ETHEKWINI METRO

 

VACANCY CIRCULAR NUMBER: 616

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the vacancies advertised here

 

Applicants who have not been contacted within three months from the closing date should consider themselves unsuccessful.

An employee may be deployed to any of the office, depot or workplaces of the Municipality within its area of jurisdiction. Canvassing councillors or officials in respect of these positions will lead to disqualification of the applicants. Applicants may be required to participate in a comprehensive assessment process and must be deemed competent.

Work sample and / or psychometrics test’s may be undertaken as part of the selection process. You shall be required to undergo a pre-engagement medical examination to be conducted by a medical officer in the employ of the Municipality.


 

 

 

TO APPLY AT E-RECRUITMENT, USE THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://www.durban.gov.za/page/jobs

 

GRADES 9 AND ABOVE MUST APPLY USING THE LINK. CLOSING DATE IS FRIDAY, 08/05/2026

 

APPLICATIONS FOR GRADES 9 AND BELOW CAN BE DELIVERED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES:

Hambanathi HC computer Lab: 25 Jiyani Road, Tongaat. 

Hammersdale HC computer Lab: G7 Shezi Main Road. 

Clermont HC computer Lab: 1106 Zazi Road, 21 Archie Gumede HC Centre of Excellence. 

KwaDabeka HC Computer Lab: 101 Spinal Road, KwaDabeka. 

SEDA HC Computer Lab: 127 Johannes Nkosi, Durban: 

uMnini HC computer Lab: R102 Daganyana Reserves, Umgababa. 

Pinetown HC computer Lab: 7 Meller Road, Pinetown.

Bester Library HC computer Lab: 1826F Ntuzuma Road, Emzomusha, Kwa Mashu, 4068.

Nagina Sizakala HC Computer Lab: 3 Nagina Dr, Mariannhill, Durban, 3604. 

Mid Way Mall HC computer Lab: A225 Zavala Road, Ntuzuma A, Ntuzuma. 

Verulam HC computer Lab: 151 Wick Street, Verulam, eThekwini, 4340.

Kwa Mnyandu Sizakala Centre: 341 Griffiths Mxenge Hwy, Umlazi D, Umlazi, 4031. 

Kwa Ximba Sizakala Centre: Magayisa, Main Road, Kwa Ximba, Ximba, 3681. 

Illovu Sizakala Centre: Lot 10994, 10451 Joe Mnguni Street, Illovu. 

16 Maphephetweni Sizakala Centre: Emlanjweni, Kwa Mashu, 4359. 

Fredville/Inchanga Sizakala Centre: Michael Gwala Community Centre, Fredville, Cato Ridge, 3700. 

Umbumbulu Sizakala Centre: 300009 Street, Nsimbini Reserve, Umbumbulu, 40105. 

Mega City Sizakala Centre: 50 Griffiths Mxenge Hwy, Umlazi V, Umlazi 4060. 

Magabheni Sizakala Centre: eThekwini Ikhwezi Area, Sidiwya Hwy, Umkomaas, 4170. 

Lamontville HC Computer Lab: Off Wiggins Road, Lamontville, Durban, 4027. 

Molweni Sizakala Centre: 415 Inanda Road, Molweni, Durban, 3652. 

Chesterville Sizakala Centre: 80 Mahlathi Road, Chesterville, Durban, 4091.

Sankontshe Sizakala Centre: Sankontshe, Ilanga, 3700. 

Tongaat HC Computer Lab: 325 Gopalall Hurbans Road, Tongaat, eThekwini, 4400. 

Main/ Head Office HC computer Lab: SEDA Office 381 King Dinuzulu Road, Berea , 4001 Sizakala Centre in Winklespruit is located at 11 Gracedale / Mayors Mews Road, Winklespruit 4126, 

The Sizakala Centre in Hillcrest is located at 22 Delamore Road or (Telephone Enquires 031 311 3103) or go to E-Recruitment https: https://www.durban.gov.za/page/jobs and click on the link – closing date is Friday, 08/05/2026 (Midday).

 

Please note that Municipality vacancies are NOT FOR SALE! 

 

CLOSING DATE IS FRIDAY, 08/05/2026 12:00 MIDDAY.

 

EThekwini Municipality is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENDITURE DIRECTORATE

 

SENIOR MANAGER (DEPT AC) (W&S C&SW & G)

REF NO: 71002370

Total Value of Remuneration Package R1 499 461.00 / R1 918 074.00 pa

Grade: 17

 

Job Purpose: To manage and control the finance functions of eThekwini Electricity Directorate within Council Financial Regulations, Municipal Finance Management Act and other governing legislation.

