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CITY OF EKURHULENI VACANCIES 17 APRIL 2026
CITY OF EKURHULENI
FIRE FIGHTER: ES-OPERATIONS: DEMS19242
Closing Date 2026-04-27
Department Community Services Department (2024)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 307 632 to R 421 968 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type Permanent
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12
- National Certificate in Fire Technology
- Code C1 Driver’s license with PrDP
OR
- Grade 12
- Fire Fighter I and II
- Hazmat Awareness and Operations
- Code C1 with PrDP
- 1 – 3 years’ experience in a similar environment
Core Responsibilities:
- Preparedness and response to fire, rescue, hazmat, emergency calls /incidents and humanitarian duties in terms legislations, policies and procedures.
- Maintain operational readiness
- Perform all specialised procedures in dealing with emergency and other incidents
- Adhere to Governance and Risk Management in terms of legislations, policies and procedures
- Adhere to Governance and Financial Processes in terms of legislations, policies and procedure
- Care for other person's life and/or assets without favour and/or prejudice
- Continuous assessment of own performance, professional interaction and ethical dealing with stakeholders/ clients and co-workers
ARTISAN: MECHANICAL WORKSHOPS - TRFL19108
Closing Date 2026-04-28
Department Transport & Fleet Management Department (2019)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 417, 864.00 to R 573, 228.00 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type Permanent
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12
- N3 in Motor or Diesel Mechanic
- Trade Test in Motor or Diesel Mechanic
- Valid EC1 Driver's licence with PrDP (applicable to heavy commercial vehicles)
- 2 years working experience
Core Responsibilities:
- Provide skilled work in the diagnostic, overhaul, adjustment, repair and maintenance of council vehicles, components and vehicle related equipment.
- Executes all repair and maintenance activities in compliance of relevant acts, legislation, council policies, manufacturer and safety standards.
- Adhere to specified standards, policies and SOPs.
- Deliver on service level agreements that are aligned with the Batho Pele principles
- Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external customers
- Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback on contracted outputs and request training where appropriate
- Maintain professional interaction and always ensure ethical dealings with stakeholders
- Drive own performance and provide specialist support and advice in accordance with required response time, quality and service delivery standards
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract as per Council resolution.
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
SPECIAL WORKMAN: BLOCKAGES & CLEAN-UP TEAMS - WASA19215
Closing Date 2026-04-28
Department Water & Sanitation Department (2019)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 307632.00 to R 421968.00 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type Permanent
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Valid Code C1 license with PrDP
- Water and Sanitation Reticulation certificate/ Plumber Certificate
- 3 years' technical experience in a similar environment
Core Responsibilities:
- Maintain sewer infrastructure
- Ensure completed work done by the team is in accordance with approved standards
- Effective operate all machinery and vehicles as required, according to set instructions and standards
- Report on daily and weekly teamwork outputs against planned work targets
- Comply with legislation procedure and organizational policy
- Apply good work ethic in order to prevent financial losses
- Efficiently and effectively attend to customers complaints
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
SNR CLERK: ABSENCE & INCAPACITY MANAGEMENT: HRES19071R
Closing Date 2026-04-24
Department Human Resources Department (2024)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 273,288 to R 374,820 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type Permanent
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Post matric certificate in HR or Administration or relevant equivalent NQF Level 5 qualification
- 3 - 5 years' experience in health and wellness environment
Core Responsibilities:
- Perform general office and administrative duties to ensure accountability for delivery of work output within agreed quality standards and service targets
- Implement risk governance and compliance to ensure that work adhere to compliance and minimize risk
- Follow financial processes to prevent financial losses
- Provide customer service orientation services to contribute to a culture that treats people well, builds rewarding relationships and enable exceptional customer service and ethical conduct
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
EAP PRACTITIONER: EAP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: HRES19088
Closing Date 2026-04-24
Department Human Resources Department (2024)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 556,092 to R 762,876 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type Permanent
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree in Social Sciences or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or South African Council for Social Services Professionals (SACSSP) as a Counsellor
- 1 - 3 years' experience in a EAP environment
- A valid driver's license
Core Responsibilities:
- Provide employee assistance, support, short-term counselling, and educational programmes to CoE employees to improve their quality of life
- Implement and maintain a comprehensive worksite based EAP for CoE in order to assist in the identification and resolution of productivity problems associated with, amongst others, health, emotional and psychological problems
- Adhere to governance and risk requirements
- Adhere to financial processes to comply with relevant legislation and policies
- Adhere to a culture of customer services with EAPs
- Ensure positive interpersonal relations with various teams
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
SNR ENGINEER: ENERGY REVENUE CUSTOMER SERVICES: ENER20358
Closing Date 2026-04-24
Department Energy Department (2024)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 793, 320.00 to R 1, 088, 268.00 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type Permanent
Minimum Requirements:
- B Degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) or equivalent NQF level 7
- ECSA registered
- Code B driver's licence
- Extensive experience in Municipal Electrical Distribution Network and Metering
- 5 years’ experience in similar environment
Core Responsibilities:
- Manage the electricity meter installation and meter maintenance processes performed in all Depots
- Plan, monitor and manage projects within the Project Management sub-section
- Provide overall direction for management of the Metering and Electrical Installation section
- Develop and manage processes that ensure Energy Department revenue stream is optimized
- Manage installation and maintenance of prepayment meters, conventional meters and AMR metering in the Depots
- Manage Capital and Operational Budgets of Metering and Electrical installation section
- Manage revenue-based capital budget allocations made to the metering and electrical installations section
- Manage and provide strategic direction to develop, drive, implement and monitor effectiveness of customer education activities, campaigns and community projects
- Ensure that all electrical installations connected to the municipal grid complies with electrical regulations and by-laws
- Ensure that projects are managed in accordance with best practice methodologies and in line with policies and procedures
- Lead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing a meaningful context, setting performance standards and educating on policies and processes
- Execute Governance and Risk Management, Council policies and municipal by-laws to ensure effective revenue protection and legal compliance
- Comply with legislation and organisational policy to effectively contribute towards meeting organisational objectives
- Ensure compliance with the Batho Pele principles, maintain good customer relations and efficient and productive service delivery
- Provide effective and efficient management to maintain a high level of productivity
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract as per Council resolution.
