CITY OF UMHLATHUZE VACANCIES

​DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES
 
CHIEF OFFICER: PROJECTS (OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER)
SAP POST NUMBER 20001380
TASK T15 (Not Job Evaluated)
BASIC SALARY R 659 335.68 - R 710 274.00 per annum
ADVERTISED Internal & Website
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• National Diploma or equivalent;
• NQF Level 6;
• Valid driver’s license;
• 4 years with knowledge of Municipal environment, experience in a protocol and research environment, administrative experience.
 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
• Management skills;
• Computer skills (MS Office – Word, Excel, Projects and Presentations);
• Negotiation skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Communication skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Skills in planning and organizing;
• Skills in report writing;
• Staff supervision skills;
• Financial management skills;
• Provide efficient and effective project management services across the project life cycle to a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager / Programme Manager in the successful delivery of projects; and Supervises more junior staff;
• Prepares considered, high quality reports for decision-making within the municipality; and Takes supervisory responsibility for reviewing and editing less experienced subordinates work;
• Contributes to shaping the Directorate / Municipality’s sector specific goals and priorities; Contributes to shaping the Directorate / Municipality’s policies and procedures; Demonstrates knowledge of relevant municipal legislation; and In-depth knowledge of the Directorate / Municipality’s challenges in delivering municipal services.
• Conceptualizes possible solutions to problems; Weighs each solution against best-practice criteria; Establishes and executes plans to solve problems engaging others as necessary;
• The depth knowledge of the specific project life cycle; Understands the processes from project conceptualization through to implementation and operationalization;
• The depth knowledge of standards and operational criteria in the functional areas relevant to the project at hand; Has the capacity to accept responsibility for decisions on basic projects;
• Advises on the management procedures necessary for the smooth running of a project including document control techniques and systems, meetings and reporting procedures.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible budget controls;
• Ensure stakeholder and resources coordination through effective relationship;
• Executive and monitoring of project through the application of knowledge skills and tools and techniques to complete project according to specific requirements;
• Projects closing and handover;
• Holding regular meetings with the project team;
• Delivering engaging, Informative well organized presentation.

INSTRUCTION TO APPLICANTS
❖ All applicants must forward an application on the prescribed form which can be downloaded from our website: www.umhlathuze.gov.za. 
❖ Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications certificates, Identity Document and driver’s licence, including the names of three contactable references from current and previous employers.
❖ Applications can be hand delivered during the week between 07h30 - 16h00, to: Richards Bay Civic Centre Reception desk, Nseleni Rates Hall, Esikhaleni Rates Hall, Hlanganani Rates hall, Empangeni Civic Centre, Ngwelezane Rates Hall.
 
 
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 1 month of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. The City of uMhlathuze is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. As such, it is our intention to promote and uphold representivity in the Municipality in terms of Race, Gender and Disability.
Canvassing for this position will lead to disqualification of applications. The City of uMhlathuze strictly abides by ethical practices and does not accept money for submission of applications. We urge all employees, clients, members of the public and our suppliers to report any kind of fraud or corruption at uMhlathuze Municipality's Human Resources.
 
FURTHER NOTE:
By applying for any of these positions, you consent in terms of Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) to personal information being obtained and processed through inter alia, reference check and trace reports.
 
These jobs are NOT FOR SALE.
 
The City of uMhlathuze Municipality does not charge any monies, fees or contributions for submitting an application, securing an interview or as payment for any employment whatsoever.
 
ENQUIRIES:
For administrative enquiries, contact:
Human Resources Administration on 035 907 5198/5189/5151/5180/ 5475/5158.
 
DISQUALIFICATION:
1. No emailed applications will be accepted.
2. Verification will be done on candidates’ qualifications, criminal and credit record. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests.
3. The applicant should be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
4. Failure to adhere to the above will result in the automatic disqualification of the application.
5. NO applications shall be considered without certified copies of the original supporting documents and if not made in the prescribed application form. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
6. The Human Resources Section will not accept responsibility for information not mentioned in applications, nor for lost applications, unless proof of submission can be supplied.
 
MR PN MHLONGO
CITY MANAGER 
 
CLOSING DATE: 18 MARCH 2026 AT 16:00