 

Competencies: •Accounting. •Procurement. •Budgeting. •Financial management. •Costing. •Financial reporting. •Financial process management. •Organisational awareness. •Problem solving. •Interpersonal relationships. •Service delivery orientation. •Planning and organising. •Interpersonal relationships. •Communication. •Action and outcome orientation. •Impact and influence. •Direction setting. •Team orientation. •Coaching and mentoring.

 

Essential Requirements: •Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) in Finance or Economics or Accounting with Financial Accounting 3 as major subject or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Must be in possession of National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF6) OR Must obtain a National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF6) within 18 months of date of appointment. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •6 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a management level. •Computer Literacy.

 

Special Conditions: •8 hour day- 40 hour week: Flexi hours to be agreed with Deputy Director. •Overtime Category 1.

 

 

 

 

 

ACCOUNTING SUPPORT ADVISOR

REF NO: 71001212

Total Value of Remuneration Package R990 043.00 / R1 256 750.00 pa

Grade: 14

 

Job Purpose: To manage matters related to specialist technical Municipal finance training, development and implementation.

 

Competencies: •Accounting. •Financial reporting. •Financial process management. •Organisational awareness. •Problem solving. •Planning and organising. •Interpersonal relationships. •Communication. •Action and outcome orientation. •Learning orientation. •Team orientation. •Coaching and mentoring.

 

Essential Requirements: •Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 8) in Accounting or equivalent with completed SAICA articles. •Must be in possession of National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF6) OR Must obtain a National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF6) within 18 months of date of appointment. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •4 Years relevant experience.

 

Special Conditions: •May be required to work after hours. •Represent Expenditure at Committee, Inter-departmental and Business meetings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

 

TRAINING AND EDUCATION OFFICER

REF NO: 31000536 / 31000538

Basic Salary R331 758.60 / R430 640.16 pa

Grade: 10

 

Job Purpose: Aligns and implements training programmes to support understanding of principles, applications and procedures.

 

Competencies: •Organisational Awareness •Problem Solving •Project Management •Financial Management Process •Interpersonal Relationships •Communication •Resilience •Ethics Accountability •Impact & Influence •Team Orientation •Coaching & Mentoring

 

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF level 4) or equivalent and a certificate in Human Resource Development or Human Resource Management or Public Administration or Public Management or any other related and equivalent certificate. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADMINISTRATOR (PERFORMANCE AND RISK)

REF NO: 31000694

Basic Salary R294 659.28 / R382 469.76 pa

Grade: 09

 

Job Purpose: Investigates, inspects and evaluates Supply Chain Management processes to check conformance to quality standards and performance measures and attends to administrative reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

 

Competencies: •Written Communication •Oral Communication •Attention to Detail •Ethics & Professionalism •Planning & Organising •Data Processing & Analysis •Interpersonal Relationships •Action Orientation •Cognitive Ability

 

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and a certificate in Supply Chain Management or Finance or Accounting or any other related and equivalent certificate. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVENUE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

 

CASHIER CLERK

REF NO: 71000530 / 71000440 / 71000544 / 71000678 / 71000420

Basic Salary R192 271.68 / R249 585.48 pa

Grade: 06

 

Job Purpose: To provide comprehensive customer care and revenue collection services to all eThekwini Municipality customers and patrons of the Service Centre.

 

Competencies: •Attention to Detail. •Ethics and Professionalism. •Problem Solving. •Business Processes. •Use of Technology. •Data Processing & Analysis. •Financial Management. •Communication. •Client Orientation and Customer Focus. •Action Orientation. •Resilience. •Learning orientation.

 

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with Mathematics and/or Accounting. •1 Year relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

 

Physical Requirements: Must be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the post.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETHEKWINI TRANSPORT AUTHORITY DIRECTORATE

 

CANDIDATE CIVIL ENGINEER / CIVIL ENGINEER

REF NO: 37000900A / 37000900

Total Value of Remuneration Package R883 361.00 / R1 120 275.00 pa

Grade: 13

R990 043.00 / R1 256 750.00 pa

Grade: 14

CANDIDATE CIVIL ENGINEER:

Grade 13

 

Job Purpose: Participates in various complex forms of engineering works programmes and project management discussions and decision-making processes, acquiring exposure to professional engineering applications under the guidance and appraisal of professional engineering personnel.

