GEORGE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES

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EXTERNAL CIRCULATION 
DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE SERVICES 
POST DESIGNATION: MANAGER: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT - GEORGE 
PERMANENT APPOINTMENT 
WC0764
REFERENCE: 4041034 
CLOSING DATE: 2026-03-13 AT 16:30 PM 
Salary : R 558 948 - R 725 592 per annum (T14) 
Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements), 13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance 
Perks : Cellphone and Vehicle Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements) 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or related field. 
• Basic computer literacy: MS Office 
• Valid driver’s license 
• 5 - 8 years’ relevant experience with supervisory experience. 

 
COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: Organisational Awareness, Consulting, Planning and Organising, Monitoring and Control, Negotiation, Oral Communication, Written Communication. 
• Functional Competencies: Change Management, HR Technology / Information Management, HR Service Delivery, Strategic HR Management, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Learning and Development, Occupational Health and Safety, Compensation and Benefits Management, Performance Management, Employee Wellness, Industrial and Labour Relations. 
• Public Service Orientation: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation. 
• Personal Competencies: Action and Outcome Orientation, Conflict Management, Resilience, Learning Orientation, Accountability and Ethical Conduct, Problem Solving and Analysis. 
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Impact and Influence, Coaching and Mentoring, Team Orientation. 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Ensure strategic decision-making by the municipality acknowledging trends to improve its service delivery capacities. 
• Ensure that skills development is fully integrated into the municipality’s HR strategy and Integrated Development Plan (IDP), reducing critical skills gaps and improving service continuity. 
• Ensure critical skills and learning interventions are identified enabling the organisation to plan, prioritise and implement programmes that contribute to efficiency and quality of service delivery. 
• Ensure an adequate service to all employees regarding career planning and development.
• Ensure staff members are capacitated through targeted training, resulting in improved compliance, service delivery standards, and employee morale. 
• Ensure effective participation in learning opportunities benefitting the local community and demonstrate social responsibility by the municipality. 
• Effectively report on post-training assessments informing future training planning and budgeting. 
• Ensure the municipality submits a WSP/ATR in accordance with applicable legislation and LGSETA protocols. 
• Ensure that accredited and effective relationships contribute to cost-effective training and development practices, enhancing municipality standing as an employer of choice. 
• Ensure the Section contribute positively towards meeting the people management objectives at the municipality. 
• Ensure accurate financial control regarding training interventions. 
• Ensure contractual terms and conditions entered into and agreed to be complied with. 
• Ensure that proper reporting procedures are executed. 

 
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST 

• Office-based with possible extended hours during peak reporting periods. 
• May require local travel within the municipal jurisdiction. 
• The duties listed in this job description are not exhaustive, and the employer is entitled to instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements. 

 
ENQUIRIES: B CASSIM (044 801 9170) 
PROBATION PERIOD: 6 months 
 
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS 
Applications must be submitted electronically on the E-recruitment site, which can be found on the George Municipality website, www.george.gov.za, under Job Portal. Applicants must register and apply online before 2026-03-13 at16:30pm. 
 
Please Note the following when applying on the Portal: 

• Applicants must please ensure to follow the Assisting Guidelines that can be accessed on the website under Job Portal, before completing their online application. 
• Applicants should check and verify their current status or the progression of their application, by referring to their " Inbox" tab on the Portal. 
• Please ensure that all the information on your profile is correct and all the necessary documents are attached, prior to submitting your job application. 

 
Applicants must complete all the mandatory profile fields honestly and thoroughly. Please ensure the following documents are submitted under the correct field titles: 

• A comprehensive CV (Stipulating full employment history-title of position held, time periods and duties). 
• All applications must be accompanied by certified copies (not older than 6 months), by a Commissioner of Oath. 
• All relevant Qualifications and Identity document must accompany your application. Driver’s license and registration with a professional body must accompany your application only If applicable. 

 
Only online applications will be accepted. 
The turnaround time for assistance with any portal related challenges is two (2) working days. Applicants are urged to register and apply well in advance. 
 
Disqualification:
Please note that the following may lead to disqualification: 

• Applicants who attempt to gain favour with any members of the selection panel or any other employee or councillor for that matter, will be disqualified. 
• Applicants who intentionally misrepresent information in pursuit of their own benefit will also be disqualified. 
• According to the Local Government Municipal Staff Regulations (Gazette no. 45181), a person who was dismissed from a Municipality for any reason stated in Annexure E of the said Regulations, may not be employed in any Municipality before the period set out in the Annexure, has expired (refer to Local Government Municipal Staff Regulations: Annexure E). 
• Late applications will not be accepted. 
• Candidates who do not adhere to the instructions for preliminary evaluations, practical assessment and interviews will be disqualified. 

