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ETHEKWINI METRO VACANCIES
ETHEKWINI METRO
VACANCY CIRCULAR NUMBER: 598
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.
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, visit www.durban.gov.za and follow the E-Recruitment link Please Note: To Apply for Vacancies from Grade 10 and above, (Internal) https://durbangov.internal.erecruit.co/ or (External) https://durbangov.erecruit.co/and click on the link – closing date is Friday, 27/06/2025
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, 27/06/2025 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.
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, 27/06/2025 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.
ENGINEERING UNIT
PROJECT EXECUTIVE (ENGINEERING)
REF NO: 36000016
Total Value of Remuneration Package R1 431 698.00 / R1 831 300.00 pa
Grade: 17
Job Purpose: Provides input into the Unit’s objectives and controls the delivery of a professional project management service at a Cluster level through the determination and control of the process of analysing, investigating, assessing, defining, conceptualising and designing major complex and high risk physical structural interventions in the environment and, preparing and defending contractual terms or, resolving disputes and providing information, advice and recommendations on best practices to guide, enable and ensure delivery of strategic initiatives that respond to the development drive of the City and is adaptable and conforms with environmental, social and legislative changes and demands.
Competencies: •Planning. •Organisational Awareness. •Design. •Project Management. •Construction. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Communication. •Cognitive ability. •Learning Orientation. •Impact and Influence. •Coaching and Mentoring.
Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NQF Level 7) in Civil Engineering. •Registered as a Professional Civil Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •6 years relevant experience of which 5 years must be post registration. •Computer Literacy.
MAINTENANCE ARCHITECT
REF NO: 36005114
Total Value of Remuneration PackageR1 200 010.00 / R1 530 556.00 pa
Grade: 16
Job Purpose: Provides input into objectives and controls the delivery of a professional Architectural Maintenance Service through the management of the process of analysing, investigating, assessing, defining, conceptualizing and monitoring major complex building restoration and rehabilitative interventions in the built environment and preparing and defending contractual terms, or resolving disputes and providing information and advice on best practices to guide, enable and ensure delivery of architectural maintenance service that responds to diverse end user requirements and complements the status and intent of the building design.
Competencies: •Planning & Organising •Mitigating Risks •Attention to Detail •Architectural Design •Context & Appropriate Fit •Use of Technology •Monitoring & Control •Communication •Client Orientation & Customer Focus •Problem Solving •Accountability & Ethical Conduct •Team Orientation
Essential Requirements: •Master of Architecture (NQF Level 9) or equivalent. •Registered with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) as a Professional Architect. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •5 years post registration experience as a Professional Architect. •Computer Literacy.
SURVEY ATTENDANT
REF NO: 36004626 / 36004610 / 36004620
Basic Salary R155 085.75 / R201 319.69 pa
Grade: 05
Job Purpose: To provide support to professional Land Surveyors and Survey Technicians in carrying out their cadastral, Engineering & Sectional Title Surveys.
Competencies: •Managing Work. •Workplace Safety. •Task Accountability. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Communication. •Resilience. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct. •Learning Orientation. •Team Orientation.
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •1 Year relevant experience.
Physical Requirements: •A good level of physical health Strength to move heavy survey equipment over difficult terrain Ability to dig holes and clear vegetation.
WATER AND SANITATION UNIT
CANDIDATE ENGINEER (CHEMICAL) / ENGINEER (CHEMICAL) / SENIOR ENGINEER (CHEMICAL) / CHIEF ENGINEER (CHEMICAL)
REF NO: 34011658A / 34011658 / 34011658B / 34011658C
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 843 279.00 / R 1 069 434.00 pa
Grade: 13
R 945 416.00 / R 1 200 010.00 pa
Grade: 14
R 1 076 034.00 / R 1 369 582.00 pa
Grade: 15
R 1 200 010.00 / R 1 530 556.00 pa
Grade: 16
CANDIDATE ENGINEER (CHEMICAL):
Grade 13
Job Purpose: Participate in various complex form of process engineering works programme and project management discussion and decision-making processes, acquiring exposure to professional engineering interpretative, analytical and evaluative application related to the investigations and studies.
Competencies: •Organisational awareness. •Attention to detail. •Design. •Project management. •Operations and maintenance. •Communication. •Interpersonal relationships. •Learning orientation. •Action and outcome orientation. •Resilience. •Change readiness. •Team orientation.
Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Chemical Engineering. •Registered as a Candidate Chemical Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) within 3 months of employment. •Valid motor vehicle driving license
Special Conditions: •Must be prepared to enter hazardous environments and confined spaces. •Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
ENGINEER (CHEMICAL):
Grade 14
Job Purpose: Applies professional principles, and controls technical procedures and processes to address the specific process engineering requirements of internal/external client through research and evaluation of best practice and cost-effective approaches using defined methodology.