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
SNR SPECIALIST: DISASTER & CONTINGENCY PLANNING: DEMS21024
Closing Date 2026-04-23
Department Community Safety Department (2024)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 625, 992 to R 858, 768 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type Permanent
Minimum Requirements:
- NQF Level 6 Qualification in Disaster Management
- 2-4 years' work experience in a Disaster Management
- Valid Driver’s Licence will be an Advantage
Core Responsibilities:
- Execute specialist operational capability, leadership to support the alignment of the divisional, departmental, institutional strategy and leadership objectives
- Undertake the integrated institutional Disaster Management arrangements to support and contribute to the Municipal Disaster Management Framework to effect the statutory requirements.
- Undertake Disaster Risk Assessment to support the Disaster Risk Reduction
- Undertake Disaster Risk Reduction initiatives to support the institutions, communities and individuals “at risk” within the Municipal Disaster Management Framework and Municipal Safety at Sports and Recreational Events policy.
- Undertake disaster relief, response and recovery initiatives to provide humanitarian relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction to life, livelihood and infrastructure
- Collaborate in and undertake operational processes in relation to information management and communication
- Collaborate in education, training, public awareness and support research initiatives in support of Disaster Management Framework.
- Contribute and participate in funding arrangements for Disaster Management to increase disaster resilience and improve process for disaster relief, response, response, recovery and rehabilitation.
- Undertake actions and activities which will support Disaster Management operational processes and procedures in municipal services delivery.
- Support the instituting of Governance and risk management to support the principles of good government and risk management.
- Support the financial administration processes comply with the Municipal Finance Management Act, regulations, and directives.
- Build and maintain relationships with customers and internal and external stakeholders that promote cross functional process delivery solutions
- Ensure that human capital is strengthened in the process of improving performance to achieve institutional service delivery objectives
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
SNR SPECIALIST: EVENT SAFETY & PREPAREDNESS PLANNING: DEMS20921
Closing Date 2026-04-23
Department Community Safety Department (2024)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 625, 992 to R 858, 768 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type Permanent
Minimum Requirements:
- NQF Level 6 Qualification in Disaster Management
- 2-4 years' work experience in a Disaster Management
- Valid Driver’s Licence will be an Advantage.
Core Responsibilities:
- Execute specialist operational capability, leadership to support the alignment of the divisional, departmental, institutional strategy and leadership objectives
- Undertake the integrated institutional Disaster Management arrangements to support and contribute to the Municipal Disaster Management Framework to effect the statutory requirements.
- Undertake Disaster Risk Assessment to support the Disaster Risk Reduction
- Undertake Disaster Risk Reduction initiatives to support the institutions, communities and individuals “at risk” within the Municipal Disaster Management Framework and Municipal Safety at Sports and Recreational Events policy.
- Undertake disaster relief, response and recovery initiatives to provide humanitarian relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction to life, livelihood and infrastructure
- Collaborate in and undertake operational processes in relation to information management and communication
- Collaborate in education, training, public awareness and support research initiatives in support of Disaster Management Framework.
- Contribute and participate in funding arrangements for Disaster Management to increase disaster resilience and improve process for disaster relief, response, response, recovery and rehabilitation.
- Undertake actions and activities which will support Disaster Management operational processes and procedures in municipal services delivery.
- Support the instituting of Governance and risk management to support the principles of good government and risk management.
- Support the financial administration processes comply with the Municipal Finance Management Act, regulations, and directives.
- Build and maintain relationships with customers and internal and external stakeholders that promote cross functional process delivery solutions
- Ensure that human capital is strengthened in the process of improving performance to achieve institutional service delivery objectives
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
PROJECT COORDINATOR: MIXED DEVELOPMENT: HSET19333
Closing Date 2026-04-21
Department Human Settlement Department (2024)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 438804 to R 601956 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type Permanent
Minimum Requirements:
- Relevant National Diploma in Construction or Project Management
- Advanced MS Project or Primavera Certification
- Computer Literacy - MS Office
- Registration with relevant Professional Body
- Valid Driver's licence
- Minimum 3 years relevant experience in a similar environment
Core Responsibilities:
- Co-ordinate and provide administration support and assistance in the implementation of project management plan within area of accountability
- Plan, organize and maintain accurate project documentation, including records of meetings, contracts and correspondence
- Assist in the implementation of a governance framework that outlines roles, responsibilities, and accountability for governance and management
- Ensure that completed work adheres to governance and legislative requirements
- Ensure compliance with national and local housing policies (eg The National Housing Code)
- Manage the planning, use, control and optimization of established annual objectives
- Ensure financial accountability and alignment with funding agreements
- Provide administrative assistance in the development of monthly and annual budget and financial reports in accordance with statutory an=d council presentation requirements
- Manage and drive the establishment and maintenance of strategic internal and external relationships
- Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback on contracted outputs and request training where appropriate
- Serve as liaison between the department, local authorities, communities and service providers
Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.