ETHEKWINI METRO VACANCIES

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VACANCIES FROM GRADE 9 AND BELOW, Applications must be lodged to the following:
Hambanathi HC computer Lab: 25 Jiyani Road, Tongaat. 
Hammersdale HC computer Lab: G7 Shezi Main Road. 
Clermont HC computer Lab: 1106 Zazi Road, Archie Gumede. 
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 , 4001or (Telephone Enquires 031 311 3103).or go to (Internal) https://durbangov.internal.erecruit.co/ or (External) https://durbangov.erecruit.co/ and click on the link – closing date is Friday, 16/05/2025 at 12:00 (Midday).
 
Please note that Municipality vacancies are NOT FOR SALE!
 
EThekwini Municipality is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
 
 

 
 



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TRANSPORT AUTHORITY UNIT
 
 
DEPUTY HEAD (TRANSPORT COM & MARKETING)
REF NO: 37000008
Salary Negotiable
Grade 19
 
Job Purpose: Develops, implements and co-ordinates all aspects of the communication, marketing and information systems as well as administration functions in the eThekwini Transport Authority Unit.
 
Competencies: •Knowledge & Information Management • Communication • Result & Quality Focus •Information Measuring and Monitoring •Technology Usage •Customer Orientation and Customer Focus •Action Orientation •Strategic Direction and Leadership •Programme & Project Management •Financial Management •Change Leadership •Governance Management
 
Essential Requirements: •Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Marketing or Communications or Public Relations or Journalism or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •8 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a senior management level. •Computer Literacy. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CITY INTEGRITY AND INVESTIGATIONS UNIT
 
 
SENIOR MANAGER
(GENERAL FORENSIC INVES)
REF NO: 14000120
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 1 431 698.00 / R 1 831 300.00 pa
Grade 17
 
Job Purpose: To provide a strategic professional and specialist service to the Unit and its functions.
 
Competencies: •Business Processes •Ethics & Professionalism •Organisational awareness •Problem Solving •Planning & Organising •Attention to Detail •Monitoring & Evaluation •Technical Report Writing •Communication •Service Delivery Orientation •Cognitive Ability •Direction Setting.
 
Essential Requirements: •Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in Forensic Investigations or Law or Policing or Security Management specialising in Corporate Investigations or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •6 Years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a management level.
 
Special Conditions: •Willingness to work after hours.
 
 
 
 
 
 
AREA BASED MANAGEMENT UNIT
 
 
SENIOR MANAGER (ITRUMP)
REF NO: 18000038
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 1 431 698.00 / R 1 831 300.00 pa
Grade 17
 
Job Purpose: Directs the Inner City Thekwini Regeneration and Urban Management Programme (iTrump) as a key contributor to the Safer City strategy.
 
Competencies: •Discipline Specific Skills •Financial Management •People Management •Planning & Organising •Monitoring & Control •Organisational Awareness •Problem Solving •Service Delivery Orientation •Client Orientation & Customer Focus •Accountability & Ethical Conduct •Impact & Influence •Coaching & Mentoring
 
Essential Requirements: •Degree (NQF Level 7) in Local Economic Development or Public Administration or Public Management or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •7 years relevant experience of which 4 years must be at a management level.
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENGINEERING UNIT
 
 
SENIOR MANAGER (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) (MBS)
REF NO: 36000714
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 1 636 693.00 / R 2 097 389.00 pa
Grade 18
 
Job Purpose: Manages the key performance areas and result indicators associated with the quality and conformity of design, installations, modifications and repairs phases of projects in respect of energy management systems, refrigerants and mechanical conveyors.
 
Competencies: •Planning. •Organisational awareness. •Design. •Project Management. •Operations and Maintenance. •Service delivery orientation. •Communication. •Accountability and Ethical conduct. •Impact and influence. •Team orientation. •Direction setting. •Coaching and mentoring.
 
Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Mechanical Engineering. •Registered as a Professional Mechanical Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). •Valid motor vehicle driving license •8 years relevant experience of which 5 years must be post registration experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROGRAMME MANAGER (INT ARC PROJECTS)
REF NO: 36000132
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 1 200 010.00 / R 1 530 556.00 pa
Grade 16
 
Job Purpose: Manages the key performance areas and result indicators associated with the provision of a professional programme management service though the co-ordination of applications supporting integration, progress tracking and implementation and, analyses and interprets outcomes in relation to architectural maintenance projects scope and deliverable with a view to providing critical information across functional disciplines to enable accomplishment of integrated outcomes.
 