Competencies: •Organisational awareness. •Planning. •Attention to detail. •Design. •Project management. •Operations and maintenance. •Communication. •Interpersonal relationships. •Learning orientation. •Resilience. •Change readiness. •Team orientation.
Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Chemical Engineering. •Registered as a Candidate Chemical Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) within 3 months of employment. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •2 years relevant post qualification experience.
Special Conditions: •Must be prepared to enter hazardous environments and confined spaces. •Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
SENIOR ENGINEER (CHEMICAL):
Grade 15
Job Purpose: Controls the professional and technical processes associated with the provision of a process Engineering service to internal/ external clients through research and evaluation of best practices and cost-effective approaches.
Competencies: •Organisational awareness. •Planning. •Attention to detail. •Design. •Project management. •Operations and maintenance. •Communication. •Interpersonal relationships. •Learning orientation. •Resilience. •Change readiness. •Team orientation.
Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Chemical Engineering. •Registered as a Professional Chemical Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). •Valid motor vehicle driving license •3 Years relevant post qualification experience.
Special Conditions: •Must be prepared to enter hazardous environments and confined spaces. •Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
ENGINEERING UNIT
PROJECT EXECUTIVE (ENGINEERING)
REF NO: 36000016
Total Value of Remuneration Package R1 431 698.00 / R1 831 300.00 pa
Grade: 17
Job Purpose: Provides input into the Unit’s objectives and controls the delivery of a professional project management service at a Cluster level through the determination and control of the process of analysing, investigating, assessing, defining, conceptualising and designing major complex and high risk physical structural interventions in the environment and, preparing and defending contractual terms or, resolving disputes and providing information, advice and recommendations on best practices to guide, enable and ensure delivery of strategic initiatives that respond to the development drive of the City and is adaptable and conforms with environmental, social and legislative changes and demands.
Competencies: •Planning. •Organisational Awareness. •Design. •Project Management. •Construction. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Communication. •Cognitive ability. •Learning Orientation. •Impact and Influence. •Coaching and Mentoring.
Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NQF Level 7) in Civil Engineering. •Registered as a Professional Civil Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •6 years relevant experience of which 5 years must be post registration. •Computer Literacy.
MAINTENANCE ARCHITECT
REF NO: 36005114
Total Value of Remuneration PackageR1 200 010.00 / R1 530 556.00 pa
Grade: 16
Job Purpose: Provides input into objectives and controls the delivery of a professional Architectural Maintenance Service through the management of the process of analysing, investigating, assessing, defining, conceptualizing and monitoring major complex building restoration and rehabilitative interventions in the built environment and preparing and defending contractual terms, or resolving disputes and providing information and advice on best practices to guide, enable and ensure delivery of architectural maintenance service that responds to diverse end user requirements and complements the status and intent of the building design.
Competencies: •Planning & Organising •Mitigating Risks •Attention to Detail •Architectural Design •Context & Appropriate Fit •Use of Technology •Monitoring & Control •Communication •Client Orientation & Customer Focus •Problem Solving •Accountability & Ethical Conduct •Team Orientation
Essential Requirements: •Master of Architecture (NQF Level 9) or equivalent. •Registered with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) as a Professional Architect. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •5 years post registration experience as a Professional Architect. •Computer Literacy.
SURVEY ATTENDANT
REF NO: 36004626 / 36004610 / 36004620
Basic Salary R155 085.75 / R201 319.69 pa
Grade: 05
Job Purpose: To provide support to professional Land Surveyors and Survey Technicians in carrying out their cadastral, Engineering & Sectional Title Surveys.
Competencies: •Managing Work. •Workplace Safety. •Task Accountability. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Communication. •Resilience. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct. •Learning Orientation. •Team Orientation.
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •1 Year relevant experience.
Physical Requirements: •A good level of physical health Strength to move heavy survey equipment over difficult terrain Ability to dig holes and clear vegetation.
WATER AND SANITATION UNIT
CANDIDATE ENGINEER (CHEMICAL) / ENGINEER (CHEMICAL) / SENIOR ENGINEER (CHEMICAL) / CHIEF ENGINEER (CHEMICAL)
REF NO: 34011658A / 34011658 / 34011658B / 34011658C
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 843 279.00 / R 1 069 434.00 pa
Grade: 13
R 945 416.00 / R 1 200 010.00 pa
Grade: 14
R 1 076 034.00 / R 1 369 582.00 pa
Grade: 15
R 1 200 010.00 / R 1 530 556.00 pa
Grade: 16
CANDIDATE ENGINEER (CHEMICAL):
Grade 13
Job Purpose: Participate in various complex form of process engineering works programme and project management discussion and decision-making processes, acquiring exposure to professional engineering interpretative, analytical and evaluative application related to the investigations and studies.
