METSIMAHOLO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES

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NOTICE: 25/2024/2025
 
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL (NATIONAL) 
 
Metsimaholo Local Municipality, an employment equity employer, with its Head Office situated in Sasolburg, is looking for suitably qualified persons to fill the under-mentioned posts:
 
FULL DETAILS OF THE ADVERTISED POSITIONS AND THEIR JOB SPECIFICATION ARE OBTAINABLE ON THE MUNICIPAL WEBSITE (www.metsimaholo.gov.za)
 
DIRECTORATE: TECHNICAL & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
POSITIONS: HEAVY MACHINE OPERATOR-SEWER (TLB Operator)
FACTOTUM CARPENTER
FACTOTUM PAINTER 
FACTOTUM BUILDER 
DIRECTORATE: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CORPORATE SERVICES 
POSITIONS: CARETAKER – AUXILLARY SERVICES 
DIRECTORATE: SOCIAL SERVICES 
POSITIONS: BY-LAW OFFICER X3 
DRIVER – PARKS
 
The above advertised positions are Permanent Employment Contract stationed at the Head Office: Main Municipal Building in Sasolburg – Fichardt Street, unless stated otherwise.
Attached also is the prescribed application form (Annexure B) of the Local Government Municipal Staff Regulations, which can be obtained at the Human Resources Division Room 108 or can be downloaded on the Municipal Website (www.metsimaholo.gov.za).
 
All applications must be in the Prescribed Application Form, including comprehensive CV with originally certified copies of qualifications (It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to attach the proof thereof), driver’s license and identity document should be directed to: Mr. F J Motloung, Municipal Manager, Metsima­holo Local Municipality, P.O. Box 60, Sasolburg 1947. Applications can also be hand delivered at our Head office in Sasolburg 10 Fichardt Street Civic Centre at Human Resources Division, first floor, main building Room 106. Faxed, e-mailed, late applications and applications not made on the prescribed application form, Z83 applications will not be considered. Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will immediately disqualify offending applicant.
 
The shortlisted candidates will be subjected to, qualification verification, reference check, and criminal records checking (where applicable). Successful candidates will undergo a competency-based assess­ment (where applicable). The incumbent will be subjected to the signing of Employment Contract on or before assumption of duty, and Disclosure of Financial Interest.
 
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (03 months) of the closing date, should consider their application unsuccessful.
 
Closing dates: 24th JUNE 2025.
 
NB: THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE ANY APPOINTMENTS TO THE ABOVE POSITIONS.
 
 
 
 
 

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TECHNICAL & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES 
DIVISION: CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES 
POSITION: FACTOTUM PAINTER 
 
Minimum requirements: 

• Grade 10, Study towards a trade certificate 
• Code 10 driver’s license 
• 1-year experience with the ability to perform multi skilled trade related functions 

 
Competency requirements: 

• Workplace Safety 
• Service Delivery Orientation 
• Customer orientation and customer focus 

 
Main Duties: 
Coordinate work through team 

• Performs manual functions. 
• Oversees a group of Workers, to ensure Workers comply with basic instructions. 
• Supervise or do preliminary work on instruction of superintendent or independently. 
• Supervises and control equipment, tools, materials on site, the loading and offloading of paint, strippers, turpentine, thinners, sandpaper, brushes, rollers, ladders, scaffolding, etc. 
• Prepare working surfaces by sanding, washing, cleaning, stopping surfaces before applying undercoats and final coats on roofs, trusses, build-in cupboards, ceilings, walls, doors, doorframes, fascia’s, etc. and doing the final finish to prescribed standards and specifications under the supervision of a painter. 
• Responsible for replacing and installing window panels by cleaning and preparing frames with undercoats, etc before windows are installed. 
• Supervising the erection and dismantling of scaffolding by applying safety precautions while performing bricklaying work higher than 1,5 meters, installing ceilings, building floor decks and reinforcing beams and plastering walls. 
• Assisting workers in moving equipment and materials can be up to 50 kg (cement and machinery). 
• Supervisory duties relevant to the section by 
• Receiving verbal work instructions from superintendent for execution with estimated time for completion. 
• Inspecting work sites to determine the kind of operation (hand or machine) needed to perform the work. 
• Briefing handyman and workers on the intended actions. 
• Supervise or do preliminary work on instruction of superintendent or independently. 
• Commissioning work as per qualification as tradesman and work experience. 
• Liaising with superintendent on any problems encountered due to labour, plant and material used to be able to furnish facts for any discrepancies from work orders received. 
• Performing any other work related to painting as instructed by the immediate supervisor. 

