KOUGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES

KOUGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

NOTICE NO: 297/2025

EXTERNAL VACANCY

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 positions:
SENIOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER

REQUIREMENTS:

Diploma in Human Resources Management or Degree in B. Ed at NQF level 6 qualification;
4 Years’ relevant Experience;
Code B Driver’s License
Computer Literacy – MS Applications
Proven ability to develop training modules. Excellent presentation skills.;
Sound knowledge of the Skills Development Act;
Good communication skills;
Good report writing skills with attention to detail especially pertaining to Workplace Skills Plan;
Good supervisory skills;
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: R533 086.73 Per Annum
TASK: 14

DUTIES:

Participating in internal discussions related to the Skills Development of the Municipality’s employees involving the Sector Education and Training Authority and/ or Departments of the Municipality;
Conducting counselling and consulting sessions with organized labour and individual employees regarding career paths and developmental needs and the purpose of the Workplace Skills Plan;
Presenting qualitative and quantitative information on the status of skills development initiatives, strengths and weaknesses of current interventions, opportunities available and recommendations to support improvement.
Submitting the Workplace Skills Plan to the Local Labour Forum for consultative purposes; thereafter submitting the Workplace Skills Plan to Council for approval; and finally submitting the Workplace Skills Plan to the LGSETA and COGTA;
Establishing the value of the LGSETA mandatory grant trench payments; and establishing the value of internal funding provided for the implementation of the Work Place Skills Plan; scheduling training for the year; and completing a Service Provider Procurement Plan in the prescribed format;
Preparing applications for discretionary grant funding for submission to LGSETA; reporting the results for applications for discretionary grant funding at the Human Resources Development Committee; implementing the expenditure of discretionary grant funding by implementing the prescribed supply chain management procurement processes;
Maintaining the Skills Audit database and updating information in terms of skills audit and training completed;
Facilitating training programmes for all levels of employees within the Municipality identified from training needs analysis;
Reporting to the Manager: Human Resource on activities and key outcomes of the functionality;
Preparing and circulating skills audit questionnaires for completion detailing current skill level, developmental requirements and career aspirations;
Consolidating information to facilitate the preparation of a comprehensive skills plan, conducting individual skills audit, compiling skills report and identifying and prioritising specific interventions;
Assessing the effectiveness of the plan to meet developmental and capacity building objectives against specific measures reflective of cost, time and quality of content’
Discussing proposed actions/ interventions, internal and external training requirements with relevant personnel prior to commencing with implementation sequences;
Preparing implementation reports pertaining to Workplace Skills Plan, Sector Skills Plan and Discretionary Grant forms;
Identifying students through the training needs analysis/ skill gaps for undergoing of specific training.
Selecting and arranging with suitable external providers to provide coverage on specialized topics/learning areas.
Preparing specifications for the appointment of accredited skills development service providers for submission to the Bid Specification Committee;
Attending meetings of the Bid Specification Committee to provide input and clarities on technical aspects of training and accreditation;
Preparing the tender/quotation notice calling service providers to submit bids/quotes;
Receiving tenders/ quotes after closing date and preparing a provisional tender/quotation evaluation report for submission to the Bid Evaluation Committee;
Preparing letters of appointment in respect of service providers appointed by the Bid Adjudication Committee;
Liaising with appointed service providers relative to date of commencement of training initiatives.
Liaising with the relevant departments for the release of employees to attend training interventions.
Overseeing the booking of venues for training.
Reporting attendance, training interventions undertaken and costs of training interventions to the Human Resources Development Committee.
Evaluating feedback on the course content, degree of applicability and training methods, referring to delegates comments and/or conducting interviews to assess the impact of training.
Updating the Workplace Skills Plan on completion of any training/skills development intervention.
Making budgetary submissions and motivations for the funding of equipment, items and consumables required for the operations of the Skills Development Section.
Preparing a procurement plan for acquisition in respect items, equipment and consumables required for the Skills Development Section.
Preparing a procurement plan for the appointment of skills development service providers.
Overseeing the obtaining quotations and or prepare draft specifications for equipment and items required for the operations of the Skills Development Section.
Preparing draft evaluation reports in respect of tenders and quotations in respect of equipment and items required for the operations of the Skills Development Section for submission to the relevant evaluation committee.
Monitoring budgetary expenditure of the Skills Development Section.
Preparing requisitions for procurement in the prescribed format.
Preparing deviation requests for the acquisition of goods and/or services.
Preparing funding virement applications where budget shortfalls exists.
Certifying receipt of goods/services rendered for payment.
Reporting the status of the budget expenditure and status of planned expenditure to the immediate superior.
Planning, implementing and controlling the daily work/ actions of staff.
Monitoring attendance/ conduct and output and addressing deviations from agreed performance indicators through meetings/ counseling and/ or other approved methods designed to improve and motivate personnel.