Competencies: •Organisational awareness. •Attention to detail. •Design. •Project management. •Operations and maintenance. •Communication. •Interpersonal relationships. •Learning orientation. •Action and outcome orientation. •Resilience. •Change readiness. •Team orientation.
Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Chemical Engineering. •Registered as a Candidate Chemical Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) within 3 months of employment. •Valid motor vehicle driving license
Special Conditions: •Must be prepared to enter hazardous environments and confined spaces. •Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
ENGINEER (CHEMICAL):
Grade 14
Job Purpose: Applies professional principles, and controls technical procedures and processes to address the specific process engineering requirements of internal/external client through research and evaluation of best practice and cost-effective approaches using defined methodology.
Competencies: •Organisational awareness. •Planning. •Attention to detail. •Design. •Project management. •Operations and maintenance. •Communication. •Interpersonal relationships. •Learning orientation. •Resilience. •Change readiness. •Team orientation.
Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Chemical Engineering. •Registered as a Candidate Chemical Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) within 3 months of employment. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •2 years relevant post qualification experience.
Special Conditions: •Must be prepared to enter hazardous environments and confined spaces. •Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
SENIOR ENGINEER (CHEMICAL):
Grade 15
Job Purpose: Controls the professional and technical processes associated with the provision of a process Engineering service to internal/ external clients through research and evaluation of best practices and cost-effective approaches.
Competencies: •Organisational awareness. •Planning. •Attention to detail. •Design. •Project management. •Operations and maintenance. •Communication. •Interpersonal relationships. •Learning orientation. •Resilience. •Change readiness. •Team orientation.
Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Chemical Engineering. •Registered as a Professional Chemical Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). •Valid motor vehicle driving license •3 Years relevant post qualification experience.
Special Conditions: •Must be prepared to enter hazardous environments and confined spaces. •Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
CHIEF ENGINEER (CHEMICAL):
Grade 16
Job Purpose: Supports and participates in establishing and functional requirements and manages the professional and technical processes associated with provision of a Process Engineering service to internal/external clients through the alignment and adjustment of role boundaries and resources against short, medium and longer term plans and programmes, co-ordination of continuous improvement/research initiatives to determine and address inadequacy or gaps in current practices, mentoring and coaching personnel on the professional practice principles and applications, provision of guidance and advice on the formulation of proposals and design concepts and contract and project management of complex forms of process engineering works encapsulated within general or strategic projects and programmes with high impact in order to ensure broader goals and service delivery objectives associated with the Branch are accomplished and quality and professional standards maintained.
Competencies: •Organisational awareness. •Planning. •Attention to detail. •Design. •Project management. •Operations and maintenance. •Communication. •Interpersonal relationships. •Resilience. •Cognitive ability. •Team orientation. •Coaching and mentoring.
Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Chemical Engineering. •Registered as a Professional Chemical Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). •Valid motor vehicle driving license •5 Years relevant post registration experience.
Special Conditions: •Must be prepared to enter hazardous environments and confined spaces. •Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. •Must be prepared to travel nationally and internationally.
ELECTRICITY UNIT HV INSPECTOR
REF NO: 33002096 / 33002102
Basic Salary R 372 957.32 / R 484 118.58 pa
Grade: 11
Job Purpose: Performs testing, safety and maintenance inspections to identify hazardous conditions, noncompliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (1993) and compliance with proper operational standards.
Competencies: •Managing Work •Quality Orientation •Workplace Safety •Discipline Specific Skills •Interpersonal Relationships •Communication •Action Orientation •Resilience •Impact and Influence.
Essential Requirements: •Must be a qualified Electrician who has served an apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labour or be a qualified Electrician with a Trade Test Certificate recognized by the Department of Employment and Labour. •Must be in possession of a NTC2 or NCV3 certificate in Electrical Engineering registered with the Department of Education. •3 Years relevant experience in the electricity transmission and distribution industry. •Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EB or EC1) as applicable •Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
Special Conditions: •Hours of work: 40 Hour- 5 Day week. •Protective Clothing as per PPE.
Physical Requirements: •Must be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the post.
STOREKEEPER
REF NO: 33000586
Basic Salary R183 098.41 / R 237 677.84 pa
Grade: 06
Job Purpose: Performs all warehouse related functions relative to the receipt/storage and issuing of materials.