 

Competencies: •Planning. •Attention to Detail. •Design. •Project Management. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Communication. •Action and outcome orientation. •Resilience. •Learning orientation. •Accountability and ethical conduct. •Team Orientation. •Coaching and Mentoring.

 

Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Civil Engineering. •Registered as a Candidate Civil Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or within 3 months of employment. •Valid motor vehicle driving license.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CIVIL ENGINEER:

Grade 14

 

Job Purpose: Applies professional principles and controls technical procedures and processes to address the specific engineering requirements of internal / external clients.

 

Competencies: •Planning. •Organizational Awareness. •Attention to Detail. •Design. •Project Management. •Communication. •Action and outcome orientation. •Resilience. •Learning orientation. •Accountability and ethical conduct. •Team Orientation.

 

Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Civil Engineering. •Registered as a Candidate Civil Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or within 3 months of employment. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •2 years relevant post qualification experience.

 

Special Conditions: Appointment or, progression to Civil Engineer level will be subject to applicants’ achieving the required number of credits that would be deemed as a pass in the Internal Assessment Test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

 

PHOTOGRAMMETRIC TECHNICIAN

REF NO: 19000144

Basic Salary R391 642.44 / R508 372.92 pa

Grade: 11

 

Job Purpose: To undertake photogrammetric surveys for digital mapping, data compilations and related support tasks.

 

Competencies: •Problem Solving •Information Management •Geo-Spatial Data Collection •Geomatics Systems & Software •Land Surveying •Measurement of Land & Property •Remote Sensing •Photogrammetry •Data Exchange •Professional Conduct •Information Technology •Image Analysis

 

Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Geomatics or any other related and equivalent qualification. •2 years relevant experience in Geomatics or a related field.

 

Physical Requirements: Ability to see stereoscopically and normal colour perception is required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY INTEGRITY AND INVESTIGATIONS DIRECTORATE

 

PRINCIPAL CLERK

REF NO: 14000026

Basic Salary R232 438.20 / R301 728.48 pa

Grade: 07

 

Job Purpose: To provide administrative support services to the Division.

 

Competencies: •Attention to Detail •Ethics and Professionalism •Organisational Awareness •Planning and Organising •Business Processes •Use of Technology •Communication •Client Orientation and Customer Focus •Action Orientation •Resilience •Cognitive Ability •Learning Orientation 

 

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETHEKWINI WATER SERVICES DIRECTORATE

 

SENIOR MANAGER (PLANT AND LOGISTICS)

REF NO: 34007386

Total Value of Remuneration Package R 1 256 750.00 / R 1 603 022.00 pa

Grade: 16

 

Job Purpose: To manage and control the Plant and Logistics to branch to achieve optimal utilisation of the Water and Sanitation, Plant and Vehicles in order to ensure that the services provided are technically adequate and economically justifiable.

 

Competencies: •Organisational awareness. •Financial management. •Planning and organising. •Conceptual thinking. •Task management. •Procurement and tenders. •Communication. •Service delivery orientation. •Action and outcome orientation. •Ethics and accountability. •Direction setting. •Coaching and mentoring.

 

Essential Requirements: •Degree (NQF Level 7) in Operations Management, Logistics Management or Supply Chain Management or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •6 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at management level. •Computer Literacy.

 

Special Conditions: •Must be able to respond to emergency work even after hours, provide advice and make decisions accordingly.

 

Physical Requirements: •Physically able. •Must be able to work in a pressurised environment.

 

 

 

 

 

ENERGY MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

 

PRINCIPAL CLERK

REF NO: 33005208

Basic Salary R232 438.20 / R301 728.48 pa

Grade: 07

 

Job Purpose: To carry out all the clerical and administrative duties for the Division.

 

Competencies: •Attention to Detail •Organisational Awareness •Problem Solving •Planning and Organising •Use of Technology •Data Processing & Analysis •Communication •Client Orientation and Customer Focus •Learning Orientation •Team Orientation •Direction Setting •Coaching and Mentoring.

 

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

 

 

 

 

 

MAINTENANCE ATTENDANT

REF NO: 33000178 / 33000180

Basic Salary R148 873.44 / R187 773.12 pa

Grade: 04

 

Job Purpose: Attend to the general cleanliness of the grounds and vehicles, assist with furniture removal, ensure that the General Workers implement instructions given by the Supervisor, undertake tasks and report on same.

