ETHEKWINI METRO VACANCIES

 
Please note Online applicants can direct their queries to the HC Systems Branch helpdesk on 031 322 6050.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
 
To apply go to: (Internal) https://durbangov.internal.erecruit.co/ or (External) https://durbangov.erecruit.co/ and click on the link – closing date is Friday, 08/08/2025.
 
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 , 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 (Internal) https://durbangov.internal.erecruit.co/ or (External) https://durbangov.erecruit.co/ and click on the link – closing date is Friday, 08/08/2025 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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HUMAN SETTLEMENTS DIRECTORATE
 
 
DEPUTY HEAD (PROJECTS)
REF NO: 32001814
Salary Negotiable Grade: 20
 
Job Purpose: To direct and manage the Housing Projects Department to ensure the efficient and timeous delivery of housing opportunities.
 
Competencies: •Planning & organising. •Problem solving. •Negotiation. •Service delivery orientation. •Action and outcome orientation. •Resilience. •Cognitive ability. •Accountability and ethical conduct. •Strategic direction & leadership. •People management. •Financial Management. •Program & Project Management.
 
Essential Requirements: •Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Built Environment field. •Project Management Certificate. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •8 years’ experience at a management level of which at least 3 years must be at a senior management level. •Computer Literacy.
 
Special Conditions: 1.Hours of Work: 40-hour week. 2. Permanent locomotion allowance. 3.Overtime Category: 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENERGY MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
 
 
SPECIALIST ENGINEER (PROTECTION ENG)
REF NO: 33006152
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 1 499 461.00 / R 1 918 074.00 pa
Grade 17
 
Job Purpose: The effective design, planning, and analysis of complex protection systems to ensure a high quality of electricity supply, as well as the efficient control and functioning of the Protection Engineering Division.
 
Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Electrical Engineering •Registered as a Professional Electrical Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). •Must pass a proficiency test set by the department to prove sufficient general knowledge of Power Systems Protection theory. •Must be in possession of a valid First Aid certificate or be able to obtain one within 6 months of the date of appointment. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •7 years post registration experience in the Electricity Distribution or Transmission industry.
 
Special Conditions: 1. 40 hours, 5-day week. 2.Incumbents must be prepared to work overtime when required. 3.Permanent locomotion allowance or departmental transport at the discretion of the Head (Energy Management). 4.Protective clothing: As per the PPE schedule. 5. Appointment to Specialist Engineer level will be subject to applicants achieving the required number of credits that would be deemed as a pass in the Assessment Test.
 
Physical Requirements: 1.Must be physically fit and in good health as determined by the City Medical Officer in Health. 2.Must not be colour blind.
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF DRAUGHTSPERSON (SECTION II)
REF NO: 33006038
Basic Salary R391 642.44 / R508 372.92 pa
Grade: 11
 
“Those who applied for the Post of Chief Draughtsperson in SVC 591, need not apply again.”
 
Job Purpose: To supervise the special projects division which provides specialised draughting functions and provide in-house training in aspects of Computer Aided Draughting (CAD) to Trainee Draughtspersons in the branch.
 
Competencies: •Organisational Awareness. •Attention to Detail. •Planning and Organising. •Graphic Communication. •Use of Technology. •Monitoring and Control. •Client Orientation and Customer Focus. •Learning Orientation. •Problem Solving. •Team Orientation. •Direction Setting. •Coaching and Mentoring.
 
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Architectural Draughting or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •5 years relevant experience which must include orthographic and isometric drawings of various electrical and mechanical equipment. •Computer literacy in MS Office and Auto CAD or any other related software packages.
 
Special Conditions: •40 hours, 5-day week. At the sole discretion of the line Manager. As and when required and as per employment contract. Incumbents must be prepared to work overtime when required to meet the exigencies of the service. Departmental transport or Ad-hoc allowance at the discretion of eThekwini Municipality’s Locomotion Sub-Committee. •Incumbents will be subject to transfer/relocation to any of the Electricity Directorate’s depots or divisions as required. As per the PPE schedule.
 
Physical Requirements: •Must be physical capable of carrying out all the duties of the post. Must not be colour blind.
 