Competencies: •Problem Solving •Planning and Organising •Business Processes •Interpersonal relationships •Service Delivery Orientation •Client Orientation and Customer Focus •Action Orientation •Team Orientation
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •1 Year relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
Physical Requirements: Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the post.
SECRETARY
REF NO: 33000442
Basic Salary R183 098.41 / R 237 677.84 pa
Grade: 06
Job Purpose: To perform tasks/activities associated with the provision of a secretarial and clerical service for the Materials/Buying Branch.
Competencies: •Written communication. •Attention to detail. •Planning and organising. •Use of technology. •Communication. •Change readiness. •Learning orientation. •Team orientation.
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •1 Year relevant experience •Computer Literacy.
COMMUNICATIONS UNIT
SENIOR MANAGER (MEDIA RELATIONS)
REF NO: 52000118-1
Total Value of Remuneration Package R1 431 698.00 / R1 831 300.00 pa
Grade: 17
Job Purpose: To direct and control the key processes and interventions with a purpose of giving effect to the presentation and representation of eThekwini Municipality and ensure alignment to the vision, mission, strategies and objectives of the Integrated Development Plan.
Competencies: •Communication. •Organisational Awareness. •Conceptual Thinking. •Financial Management. •Information Measuring and Monitoring. •Technology Usage. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Customer Orientation and Customer Focus. •Resilience. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct. •Direction Setting. •Team Orientation.
Essential Requirements: •Degree (NQF Level 7) in Journalism or Communications or Public Relations 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: •The ability to verbalise and comprehend in the official languages of isiZulu and English.
SIZAKALA CUSTOMER SERVICE UNIT
PRINCIPAL CLERK
REF NO: 53000364
Basic Salary R221 348.60 / R287 333.14 pa
Grade: 07
Job Purpose: To provide an effective and efficient administrative and financial support to internal and external customers of the Unit.
Competencies: •Written Communication. •Attention to Detail. •Influencing. •Oral Communication. •Data Processing and Analysis. •Task Management •Interpersonal Relationships. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Action Orientation. •Resilience. •Cognitive ability.
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code C1). •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
Physical Requirements: •Must be physically fit to perform the duties of the post.
CHIEF ENGINEER (CHEMICAL):
Grade 16
Job Purpose: Supports and participates in establishing and functional requirements and manages the professional and technical processes associated with provision of a Process Engineering service to internal/external clients through the alignment and adjustment of role boundaries and resources against short, medium and longer term plans and programmes, co-ordination of continuous improvement/research initiatives to determine and address inadequacy or gaps in current practices, mentoring and coaching personnel on the professional practice principles and applications, provision of guidance and advice on the formulation of proposals and design concepts and contract and project management of complex forms of process engineering works encapsulated within general or strategic projects and programmes with high impact in order to ensure broader goals and service delivery objectives associated with the Branch are accomplished and quality and professional standards maintained.
Competencies: •Organisational awareness. •Planning. •Attention to detail. •Design. •Project management. •Operations and maintenance. •Communication. •Interpersonal relationships. •Resilience. •Cognitive ability. •Team orientation. •Coaching and mentoring.
Essential Requirements: •Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Chemical Engineering. •Registered as a Professional Chemical Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). •Valid motor vehicle driving license •5 Years relevant post registration experience.
Special Conditions: •Must be prepared to enter hazardous environments and confined spaces. •Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. •Must be prepared to travel nationally and internationally.
ELECTRICITY UNIT HV INSPECTOR
REF NO: 33002096 / 33002102
Basic Salary R 372 957.32 / R 484 118.58 pa
Grade: 11
Job Purpose: Performs testing, safety and maintenance inspections to identify hazardous conditions, noncompliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (1993) and compliance with proper operational standards.
Competencies: •Managing Work •Quality Orientation •Workplace Safety •Discipline Specific Skills •Interpersonal Relationships •Communication •Action Orientation •Resilience •Impact and Influence.
Essential Requirements: •Must be a qualified Electrician who has served an apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labour or be a qualified Electrician with a Trade Test Certificate recognized by the Department of Employment and Labour. •Must be in possession of a NTC2 or NCV3 certificate in Electrical Engineering registered with the Department of Education. •3 Years relevant experience in the electricity transmission and distribution industry. •Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EB or EC1) as applicable •Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
Special Conditions: •Hours of work: 40 Hour- 5 Day week. •Protective Clothing as per PPE.
Physical Requirements: •Must be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the post.
STOREKEEPER
REF NO: 33000586
Basic Salary R183 098.41 / R 237 677.84 pa
Grade: 06
Job Purpose: Performs all warehouse related functions relative to the receipt/storage and issuing of materials.
