ETHEKWINI METRO VACANCIES

 
 
For 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: 21 Archie Gumede Place, Durban, 4001
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, 22/08/2025.
 
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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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT DIRECTORATE
 
 
EXECUTIVE MANAGER (OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER)
REF NO: 10000066
Salary Negotiable
Grade: 20
 
Job Purpose: Provides oversight on Municipal Governance and Compliance with statutory obligations, regulatory frameworks and legislation ensuring the city is compliant at all times from Strategy to Operational Planning, including the management of information and data integrity across the Departments of the city. In addition, provide a full advisory service to the city via the City Manager’s Office.
 
Competencies: •Organisational awareness/Political Impact. •Service delivery orientation. •Interpersonal relationships. •Change readiness. •Accountability and ethical conduct. •Strategic Direction & Leadership. •People Management. •Program & Project Management. •Financial Management. •Change leadership. •Governance Management.
 
Essential Requirements: •Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration or in the Management field. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •8 years relevant experience of which at least 3 years must be at a senior management level in a large or corporate environment
 
Special Conditions: •Operate under the delegations of authority of the City Manager.
 
Physical Requirements: •Physically and mentally capable of undertaking the duties of the post.
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENGINEERING SERVICES DIRECTORATE
 
 
SENIOR MANAGER (CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT)
REF NO: 36004460
Total Value of Remuneration Package R1 714 208.00 / R2 196 822.00 pa
Grade: 18
 
Job Purpose: Manages the key performance areas and result indicators associated with catchment management through investigation, analysis and interpretation of design requirements, guiding and vetting processes relating to the preparation of specifications, contracts and project management of complex catchment management plans, evaluating options and alternative approaches to address constraints and, evaluating the capacity and capability of the department to accomplish immediate, short- and longer-term service delivery objectives.
 
Competencies: •Planning. •Organisational awareness. •Design. •Operations and maintenance. •Interpersonal relationships. •Service delivery orientation. •Communication. •Accountability and ethical conduct. •Impact and influence. •Team orientation. •Direction setting. •Coaching and mentoring.
 
Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Civil Engineering. •Registered as a Professional 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
REF NO: 36001084B / 36005300B / 36001170B
Total Value of Remuneration Package R794 518.00 / R1 004 896.00 pa
Grade: 12
 
Job Purpose: Applies technical engineering procedures and applications associated with the provision of information and guidance, formulation and development and/ or draughting of plans, proposals and designs.
 
Competencies: •Planning. •Organisational awareness. •Attention to detail. •Design. •Project management. •Construction. •Operations and maintenance. •Communication. •Service delivery orientation. •Cognitive ability. •Resilience. •Accountability and ethical conduct.
 
Essential Requirements: •National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Civil Engineering. •Registered as a Professional Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 Years relevant post qualification experience.
 
Special Conditions: •Appointment or progression to Senior Civil Engineering Technician level will be subjected to applicants achieving the required number of credits that would be deemed as a pass in the Internal Assessment Test.
 
 
 
 
 
 
SECURITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTORATE
 
 
MANAGER (LAND INVASION)
REF NO: 42004168
Total Value of Remuneration Package R990 043.00 / R1 256 750.00 pa
Grade: 14
 
Job Purpose: To manage the provision of as effective and efficient sustainable security service with special emphasis on Land Invasion.
 
Competencies: •Problem Solving. •Negotiation & Influencing. •Written Communication •Patrol, enforcement & Emergency Response. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Client Orientation & Customer Focus. •Cognitive Ability. •Action & Outcome Orientation. •Impact & Influence. •Coaching & Mentoring
 
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Security Management or Policing or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid PSIRA Grade A certificate. •Valid firearm competency certificate (handgun, short gun and rifle). •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •4 years relevant experience of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level within the Police or a recognised Security or Law Enforcement environment.
 
Special Conditions: Required to be on standby and work overtime as and when it required. Employees currently in service as at 31-07-2014 who have 2 years supervisory experience and are studying towards the relevant qualification will be eligible to apply for the post. Employees currently in service as at 31-07-2014 must obtain the following valid certificate: First Aid, Occupational Health and Safety Training and PRISA Grade B within 12 months of assumption of duty.
 
Physical Requirements: •Physically and mentally fit to carry out the duties of the post.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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ETHEKWINI WATER SERVICES DIRECTORATE
 
 
PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGIST (CIVIL)
REF NO: 34003210
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 990 043.00 / R 1 256 750.00 pa
Grade: 14
 
Job Purpose: To monitor the overall operation of the water supply systems of the eThekwini region using the telemetry system.
 