 

Competencies: •Managing Work. •Workplace Safety. •Oral Communication. •Operation and Control. •Workplace Safety. •Communication. •Resilience. •Team Orientation.

 

Essential Requirements: •Basic Literacy. •3 Months relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

 

Special Conditions:

1. 40-hour work-5 day week.

2. Protective Clothing as per Protection Clothing Schedule.

 

Physical Requirements: Physically fit and able to stand/walk for most of the day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETHEKWINI MUNICIPAL ACADEMY DIRECTORATE

 

PROJECT OFFICER

REF NO: 62000130

Basic Salary R391 642.44 / R508 372.92 pa

Grade: 11

 

Job Purpose: To co-ordinate, facilitate and implement skills development projects that address socio-economic and youth development issues.

 

Competencies: •Research and Analysis. •Public Consultation. •Socio-Economic / Socio-Political Awareness. •Strategic Planning and Strategy Formulation. •Programme and Project Management. •Financial Management. •Information Products and Planning. •Resilience. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Problem Solving. •Team Orientation.

 

Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Management or Public Administration or Office Management Technology or any other related and equivalent qualification. •National Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices (OD-ETDP) (NQF Level 5) or certificate in Education Training and Development Practices (NQF Level 5). •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 years relevant experience working in a project management, learning and development environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WASTE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

 

SENIOR SUPERVISOR

REF NO: 35003896

Basic Salary R 261 708.48 / R 339 703.56 pa

Grade: 08

 

Job Purpose: To manage the landfills to the highest practical standards in accordance with the permit.

 

Competencies: •Problem Solving •Planning and Organising •Discipline Specific Skills •People management •Task Management •Workplace Safety •Communication •Service Delivery Orientation •Action and outcome orientation •Ethics and Accountability •Impact and Influence •Team Orientation

 

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code C or EC). •2 Years relevant experience.

 

Special Conditions: Posts of Landfill Officer are interchangeable within the Department at the discretion of the Deputy Head (Plant and Engineering). The incumbent must be prepared to work planned and unplanned overtime should the need arise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL ASSISTANT

REF NO: 35001362 / VARIOUS

Basic Salary R 145 379.76/ R 170 771.52 pa.

Grade: 03

 

Job Purpose: Responsible for the physical refuse removal functions and undertakes cleaning functions.

 

Competencies: •Managing work. •Workplace safety. •Task accountability. •Quality orientation. •Oral communication. •Service delivery orientation. •Interpersonal relationships. •Communication. •Accountability and ethical conduct. •Team orientation.

 

Essential Requirements: •Basic numeracy and literacy, i.e. an understanding of basic written words and number recognition.

 

Physical Requirements: Must be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the post.

 

Manual applications must be lodged only at: HR Excellence, 21 Archie Gumede Street, Durban from 08:30 to 15:30 daily and Friday 08 May 2026 at 12:00.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINEERING SERVICES DIRECTORATE

 

MANAGER (SUPPORT SERVICES)

REF NO: 36005504

Total Value of Remuneration Package R830 620.00 / R1 051 308.00 pa

Grade: 14

 

Job Purpose: Manages the key performance areas and result indicators associated with addressing the Directorates administrative and auxiliary service requirements.

 

Competencies: •Attention to detail. •Planning and organising. •Problem solving. •Business solving. •Use of technology. •Data processing analysis. •Communication. •Interpersonal relationships. •Action orientation. •Coaching and mentoring.

 

Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Administrative field. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •6 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORARATE

 

SUPERINTENDENT

REF NO: 36002658

Total Value of Remuneration Package R794 518.00 / R1 004 896.00 pa

Grade:12

 

Job Purpose: Manages and controls the operations of the decentralized depot and activities at various worksites through the planning and scheduling of maintenance programs, organizing and arranging resources to support plans, providing guidance and monitoring performance of personnel, inspecting and evaluating outcomes, implementing procedures relating to the work application, safety and security and administering the budgetary and information reporting requirements and processes in order to ensure Roads and Stormwater maintenance service delivery programme objectives are achieved in accordance with productivity, quality, cost and safety standards.

 

Competencies: •Managing Wok. •Problem Solving. •Planning and organising. •Quality Orientation. •Workplace Safety. •Discipline Specific Skills. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Communication. •Resilience. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct. •Team Orientations. •Coaching and Mentoring.