Consulting with leading departments on capacity building requirements as per the intern program; overseeing obtaining reports for leading departments on intern capacity building progress; verifying that the interns are rotated amongst sections as per the intern capacity building guidelines; and submitting intern progress reports to National Treasury.
Coordinating the development of a Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) for the financial year, for consolidation into the Municipality’s WSP and submission to the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA).
Compiling and updating statistical information with respect to training completed, attendance levels and targets achieved.
Preparing annual training reports on the activities of the Section outlining objectives and accomplishment of outcomes against the approved WSP.
Recording all skills development initiatives undertaken relative to mandatory and discretionary grants and recording all expenditure incurred in skills development initiatives inclusive of mandatory grants, discretionary grants and internal funding.
Maintaining the training information record keeping system, updating files with current correspondence and data and/ or accessing information to support query resolution or provide details of interventions planned and completed.
Reporting to Sectional Heads in respect of any training arranged, by means of submitting reports, so that appropriate remedial action is taken where required and general training and development information is kept current.
Communicating with Service Providers for the provision of training.
Communicating external stakeholders and service providers (LG SETA, Construction SETA, Services SETA, etc.) on matters regarding Workplace Skills Plan and training programs.
Coordinating annual skills audit and training needs analysis exercise by distributing appropriate questionnaires to all staff and by collating the results and obtaining information to be utilized for further training and development.
Evaluating and analyzing of information obtained from the audits and needs analysis questionnaires, through a process of documentation, in order to generate a list of training requirements for each individual and department.
Meeting training needs deadlines, including the WSP submission timeously.
Extracting and analyzing management reports from Departments and maintaining a database for all employees in the Municipality.
Preparing and collating Employment Equity statistical information including terminations, age analysis, and any other employment equity statutory requirements by Stats S.A, Department of Labour, Local Government, etc.
Facilitating presentations on Employment Equity plans to the Employment Equity Committee, Management and Local Labour Forum.
Monitoring the implementation of the job profiling/ recruitment/ promotion system and the Municipality’s Employment Equity performance.
Analyzing, implementing and monitoring the Municipality’s five-year Employment Equity plan.
Compiling the Employment Equity report for consolidation into the Municipality’s EE report, for timeous submission to the Department of Labour.
Reporting to management on achievements and Employment Equity plan targets and giving advice/ guidance on where targets have not been met or where there are any non-conformances.
Monitoring and implementing Equality and Diversity strategy in line with the organization’s visions and values and corporate plan.
Developing of initiatives and interventions to change the culture of the organization to promote equality and diversity and ensure equality of outcome for all employees.
Carrying out a review of existing Equality and Diversity policies to identify those requiring an update.
Contributing to the development and delivery of Diversity and Equality training.
Identifying measures to monitor cultural change.
Verifying reports to monitor performance against targets and plans and ensuring that the Executive Team are regularly advised of progress against plans and to recommend actions as required.
Providing advice, guidance and support on equality and diversity issues and submission of Employment Equity Plan to the Manager: Human Resources Management.
Representing the Municipal Manager on regional and national forums and working groups.
Overseeing the preparation of employee nomination forms for members of the Employment Equity Committee.
Arranging sessions with the employee component to explain the legal requirements of the Employment Equity Committee, nomination processes and duties of members of the Committee.
Overseeing the receipt of employee nominations and compiling a list of nominees.
Overseeing the submission of the employee nominations to the Local Labour Forum with recommendations on acceptance of nominations.
Preparing letters of appointment to the Employment Equity Forum for submission to the Municipal Manager.
Overseeing the distribution of the Employment Equity Committee appointment letters to the relevant employees.
Consulting regional demographics for purposes of determining employment equity targets.
Obtaining details of new appointments for purposes of the updating of the Employment Equity Plan.
Arranging consultative sessions on the content and targets of the Employment Equity Plan with internal stakeholders other than the Employment Equity Committee.
Taking minutes of consultative sessions and recording the inputs from such sessions for submission to the Employment Equity Committee.
Submitting the Employment Equity Plan to Council for approval after consultative processes.
Submitting the Employment Equity Plan to the Department of Labour after adoption by Council.
Submitting the Employment Equity Plan for publication on the Municipal Web Site.
Consulting shortlisting agendas and drawing Employment Equity Targets relevant to the position being considered for filling.
Submitting the Employment Equity targets at the Short-Listing Meeting for consideration by the selection panel.
Making recommendations to the selection panel relative to the Equity Targets in the appointment.
Recording the demographics of the appointment made.
Updating the Employment Equity Plan by inserting the relevant information from appointments made.
Accessing employment equity information from the electronic employee data base.
Comparing the equity information from the employee data base with the employment equity targets set.
Providing employment equity reports as may be required by the Department of Labour.