 
 
 
 
 
STRATEGY & INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DIRECTORATE
 
 
SENIOR MANAGER (PROGRAMMES)
REF NO: 10100014
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 1 499 461.00 / R 1 918 074.00 pa
Grade 17
 
Job Purpose: To provide strategic research and policy development services to eThekwini Municipality.
 
Competencies: •Organisational Awareness/Political. •Planning and organising. •Information measuring and monitoring. •Monitoring and reporting. •Information management. •Interpersonal relationships. •Service delivery orientation. •Problem solving. •Change readiness. •Resilience. •Team orientation. •Strategic capability and leadership.
 
Essential Requirements: •Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Development studies, Social Sciences, Urban Development, or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •6 years relevant experience of which 2 years must be at management level.
 
 
 
 
 
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE
 
 
MANAGER (DR AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY)
REF NO: 19000296
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 1 126 875.00 / R 1 434 389.00 pa
Grade 15
 
Job Purpose: Manages the Municipality’s medium and long-term Information Communications and Technology (ICT) Business Continuity which includes Disaster Recovery.
 
Competencies: •Planning and organising. •Monitoring and control. •Written communication. •Information strategy. •Technical strategy and planning. •Business change management. •Communication. •Action and outcome orientation •Resilience. •Cognitive ability. •Impact and influence. •Team Orientation.
 
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •5 Years relevant experience.
 
 
 
 
 

​ETHEKWINI MUNICIPAL ACADEMY DIRECTORATE
 
 
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER
REF NO: 62000352
Basic Salary R 391 642.44 / R 508 372.92 pa
Grade 11
 
Job Purpose: Facilitate the coordination and support to the production of the Municipality’s Workplace Skills Plan aligned to the Municipality’s strategic objectives and local and National policies and legislation as well as linking the developmental and social service delivery needs of communities and developmental needs and opportunities of individual employees.
 
Competencies: •Attention to Detail. •Influencing. •Ethics and Professionalism. •Organisational Awareness. •Problem Solving. •Planning and Organising. •Business Processes. •Use of Technology. •Data Processing and Analysis. •Client Orientation and Customer Focus. •Action Orientation. •Resilience.
 
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resources Development or Management or Public Management or Public Administration or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices (ODETDP) certificate. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •3 years relevant experience •Computer Literacy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 any of the following fields Public Management or Public Policy and Administration or Public Administration. •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.
 
 
 
 
 
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY DIRECTORATE
 
 
SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER / SENIOR SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER
REF NO: 65000162 / 65000162B
Basic Salary R 391 642.44 / R 508 372.92 pa
Grade 11
R 462 393.60 / R 600 186.12 pa
Grade 12
SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER:
Grade 11
 
Job Purpose: To provide Occupational Safety Services to all eThekwini Municipality Departments.
 
Competencies: •Planning and Organising. •Attention to Details. •Information Management. •Problem Solving. •Safety and Wellness. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Communication. •Action and Outcome Orientation. •Change Readiness. •Learning Orientation. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct. •Impact and Influence.
 
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Safety Management. •Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Certificate (HIRA). •Health and Safety Auditors course. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •3 Years relevant experience in Safety and Risk Management. •Computer Literacy.
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER:
Grade 12
 
Job Purpose: To provide Occupational Safety Services to all eThekwini Municipality Departments to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation, policies, procedures and standards.
 
Competencies: •Planning and Organising. •Attention to Details. •Information management. •Problem solving. •Safety and Wellness. Interpersonal Relationships. •Communication. •Action and Outcome Orientation. •Change readiness. •Learning Orientation. •Accountability and ethical conduct. •Impact and Influence.
 
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Safety Management. •Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Certificate (HIRA). •Health and Safety Auditors course. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •4 Years relevant experience in Safety and Risk Management. •Computer Literacy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORATE
 
 
CO-ORDINATOR (WEB TECHNICAL SUPPORT)
REF NO: 52000116
Basic Salary R 331 758.60 / R 430 640.16 pa
Grade 10
 
Job Purpose: Implement and monitor the content of the Internet and Intranet website content.
 