Competencies: •Problem Solving •Planning and Organising •Business Processes •Interpersonal relationships •Service Delivery Orientation •Client Orientation and Customer Focus •Action Orientation •Team Orientation
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •1 Year relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
Physical Requirements: Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the post.
SECRETARY
REF NO: 33000442
Basic Salary R183 098.41 / R 237 677.84 pa
Grade: 06
Job Purpose: To perform tasks/activities associated with the provision of a secretarial and clerical service for the Materials/Buying Branch.
Competencies: •Written communication. •Attention to detail. •Planning and organising. •Use of technology. •Communication. •Change readiness. •Learning orientation. •Team orientation.
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •1 Year relevant experience •Computer Literacy.
COMMUNICATIONS UNIT
SENIOR MANAGER (MEDIA RELATIONS)
REF NO: 52000118-1
Total Value of Remuneration Package R1 431 698.00 / R1 831 300.00 pa
Grade: 17
Job Purpose: To direct and control the key processes and interventions with a purpose of giving effect to the presentation and representation of eThekwini Municipality and ensure alignment to the vision, mission, strategies and objectives of the Integrated Development Plan.
Competencies: •Communication. •Organisational Awareness. •Conceptual Thinking. •Financial Management. •Information Measuring and Monitoring. •Technology Usage. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Customer Orientation and Customer Focus. •Resilience. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct. •Direction Setting. •Team Orientation.
Essential Requirements: •Degree (NQF Level 7) in Journalism or Communications or Public Relations 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: •The ability to verbalise and comprehend in the official languages of isiZulu and English.
SIZAKALA CUSTOMER SERVICE UNIT
PRINCIPAL CLERK
REF NO: 53000364
Basic Salary R221 348.60 / R287 333.14 pa
Grade: 07
Job Purpose: To provide an effective and efficient administrative and financial support to internal and external customers of the Unit.
Competencies: •Written Communication. •Attention to Detail. •Influencing. •Oral Communication. •Data Processing and Analysis. •Task Management •Interpersonal Relationships. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Action Orientation. •Resilience. •Cognitive ability.
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code C1). •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
Physical Requirements: •Must be physically fit to perform the duties of the post.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UNIT
PROGRAMME MANAGER (INNOVATION)
REF NO: 22000172
Total Value of Remuneration Package R1 200 010.00 / R1 530 556.00 pa
Grade: 16
Job Purpose: To drive a series of innovation centred economic development programmes across all sectors whilst directing, controlling and providing a programme management service. Drives and leads on various innovation initiatives that have an economic development impact.
Competencies: •Research and analysis. •Public consultation. •Socio-Economic or Socio-Political awareness. •Strategic planning and strategic formulation. •Programme and Project Management. •Financial management. •Information production and reporting. •Interpersonal relationships. •Action orientation. •Problem solving. •Coaching and mentoring. •Strategic capability and leadership.
Essential Requirements: •Degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent in Economics or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •6 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING, ENVIRONMENT AND MANAGEMENT UNIT
ADVERTISING ASSESSMENTOFFICER
REF NO: 21001046
Basic Salary R372 957.32 / R484 118.58 pa
Grade: 11
Job Purpose: To provide a professional interface/service with the submission, collection and any other process of advertising application assessment, in terms of the relevant bylaws, legislation and policies, throughout the Municipal area of jurisdiction.
Competencies: •Monitoring and control •Planning and Organising •Spatial Planning. •Land use Management. •Information Management. •Knowledge Management. •Public consultation. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Communication. •Client orientation and customer focus. •Change readiness. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
Essential Requirements: •Degree (NQF Level 7) in Town and Regional Planning or equivalent. •Eligible to register as a technical or Professional Planner with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN). •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
HUMAN CAPITAL UNIT
PROJECT MANAGER
REF NO: 61000012
Total Value of Remuneration Package R899 127.00 / R1 141 442.00 pa
Grade: 15
Job Purpose: To independently manage key strategic Human Capital Projects. Provide input of strategic professional and specialists Human Capital Services to executive management. Guide, advise and support executive and Senior Management in relation to project planning, management, monitoring, evaluating.
Competencies: •Discipline specific skills. •Financial management. •Planning and organizing. •Monitoring and control. •Project management. •Interpersonal relationships. •Service delivery orientation. •Client orientation and customer focus. •Change readiness. •Action and outcome orientation. •Team orientation. •Direction setting.
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resources Management or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Project Management Certificate. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •5 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER
REF NO: 61000498-1 / 61000512-1
Basic Salary R372 957.32 / R484 118.58 pa
Grade: 11
Job Purpose: To provide a Human Capital Business Partner function to Business Units.