 
Manage safety at the workplace for teams when performing their activities 

• Ensures work areas are safe and reports safety issues. 
• Stores tools and keep them safe. 
• Adheres to Health and Safety rules. 
• Ensures the workplace is clean and is maintained in accordance with Health and Safety requirements. 
• Wear all safety clothing and safety equipment. 
• Has general knowledge of the procedures of identifying unsafe conditions, hazardous materials and imminent danger. 
• Ensuring that all safety aspects are adhered to as to the transport of workers and materials. 

 
Conduct operational monitoring and support 

• Shows a satisfactory level of technical expertise to perform tasks and activities associated with general maintenance and repair work, operating small plant and hand held tools in accordance with laid down instructions. 
• Reporting any faulty equipment and vehicles to the superintendent immediately at occurrence to safeguard it as well as workers. 

 
Coordinate planning and organising activity schedule 

• Plans routine activities in line with a pre-determined work schedule. 

 
Salary: R 229 351,17 – R 255 416,08 per annum (post level 10), subject to job evaluation. Plus (Housing Subsidy and other Benefits i.e Medical Aid, U.I.F, Pension and Group Insurance). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
POSITION: FACTOTUM CARPENTER 
 
Minimum requirements: 

• Grade 10, Study towards a trade certificate 
• Code 10 driver’s license 
• 1-year experience with the ability to perform multi skilled trade related functions 

 
Competency requirements: 

• Workplace Safety 
• Service Delivery Orientation 
• Customer orientation and customer focus 

 
Main Duties: 
Manages own time and available resources and tools to ensure that work is completed efficiently and on time 

• Performs manual functions. 
• Oversees a group of Workers, to ensure Workers comply with basic instructions. 
• Supervise or do preliminary work on instruction of superintendent or independently. 
• Assist with the preparation of sites and setting out (measuring) for partitioning, ceiling etc. 
• Supervising the erection and dismantling of scaffolding by applying safety precautions while performing carpentry work higher than 1,5 meters and installing ceilings.
• Assisting workers in moving of equipment and materials can be up to 50 kg (tools/machinery). 
• Supervisory duties relevant to the section by 
• Signing of attendance register 
• Receiving verbal work instructions from superintendent for execution with estimated time for completion. 
• Inspecting work sites to determine the kind of operation (hand or machine) needed to perform the work. 
• Briefing handyman and workers on the intended actions. 
• Supervise or do preliminary work on instruction of superintendent or independently. 
• Commissioning work as per qualification as tradesman and work experience. 
• Liaising with superintendent on any problems encountered due to labour, plant and material used to be able to furnish facts for any discrepancies from work orders received. 
• Performing any other work related to carpentry as instructed by the immediate supervisor. 

 
Manage safety at the workplace for teams when performing their activities 

• Ensures work areas are safe and reports safety issues. 
• Stores tools and keep them safe. 
• Adheres to Health and Safety rules. 
• Ensures the workplace is clean and is maintained in accordance with Health and Safety requirements. 
• Wear all safety clothing and safety equipment. 
• Has general knowledge of the procedures of identifying unsafe conditions, hazardous materials and imminent danger. 
• Ensuring that all safety aspects are adhered to as to the transport of workers and materials. 

 
Conduct operational monitoring and support 

• Shows a satisfactory level of technical expertise to perform tasks and activities associated with general maintenance and repair work, operating small plant and handheld tools in accordance with laid down instructions. 
• Reporting any faulty equipment and vehicles to the superintendent immediately at occurrence to safeguard it as well as workers. 

 
Coordinate planning and organising activity schedule 

• Plans routine activities in line with a pre-determined work schedule. 

 
Salary: R 229 351,17 – R 255 416,08 per annum (post level 10), subject to job evaluation. Plus (Housing Subsidy and other Benefits i.e Medical Aid, U.I.F, Pension and Group Insurance). 
 