Competencies: •Business Communication. •Organisational Awareness. •Information Strategy. •Business and IS&T Planning. •Business Change Management. •User Support. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Communication. •Service Delivery. •Action and Outcome Orientation. •Learning Orientation.
 
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Leve l 6) in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) field. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •2 Years relevant experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENGINEERING SERVICES DIRECTORATE
 
 
CANDIDATE BUILDING MAINTENANCE ARTISAN
REF NO: 36000538A / 36000294A / 36000442A / 36000506A
Basic Salary R 294 659.28 / R 382 469.76 pa
Grade 09
 
Job Purpose: Organises materials and resources against general maintenance requirements and executes repairs and renovations related to Building Maintenance activities.
 
Competencies: •Managing Work. •Problem Solving. •Planning and Organizing. •Quality Orientation. •Workplace Safety. •Discipline Specific Skills. •Communication. •Customer Orientation and Customer Focus. •Action Orientation. •Resilience. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct. •Team Orientation.
 
Essential Requirements: •Studying towards a trade certificate. •1 Year relevant experience.
 
Special Conditions: •Required to work in all weather conditions. •Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.

​ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
 
 
SITE ASSISTANT
REF NO: 36001178 / 36001180
Basic Salary R294 659.28 / R382 469.76 pa
Grade: 09
 
Job Purpose: Coordinates sequences associated with monitoring compliance with standards, procedures, regulations and specifications encompassed in regulations of various sites.
 
Competencies: •Managing Work. •Problem Solving. •Planning and Organizing. •Quality Orientation. •Workplace Safety. •Discipline Specific Skills. •Communication. •Customer Orientation and Customer Focus. •Action Orientation. •Resilience. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct. •Direction Setting.
 
Essential Requirements: •Trade Tested Artisan (Bricklayer). •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •2 Years relevant experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 
ROADMAKER
REF NO: 36001292
Basic Salary R294 695.28 / R382 469.76 pa
Grade: 09
 
Job Purpose: Coordinates and controls the set-up, work in progress and completion of specialized tasks (construction of new roads, reconstruction and repairs to existing roads, trench reinstatements and access hardening), pertaining to the road making functions in the Road Rehabilitation / Asphalt Paving Branch.
 
Competencies: •Managing Work. •Problem Solving. •Planning and Organising. •Quality Orientation. •Workplace Safety. •Communication. •Customer Orientation and Customer Focus. •Action Orientation. •Resilience. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct. •Direction Setting.
 
Essential Requirements: •Trade Tested Artisan (Bricklayer). •Valid motor vehicle driver’s license (Code EC1). •Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP). •2 Years relevant experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 
ROAD PLANT OPERATOR
REF NO: 36001278
Basic Salary R 232 438.20 / R 301 728.48 pa
Grade 07
 
Job Purpose: Performs tasks/activities associated with the transportation of material/equipment and personnel to/from work sites and operation of heavy mechanical plant and/ or specialised vehicles during roads and stormwater maintenance activities.
 
Competencies: •Vehicle Safety. •Driving Behaviour. •Learning Orientation. •Quality Orientation. •Service Delivery Orientation •Communication. •Action Orientation. •Resilience. •Accountability and Ethical conduct. •Team Orientation.
 
Essential Requirements: •Appropriate level of secondary education. •Valid certification of competency in the operation of truck mounted cranes and operation of Heavy Plant. •Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code C1). •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. •The post is interchangeable with other Driver Operator posts within the Department and staff can be reassigned at the discretion of the Deputy Head 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR CLERK
REF NO: 36000910
Basic Salary R192 271.68 / R249 585.48 pa
Grade: 06
 
Job Purpose: Performs administrative/clerical tasks associated with controlling the receipting, recording and circulation of correspondence and files.
 
Competencies: •Written Communication. •Oral Communication. •Attention to Detail. •Planning and Organising. •Business Processes. •Use of Technology. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Client Orientation and Customer Focus, •Resilience. •Learning Orientation. •Team Orientation.
 
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •1 Year relevant experience •Computer Literacy.
 