Competencies: •Planning. •Organisational Awareness. •Attention to Detail. •Design. •Project Management. •Construction. •Operations & Maintenance. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Communication. •Action & Outcome Orientation. •Accountability & Ethical Conduct
 
Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NQF Level 7) in Civil Engineering. •Registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 Years relevant post qualification experience.
 
Special Conditions: •Subject to call outs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUPERINTENDENT (RETICULATION)
REF NO:34008242
Basic Salary R 462 393.60 / R 600 186.12 pa
Grade: 12
 
Job Purpose: To ensure effective maintenance and operation of sewer reticulation within their area of control.
 
Competencies: •Managing work. •Problem solving. •Planning and organising. •Quality orientation. •Workplace safety. •Discipline specific skills. •Service delivery orientation. •Communication. •Accountability and ethical conduct. •Resilience. •Team orientation. •Coaching and mentoring.
 
Essential Requirements: •Trade Tested Artisan (Plumber or Bricklayer or in the Construction industry). •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •5 years post apprenticeship experience of which 2 years must be at supervisory level.
 
Special Conditions: •Subject to periodic call-outs after hours and on weekends and public holidays.
 
 
 
 
 
 
SPATIAL PLANNING & LAND USE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
 
 
REGIONAL CO ORDINATOR (DEVELOPMENT APPL)
REF NO: 21000350
Total Value of Remuneration Package R990 043.00 / R1 256 750.00 pa
Grade: 14
 
Job Purpose: Manages the Regional Division of the Development Applications and Approvals functionality, aligning functional key performance areas and applying procedures/processes necessary to consider development applications in accordance with the applicable National, Provincial, Municipal legislation, regulations, policies and by-laws.
 
Competencies: •Written Communication. •Oral Communication. •Problem Solving. •Examination of Plans. •Customer Centricity. •Planning & Prioritization. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Resilience. •Accountability & Ethical Conduct. •Impact & Influence. •Direction Setting. •Coaching & Mentoring
 
Essential Requirements: •Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Architectural field or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •4 years relevant experience in a Development Regulation or Facilitation environment of which 1 year should be at a supervisory level. •Computer Literacy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
 
 
INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER
REF NO: 19000800
Basic Salary R462 393.60 / R600 186.12 pa
Grade: 12
 
Job Purpose: Responsible for the installation, configuration, monitoring and administration of information Technology security Systems for the Municipality.
 
Competencies: •Advice and Guidance. •Operations. •User Support. •Business and IS&T Planning. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Communication. •Action and outcome orientation. •Resilience. •Cognitive ability. •Learning Orientation.
 
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related field and an Information Security related certificate. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 years relevant experience.
 
Physical Requirements: •Must be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the post.
 
 
 
 
 
 
END USER SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR
REF NO: 19000744
Basic Salary R294 659.28 / R382 469.76 pa
Grade: 09
 
Job Purpose: Performs technical service for all computer hardware and software problems and enquiries and provides liaison facility between the customers and the Information Management Directorate.
 
Competencies: •Organisational awareness •Operations. •Installation and integration. •User support. •Interpersonal relationships. •Communication. •Action and outcome orientation •Resilience. •Cognitive ability. •Learning orientation.
 
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •2 Years relevant experience.
 
 
 
 
 

​CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
 
 
RESEARCHER
REF NO: 53000418
Basic Salary R462 393.60 / R600 186.12 pa
Grade: 12
 
Job Purpose: Responsible for conducting research in various aspects for proper maintenance of Management information systems.
 
Competencies: •Research and Analysis. •Planning and Organising. •Strategic Planning and Strategy Formulation. •Programme and Project. •Financial Management. •Information Products and Reporting. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Client Orientation and Customer Focus. •Learning Orientation. •Problem – Solving. •Strategic Capability and Leadership. •Coaching and Mentoring.
 
Essential Requirements: •Post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Social studies or related field. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
PRINCIPAL CLERK
REF NO: 53000040
Basic Salary R232 438.20 / R301 728.48 pa
Grade: 07
 
Job Purpose: To provide customer and related services in accordance with the principles of Batho Pele and the unit’s vision to the eThekwini Municipality customers.
 
Competencies: •Attention to detail. •Ethics and professionalism. •Organisational awareness. •Planning and organising. •Business processes. •Use of Technology. •Interpersonal relationships. •Communication. •Client orientation and customer focus. •Action orientation. •Resilience. •Change readiness.
 
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
 
Special Conditions: •Posts of Principal Clerk are interchangeable within the department at the discretion of the Head.
 
Physical Requirements: • Must be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the post.
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENERGY MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
 
 
SITE SAFETY MONITOR
REF NO: 33006534
Basic Salary R294 659.28 / R382 469.76 pa
Grade: 09
 
Job Purpose: To ensure that staff and contractors comply with all safety requirements.
 