 
 
 
 

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POSITION: FACTOTUM BUILDER 
 
Minimum requirements: 

• Grade 10, Study towards a trade certificate 
• Code 10 driver’s license 
• 1-year experience with the ability to perform multi skilled trade related functions 

 
Competency requirements: 

• Workplace Safety 
• Service Delivery Orientation 
• Customer orientation and customer focus 

 
Main Duties: 
Manages own time and available resources and tools to ensure that work is completed efficiently and on time 

• Performs manual functions. 
• Oversees a group of Workers, to ensure Workers comply with basic instructions. 
• Supervise or do preliminary work on instruction of superintendent or independently. 
• Assist with the preparation of sites and setting out (measuring) for building works etc. 
• Supervising the erection and dismantling of scaffolding by applying safety precautions while performing building work higher than 1,5 meters, installing ceilings, building floor decks and reinforcing beams and plastering walls. 
• Assisting workers in moving of equipment and materials can be up to 50 kg (tools/machinery). 
• Supervisory duties relevant to the section by 
• Signing of attendance register 
• Receiving verbal work instructions from superintendent for execution with estimated time for completion. 
• Inspecting work sites to determine the kind of operation (hand or machine) needed to perform the work. 
• Briefing handyman and workers on the intended actions. 
• Supervise or do preliminary work on instruction of superintendent or independently. 
• Commissioning work as per qualification as tradesman and work experience. 
• Liaising with superintendent on any problems encountered due to labour, plant and material used to be able to furnish facts for any discrepancies from work orders received. 
• Performing any other work related to building as instructed by the immediate supervisor. 

 
Manage safety at the workplace for teams when performing their activities 

• Ensures work areas are safe and reports safety issues. 
• Stores tools and keep them safe. 
• Adheres to Health and Safety rules. 
• Ensures the workplace is clean and is maintained in accordance with Health and Safety requirements. 
• Wear all safety clothing and safety equipment. 
• Has general knowledge of the procedures of identifying unsafe conditions, hazardous materials and imminent danger. 
• Ensuring that all safety aspects are adhered to as to the transport of workers and materials. 

 
Conduct operational monitoring and support 

• Shows a satisfactory level of technical expertise to perform tasks and activities associated with general maintenance and repair work, operating small plant and handheld tools in accordance with laid down instructions. 
• Reporting any faulty equipment and vehicles to the superintendent immediately at occurrence to safeguard it as well as workers. 

 
Coordinate planning and organising activity schedule 

• Plans routine activities in line with a pre-determined work schedule. 

 
Salary: R 229 351,17 – R 255 416,08 per annum (post level 10), subject to job evaluation. Plus (Housing Subsidy and other Benefits i.e Medical Aid, U.I.F, Pension and Group Insurance). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
POSITION: HEAVY MACHINE OPERATOR-SEWER (TLB Operator) 
 
Minimum requirements: 

• Grade 10 
• Valid EC1 or higher driver’s license plus PrDP 
• Valid Heavy duty machine Operating Certificate. 
• Relevant heavy equipment licence 
• 2–3 years of experience in operating heavy machinery. 

 
Competency requirements: 

• Good communication. 
• Planning and organizing 
• Technical Proficiency 
• Safety Awareness 
• Problem-Solving

 
Main Duties 

• Operate heavy machinery for road construction, repairs of municipal infrastructure 
• Operate heavy machinery by 
• Operate heavy machinery to load, unload, dig, transport and level materials. 
• Digging trenches, holes, graves, etc with a back actor. 
• Compacting road surfaces with a roller. 
• Loading lorries with sand, gravel, etc by using a front-end loader. 
• Tipping loads into predetermined distances on sites. 
• Receiving instructions and or details of tasks/ requirements from the immediate supervisor. 
• Washing and cleaning yellow fleet, removing debris using pressurized hose and specific cleaning material and/ or attending to the basic removal/ replacement of defective parts. 
• Operating the yellow plant Driving and engaging controls to operate mechanisms to enable digging, demolition, loading and levelling sequences. 
• Performing specific functions of technical services of digging, cleaning, levelling, loading and maintenance operating the yellow plant. 
• Set up and operate machinery according to production schedules and specifications. 
• Perform any other related ad hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by Supervisor and Foreman from time to time. 

 
Respond to service delivery requests such as clearing debris, excavation, and other public works requirements. 

• Assist in municipal infrastructure projects, including the maintenance of roads, stormwater drainage, and waste disposal sites. 
• Respond to service delivery requests such as clearing debris, excavation, and other public works requirements. 
• Coordinate with other municipal teams to ensure effective service provision 

 
Perform routine maintenance checks and ensure the safe storage and use of equipment. 