Competencies: •Discipline Specific Skills. •Financial Management. •People Management. •Planning and organizing. •Monitoring and Control. •Direction Setting. •Problem Solving. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Communication. •Client Orientation and Customer Focus. •Cognitive ability. •Impact and influence.
 
Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Technology or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields: o Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical or Civil). o Building. o Architecture. 
•Registration as a Professional with the relevant statutory body (ECSA or SACQSP or SACAP).
 •Registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager with the South African Council for the Construction Project Management Professions.
•6 Years relevant experience.
•Computer Literacy.
 
 
 
 
 

​DRIVER (HEAVY DUTY)
REF NO: 36001266
Basic Salary R 183 098.41 / R 237 677.84 pa
Grade 06
 
 
Job Purpose: Performs tasks/activities associated with the transportation of material/equipment and personnel to/from work sites and operation of heavy vehicles during asphalt paving operations.
 
Competencies: •Vehicle Safety. •Driving Behaviour. •Learning Orientation. • Quality Orientation. •Service Delivery Orientation. • Interpersonal Relationships. • Communication. •Action Orientation. •Resilience. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct. •Team Orientation.
 
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC). •Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP). •2 Years relevant experience.
 
Special Conditions: •Required to work in all weather conditions. •Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.
 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HUMAN SETTLEMENTS UNIT
 
 
SENIOR PROJECT LIAISON OFFICER
REF NO: 32000050
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 758 472.00 / R 959 295.00 pa
Grade 12
 
Job Purpose: Manages and coordinates the Community Liaison Section within the Human Settlements Unit, ensuring the effective implementation of liaison services.
 
Competencies: •Organisational Awareness •Conceptual Thinking •Project Management •Technology Usage •Service Delivery Orientation •Interpersonal Relationships •Customer Orientation & Customer Focus •Action Orientation •Resilience •Accountability & Ethical Conduct •Learning Orientation •Team Orientation
 
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Administration or Community Development or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •4 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
REF NO: 32000220
Basic Salary R 372 957.32 / R 484 118.58 pa
Grade 11
 
Job Purpose: To provide Housing Subsidy administration support within Human Settlements Unit.
 
Competencies: •Written Communication •Oral Communication •Influencing •Ethics & Professionalism
•Problem Solving •Planning & Organising •Business Processes •Interpersonal Relationships •Action Orientation •Cognitive Ability •Direction Setting •Coaching & Mentoring 
 
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent in Administration or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
 
Physical Requirements: •Physically capable of undertaking the duties of the post.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY UNIT
 
 
CHIEF PROFESSIONAL NURSE
REF NO: 65000054
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 843 279.00 / R 1 069 434.00 pa
Grade 13
 
Job Purpose: To ensure effective provision of Occupational Health Nursing and First Aid Service to Ethekwini Municipality employees.
 
Competencies: •Professionalism •Systems-Based Practice •Medical Knowledge •Interpersonal Relationships •Communication •Customer Orientation and Customer Focus •Action and Outcome Orientation •Resilience •Cognitive Ability •Learning Orientation •Impact and Influence •Coaching and Mentoring.
 
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. •Registration of Occupational Health as an additional qualification with the South African Nursing Council. • Dispensing Course Certificate. •Certificate in Audiometry. •Certificate in Spirometry. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •5 Years relevant post graduate experience in Occupational Health Nursing.
 
 
 
 
 
 
METRO POLICE UNIT
 
 
CLERK
REF NO: 42000654
Basic Salary R 155 085.75 / R 201 319.69 pa
Grade 05
 
Job Purpose: To undertake effective, efficient and sustainable general administrative functions.
 
Competencies: •Written Communication. •Oral Communication. •Attention to Detail. •Planning and Organising. •Use of Technology. •Data Processing and Analysis. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Action Orientation. •Team Orientation.
 
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •3 Months relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.

​ELECTRICITY UNIT
 
 
PROCESS ASSESSOR (ELECTRICAL) / SENIOR PROCESS ASSESSOR (ELECTRICAL)
REF NO: 33006570 / 33006570B
Total Value of Remuneration Package
R 655 357.00 / R 825 483.00 pa
Grade 11
R 758 472.00 / R 959 295.00 pa
Grade 12
PROCESS CONTROLLER (ELECTRICL):
Grade 11
 
Job Purpose: To assist in the maintenance of incentive bonus schemes and undertake work study related investigations.
 