 

Essential Requirements: •Trade Certificate (Civil or Construction). •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •5 years relevant post trade test experience. •Computer Literacy.

 

Special Conditions: •Required to work in all weather conditions. •Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime. •Required to be on stand-by. •This post is interchangeable with other Superintendent posts within the Department and staff can be reassigned at the discretion of the Deputy Director in accordance with laid down policies and procedures.

 

Physical Requirements: 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORATE

 

DIGITAL CONTENT EDITOR

REF NO: 52000110

Basic Salary R391 642.44 / R508 372.92 pa

Grade: 11

 

Job Purpose: Responsible for the co-ordination, development and maintenance of engaging, dynamic, relevant material and content for Municipal Online Communication tools.

 

Competencies: •Communication. •Organisational awareness. •Conceptual thinking. •Project management. •Information measuring and monitoring. •Technology usage. •Service delivery orientation. •Interpersonal relationships. •Customer orientation and customer focus. •Action and outcome orientation. •Accountability and ethical conduct.

 

Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) field. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •3 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

 

 

 

 

 

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY DIRECTORATE

 

SENIOR PROFESSIONAL NURSE

REF NO: 65000072

Basic Salary R462 393.60 / R600 186.12 pa

Grade: 12

 

Job Purpose: To provide a comprehensive, equitable occupational health service to Ethekwini Municipality employees.

 

Competencies: •Interpersonal and Communication Skills •Professionalism •Patient Care •Medical knowledge •Customer Orientation and Customer Focus •Action and Outcome Orientation •Resilience •Cognitive Ability •Learning Orientation •Team Orientation

 

Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in General Nursing. •Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a General Nurse. •Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing. •Dispensing Course Certificate. •Certificate in Audiometry. • Certificate in Spirometry. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •2 years post graduate experience in Occupational Health Nursing. •Computer Literacy.

 

Special Conditions:

1. To be able to travel within the Ethekwini Municipality Boundaries. 

2. Posts are interchangeable within occupational health regional clinics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE AND COUNCIL SUPPORT DIRECTORATE

 

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (WARD LOG & CO)

REF NO: 51000486

Basic Salary R331 758.60 / R430 640.16 pa

Grade: 10

 

Job Purpose: To execute and control responsibilities relating to the provision of logistical and co coordinative process related support to various Ward Committees within the Municipal Area.

 

Competencies: •Attention to detail. •Problem Solving. •Planning and Organising. •Ethics and Professionalism. •Business Processes. •Use of Technology. •Communication. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Action Orientation. •Team Orientation.

 

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and a certificate in Administration field. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 years relevant experience.

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITTEE OFFICER / SENIOR COMMITTEE OFFICER / PRINCIPAL COMMITTEE OFFICER

REF NO: 51000126B/C / 51000080B/C / 51000094B/C

Basic Salary

R294 659.28 / R382 469.76 pa

Grade:09

R331 758.60 / R430 640.16 pa

Grade:10

R391 642.44 / R508 372.92 pa

Grade 11

COMMITTEE OFFICER:

Grade 09

 

Job Purpose: Provides administrative support to the decision-making process of the committees of council.

 

Competencies: •Use of Technology. •Written communication. •Planning and organising. •Task management. •Interpersonal relationships. •Resilience. •Change readiness. •Learning orientation.

 

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) and a certificate in in Public Administration or Business Administration or any other related and equivalent certificate. •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

 

Special Conditions: The post is interchangeable with other identical posts within the Secretariat Department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SENIOR COMMITTEE OFFICER:

Grade 10

 

Job Purpose: Performs task/activities associated with co-ordinating the logistical requirements for Council and Committee meetings, provision of secretarial support through the application of laid down meeting procedures, accessing and making available information, translating documents and performing related administrative sequences.

 

Competencies: •Use of technology. •Written communication. •Planning and organising. •Task management. •Service delivery orientation. •Interpersonal relationships. •Resilience. •Change readiness. •Learning orientation.

 

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) and a certificate in in Public Administration or Business Administration or any other related and equivalent certificate. •3 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

 

Special Conditions: •The post is interchangeable with other identical post within the secretariat department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRINCIPAL COMMITTEE OFFICER

Grade 11

 

Job Purpose: Responsible for provision of a secretarial service to council and it’s committees.

 

Competencies: •Use of Technology. •Written communication. •Planning and organising. •People management. •Service delivery orientation. •Interpersonal relationships. •Resilience. •Change readiness. •Learning orientation. •Accountability and ethical conduct. •Team orientation.