• Maintenance and operating heavy machine by 
• Utilizing the machine in the most economical way. 
• Ensuring that the machine is operated is operated under safe and stable conditions. 
• Ensuring that damages are prevented by attending to abnormal functioning or noises. 
• Ensuring that the vehicle is licensed and roadworthy at all times. 
• Adhering to traffic rules and regulations. 
• Ensuring that subordinates are working under safe conditions. 
• Performing daily inspections of the machines. 
• Report breakdowns and request repairs in line with municipal fleet management policies. 
• Ensure that the plant is maintained (oil level, greased, serviced at correct intervals as per mechanical workshop program) and cleaned after use, inside and outside and the engine. 
• Assist with general maintenance tasks when required. 
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of machines to keep them in optimal working condition. 
• Reporting all defects, un-roadworthy or mechanical breakages to the supervisor. 

 
Ensure compliance Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other relevant legislation 

• Perform daily inspections of equipment to ensure functionality and safety. 
• Follow and maintain safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Notifying the Supervisor of all accidents, damages, losses and breakages of the assigned vehicle 

 
Salary: R 157 909,72 – R 166 649,87 per annum (post level 14), subject to job evaluation. Plus (Housing Subsidy and other Benefits i.e Medical Aid, U.I.F, Pension and Group Insurance). 
 
 
 
 
 

SOCIAL SERVICES 
Division: Traffic 
POSITION: BY-LAW OFFICER X3 
 
Minimum requirements: 

• Grade 12 certificate, 
• Code EB driver’s license, 
• No criminal record; 
• Be Physical fit. 
• 2 years relevant experience 

 
Competency requirements: 

• Oral and Written Communication 
• Problem Solving 
• Community and Customer Focus 
• Negotiation and Influencing 
• Ethics and Professionalism 

 
Main Duties: 
Coordinate the enforcement of Municipal By-Laws 

• Investigating complaints received pertaining to businesses and addressing problems through corrective measures. 
• Conducting business inspections to ensure compliance with registration requirements and maintaining effective controls and enforcements on informal traders ensuring that traders are in possession of trading permits, and issuing of spot fines for contraventions. 
• Attending to queries/complaints, conducting investigation/ inspection and doing follow up inspections on contraventions identified. 
• Advising and enforcing the various Legal Acts, By-laws and Council policies to ensure compliance by the Business Sector i.e. Business Act No 71 of 1997, Business Hours Ordinance Act No 11 of 1973, Business Regulations, Street Trading By-laws, Advertisement and Bill posting By-laws, etc. 
• Monitoring law enforcement procedures with regards to illegal traders. 
• Issuing informal traders with monthly statements and explaining the contents in order to ensure arrear rental payments, including receipting and recording of fees received prior to processing together with LED Department 
• Forwarding reports and other documents to the Senior Law Enforcement Officer for further processing. 

 
Conducting of inspections to relevant premises and locations and communicating with individuals involved 

• Monitoring uncontrolled animals, arranging capture/ impounding and fining, and/or warning owners if necessary. 
• Monitoring illegal dumping and littering, tracing offenders and issuing of fines and/ or summonses; including enforcing Public Health Hazards and Nuisances By-law. 
• Monitoring through routine inspections that the placement of posters complies with the necessary conditions and restrictions imposed by the Licensing Authority, and reporting on non-conformance, including removing of illegally displayed or incorrectly placed posters. 
• Tracking person/s responsible for non-compliance of placement of posters through referring to records of display applications for names and addresses and tracing responsible person/s if records are unavailable. 

 
Attending to specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality 

• Completing instructional/ operational documentation (specific forms and annexure’s/ travel documentation, etc), sorting documentation in alphanumeric sequences and maintaining an effective filing system. 
• Removing and discarding old files or documents every three years in accordance with statutory requirement and upon approval by the Chief Law Enforcement and Licensing Officer. 
• Photocopying relevant documents for filing. 
• Issuing informal traders with monthly statements and explaining the contents in order to ensure arrear rental payments, including receipting and recording of fees received. 
• Checking that all business license applications supporting documents are correctly identified and information is captured. 
• Advising the general public of the requirements of the relevant legislation, fees, procedures and applications through telephonic and counter queries, including the organizing of meetings with relevant stakeholders. 

 
Disseminates functional and operational information on problems and constraints 

• Attending to queries/complaints, conducting investigation/ inspection and doing follow up inspections on contraventions identified. 
• Advising the general public of the requirements of the relevant legislation, fees, procedures and applications through telephonic and counter queries, including the organizing of meetings with relevant stakeholders. 
• Advising and enforcing the various Legal Acts, By-laws and Council policies to ensure compliance by the Business Sector i.e. Business Act No 71 of 1997, Business Hours Ordinance Act No 11 of 1973, Business Regulations, Street Trading By-laws, Advertisement and Bill posting By-laws, etc. 