Competencies: •Discipline Specific skills •Planning and Organising •Attention to Detail •Problem solving •Communication •Service Delivery Orientation •Action and outcome orientation •Cognitive ability •Team Orientation
 
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Operations Management or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
 
Physical Requirements: •Must be physically able of carrying out the duties of the post.
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR PROCESS CONTROLLER (ELECTRICL):
Grade 12
 
Job Purpose: To assist in the maintenance of incentives bonus schemes and undertake work study related investigations.
 
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Operations Management or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
 
Physical Requirements: •Must be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the post.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPOT SUPERVISOR ASSISTANT
REF NO: 33004812
Basic Salary R 141 770.69 / R 178 814.46 pa
Grade 04
 
Job Purpose: In conjunction with the Depot Supervisor, control, issue, and return of specialised tools, equipment, material and personal protective equipment for all field staff.
 
Competencies: •Workplace safety •Oral communication •Quality control analysis •Operation and control •Troubleshooting •Interpersonal relationships •Learning orientation •Team orientation
 
Essential Requirements: •Grade 10 or equivalent.
 
Special Conditions: •40 hours, 5-day work week •Protective Clothing: As per the PPE Schedule •Incumbents must be prepared to work overtime when required to meet the exigencies of the service. •Incumbents must be subject to transfer to any of the Electricity Unit’s depots or divisions on consultation.
 
Physical Requirements: •Must be physically capable of carrying out all duties of the post. •Must be physically fit and in good health as determined by the City Medical Officer of Health. •Must be able to physically lift heavy objects and equipment normally required of a Depot Supervisor Assistant.
 
 
 
 
 
WATER AND SANITATION UNIT
 
 
GPS OPERATOR
REF NO: 34007058 / 34007062
Basic Salary R 183 098.41 / R 237 677.84 pa
Grade 06
 
Job Purpose: To undertake Graphical Information Systems field investigation in support of the Graphical Information System.
 
Competencies: •Organisational awareness. •Planning and organising. •Information Management. •Remote sensing. •Interpersonal relationships. •Communication. •Action orientation. •Problem solving. •Team orientation.
 
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •1 Year relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
 
Physical Requirements: •Able to walk outdoors and walk long distances.
 
 
 
 
 
EXPENDITURE UNIT
 
 
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
REF NO: 71002236
Basic Salary R 495 746.46 / R 643 516.90 pa
Grade 13
 
Job Purpose: To manage the creditors payment process and provide support to all Municipal departments and associated companies. To ensure that the Accounts Payable Department has and maintains effective, efficient and transparent systems of financial management and controls operating in accordance with prescribed norms and policies to guard against fraud, theft and financial mismanagement. To manage the activities of the Accounts Payable section in terms of the Municipal Financial Management Act (MFMA).
 
Competencies: •Accounting. •Budgeting. •Financial Management. •Costing. •Organizational Awareness. •Planning and Organizing. •Communication. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Action and outcome orientation. •Team Orientation.
 
Essential Requirements: •Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) in Accounting or equivalent with Financial Accounting as a major subject. •4 years relevant experience of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level. •Computer Literacy.

​ACCOUNTANT
REF NO: 71001154
Basic Salary R 440 332.94 / R 571 551.37 pa
Grade 12
 
Job Purpose: To ensure the efficient planning, organizing, control and general supervision of duties of staff in the accounts payable branch.
 
Competencies: •Accounting. •Budgeting. •Financial Management. •Costing. •Organizational Awareness. •Planning and Organizing. •Communication. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Action and outcome orientation. •Team Orientation.
 
Essential Requirements: •Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) in Accounting or equivalent with Financial Accounting as a major subject. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
 
Special Conditions: •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.
 
 
 
 
 
SUPERVISOR (ACCOUNTS PAYABLE)
REF NO: 71001172
Basic Salary R 249 222.41 / R 323 496.42 pa
Grade 08
 
Job Purpose: To approve payments captured on the JDE ensuring validity and correctness of the documents submitted in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act, Supply Chain Management Policy and the Accounts Payable Policy.
 
Competencies: •Accounting. •Budgeting. •Financial Management. •Costing. •Organizational Awareness. •Planning and Organizing. •Communication. •Learning Orientation. •Resilience. •Team Orientation. •Direction Setting. •Coaching and Mentoring.
 
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with Mathematics and or Accounting and a certificate in Accounting or any other related and equivalent certificate. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 years relevant experience
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR CLERK
REF NO: 71002410
Basic Salary R 183 098.41 / R 237 677.84 pa
Grade 06
 
Job Purpose: Finalising, costing, and processing of insurance claims.
 
