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KOUGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 


EXTERNAL VACANCY
NOTICE NO. 214/2025
Kouga Local Municipality is committed to the prescripts of the approved Employment Equity Plan and furthermore invites suitably qualified applicants to submit a detailed application for the following position:
CRANE TRUCK OPERATOR
 
REQUIREMENTS:
  • ABET level 4 (Intermediate literacy and numeracy);
  • Must have Code EC driving license + PrDP;
  • Must have a Commercial driver's license
  • Certification of competency in the operation of the crane truck;
  • 12 Months Relevant Experience;
  • Good communication skills;
  • Good supervisory skills;
  • Accuracy and attention to detail;
  • Pass medical, drug and background check;
  • Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa);
 
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
  • Required to work in all weather conditions
  • Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.
 
SALARY: R211 406.03 Per Annum
TASK: 7
 
DUTIES:
  • Establishing details of tasks (vehicle, materials and personnel);
  • Inspecting safety devices, controls, lubricant levels, etc on the crane truck and reports defects identified to the Foreman;
  • Observing and/ or participating in the loading/ offloading sequences of material and equipment and correcting deviations from safety procedures;
  • Transporting personnel, electrical material and equipment to/ from specific locations;
  • Communicating with the Supervisor and relevant personnel on site and confirming requirements/ specifications;
  • Driving and manoeuvring the crane truck and engaging controls to operate mechanisms to enable lifting/ hoisting and levelling sequences;
  • Monitoring overhead powerlines and other site personnel during the operation of the crane truck;
  • Coordinate with ground operators and interpret hand and verbal signs;
  • Keep and update maintenance and activity log;
 
BENEFITS: As per standard conditions of service.
 
 
Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Thursday, 25 September 2025 at 12:00.
 
For any enquiries contact Ms. Z Gxuluwe: 042 200 2200.
 
Disqualification:
Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:
  1. Canvassing of councillors.
  2. Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.
 
NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting, assessment and reference check process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.
 
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.
 
MR C DU PLESSIS 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER 
 
P. O. BOX 21
­­­­­­­­­JEFFREYS BAY
6330









​EXTERNAL VACANCY
NOTICE NO. 205/2025
Kouga Local Municipality is committed to the prescripts of the approved Employment Equity Plan and furthermore invites suitably qualified applicants to submit a detailed application for the following position:
FINANCIAL OFFICER: SALARIES
 
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Relevant NQF Level 5 qualification with an Accounting background.
  • Computer Literacy – Office applications & Payroll system;
  • 1 Year relevant experience;
  • Sound knowledge on the use of payroll software and spreadsheets;
  • Sound knowledge of statutory deductions e.g. SARS, Dept. of Labour, Bargaining Council;
  • Sound knowledge of earnings and deductions
  • Attention to detail;
  • Statistics and analytical skills;
  • Ability to work under pressure;
  • Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).
 
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Nil
SALARY:  R267 989.35  Per Annum.
TASK: 9
 
DUTIES:
  • Implements tasks/activities associated with processing and compilation of payroll/ salary information;
  • Processing payroll parameters/ fields on the system with regards to statutory deductions, rates of pay, transfers, etc;
  • Updating new engagements and terminations on the system;
  • Capturing salary and wage information for employees/ councillors against specific control votes and inserting required information with respect to benefits to activate deduction sequences;
  • Preparing and extracting payroll reports and proceeding with the printing of payslips upon approval;
  • Processing payments of Subsistence and Travel Claims.
  • Addressing queries related to deductions and allowances and provides explanations to calculations/adjustments based on information pertaining to benefit administration fund rules;
  • Extracting reports detailing allowances, overtime and stand by payments and submitting to the Payroll Administrator for perusal and circulation;
  • Responsible for capturing of Overtime and standby allowances;
  • Ensure absent days are captured on the system by reviewing attendance registers,;
  • Retrieving supporting documentation for queries resolutions;
  • Liaising with the Payroll Administrator on work processes and problems.
  • Communicating with officials and councilors on salaries queries and explanations;
 
BENEFITS:  As per standard conditions of service.
 
 
Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, certified copy of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license. Aplications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Aplication forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Friday, 26 September 2025 at 12:00.
For any enquiries contact Ms Z Gxuluwe: 042 2002 200.
 
Disqualification:
Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:
  1. Canvassing of councillors.
  2. Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.
 
NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting and assessment process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.
 
MR C DU PLESSIS 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER 
 
P. O. BOX 21
­­­­­­­­­JEFFREYS BAY
6330