 
Salary: R 229 351,17 – R 255 416,08 per annum (post level 10), subject to job evaluation. Plus (Housing Subsidy and other Benefits i.e Medical Aid, U.I.F, Pension and Group Insurance).
 
 
 
 
 
 
Division: Parks 
POSITION: POSITION: DRIVER 
 
Minimum requirements: 

• Grade 10, 
• Code C1 driving license – PrDP 
• Inherent requirement to perform the functions associated with the post. 
• 6 - 12 Months relevant experience. 

 
Competency requirements: 

• Vehicle safety 
• Community and Customer Focus 
• Ethics and Professionalism 
• Driving behaviour 

 
Main Duties: 
Performs specific tasks/ activities at the Depot prior to and on completion of allocated assignments 

• Inspecting safety devices, controls, lubricant levels, etc. on tractor vehicles and reporting defects. 
• Observing and/ or participating with personnel in the loading/ offloading sequences of items and tools, (refuse bags, spades, brooms, brush cutters), checking requirements prior to departure from site or locations and/ or correcting deviations from safety procedures. 
• Interacting and providing materials to support personnel to facilitate the cleaning of vehicles, containers and/ or tools and, checking and correcting specific deviations. 

 
Completes internal transactional documentation (e.g. tally sheets, log sheet, progress report, etc.) and related forms (vehicle checklist 

• Inserting the relevant information (quantitative/ qualitative) and/ or details of activities. 
• Forwarding to the relevant personnel for processing. 
• Referring to work schedules and registers to correct deviations in entries, raised during processing. 

 
Performs specific tasks associated with the operation of vehicles and monitoring the collection and disposal of debris 

• Transporting personnel to locations, monitoring the collection activities and/ or communicating with personnel with regards to the cleaning of spillages. 
• Attending to queries from personnel with regards to specific waste/ litter items, assessing and providing information on the need for separation or continuation with collection sequence. 
• Driving to waste disposal/ landfill sites, monitoring the offloading of waste from the vehicle, informing personnel of specific guidelines with respect to waste/litter separation where necessary. 
• Driving/operating the vehicle within the limitations imposed by the manufacturer and in compliance with the Road Traffic Act and/or other legislation imposed on the usage of vehicles on public roads. 
• Driving/operating the vehicle within the scope/route of the task issued by the immediate superior. 

 
Communicates with the immediate supervisor and subordinates 

• Receiving instructions and/ or communicating with the subordinates to establish details of tasks (vehicle, tools, materials and personnel). 

 
Salary: R 152 064,56 – R 155 526,50 per annum (post level 15), subject to job evaluation. Plus (Housing Subsidy and other Benefits i.e Medical Aid, U.I.F, Pension and Group Insurance).



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​CORPORATE SERVICES AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
DIVISION: AUXILLIARY SERVICES 
POSITION: CARETAKER 
 
Minimum requirements: 

• Grade 12 
• With Computer Literacy: Microsoft Office 
• 1 – 2 year relevant experience preferably in facility maintenance. 

 
Competency requirements: 

• Attention to detail. 
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment. 
• Good communication skills. 
• Interpersonal skills. 

 
Main Duties: 
Inspect all Municipal Buildings 

• Physically checking buildings and halls before and after usage 
• Ensure that the defects are reported for repairs 

 
Manage venue bookings 

• Ensure that bookings of venues are scheduled accordingly 
• Keeping register for bookings 

 
Facilitate Planning and organizing of activities 

• Plans tasks on a daily basis according to a set schedule and executes as per priority list 
• Modifies plans in line with instructions from supervisors 

 
Implement workplace safety 

• Have knowledge of all related safety or security regulations 
• Understands how to use and operate safety equipment 
• Is aware of the hazards of working with dangerous materials. 

 
Salary: R 202 548,71 – R 255 416,08 per annum (post level 11/10), subject to job evaluation. Plus (Housing Subsidy and other Benefits i.e Medical Aid, U.I.F, Pension and Group Insurance). 
 
NB: THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE ANY APPOINTMENTS TO THE ABOVE POSITIONS.
 
Enquiries: M MADUNA 
Telephone: 016 973 8402