Competencies: •Accounting. •Financial Management. •Financial Process Management. •Oral Communication. •Written Communication. •Organisational Awareness. •Problem Solving. •Planning and Organising. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Action and Outcome Orientation. •Resilience. •Learning Orientation.
 
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with Mathematics and/or Accounting. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •1 Year relevant experience •Computer Literacy.
 
 
 
 
 
CLEANSING AND SOLID WASTE UNIT
 
 
AREA CLEANSING OFFICER
REF NO: 35000846 / 35003636
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 655 357.00 / R 825 483.00 pa
Grade 11
 
Job Purpose: To implement the collection of domestic, commercial, industrial and garden waste in accordance with relevant regulations and bylaws.
 
Competencies: •Communication •Attention to detail •Planning and Organising •Information Management •Waste Management •Environmental Pollution Control •Service Delivery Orientation •Client Orientation and Customer Focus •Integrity • Resilience • Impact and Influence •Team Orientation
 
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in one of the following qualifications: Operations Management Environmental Management Environmental Engineering Waste Management Public Management Logistics Management or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 Years relevant experience.
 
Special Conditions: •Post of Area Cleansing Officer are interchangeable within the Department at the discretion of the Head (Cleansing and Solid Waste). •Incumbents must be prepared to work planned and unplanned overtime should the need arise.
 
 
 
 
 
BUSINESS SUPPORT UNIT CLERK
REF NO: 25000020
Basic Salary R 155 085.75 / R 201 319.69 pa
Grade 05
 
Job Purpose: Undertakes tasks/activities associated with the collection, batching and distribution of mail and other related correspondence/documentation, preparing and serving beverages, reporting on the adequacy of beverage/ingredients stock levels and providing general office support.
 
Competencies: •Attention to Detail. •Ethics and professionalism. •Organizational awareness. •Planning and organizing. • Business processes. •Data processing & analysis. •Interpersonal relationships. •Communication. •Service delivery orientation. •Client orientation and customer focus. • Resilience.
 
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •3 Months relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
 
 
 
 
 
REAL ESTATE UNIT MANAGER (COMMERCIAL)
REF NO: 72000078
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 899 127.00 / R 1 141 442.00 pa
Grade 15
 
Job Purpose: Co-ordinate and control the commercial leasing of all Municipal owned property.
 
Competencies: •Influencing. •Organizational Awareness. •Project Management. •Financial Management. •Information Measuring and Monitoring. •Client Orientation and Customer Focus. • Action Orientation. •Resilience. •Problem Solving. •Tema Orientation. •Direction Setting. •Coaching and Mentoring.
 
Essential Requirements: •Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Real Estate or Property Management or related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •5 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level.
 
 
 
 
 
MANAGER (LAND VALUATIONS)
REF NO: 72000314
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 945 416.00 / R 1 200 010.00 pa
Grade 14
 
Job Purpose: Manage and supervise valuations produced for acquisition, alienation, endowment, rental, lease, feasibility study and rating purposes.
 
Competencies: •Organizational Awareness. •Task Management. •Compilation of General and Supplementary Valuation Rolls, Maintenance of Valuation Roll. •Management of Objections and Appeals. •Information Management. •Project Management. •Interpersonal Relationships. • Action Orientation. •Learning Orientation. •Impact and influence. •Team Orientation. •Coaching and Mentoring.
 
Essential Requirements: •Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Real Estate (Property Valuation) or any other related and equivalent qualification accredited by the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession. •Registration with the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession as a Professional Valuer. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •5 years relevant experience of which 4 years must be as a Professional Valuer.
 
 
 
 
 
 
MANAGER (BUILDINGS)
REF NO: 72000338
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 945 416.00 / R 1 200 010.00 pa
Grade 14
 
Job Purpose: Manage and supervise and valuation of buildings for rating, insurance standing and replacement cost purposes.
 
Competencies: •Organizational Awareness. •Task Management. •Compilation of General and Supplementary Valuation Rolls, Maintenance of Valuation Roll. •Management of Objections and Appeals. •Information Management. •Project Management. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Action Orientation. •Learning Orientation. •Impact and influence. •Team Orientation. •Coaching and Mentoring.
 
Essential Requirements: •Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Real Estate (Property Valuation) or any other related and equivalent qualification accredited by the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession. •Registration with the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession as a Professional Valuer. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •5 years relevant experience of which 4 years must be as a Professional Valuer.