HESSEQUA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES

 
The Hessequa Municipality requires the services of a suitable person in the following permanent vacancy:
 
CHIEF CLERK: REVENUE - RIVERSDALE
(Ref: F039) T8 – R238 018 to R308 973 gross salary per annum
 
Requirements: Grade 12 with Mathematics and Accounting • Valid Code B driver’s license • Computer literate • Able to communicate in two of the official languages of the Western Cape • Two years’ relevant experience required.
 
Additional Requirements: Good human relations, interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to give attention to detail • High level of responsibility.
 
Duties: Process and verify debtor transactions • Verification, updating and reconciliation of EFT/Auxiliary/Third Party payments • Administration and reconciliation of unallocated deposits • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders • Compile and submit reports • Prepare journals • Administration and processing of debit orders • Balance cash receipts • Perform relief cashier duties • Filing • Handle enquiries.
 
 
The Hessequa Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and encourage persons with disabilities, as well as people from previous disadvantage groups to apply for vacancies.
 
Instructions to applicants:
Applicants must register on the e-recruitment website and submit their applications online. (https://munrec.collaboratoronline.com/SitePages/Home.aspx)
 
Please note:
The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and abides by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets, but this will not be the only criteria applied. All applications are subject to reference checking, verification of qualification and criminal checking. By applying for this position at the Municipality, you give consent for these checks. Applications received after the closing date or received without the application form and/or documentation/s required, will not be considered. Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Appointment Committee and/or any personnel member of the Municipality, will disqualify applicants. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as being unsuccessful if no feedback has been received within three (3) months from the closing date. Placement of candidates for work can be done in any area of Hessequa. This includes: Witsand, Slangrivier, Heidelberg, Riversdale, Still Bay, Albertinia and Gouritsmond. Applications within the Hessequa Municipal Area will receive preference. The Municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your information and application, you confirm that the information you have provided is true, correct and up to date. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interests and a performance agreement. Candidates that arrive late for interviews will be disqualified. The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
Closing date: 12 December 2025
 
Contact Person: Ms Jonecia Jansen at 028 713 7965
 
 
 
 
 
 

​The Hessequa Municipality requires the services of a suitable person in the following permanent vacancy:
 
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT: PROPERTY RATES AND TAXES - RIVERSDALE
(Ref: F046) T13 – R473 465 to R614 587 gross salary per annum
 
Requirements: Relevant three year tertiary qualification (NQF6 – 360 credits) preferably with financial accounting as major • Valid Code B driver’s license • Computer literate • Good communication, interpersonal and management skills • Able to communicate in two of the official languages of the Western Cape • Five years’ or more relevant experience required which includes two years of supervisory experience.
 
Duties: Manage the administration of the Valuation Section to ensure that valuation rolls are executed according to the Municipal Property Rates Act, Rates Policies, Rates By-Law and Regulations • Coordinate and control the property rates and owner borne costs • Control the implementation, capturing and testing of approved tariffs • Perform monthly reconciliations • Manage the Property Rates and Owner Borne Costs • Ensure that debtor accounts are updated and correct • Compile Financial Statements • Expenditure and Asset Management • Authorise the issuing of property rates clearance certificates • Compile and submit reports • Supervision • Handle enquiries • Perform administrative tasks.
 
 
The Hessequa Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and encourage persons with disabilities, as well as people from previous disadvantage groups to apply for vacancies.
 
Instructions to applicants:
Applicants must register on the e-recruitment website and submit their applications online.
(https://munrec.collaboratoronline.com/SitePages/Home.aspx)
 
Please note:
The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and abides by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets, but this will not be the only criteria applied. All applications are subject to reference checking, verification of qualification and criminal checking. By applying for this position at the Municipality, you give consent for these checks. Applications received after the closing date or received without the application form and/or documentation/s required, will not be considered. Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Appointment Committee and/or any personnel member of the Municipality, will disqualify applicants. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as being unsuccessful if no feedback has been received within three (3) months from the closing date. Placement of candidates for work can be done in any area of Hessequa. This includes: Witsand, Slangrivier, Heidelberg, Riversdale, Still Bay, Albertinia and Gouritsmond. Applications within the Hessequa Municipal Area will receive preference. The Municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your information and application, you confirm that the information you have provided is true, correct and up to date. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interests and a performance agreement. Candidates that arrive late for interviews will be disqualified. The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
Closing date: 12 December 2025
 
Contact Person: Ms Jonecia Jansen at 028 713 7965

​The Hessequa Municipality requires the services of a suitable person in the following permanent vacancy:
 
ACCOUNTANT: CREDIT CONTROL AND INDIGENT MANAGEMENT – RIVERSDALE
(Ref: F042) T12 – R420 533 to R545 881 gross salary per annum
 
Requirements: Relevant three year tertiary qualification (NQF7) BCom with Accounting as a major subject • Valid Code B driver’s license • Computer literate • Proficiency in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape • Five years’ or more relevant experience required which includes two years of supervisory experience. 
 
Additional Requirements: Good management, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills • Attention to detail • High level of responsibility • Minimum Competency Level unit standards for Financial Officials at Middle Management Level as per the MFMA, will serve as recommendation.
 
Duties: Keep abreast of financial developments, policies and legislation • Planning and implementation of the immediate, short and long-term objectives/plans • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders • Compile and submit reports for statistical purposes and budgeting • Monitor, analyse and approve recording processes • Analyse the status of accounts • Prepare and approve journals • Management of Credit Control and Debt Collection procedures and implementation thereof including handover debt • Indigent management • Attend meetings • Manage and implement special debt collection initiatives • Issue billing clearances • Perform reconciliations • Perform Preferential Customer Care • Compile Financial Statements • Expenditure and Asset Management • Supervision • Management of customer relations and communication • Handle enquiries.
 
 
The Hessequa Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and encourage persons with disabilities, as well as people from previous disadvantage groups to apply for vacancies.
 
Instructions to applicants:
Applicants must register on the e-recruitment website and submit their applications online.
(https://munrec.collaboratoronline.com/SitePages/Home.aspx)
 
Please note:
The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and abides by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets, but this will not be the only criteria applied. All applications are subject to reference checking, verification of qualification and criminal checking. By applying for this position at the Municipality, you give consent for these checks. Applications received after the closing date or received without the application form and/or documentation/s required, will not be considered. Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Appointment Committee and/or any personnel member of the Municipality, will disqualify applicants. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as being unsuccessful if no feedback has been received within three (3) months from the closing date. Placement of candidates for work can be done in any area of Hessequa. This includes: Witsand, Slangrivier, Heidelberg, Riversdale, Still Bay, Albertinia and Gouritsmond. Applications within the Hessequa Municipal Area will receive preference. The Municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your information and application, you confirm that the information you have provided is true, correct and up to date. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interests and a performance agreement. Candidates that arrive late for interviews will be disqualified. The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
Closing date: 12 December 2025
 
Contact Person: Ms Jonecia Jansen at 028 713 7965