 
NB: Please note, where necessary, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a screening and vetting process. By applying for this position, candidates agree to background checks being performed which will include reference and other relevant checks. 
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
Should you not hear from us within 3 months of the closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful. 
George Municipality is an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action and Employment Equity. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated/under - represented groups. 
The appointment will be subject to the need for signing of an employment contract and, where applicable, a performance agreement and disclosure of benefits and interest. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 2026-03-13 AT 16:30PM
 
 
 
 
 

​EXTERNAL CIRCULATION
 
DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SAFETY AND MOBILITY 
POST DESIGNATION: GRADE A EXAMINER OF DRIVING LICENSES - GEORGE 
PERMANENT APPOINTMENT 
WC0446429
REFERENCE: 4021089 
CLOSING DATE: 2026-03-13 AT 16:30 PM 
Salary : R 316 392 - R 410 676 per annum (T10) 
Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements), 13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Grade 12 
• Relevant Certificate (Grade A Examiner of Driving Licenses certificate) 
• Computer Literacy: MS Office 
• Code A and EC driving license 
• 5 - 8 years relevant experience with supervisory experience 

 
COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: Written and Oral Communication, Attention to Detail, Influencing, Ethics and Professionalism, Organizational Awareness, Problem Solving, Planning and Organizing 
• Functional Competencies: Business Processes, Use of Technology, Data Processing and Analysis 
• Public Services Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation, Client Orientation and Customer Focus 
• Personal Competencies: Action Orientation, Resilience, Change Readiness, Cognitive Ability, Learning Orientation 
• Management/Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Ensure the eyesight of an application is correct for the type of vehicle the applicant applied for 
• Ensure that applicant complies with the set requirements for a learner’s license 
• Ensure that the applicant is competent to drive the correct class vehicle and comply with the rules of the road and road signs 
• Keep record of all driving tests that has been passed and failed 
• Retrieve information when required 
• Provide a service to the public 
• Ensure that duties are executed correctly 

 
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST 

• Be able to use own integrity 
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills 
• Outstanding problem-solving skills 
• Ability to identify and address irregularities 
• Analytical thinker 
• Should be a keen learner 
• Position requires applicant to utilise own vehicle to and from work 

 
ENQUIRIES: HP JUNIES (044 878 2400) 
PROBATION PERIOD: 6 months 

 
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS 
Applications must be submitted electronically on the E-recruitment site, which can be found on the George Municipality website, www.george.gov.za, under Job Portal. Applicants must register and apply online before 2026-03-13 at16:30pm. 
 
Please Note the following when applying on the Portal: 

• Applicants must please ensure to follow the Assisting Guidelines that can be accessed on the website under Job Portal, before completing their online application. 
• Applicants should check and verify their current status or the progression of their application, by referring to their " Inbox" tab on the Portal. 
• Please ensure that all the information on your profile is correct and all the necessary documents are attached, prior to submitting your job application. 

 
Applicants must complete all the mandatory profile fields honestly and thoroughly. Please ensure the following documents are submitted under the correct field titles: 

• A comprehensive CV (Stipulating full employment history-title of position held, time periods and duties). 
• All applications must be accompanied by certified copies (not older than 6 months), by a Commissioner of Oath. 
• All relevant Qualifications and Identity document must accompany your application. Driver’s license and registration with a professional body must accompany your application only If applicable. 

 
 
Only online applications will be accepted. 
The turnaround time for assistance with any portal related challenges is two (2) working days. Applicants are urged to register and apply well in advance. 
 
Disqualification:
Please note that the following may lead to disqualification: 

• Applicants who attempt to gain favour with any members of the selection panel or any other employee or councillor for that matter, will be disqualified. 
• Applicants who intentionally misrepresent information in pursuit of their own benefit will also be disqualified. 
• According to the Local Government Municipal Staff Regulations (Gazette no. 45181), a person who was dismissed from a Municipality for any reason stated in Annexure E of the said Regulations, may not be employed in any Municipality before the period set out in the Annexure, has expired (refer to Local Government Municipal Staff Regulations: Annexure E). 
• Late applications will not be accepted. 
• Candidates who do not adhere to the instructions for preliminary evaluations, practical assessment and interviews will be disqualified. 

 
NB: Please note, where necessary, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a screening and vetting process. By applying for this position, candidates agree to background checks being performed which will include reference and other relevant checks. 
 
