FETAKGOMO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES

MANAGER ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
FIVEYEAR FIXED TERM CONTRCT
 
Purpose of the Job: To lead and oversee the planning, design, execution, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, managing multidisciplinary project teams, and driving innovation in electrical systems across Fetakgomo-Tubatse Industrial Park.
 
Key responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the electrical engineering unit, inducing project planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
• Oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems for infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with national and international electrical standards, codes, and safety regulations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare technical reports for proposed projects.
• Manage electrical maintenance schedules and troubleshoot complex system issues.
• Coordinate with external service providers, contractors, and consultants.
• Support procurement processes through technical specifications and evaluations.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to strategic infrastructure planning aligned with organisational goats.
 
Qualifications and experience:
• BSc/BEng / B. Tech degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current).
• Registered as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Eng)/ Pr Tech with ECSA
• Minimum of 8-10 years' post-qualification experience, inducing at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Proven experience in managing medium- to a large-scale electrical infrastructure projects.
 
Knowledge and Competencies
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., OHS Act, NRS, SANS, and IEC standards).
• Strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder engagement skis.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Projects, and electrical simulation software will be an advantage.
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
FIVE YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
 
Purpose of the Job: To provide secretarial and administrative functions b business units and to facilitate the smooth administrative operation of the units.
 
Key responsibilities:
• Provide administrative and documentation support in preparing appointments and meetings
• Taking minutes of internal and external meetings and to ensure follow up actions and easy access
• Logistical support services provided to facilitate effective deliberations at meetings, conference workshops and seminars and media briefings
• Consolidate monthly, quarterly and annual report as oral as the operational plan for the business unit.
• Develop business units management, communication tools.
• Develop project schedule Plan
• Adherence to government practices
• Develop Stakeholder database
• Participating in local and LED towns
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders relating to schedules operated to enable efficient process flow, timely and relevant response and action.
 
Qualifications and experience:
• Diploma in Business Administration or a related qualification
• 1-3 years relevant experience
 
Knowledge and Competencies:
• Knowledge of basic admin processes and genera office rules
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability b work within a team
• Initiative
• Time management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skis
• Administrative Skills- sound organising and administrative ability

​SMME AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
FIVE YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
 
Purpose of the Job: The Skills Development Officer will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing and monitoring skis development programmes within the SE. The successful candidate will work with industry stakeholders, education institutions, government agencies, and the local community to ensure a pipeline of appropriately sidled labour that meets the current and future needs of the zone.
 
Key responsibilities:
• Develop and implement SMMES Strategy for the Sekhukhune District.
• Ensure targeted incubation, procurement aid support towards SMMEs and Cooperatives in the District
• Conduct skills aunts and contribute to the SE ,Abricface Development Strategy.
• Coordinate the development and submission of Workplace Skills Plans (wsFs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs).
• Collaborate with SETAs, TVET colleges, and training providers to develop industry-responsive programmes.
• Facilitate learnerships, internships, apprenticeships, and artisan development in partnership math SE tenants.
• Manage discretionary grant applications and training budget allocations.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of training initiatives on employment and investment targets.
• Promote skits development initiatives for youth, women, and SMMEs within the Sez catchment area.
 
Qualifications and experience:
• A Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Hunan Resource Development, Education, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration, or related field. Skis Development Facilitator (SDF) certification is an advantage.
• A minimal of 3 years experience in skis development or (raring coordination, preferably in an economic development manufacturing, or public sector environment. Familiarity with SETA systems, grant processes, and the Skills Development Act.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skis.
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with digital learning platforms is an advantage.
• Registration as a Skis Development Facilitator (SDF) is desirable.
 
Knowledge and Competencies:
• Knowledge d South African skits development policies and SE-related strategies
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and report writing skis
• Ability to manage multiple training projects with diverse stakeholders
• Results-driven and capable of aligning training outcomes with SEZ performance goals.
 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICERS X 2
THREE YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
 
Purpose of the Job: To act as the primary link between the SEZ management, investors, government partners, and Vocal communities. The CLO ensures that 1.1 stakeholders and communities are informed, consulted, and engaged throughout SEZ planning, implementation, and operation phases, and that communities' concerns are addressed in line with established standards and practices in the context of government's approach and frameworks for economic development.
 
Key responsibilities:
• Facilitate structured and ongoing engagement with traditional leaders, ward councilors, civil society, and youth/women’s groups.
• Ensure that accurate and accessible information about SE activities is shared regularly in appropriate local languages/formats.
• Identify potential community concerns early, mediate disputes, and escalate unresolved issues to the SE management.
• Work with HR and local forums to promote transparent recruitment processes for local labour and SMME inclusion.
• Maintain a log of community interactions, feedback, and grievances; produce monthly reports on engagement activities.
• Identify training needs among community-based stakeholders and coordinate access to SE-led or partner development programs.
 
Qualifications and experience:
• Diploma or deg. in Public Administration, Development Studies, Social Work, or related field.
• 3-5 years experience in community engagement stakeholder relations, or social facilitation, preferably in infrastructure, mining, or development projects.
• Proven knowledge of community structures, traditional authorities, and socio-politico dynamics in Limpopo or the target SE area.
• Experience with grievance redress mechanisms, inclusive hiring practices, or Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) processes is advantageous.
 
Knowledge and Competencies:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skits
• Conflict resolution and negotiation
• Cultural and political sensitivity
• Fluency in local languages (e.g. SePedi, siSwati)
• Report writing and basic digital literacy (e.g., Microsoft Word/Excel)
• Ability to travel frequently within the SEZ catchment area
 
 
Qualifying candidates can send the covering letter, comprehensive CV with details of at least thee work related contacts / references, certified copes of ID and academic qualifications must be posted to the Recruitment Office, via E-mail to hr@lieda.co.za
 
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 2025, TIME: 16H00.
 
Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants, in line with the Agency's Employment Equity Plan and Targets Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within Stir weeks of the dosing date, please weep( that your application was unsuccessful.
 
Al general enquiries should be directed to the Recruitment Officer at 083 277 9331 during office hours 08:00-16H30.