Competencies: •Problem Solving. •Planning and Organising. •Quality Orientation. •Work Place Safety. •Discipline Specific Skills. •Interpersonal relationships. •Communication. •Customer orientation and customer focus. •Action Orientation. •Learning Orientation
 
Essential Requirements: •Must be in possession of a NTC2 or NCV3 certificate in Electrical Engineering. • Must be a qualified Electrician with an Electrical Trade Test certificate. •Must be trained in first aid or be trained within 6 months of date of appointment. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •2 Years relevant experience.
 
Special Conditions: 40 hours, 5-day week. Group III (incumbents must be prepared to work overtime when required to meet the exigencies of the service. Incumbents will be subject to any of the Unit’s depots or divisions as required. Protective Clothing- As per the PPE schedule.
 
Physical Requirements: Good health and physically able to carry out the duties of the post.
 
 
 
 
 
 
PRINCIPAL CLERK
REF NO: 33003978 / 33005012
Basic Salary R232 438.20 / R301 728.48 pa
Grade: 07
 
Job Purpose: To provide necessary supervisory, clerical and administrative functions to 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.
 
Special Conditions:
1. 40 hours, 5 day week.
2. Protective Clothing as per Personal Protective Equipment Schedule
 
Physical Requirements: •Must be physical capable of carrying out the requirements of the job.
 
 
 
 
 
 
FLEET MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORATE
 
 
ARTISAN (BODY BUILDER)
REF NO: 73000790
Total Value of Remuneration Package R294 659.28 / R382 469.76 pa
Grade: 10
 
Job Purpose: To undertake vehicle body work repairs as directed.
 
Competencies: •Managing Work. •Workplace Safety. •Discipline Specific Skills. •Quality Orientation. •Planning and Organising. •Communication. •Action Orientation. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct. •Learning Orientation. •Resilience.
 
Essential Requirements: •Trade Tested Artisan (Body Builder or Panel Beater or Automotive Body Repairer). •Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC). •Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP). •3 Years relevant post apprenticeship experience.

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REVENUE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
 
 
ADMINISTRATOR
REF NO: 71002918
Basic Salary R294 659.28 / R382 469.76 pa
Grade: 09
 
Job Purpose: To ensure that water accounts are properly audited and that adjustments are warranted and carried out in terms of policy and standard operating procedures.
 
Competencies: •Financial Management. •Financial Reporting. •Organisational awareness. •Problem Solving. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Communication. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Action & Outcome Orientation. •Cognitive Ability. •Learning Orientation. •Change Readiness
 
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with Mathematics Core and/or Accounting. And a certificate in the Financial field. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATOR
REF NO: 71000698/ 71000700
Basic Salary R294 659.28 / R382 469.76 pa
Grade: 09
 
Job Purpose: To ensure all revenue from all cash receipting sites are accurately and timeously uploaded.
 
Competencies: •Financial management. •Financial reporting. •Organisation awareness. •Problem solving. •Interpersonal relationships. •Communication. •Service delivery orientation. •Action and outcome orientation. •Cognitive ability. •Learning orientation. •Change readiness.
 
Essential Requirements:
•Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with Mathematics Core and/or Accounting and a certificate in the Financial field. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 Years relevant experience. Computer literacy.
 
Special Conditions: •Six day worker with core working hours of 9h00 to 18h00.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ETHEKWINI TRANSPORT AUTHORITY DIRECTORATE
 
 
TRAFFIC SIGNALS ASSISTANT
REF NO: 37000238 / 37000268 / 37000280
Basic Salary R162 855.60 / R211 405.80 pa
Grade: 05
 
Job Purpose: To provide traffic signal support service for the Directorate.
 
Competencies: •Managing Work. •Workplace Safety. •Task Accountability. •Quality Orientation. •Action Orientation. •Resilience. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct. •Learning Orientation. •Team Orientation. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Communication.
 
Special Conditions: 1.Prepared to work overtime when required. 2.Prepared to work in inclement weather conditions.
 
Physical Requirements:
1.Physically fit and able to lift and carry heavy poles and equipment, climb ladders and work in close proximity of moving traffic. 
2.Hearing adequate to work in heavy traffic and hear instructions. 
3. Tolerance to work in all weather conditions.
 
Essential Requirements: •Grade 10 or equivalent. • 6 Months relevant experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RECREATION & PARKS DIRECTORATE
 
 
SUPERVISOR (FIELD RANGER)
REF NO: 44014354 / 44015098
Basic Salary R261 708.48 / R339 703.56 pa
Grade: 08
 
Job Purpose: To monitor and control the activities within natural areas, Metropolitan Open Space and municipal nature reserves of the  eThekwini Municipal area.
 