Competencies: •Organisational Awareness •Consulting •Planning and Organising •HR Service Delivery •Learning and Development •Performance Management •Employee Wellness •Industrial and Labour Relations •Service Delivery Orientation •Conflict Management •Problem Solving and Analysis
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resources Management or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •2 Years relevant experience.
Special Conditions: •The post is interchangeable within the Unit.
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
REF NO: 61000182
Basic Salary R280 601.13 / R364 222.19 pa
Grade: 09
Job Purpose: To assume
responsibility for and undertake duties relating to the administration and maintenance of computerised pay sheet preparation, time and attendance records and computerised leave recording systems and control systems in order to ensure that employees are correctly remunerated.
Competencies: •Financial Management. •Financial Reporting. •Financial Process Management. •Oral Communication. •Written Communication. •Organisational Awareness. •Problem Solving. •Planning and Organising. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Action and Outcome Orientation. •Change Readiness.
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Finance or Human Resource Management field. •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
CITY FLEET UNIT
MANAGER (VEHICLE INVESTIGATIONS)
REF NO: 73001294
Total Value of Remuneration Package R791 307.00 / R1 001 466.00 pa
Grade: 14
Job Purpose: Manages and controls vehicle investigations, interviews and activities of the functionalities.
Competencies: •Written Communication. •Problem Solving. •Organisational Awareness. •Planning and Organisation. •Data Processing and Analysis. •Investigation of Complaints. •Monitoring and Evaluation. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Action and Outcome Orientation. •Impact and Influence. •Direction Setting.
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Police and Security Management. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •4 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
Special Conditions: •After-hours stand-by necessary.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UNIT
PROGRAMME MANAGER (INNOVATION)
REF NO: 22000172
Total Value of Remuneration Package R1 200 010.00 / R1 530 556.00 pa
Grade: 16
Job Purpose: To drive a series of innovation centred economic development programmes across all sectors whilst directing, controlling and providing a programme management service. Drives and leads on various innovation initiatives that have an economic development impact.
Competencies: •Research and analysis. •Public consultation. •Socio-Economic or Socio-Political awareness. •Strategic planning and strategic formulation. •Programme and Project Management. •Financial management. •Information production and reporting. •Interpersonal relationships. •Action orientation. •Problem solving. •Coaching and mentoring. •Strategic capability and leadership.
Essential Requirements: •Degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent in Economics or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •6 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING, ENVIRONMENT AND MANAGEMENT UNIT
ADVERTISING ASSESSMENTOFFICER
REF NO: 21001046
Basic Salary R372 957.32 / R484 118.58 pa
Grade: 11
Job Purpose: To provide a professional interface/service with the submission, collection and any other process of advertising application assessment, in terms of the relevant bylaws, legislation and policies, throughout the Municipal area of jurisdiction.
Competencies: •Monitoring and control •Planning and Organising •Spatial Planning. •Land use Management. •Information Management. •Knowledge Management. •Public consultation. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Communication. •Client orientation and customer focus. •Change readiness. •Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
Essential Requirements: •Degree (NQF Level 7) in Town and Regional Planning or equivalent. •Eligible to register as a technical or Professional Planner with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN). •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
HUMAN CAPITAL UNIT
PROJECT MANAGER
REF NO: 61000012
Total Value of Remuneration Package R899 127.00 / R1 141 442.00 pa
Grade: 15
Job Purpose: To independently manage key strategic Human Capital Projects. Provide input of strategic professional and specialists Human Capital Services to executive management. Guide, advise and support executive and Senior Management in relation to project planning, management, monitoring, evaluating.
Competencies: •Discipline specific skills. •Financial management. •Planning and organizing. •Monitoring and control. •Project management. •Interpersonal relationships. •Service delivery orientation. •Client orientation and customer focus. •Change readiness. •Action and outcome orientation. •Team orientation. •Direction setting.
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resources Management or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Project Management Certificate. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •5 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER
REF NO: 61000498-1 / 61000512-1
Basic Salary R372 957.32 / R484 118.58 pa
Grade: 11
Job Purpose: To provide a Human Capital Business Partner function to Business Units.
Competencies: •Organisational Awareness •Consulting •Planning and Organising •HR Service Delivery •Learning and Development •Performance Management •Employee Wellness •Industrial and Labour Relations •Service Delivery Orientation •Conflict Management •Problem Solving and Analysis
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resources Management or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •2 Years relevant experience.
Special Conditions: •The post is interchangeable within the Unit.
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
REF NO: 61000182
Basic Salary R280 601.13 / R364 222.19 pa
Grade: 09
Job Purpose: To assume
responsibility for and undertake duties relating to the administration and maintenance of computerised pay sheet preparation, time and attendance records and computerised leave recording systems and control systems in order to ensure that employees are correctly remunerated.
Competencies: •Financial Management. •Financial Reporting. •Financial Process Management. •Oral Communication. •Written Communication. •Organisational Awareness. •Problem Solving. •Planning and Organising. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Action and Outcome Orientation. •Change Readiness.
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Finance or Human Resource Management field. •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
CITY FLEET UNIT
MANAGER (VEHICLE INVESTIGATIONS)
REF NO: 73001294
Total Value of Remuneration Package R791 307.00 / R1 001 466.00 pa
Grade: 14
Job Purpose: Manages and controls vehicle investigations, interviews and activities of the functionalities.
Competencies: •Written Communication. •Problem Solving. •Organisational Awareness. •Planning and Organisation. •Data Processing and Analysis. •Investigation of Complaints. •Monitoring and Evaluation. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Service Delivery Orientation. •Action and Outcome Orientation. •Impact and Influence. •Direction Setting.
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Police and Security Management. •Valid motor vehicle driving license •4 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
Special Conditions: •After-hours stand-by necessary.
REVENUE MANAGEMENT UNIT
SENIOR CONTROLLER
REF NO: 71001800
Basic Salary R372 957.32 / R484 118.58 pa
Grade: 11
Job Purpose: To supervise, on behalf of various service providers within eThekwini Municipality, the credit situation regarding outstanding payments of consumer accounts for municipal services rendered.
Competencies: •Attention to Detail. •Ethics and Professionalism. •Organisational Awareness. •Accounting. •Financial Reporting. •Use of Technology.
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent in Finance. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •3 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
PRINCIPAL CLERK
REF NO: 71001056 / 71001054 / 71001050
Basic Salary R221 348.60 / R287 333.14 pa
Grade: 07
Job Purpose: To assess and administer the issuing of Revenue Clearance Certificates, Accordance with the respective legislation and associated processes ensuring all municipal debts have been recovered.
Competencies: •Attention to Detail. •Ethics and Professionalism. •Problem Solving. •Organizational Awareness. •Business Processes. •Use of Technology. •Data Processing & Analysis. •Communication. •Client Orientation and Customer Focus. •Change Readiness. •Resilience. •Learning Orientation.
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with Accounting. •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
CLEANSING AND SOLID WASTE UNIT
SUPERINTENDENT (WORKSHOP)
REF NO: 35004528
Total Value of Remuneration Package R 635 838.00 / R 801 611.00 pa
Grade: 12
Job Purpose: To ensure effective and efficient running of the workshop.
Competencies: •Problem Solving. •Planning and Organising. •Organisational Awareness. •Discipline Specific Skills. •People Management. •Workplace Safety. •Interpersonal Relationships. •Communication. •Action and Outcome Orientation. •Ethics and Accountability. •Impact and Influence. •Coaching and Mentoring.
Essential Requirements: •Trade Tested Artisan (Petrol or Diesel or Construction Plant). •Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC). •Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP). •5 years relevant post apprenticeship experience. •Computer Literacy.
Special Conditions:
1. Willing to work at any depot.
2. Expected to work longer hours as required.
MAINTENANCE INSPECTOR
REF NO: 35004510
Basic Salary R 315 930.44 / R 410 094.39 pa
Grade: 10
Job Purpose: To ensure that the DSW fleet is maintained to a high standard where vehicles readily pass Road Traffic Act Inspections.
Competencies: •Attention to detail. •Planning and organizing. •Ethical and professionalism. •Business processes. •Use of technology. •Data processing & Analysis. •Interpretation relationship. •Communication. •Resilience. •Action orientation.
Essential Requirements: •Trade tested Artisan (Mechanical) •Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC). •Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP). •3 years relevant post apprenticeship experience. •Computer Literacy.
DRIVING INSTRUCTOR
REF NO: 35004452
Basic Salary R 280 601.13 / R 364 222.19 pa
Grade: 09
Job Purpose: To instruct and test staff on proper driving procedures in order to ensure drivers are competent to drive the vehicles and the correct operation of the compaction units.
Competencies: •Vehicle Safety •Driving Behaviour •Quality Orientation •Learning and Development •Service Delivery Orientation •Interpersonal Relationships •Communication •Action Orientation •Accountability and Ethical Conduct •Impact and Influence
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and a Valid Assessor Training Certificate. •Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC). •Valid Professional drivers Permit (PrDP). •3 years relevant experience in the training of drivers on heavy duty vehicles. •Computer Literacy.
ARTISAN (DIESEL MECHANIC)
REF NO: 35004628
Basic Salary R 315 930.44 / R 410 094.39 pa
Grade: 10
Job Purpose: To carry out planned and unplanned maintenance on vehicles as instructed, ensuring deadlines are met also maintaining DSW Fleet in compliance with the National Road Traffic Act of 1996 as amended.
Competencies: •Problem Solving •Quality Orientation •Workplace Safety •Discipline Specific Skills •Communication •Action Orientation •Resilience •Accountability and Ethical Conduct •Learning Orientation •Team Orientation
Essential Requirements: •Trade Tested Artisan (Diesel Mechanic). •Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC). •Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP). •2 years relevant experience.
SENIOR SUPERVISOR
REF NO: 35003980 / 35003896
Basic Salary R 249 222.41 / R 323 496.42 pa
Grade: 08
Job Purpose: To run the landfills to its highest practical standards in accordance with the permit.
Competencies: •Problem Solving. •Planning and Organizing. •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:
1. Posts of Senior Supervisor are interchangeable within the Department at the discretion of the Deputy Head (Plant and Engineering).
2. The incumbent must be prepared to work planned and unplanned overtime should the need arise.
Physical Requirements: •Physically fit and able bodied and must be able to walk over rough terrain.
AREA BASED MANAGEMENT UNIT
ZONE SUPPORT OFFICER (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
REF NO: 99910809
Basic Salary R280 601.13 / R364 222.19 pa
Grade: 09
Appointments to the position stated is subject to the provisions in the relevant Conditions of Service as they relate to Temporary Appointments.
Job Purpose: To monitor and report faults and defects in the public realm in accordance with the Unit’s vision, policies and regulations.
Competencies: •Written Communication •Oral Communication •Organisational Awareness •Use of Technology •Project Management •Data Processing & Analysis •Service Delivery Orientation •Interpersonal Relationships •Client Orientation & Customer Focus •Action Orientation •Resilience •Team Orientation
Essential Requirements: •Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Social Development or any other related and equivalent qualification. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.
Special Conditions: •The posts of Zone Support Officers are interchangeable.
LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE UNIT
OFFICE ASSISTANT
REF NO: 16000114
BASIC SALARY R141 770.69 / R178 814.46 pa
Grade: 04
Job Purpose: To perform messenger and office assistant functions within the Legal Services Unit.
Competencies: •Written communication. •Oral communication. •Attention to detail. •Problem solving. •Planning organizing. •Use of technology. •Action orientation. •Resilience.
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •Valid motor vehicle driving license.
METRO POLICE UNIT
AUTHORISED OFFICER
REF NO: 42001146 / VARIOUS
BASIC SALARY R 221 348.60 / R 287 333.14 pa
Grade: 07
Job Purpose: To undertake auxiliary constable/traffic warden functions.
Key Responsibility Areas: •Controlling traffic and pedestrians at various facilities. •Issuing traffic offence notices to motorists and the public. •Attending vehicle accident scenes by way of reporting the nature of location and extent of the accident to the control room. •Dealing with criminal offences and reporting serious incidents to the control room. •Attending court in order to submit evidence. •Performing point duties at faulty / out of order robots. •Initiating the necessary preliminary action at any emergency / disaster. •Attending to complaints from the public.
Competencies: •Community and customer focus. •Problem solving. •Resilience. •Communication. •Ethics and professionalism. •Patrol, Enforcement and Emergency Response. •Interpersonal relationships. •Cognitive Ability. •Team orientation.
Essential Requirements: •Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. •Must have permanent residence in the Republic of South Africa (RSA), of which he/she must give documentary proof. •Must be at least 18 years old and younger than 35 years on the date the application closes (documentary proof is required). •Must undergo a medical examination and must be found to be physically and mentally fit to be appointed in the post for which he or she applies. •Be fluent in at least English and one other official language. •Valid motor vehicle driving license or to obtain one within 9 months and pass a driver’s evaluation by the Durban Metropolitan police services. •Not have previous criminal convictions. •Let his/her fingerprints be taken. •Be prepared to have his or her background checked.
Applications must reach 25 Anderson Road, Pinetown, Lahee Park, Durban Between 8:30 AM – 14:00 pm 17-06-2025 to 23-06- 2025 (Tuesday – Monday, excluding Saturday and Sunday) except for Monday 23-06-2025 until 12:00 pm midday.
Applicants are encouraged to complete the forms prior to entering the venue. Forms may be obtainable at all Sizakala Centre’s and Centre’s of Excellence.
Please note that the position will not be advertised online and only manual forms dropped off at Lahee Park will be accepted or (Telephone Enquires 031 311 2880 / 031 322 9772)