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. 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 Wednesday, 31 December 2025 at 12:00.
For any enquiries contact Ms Zandile Gxuluwe: 042 2002 200.

Disqualification:
Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:

Canvassing of councillors.
Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.

NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting, reference check and assessment process.
By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.
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

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

NOTICE NO: 296/2025

EXTERNAL VACANCIES

Kouga 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:
AREA ENGINEER: WATER and SANITATION

REQUIREMENTS:

B. Eng Civil Engineering or B.Tech Civil plus Pr Eng or Pr. Tech Eng. NQF Level 7
Registered as a Professional Engineer/Technologist with ECSA;
Code B driving license;
At least 4 years’ relevant experience in a municipal environment;
Thorough knowledge of engineering projects (Roads, Civil, Water, & sewerage) - planning processes and Local Government Sector processes;
Sound knowledge of research and analytical theories and practices
Fully MS Office acquainted - Project Management, Word, Excel, Power Point;
Good project financial and costing skills;
Excellent communication skills;
Excellent report writing and presentation skills;
Attention to detail;
Drive and tenacity to lead a multi-disciplinary team;
Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).

SALARY: R614 587.75 Per Annum (Excluding Vehicle Allowance)
TASK: 15

DUTIES:

Keeping abreast with technological developments in the rehabilitation and maintenance of roads, buildings, water and sanitation and storm-water drainage.
Managing the formulation of Roads and Storm-water Engineering Design proposals, providing guidance to technical personnel on the interpretation of procedures/requirements.
Aligning proposal content based on comments from professional personnel on structural possibilities and choices based on physical and/or other constraints.
Executing and monitoring the application of administrative, contracts and database recordkeeping procedures, and controlling the update, access and retrieval of technical information, plans and designs.
Analyzing and aligning requirements for Roads, Civil, Water & Sewerage rehabilitation with operating capacity and capability.
Building capacity where a shortage in capacity is identified, including EPWP programs where required.
Presenting reports on current and future Roads, Civil, Water & Sewerage interventions necessary to achieve acceptable levels and standards of service delivery to the Manager for consideration and inclusion into the department’s short/ medium term performance and service delivery plans.
Defining/adjusting the key performance indicators and role boundaries of personnel against service delivery requirements.
Meets weekly with subordinates to evaluate and discuss performance on projects and to engage in establishing a way forward.
Provides on-site training to subordinates by demonstration, practice, to ensure that staff are continuously developed and have their skills uplifted to allow them to contribute positively to the organization.
Manage the performance of staff through weekly plans by engaging in efforts to evaluate actual performance against the standards required, to examine where corrective action was required, to ensure standards are met in future.
Conducts overall planning sessions with staff regularly, so that future action and projects become committed to occurring as planned – and so that the desired results can be achieved.
Analyzing statistical information pertaining to staff attendance/ absenteeism, overtime, lost time due to accidents and/or incidents and downtime and proposing specific remedial measures aimed at improving productivity and reducing personnel related costs.
Evaluating the section’s performance against budget and addressing deviations/variances with appropriate personnel.
Managing the operational dimensions, resources, cost effectiveness of project activities against operational plans and budgets.
Analyzing trends, operating requirements and forward plans to establish/determine funding/expenditure for the period.
Monitoring and implementing corrective measures to rectify deviations/acts contrary to financial regulations, audit requirements and departmental procedure.
Obtaining quotations for relevant purchases for the Section.
Setting specifications for required materials or services to be procured for the section.
Communicating with the Council’s Financial Section on audit findings and recommendations and institutes the necessary investigational or corrective measures.
Establishing key performance indicators, measures for determining/assessing the level & appropriateness of service delivery with respect to road construction (planned minor road construction prioritized in three-year infrastructure plan), road maintenance (planned three-year maintenance plan, routine, planned & unplanned) & repair work for Roads, Civil, Water & Sewerage.
Managing the operational functions & resources (materials, construction plant & vehicles, depot operations), monitors utilization and cost effectiveness of activities against operational plans.
Manages all the Section’s/Area plant by ensuring the vehicle tracking reports, fleet administration and fuel data is captured and evaluated and reported, and that plant and equipment are regularly serviced and maintained by the Fleet Workshop.
Monitoring the adequacy of procedures and compliance with departmental guidelines with respect to trench re-instatements resulting from excavations, the construction & installation of drainage.
Approving roads and storm-water plans, drawings, designs and cost estimates for minor new works and, monitoring the implementation sequences thereof.
Evaluating interventions and/or the design and construction of Roads, Civil, Water & Sewerage contemplated or affected through external sources and providing comments on constraints/ applicability with regards to ongoing maintenance.
Assessing material design, introduction of new materials, equipment and its impact on the functioning and level of service delivery.
Managing Business Plans and implementation plans (SDBIP) for special projects/contracts in acceptable formats.
Establishing key performance indicators and measures for determining/assessing the level, appropriateness of service delivery with respect to planning schedules and complying with deadlines.
Prioritizing specific projects to achieve targets on Roads, Civil, Water & Sewerage provision.
Aligning proposals to comply with the reconstruction, maintenance and development requirements and guidelines.
Guiding the drafting, adjudication and reporting processes with regards to contracts/ tenders and verifying details, terms and conditions, specifications, etc comply with laid down policies, regulations and procedures.
Participating in the appointment process and briefing parties (consultants/ contractors, etc) on the terms and scope of such appointments and evaluating, investigating and approving submissions on progress, performance and costs.
Monitoring Contractor performance against agreed terms, conditions though ongoing interaction with site personnel, on-site inspections, etc and alerting the Contractor to any acts of non-conformance.
Implementing procedures to administer contracts and the processing of completion certificates and verifying outcomes prior to approving payment certificates.
Evaluating the adequacy of Council’s Affirmative Procurement Policy in providing opportunities for emerging contractors to develop and enhance their skill base and promoting employment.
Resolving technical conflicts and contractual claims and preparing the necessary reports presenting council’s arguments at arbitration.
Analyzing and reviewing reports from the Occupational Health & Safety Officer of injuries, property damage, occupational diseases and public liability incidents.
Compiling analysis of causative factors, establishing a classification system to identify significant causative factors, and ensuring validity of reported information.
Analyzing and reporting on surveys and appraisals by relevant specialist e.g. medical, industrial hygienist, fire protection and environmental engineers to identify conditions affecting health and safety of workforce.
Participating in and directing investigation sequences encompassing visiting locations/sites and communicating with relevant personnel and safety representatives to gather relevant evidence to minimize future causative incidents.
Managing the inspection of facilities to determine the adequacy of fire safety and disaster control procedures and/ or issuing compliance notification for specific offences.
Coordinating demonstrations and/ or communication staff briefings with a view to empowering and capacitating employees and safety representatives with basic safety and awareness skills to identify and capably manage threatening situations.
Conducting emergency planning and evacuation of Municipal Buildings and work areas.
Implementing sequences associated with establishing databases reflective of rehabilitation, special maintenance projects relating to Roads, Civil, Water & Sewerage to be undertaken in the regions/wards
Assist with the prioritization of three-year buildings and civil works maintenance schedule in line with the roads that have been identified in the Pavement Management System as requested in DORA.
Managing, coordinating the implementation of Project Steering Committees to serve as avenue to facilitate functional information & receive public comment on Roads, Civil, Water & Sewerage issues.
Participating in various meetings (council, internal and external forums) and provides comments/opinions on matters affecting or concerning the functionality.
Responding, through the collection of information and/or conducting the necessary investigation/ research, to enquiries and concerns on service delivery from the public, councilors, government departments, developers/contractors, etc.
Preparing investigational, productivity and performance reports referring to statistical data and qualitative information related to service delivery initiatives of the functionality for the attention of the Manager for consideration and inclusion into Council and Sub Committee reports.
Completing instructional/ operational documentation (vehicle log sheets) extracting information from field reports/ activity lists and forwarding for approval and processing.
Compiling investigation reports and/or responses to correspondences and queries, undertaking research or extracting information and records to support content, recommendations and/ or opinion.
Maintaining compliance of the functionality with relevant Roads, Civil, Water & Sewerage legal requirements as well as Council Policies and Procedures.
Maintaining the activity and recordkeeping systems and/ or executing specific actions to facilitate the updating of registers and schedules.

Canvassing of councillors.
Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.

NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting, reference check and assessment process.
By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.
Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

NOTICE NO: 298/2025

EXTERNAL VACANCY

Kouga 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:
MANAGER: EXPENDITURE

REQUIREMENTS:

B. Com Degree with Accounting as a major subject at NQF Level 7;
Code B driving license;
At least 5 years’ relevant experience in a municipal environment;
Thorough knowledge of Financial Acts and Regulations applicable to the Local Government Sector
Strong negotiation, planning and organizing skills;
Performance Monitoring Skills
Excellent communication skills;
Excellent report writing and presentation skills;
Attention to detail;
Drive and tenacity to lead a multi-disciplinary team;
Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).

SALARY: R 836,539.25 Per Annum (Excluding Vehicle Allowance)
TASK: 17

DUTIES:

Providing direction to the department in the performance of its functions by undertaking detailed planning and research pertaining to the attainment of the Section’s objectives and holding planning sessions with subordinate staff.
Providing input in development of Projects and Programs in the IDP in respect of financial viability and sustainability by tabling appropriate plans once strategic goals of the IDP are defined.
Complying with the requirements of the MFMA specifically about Budgets, Annual Financial Statements and Accounts Payable by analyzing of the provisions of the MFMA, providing guidance and implementing best practice.
Advising the Chief Financial Officer on the performance of the Section through the provision of management reports and performing the necessary reviews.
Responsible for the budgetary requirements of the Section by conducting the preparation of the budget and monitoring expenditure.
Defining/ adjusting the role boundaries, workflow processes and job design against laid down service delivery requirements.
Identifying skills gap within the Section and completes developmental plans for existing personnel with clearly defined career paths and job enrichment opportunities.
Conducting appraisals to measure performance against agreed objectives, counseling and consulting with personnel on developmental goals, career paths and short-term targets and standards.
Monitoring the adequacy of current training interventions through the evaluation competency demonstrated in workplace application and prepares assessment and progress reports for inclusion into the consolidated Skills Development Plan of the Department.
Analyzing statistical information pertaining to staff attendance, overtime, leave and addressing deviations or occurrences of abuse and/ or workplace conflict through the implementation of corrective measures in accordance with Human Resources Policies and Procedures.
Analyzing trends, expenditure requirements and forward plans to establish/ determine expenditure for the period and, consolidating the Section’s operating and capital budget.
Complying with the requirements of VAT legislation by analyzing applicable legislation and implementing relevant procedures and systems.
Implementing efficient and effective financial expenditure controls by regularly assessing the effectiveness of existing controls and implementing effective financial systems and regularly updating controls.
Monitoring the effective functioning of the Accounting System through analyzing appropriate reports, meeting with staff and consultants when required and providing direction and guidance.
Monitoring timeous payment of all contractors, creditors in accordance with contractual commitments, MFMA and applicable legislation, systems and controls including procedures for the approval, authorization, and of funds.
Monitoring and implementing corrective measures to rectify deviations/ acts contrary to financial regulations, audit requirements and departmental procedure.
Responding timeously to all issues and queries raised by the Auditor General by analyzing the root causes of the issues raised and proposing adequate responses, and implementing approved processes and procedures as agreed with the Auditor General.
Representing the department by participating in various meetings (Executive Committee, council committees, working groups, internal and external forums) presenting proposals, consolidated reports and providing comments/ opinions on matters affecting or concerning specific outcomes.
Responding, through the collection of information and/ or conducting the necessary investigation/ research, to enquiries and concerns on service delivery from other departments, Councilors, government treasury departments, SARS, etc.
Addressing policy issues applicable to expenditure administration.
Liaising with and advising individual Managers/ Directors and Standing Committees on matters relevant to Expenditure Management.
Creating efficient, effective & accountable Expenditure administration through ensuring that all transactions are compliant with the financial regulations and policies.

Canvassing of councillors.
Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.

NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting, reference check and assessment process.
By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.
Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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

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