 
 
 
 
RECREATION & PARKS DIRECTORATE
 
 
SUPERVISOR (AMENITIES)
REF NO: 44001402
Basic Salary R 232 438.20 / R 301 728.48 pa
Grade 07
 
Job Purpose: To undertake and monitor housekeeping and security operations to ensure effective and efficient functioning of premises.
 
Competencies: •Managing Work. •Planning and organizing. •Facility Specific Skills. •Workplace Safety. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Communication. •Resilience. •Learning Orientation. •Change Readiness. •Action Orientation.
 
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
 
 
BUILDING INSPECTOR
REF NO: 21000612 / 21000648 / 21000668 / 21000676 / 21000680 / 21000684 / 21000686 / 21000690 / 21000692 / 21000728 / 21000732 / 21000734 / 21000746 / 21000756
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 595 069.00 / R 746 038.00 pa
Grade 10
 
Job Purpose: To conduct inspections on major impact developments to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulations, public health and safety requirements and conduct appropriate enforcement action in instances of noncompliance.
 
Competencies: •Building Development Control •Building Inspectorate Customer Centricity •Ethics & Professionalism •Change Readiness •Problem Solving •Interpersonal Relationships •Communication •Team Orientation.
 
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Building or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Must be eligible for registration as a Peace Officer. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •2 Years relevant experience.
 
Physical Requirements: •Must be able to conduct on-site inspections of development sites, construction sites and buildings.
 
 
 
 
 
 
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE
 
 
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
REF NO: 27000060
Basic Salary R 331 758.60 / R 430 640.16 pa
Grade 10
 
Job Purpose: Assist with administrative functions required by Department.
 
Competencies: •Written Communication •Oral Communication •Organisational Awareness •Problem Solving •Planning & Organising •Attention to Detail •Information Measuring & Monitoring •Client Orientation & Customer Focus •Action Orientation •Cognitive Ability •Accountability & Ethical Conduct •Team Orientation
 
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and an Administrative certificate or any other related and equivalent certificate. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
 
 
FUEL ATTENDANT
REF NO: 31000062
Basic Salary R 148 873.44 / R 187 773.12 pa
Grade 04
 
Job Purpose: To assist the Senior Storekeeper in providing a high standard of service delivery to enable Directorates within the various Departments to deliver a high standard of service for customer satisfaction.
 
Competencies: •Managing Work •Workplace Safety •Task Accountability •Service Delivery Orientation •Communication •Action Orientation •Resilience •Accountability & Ethical Conduct
 
Essential Requirements: •An appropriate level of primary education. •6 Months relevant experience.
 
 
 
 
 
STORES ATTENDANT
REF NO: 31000150 / 31000136
BASIC SALARY R148 873.44 / R187 773.12 pa
Grade: 04
 
Job Purpose: Assists the Senior Storekeeper in producing a high standard of service delivery to enable Directorates within the various Departments to deliver a high standard of service and ensure customer satisfaction.
 
Competencies: •Organizational Awareness •Problem Solving •Information Management •Task Management •Interpersonal Relationships •Communication •Service Delivery Orientation •Action & Outcome Orientation •Resilience •Ethics & Accountability.
 
Essential Requirements: •An appropriate level of primary education. •6 Months relevant experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 
FLEET MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORATE
 
 
FOREMAN (WORKSHOP)
REF NO: 73000758
Basic Salary R391 642.44 / R508 372.92 pa
Grade: 11
 
Job Purpose: Co-ordinates applications associated with the monitoring of the repairs / replacement of automotive parts (tyres) for a variety of classes and types of vehicles, plant and equipment.
 
Competencies: •Managing work. •Problem Solving. •Planning and Organising. •Quality Orientation. •Communication. •Action Orientation. •Accountability and Ethical conduct. •Learning Orientation. •Resilience. •Direction Setting. •Team Orientation. •Coaching and Mentoring.
 
Essential Requirements: •Trade Tested Artisan (Diesel or Petrol or Construction Plant Mechanic). •Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC). •Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP). •4 years relevant post apprenticeship experience. •Computer Literacy.