSR COMPETENCIES: Page 77 Level 2 
CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES: Managing Work, Problem Solving, Planning and Organising, Quality Orientation 
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: Work Place Safety, Discipline Specific Skills 
PUBLIC SERVICE ORIENTATION COMPETENCIES: Service Delivery Orientation, Interpersonal relationships, Communication, Customer orientation and customer focus 
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES: Action Orientation, Resilience, Accountability and Ethical Conduct, Learning Orientation 
MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Direction Setting, Impact and influence, Team Orientation, Coaching and mentoring 
 
 
Please Note: By applying for this position, the candidate consents to verification checks of qualifications and criminal records. Candidates must be willing to be subjected to a rigorous evaluation process. Originally completed applications, accompanied by originally-certified true copies of qualification certificates (degrees, diplomas, certificates, school certificates, etc.) as well as required driver’s licences, Professional Driver’s Permits and registration certificates from professional bodies, where applicable. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and no supporting documentation will be returned. 
Canvassing with councillors or any other decision-maker/member of the Selection Committee, is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification of your application. 
 
Disqualification: Please note that the following will lead to disqualification: 
Not using the formal application form. 
Non-submission of required documents or submission of fraudulent documents. Canvassing with Councilors and/or officials with the aim to be appointed. 
Non-adherence to the instructions on the advertisement. 
 
Beaufort West Municipality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The requirements of the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the selection criteria/process. If you do not hear from us within 3 (three) months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. For more details on vacancies visit our website www.beaufortwestmun.co.za. The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment and to add/amend/change the salary package and to add/amend/change the Job description. 
 
The appointment will be subject to the need for signing of an employment contract and, where applicable, a performance agreement and disclosure of benefits and interest. A 6 month probation period is applicable to this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 30 JANAURY 2026 AT 12:00 
 
Job Related Enquiries: C De Koker – 023-414 8174/ 7500 
General HR Enquiries: Adriaan Duimpies – 023-4147549 / Imelda Dourie – 023-4148190 – Phablo Mokoaleli – 023-4147550 
 
Applicants must submit a formal application form with all fields completed and a comprehensive CV, certified copies (not older than 6 months) of relevant qualifications, identity document and driver’s license, if applicable. Applications for the abovementioned vacancy must be sent to/handed in at – 
The Office of the Acting Municipal Manager, Private Bag 582/112 Donkin Street, Beaufort West 6970 
Or email to 
erecruit@beaufortwestmun.co.za
 
BS Jacobs 
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER