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BUFFALO CITY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
 
(EXTERNAL CIRCULAR)
 
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced applicants to fill the following project posts:
 
NOTE: APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM
 
 
 
DIRECTORATE OF INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
SENIOR PROCESS CONTROLLER - TREATMENT (MIDLAND): SANITATION
TASK GRADE 07: R 182 363.76 — R 236 727.00
(Total Package: R 351 458.00 per annum subject to certain conditions with 15% Scarce Skills Allowance of basic salary is applicable)
Ref. No.84120
 
Requirements:
• Grade 12
• N2 in wastewater treatment
• Registered as a class IV Process Controller with Department of Water and Sanitation
• Valid code B/EB driver's license
• Must be prepared to work shifts
• Five (5) years' supervisory experience in a related field
 
 
Key Performance Areas:
• Conducts routine inspections of plant and equipment
• Undertakes minor repairs to pumps and equipment
• Draws up shift rosters and ensure all shifts are adequately staffed
• Coordinates, monitors and evaluates the Technical requirements of the works
• Supervises staff
 
For further enquiries regarding the above post kindly contact Gavin Mvandaba on 043 705 2766
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTORATE OF INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
SENIOR PROCESS CONTROLLER - TREATMENT (MIDLAND): SANITATION
TASK GRADE 07: R 182 363.76 — R 236 727.00
(Total Package: R 351 458.00 per annum subject to certain conditions with 15% Scarce Skills Allowance of basic salary is applicable)
Ref. No.84120
 
Requirements:
• Grade 12
• N2 in wastewater treatment
• Registered as a class IV Process Controller with Department of Water and Sanitation
• Valid code B/EB driver's license
• Must be prepared to work shifts
• Five (5) years' supervisory experience in a related field
 
Key Performance Areas:
• Conducts routine inspections of plant and equipment
• Undertakes minor repairs to pumps and equipment
• Draws up shift rosters and ensure all shifts are adequately staffed
• Coordinates, monitors and evaluates the Technical requirements of the works
• Supervises staff
 
For further enquiries regarding the above post kindly contact Gavin Mvandaba on 043 705 2766
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTORATE OF CORPORATE SERVICES
MANAGER - COMMITTEES: ADMIN AND COUNCIL SUPPORT
TASK GRADE 12: R 362 779.32 — R 470 886.72
(Total Package: R 582 761.00 per annum subject to certain conditions)
Ref No.70/20
 
Requirements:
• Appropriate National Diploma
• Proficiency in English
• Computer literate
• Valid code B/EB drivers license
• Five (5) years relevant experience in Committee environment
 
Key Performance Areas:
• Prepares agenda and minutes for the Mayoral Committee and Council
• Ensures that recommendations/resolutions from the Metropolitan Mayoral Committee are submitted to council
• Follows up on resolutions of the Metropolitan Mayoral Committee
• Supervises Committee Secretaries
• Provides secretarial support at Metropolitan Mayoral Committee and Council meetings
 
For further enquiries regarding the above post kindly contact Melanie Naidoo at 043 705 2750
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER — TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
TASK GRADE 08: R 205 328.40 — R 266 520.72
(Total Package: R 380 900.00 per annum subject to certain conditions)
Ref. No.86/20
 
Requirements:
• Diploma in Travel and Tourism
• Two (2) years relevant experience in Travel Management Services
 
Key Performance Areas:
• Co-ordinates the travel services by arranging airfare, accommodation, vehicle hire, international bookings as well as hiring external venues for conferences and workshops
• Liaises with different Travel Agencies that are appointed to provide Travel Management services on a rotational basis to ensure proper management of the Travel Management contract
• Ensures that Travel Agents are paid by Directorates for the services rendered
• Provides monthly and quarterly travel management reports
 
For further enquiries regarding the above post kindly contact Siphe Mashalaba on 043 705 2729
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER — ADVERTISING AND TRANSLATIONS
TASK GRADE 08: R 205 328.40 — R 266 520.72
(Total Package: R 380 900.00 per annum subject to certain conditions)
Ref. No.87120
 
Requirements:
• Matric plus three-year qualification (Preferably Diploma in Public Administration)
• Computer literate
• Three (3) years' experience in Advertising and Xhosa translation
 
Key Performance Areas:
• Advertises notices in the Provincial Gazette
• Translates documents from Xhosa to English and vice versa
• Receives requests for street collections and prepare letters of acceptance for them
• Co-ordinates Departmental statistical reports
 
For further enquiries regarding the above post kindly contact Siphe Mashalaba on 043 705 2729
 
 
 
 
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
DISTRICT OFFICER (COASTAL): PARKS
TASK GRADE 12: R 362 779.32 — R 470 886.72
(Total Package: R 582 761.00 per annum subject to certain conditions)
Ref.No.56/20
 
Requirements:
• National Diploma in Horticulture Valid code Five (5) years' Key performance areas:
• provincial project plan Plans short- and long-term environmental work by compiling tender documents and conducts onsite inspections
 
For further enquiries regarding the above post kindly contact Bethwell Tilimeni on 043 705 2739
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER — ADVERTISING AND TRANSLATIONS
TASK GRADE 08: R 205 328.40 — R 266 520.72
(Total Package: R 380 900.00 per annum subject to certain conditions)
Ref. No.87/20
 
Requirements:
Matric plus three-year qualification (Preferably Diploma • Key Performance Areas:
Advertises statutory notices, contracts, tenders and vacancies in newspapers
Advertises notices 
Co-ordinates Departmental statistical 
 
For further enquiries regarding the above post kindly contact Siphe Mashalaba on 043 705 2729
 
 
 
 
 
 
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
DISTRICT OFFICER (COASTAL): PARKS
TASK GRADE 12: R 362 779.32 — R 470 886.72
(Total Package: R 582 761.00 per annum subject to certain conditions)
Ref.No.56/20
 
Requirements:
• National Diploma in Horticulture or equivalent
• Valid code B/EB
• Five (5) years' relevant experience
 
Key performance areas:
• Plans and compiles all District finance, capital, revenue, rural development projects and provincial project plan funds
• Plans short- and long-term environmental projects
• Organizes and co-ordinates all district administration
• Coordinates/controls contract work by compiling tender documents and conducts onsite inspections
 
For further enquiries regarding the above post kindly contact Bethwell Tilimeni on 043 705 2739
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH, PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY SERVICES
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS X2 (GRADE 3) — LAW ENFORCEMENT
TASK GRADE 07: R 182 363.76 — R 236 727.00
(Total Package: R 351 458.00 per annum subject to certain conditions)
Ref.No.101/20
 
Requirements:
• Grade 12
• Traffic/Metro Police college diploma
• Valid code B/EB driver's license
• Physically fit
• No criminal record
• One (1) years' Traffic or Metro police training college experience
 
Key Performance Areas:
• Maintains law and order for the entire Buffalo City
• Ensures public safety by carrying out and responding to complaints from the public both written complaints and complaints dispatched by the control room and performs control room duties by answering telephone calls, dispatching members per two-way radio
• Attends to court proceedings to give evidence as witness in relation to arrests made in his or her presence
• Physically maintains law and order by carrying out raids on Council property and apprehends perpetrators
• Provides police visibility and public safety in terms of protest marches, gatherings and picketing
 
For further enquiries regarding the above post kindly contact Mnikeli December on 043 705 2778




PLEASE NOTE:
Candidates who are suitably qualified as per the minimum requirements for the post set out in the advertisement are to submit a copy of their curriculum vitae together with a covering letter, along with the relevant required documentation for a specific post. (i.e. certified copies of certificates not copies of certified copies, diplomas, degrees, Identity Document and drivers' licenses, where applicable). Non submission of the required supporting documentation may disqualify a candidate. Candidates are advised that the obligation rests upon them to demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements specified for the post. Any candidate who does not meet the minimum requirements will be automatically disqualified.
 
Fraudulent qualifications or any information submitted and the canvassing of councillors or officials will disqualify any candidates with immediate effect. Candidates are cautioned that documentation and information provided is checked with relevant authorities and fraudulent submissions may also lead to criminal charges being laid against persons involved in submission thereof.
 
Candidates will be required to undergo a defensive driving or physical/practical test where applicable. 
 
Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality reserves the right not to fill any or all of the positions advertised at the sole discretion of Council.
 
Applications can be hand delivered to the Human Resources Department, Buxton House, Buxton Street or posted to the Directorate of Corporate Services, P 0 Box 134, EAST LONDON, 5200.
 
NOTE: The Buffalo City Metropolitan Council is committed to the provisions of the Employment Equity Act (Act No. 55 of 1998) for the advancement of previously disadvantaged and disabled persons.
 
Should candidates not be notified of the outcome of their applications within twenty-eight (28) days of the closing date, they may regard themselves as having been unsuccessful.
 
Benefits include subsidized pension, l3thcheque, medical aid and group life assurance schemes, generous leave privileges, housing subsidy and assistance towards removal expenses subject to certain conditions.
 
PA. SIHLAHLA
CITY MANAGER