 

Essential Requirements:

•Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Administration or Business Administration or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •3 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

 

Special Conditions: •The post is interchangeable with other identical posts within the Secretariat Department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

 

CLERK

REF NO: 53000442

Basic Salary R162 855.60 / R211 405.80 pa

Grade: 05

 

Job Purpose: Responsible for provision of effective administrative assistance to operational support branch.

 

Competencies: •Attention to detail. •Organisational awareness. •Problem solving. •Business processes. •Use of Technology. •Data processing & analysis. •Communication. •Service delivery orientation. •Client orientation and customer focus. •Learning orientation.

 

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •6 Months relevant experience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE

 

OFFICE ATTENDANT

REF NO: 61000316

Basic Salary R148 873.44 /R187 773.12 pa

Grade: 04

 

Job Purpose: To provide an efficient and effective general office assistance service to the Human Capital Executive Office.

 

Competencies:

•Written communication.

•Oral communication.

•Attention to detail.

•Planning and organising.

•Use of technology.

•Interpersonal relationships.

•Service delivery orientation.

•Learning orientation.

 

Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •3 Months relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICE ASSISTANT

REF NO: 61000128

Basic Salary R148 873.44 / R187 773.12 pa

Grade: 04

 

Job Purpose: To undertake tasks/ activities associated with the provision of generalist office support and collection and distribution of mail and other related correspondence/documentation and items to/from internal divisions and external sources.

 

Competencies: •Attention to detail. •Influencing. •Problem solving. •Planning and organising. •Use of Technology. •Interpersonal skills. •Communication. •Service delivery orientation. •Client orientation and customer focus. •Resilience. •Learning orientation.

 

Essential Requirements: •An appropriate level of primary education. •Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code B). •1 Month relevant experience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION LEARNERSHIP FOR UNEMPLOYED YOUTH

 

eThekwini Municipality is offering training opportunities to individuals with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the Public Finance Management and Administration (NQF Level 5) within the Meter Readings Division

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants to participate in the eThekwini Municipal Learnership Development Programme for a maximum of twelve (12) months

 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

i) Grade 12 / Matric with Mathematics or Accounting

ii) Code 8 or Code 10 drivers’ licence

iii) Be eThekwini Residents (proof of residence required)

iv) Be a South African citizen with valid identity document (ID)

v) Applicants must be unemployed

vi) Must have passion and interest in Public Financial Management & Administration field

vii) Applicants must be between the age of 18 -35 years

viii) Applicants should not have participated in a similar programme before.

xi) Applicants will be required to undergo various assessments, such as but not limited to verbal/written/ medical, as part of the recruitment process for consideration.

 

HOW TO APPLY MANUAL

Applicants are required to complete the eThekwini Municipality application form indicating the name of position applied for, example: Learnership – PFMA (Meter Readings) (including all supporting documents) are to be delivered at Human Resources: Centre of Excellence, 21 Archie Gumede Street, Durban, 4001 no later than 08 May 2026 At 12 (Midday)

 

CLOSING DATE : 08 May 2026

 

ENQUIRIES : Bright Shabalala (031 311 3451)

 

No Late, fax and email applications will be considered

 

By 2030 eThekwini will be Africa’s most caring and liveable city

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTERNSHIP (WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING)

 

COMMUNITY BASED SOCIAL MEDIA 2026/2027

 

eThekwini Municipality is offering an empowerment opportunity to students who require 18 months’ Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and Internship opportunity to qualifying individuals in the following field of studies; Marketing, Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, Digital Marketing, any other relevant qualification

 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be South African citizens and reside in the eThekwini area of jurisdiction

• Applicants must include a letter of confirmation of residence from a Councillor

• Only manual applications will be accepted (refer to how to apply)

• Applicants must not be currently in employment, education, or training (NEET) and not

 

HOW TO APPLY ONLINE

Applicants are required to complete the eThekwini Municipality application form indicating the name of position applied for, example: ADP – Millwright (including all supporting documents) are to be delivered at Human Resources: Centre of Excellence, 21 Archie Gumede Street, Durban, 4001 no later than Friday 24 April 2026 at 12 (Midday)

 

CLOSING DATE : 8 May 2026

 

ENQUIRIES : Thanda Xulu Tel: 031 322 7534 / 031 311 3018 /031 311 3192

 

No Late, fax and email applications will be considered

 

By 2030 eThekwini will be Africa’s most caring and liveable city