Competencies: •Written Communication. •Problem Solving. •Planning and Organising. •Legal Process Administration. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Communication. •Action and Outcome Orientation. •Resilience. •Cognitive ability. •Direction Setting. •Team Orientation.
 
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •Peace Officer Certificate or be able to obtain one within six months from commencement of duty. •Field Ranger Training Certificate. •Valid Firearm competency certificate issued by South African Police Service (SAPS). •Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code C1 or EC or EC1). •Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP). •3 years relevant experience •Computer Literacy.
 
Special Conditions: •May be required to work in all weather conditions. •May be required to use a firearm and ammunition. •May be required to work overtime/irregular hours. •May be required to act in the capacity of surrounding posts. •Posts of Field Ranger are interchangeable within the Department.
 
Physical Requirements: •Must be physically fit and able to perform the strenuous requirements of the post e.g. walking long distances, carrying equipment over natural terrain.
 
 
 
 
 
 
FACILITIES ASSISTANT
REF NO: 44010004
Basic Salary R162 855.60 / R211 405.80 pa
Grade: 05
 
Job Purpose: To undertake various manual duties, oversee and organize the use, maintenance and development of Municipal recreation and leisure facilities within eThekwini Municipal area.
 
Competencies:  •Management work. •Planning and organizing. •Facility specific skills. •Workplace safety. •Interpersonal relationships. •Communication. •Service delivery orientation. •Action orientation. •Problem solving. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct. •Team orientation.
 
Essential Requirements: •An appropriate level of secondary education.
 
Special Conditions: •Required to undertake skills training. •Posts are interchangeable. •May be required to work overtime/abnormal hours. •May be required to act in the capacity of surrounding posts.
 
Physical Requirements: •Required to be able to perform all the duties of the post in an efficient and effective manner. •Must not  be susceptible to allergies resulting from contact with dust and cleaning chemicals.
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIFEGUARD (SEASONAL)
REF NO: 99994688 / VARIOUS
Basic Salary R111.75ph
Grade: 07
 
Job Purpose: Undertakes and performs life guarding duties at designated beaches in the eThekwini area through established team efforts by utilizing skills and knowledge to maintain the safety of the public in terms of accepted standards and procedures.
 
Competencies: •Community and customer focus. •Problem solving. •Resilience. •Communication. •Ethics and professionalism. •By Law Enforcement and Emergency response. •Interpersonal relationships. •Service delivery orientation. •Client orientation and customer focus. •Action and outcome orientation. •Learning orientation. •Team orientation.
 
Essential Requirements: •An appropriate level of secondary education. •Lifeguard award or equivalent with current annual retest •Valid Level 2 First Aid certificate or have obtained one within 6 months of appointment. •12 months duties with a voluntary Surf Lifesaving Club and/or have worked one holiday season as a temporary/seasonal Lifeguard. •Operation of two-way radios.
 
Special Conditions: •Must be able to undergo and pass peremptory entrance fitness test •Posts are interchangeable subject to operational requirements. •Posts are required to work overtime as and when required and in terms of the Conditions of Service. •Lifeguards are required to follow the instructions of the Lifeguard In-Charge. •Incumbents must maintain a courteous relationship with the public and be neat and presentable at all times, which includes wearing the uniform provided to maintain an acceptable dress code. •Application for leave during school holidays will be considered. •Incumbents are expected to work in all weather conditions and must accept risks/hazards inherent in the job. •Provide proof of immunization for Hepatitis B prior to engagement.
 
Physical Requirements: •Peak level of fitness and the ability to undertake and pass the entrance and quarterly skills and fitness tests (as laid down). •Adequate hearing and visual acuity. •Pass the annual medical checks.
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHILD MINDER (SEASONAL)
REF NO: 99950349
Basic Salary R71.57ph
Grade: 04
 
Job Purpose: Responsible for the safety and care of children separated from their parents or guardians on the beachfront, until they are re-united.
 
Competencies: •Managing Work •Workplace Safety • Oral Communication •Interpersonal Relationships •Action Orientation • Accountability & Ethical Conduct • Learning Orientation •Team Orientation
 
Essential Requirements: •Appropriate level of primary education •3 Months relevant experience.
 
Special Conditions: Required to work either 8 hour shifts on the beaches or 12 hour shifts at the overnight facility for 24 hour coverage. Required to work 6 days a week. Wear the uniform provided while on duty.
 
Physical Requirements: Healthy and strong enough to carry small children. Able to withstand harsh environmental conditions.