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
Should you not hear from us within 3 months of the closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful. 
George Municipality is an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action and Employment Equity. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated/under -represented groups. 
The appointment will be subject to the need for signing of an employment contract and, where applicable, a performance agreement and disclosure of benefits and interest. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 2026-03-13 AT 16:30PM

​EXTERNAL CIRCULATION 
DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SAFETY AND MOBILITY 
POST DESIGNATION: SENIOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT OFFICER - GEORGE 
PERMANENT APPOINTMENT 
WC0444461
REFERENCE: 4021078 
CLOSING DATE: 2026-03-13 AT 16:30 PM 
Salary : R 440 940 – R 572 400 per annum (T12) 
Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements), 13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification preferably in Disaster (Risk) Management 
• DMISA Registration: Associate (Candidate will be required to register with DMISA within 6 months of appointment if not already registered) 
• Computer Literacy: MS Office 
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in the field of Disaster (Risk) Management of which 2 at Disaster (Risk) Management Officer level 

 
COMPETENCIES:

• Functional / Technical and Professional Competencies: Disaster (Risk) Management, Disaster Risk Prevention and Reduction, Disaster Mitigation, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Disaster Recovery and Rehabilitation, Disaster operations and emergency communication and control, Emergency operations management, Disaster risk assessment and profiling, Disaster risk education, training and public awareness, Disaster information management and communication, Problem solving; Discipline Specific 
• Personal Competencies: Accountability and Ethical Conduct, Resilience, Management of learning (learning orientation) 
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal relationships, Communication, Client orientation and Customer Service 
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting; Coaching and Mentoring 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Ensure potential hazards and risks are identified enabling the Section and, identified areas, to adequately plan and prepare thereby reducing / minimizing the impact and consequences 
• Ensure operative requirements and procedures during potential and actual disasters are met 
• Co-ordination of the Disaster Management Plans, Contingency Plans and Emergency Plans of George Municipality 
• Ensure applications and procedures guiding the operational requirements / outcomes associated with Disaster Management are complied with 
• Ensure adequate awareness is created on the advantages of adopting a proactive approach which supports early detection and / or planning to reduce and / or remove the threat of disaster 
• Administration of the volunteer Disaster Management Corps by means of brochures, media, speeches at schools and other institutions, exhibits, projects, other emergency services, equipment, training facilities, stationery, computer, meeting facilities, legislation and policies 
• Ensure that the Municipality is in a state of readiness to manage and assist in a disaster situation 

 
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST 

• Required to be on stand-by 
• Required to work overtime during specific unplanned emergencies / disasters 
• Computer skills — MS Word / Power Point / Excel 
• Ability to communicate in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape 
• Negotiation skills 
• Communication skills 
• Handling conflict 

 
ENQUIRIES: MR J BRAND (044 801 6360) 
PROBATION PERIOD: 6 months 
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS 
Applications must be submitted electronically on the E-recruitment site, which can be found on the George Municipality website, www.george.gov.za, under Job Portal. Applicants must register and apply online before 2026-03-13 at16:30pm. 
 
Please Note the following when applying on the Portal: 

• Applicants must please ensure to follow the Assisting Guidelines that can be accessed on the website under Job Portal, before completing their online application. 
• Applicants should check and verify their current status or the progression of their application, by referring to their " Inbox" tab on the Portal. 
• Please ensure that all the information on your profile is correct and all the necessary documents are attached, prior to submitting your job application. 

 
Applicants must complete all the mandatory profile fields honestly and thoroughly. Please ensure the following documents are submitted under the correct field titles: 

• A comprehensive CV (Stipulating full employment history-title of position held, time periods and duties). 
• All applications must be accompanied by certified copies (not older than 6 months), by a Commissioner of Oath. 
• All relevant Qualifications and Identity document must accompany your application. Driver’s license and registration with a professional body must accompany your application only If applicable. 

 
Only online applications will be accepted. 
The turnaround time for assistance with any portal related challenges is two (2) working days. Applicants are urged to register and apply well in advance. 
 
Disqualification:
Please note that the following may lead to disqualification: 

• Applicants who attempt to gain favour with any members of the selection panel or any other employee or councillor for that matter, will be disqualified. 
• Applicants who intentionally misrepresent information in pursuit of their own benefit will also be disqualified. 
• According to the Local Government Municipal Staff Regulations (Gazette no. 45181), a person who was dismissed from a Municipality for any reason stated in Annexure E of the said Regulations, may not be employed in any Municipality before the period set out in the Annexure, has expired (refer to Local Government Municipal Staff Regulations: Annexure E). 
• Late applications will not be accepted. 
• Candidates who do not adhere to the instructions for preliminary evaluations, practical assessment and interviews will be disqualified. 

 
 
NB: Please note, where necessary, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a screening and vetting process. By applying for this position, candidates agree to background checks being performed which will include reference and other relevant checks. 
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
Should you not hear from us within 3 months of the closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful. 
George Municipality is an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action and Employment Equity. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated/under -represented groups. 
The appointment will be subject to the need for signing of an employment contract and, where applicable, a performance agreement and disclosure of benefits and interest. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 2026-03-13 AT 16:30PM