MOSSEL BAY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES

​Mossel Bay Municipality, an employer committed to equal employment, invites persons to apply for the undermentioned vacancy 
 
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT: PAYROLL 
EXPENDITURE
(FINANCIAL SERVICES) 
MOSSEL BAY PERMANENT APPOINTMENT 
APPLICANTS RESIDING WITHIN THE WESTERN CAPE MAY RECEIVE PREFERENCE 
 
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS (Relevant proof / documentation and relevant completed application form must accompany application. No late submissions will be accepted) 

• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or BCom with Financial Accounting as a major subject (minimum NQF Level 6) 
• 0 to 2 Years’ relevant experience 
• Computer literate (MS Office applications) 
• Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape 
• Required to work overtime after normal office hours when required 

 
PREFERRED REQUIREMENT 

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience, including supervisory experience 
• Valid Code B driving license 

 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED 
• Accounting • Financial management • Financial reporting • Financial process management • Oral communication • Written communication • Organisational awareness • Problem solving • Planning and organising • Interpersonal relationships • Communication • • Action and outcome orientation • Resilience • Change readiness • Cognitive ability • Learning orientation • Impact and influence • Team orientation • Direction setting • Coaching and mentoring. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Update salary records with salary changes 
• Assist with transactions on system (e.g. earnings, deductions, overtime, loans, etc.) 
• Prepare EFT payment documentation 
• Payment of salaries/reimbursements and circulate payslips 
• Integrate pay system records to the general ledger 
• Ensure that system records are maintained 
• Calculate earnings of employees according to contractual obligations, relevant Policies, Collective Agreements and Legislation 
• Balance earnings and deductions of the monthly payroll 
• Reconcile third-party payments, statutory payments and suspense accounts 
• Attend to salary-related administrative duties and queries 
• Assist with reconciliation and verification of municipal salaries and loan payments 
• Informal and formal reporting 
• Allocate work to subordinates 

 
 
SALARY SCALE: All-inclusive total package of ± R480 868,43 – R612 627,54 per annum. Benefits e.g. medical aid scheme, pension fund, group life scheme, 13th cheque included. 
BASIC SALARY: R342 231,72 – R444 213,36 per annum (T11) 
 
CLOSING DATE: 3 JANUARY 2025 
(No applications received after 13h00 will be accepted) 
 
GENERAL:

• Application forms are available on the Municipal website (www.mosselbay.gov.za) or electronically available from the contact persons mentioned hereunder. 
• Applications completed on the official application form and accompanied by a comprehensive CV, which will be regarded as confidential, may be hand-delivered to the Mossel Bay Municipality HR department (Old Power Station Building, Santos Beach, Mossel Bay). For posts advertised internally and/or locally (within the boundaries of the Mossel Bay Municipality), only hardcopy applications will be accepted. Electronic applications accompanied by the official application form and a comprehensive CV (preferably as one combined PDF document) may be e-mailed to admin@mosselbay.gov.za in the event that the advert does not specify that only hardcopy applications will be accepted. These conditions are compulsory and failing to comply will automatically lead to disqualification of the applicant. 
• Note that the relevant official application form must be completed in full. Failure to submit such completed application form and/or attach certified copies and other required documentation will lead to immediate disqualification. 
• Original certified copies (not older than 6 months) of proof of qualifications and other required documentation must accompany the CV and application form. 
• Candidates who qualify for pre-screening may be subjected and required to undergo a theoretical and/or practical test, including a driving skills test. 
• Candidates qualifying for pre-screening (practical assessments) who applied electronically must provide the original certified copies of qualifications and other required documentation on or before the date of the practical test. 
• Further details are obtainable from Ms N De Wet/Ms F Mpondo/Ms C Daniels at telephone number (044) - 6065000. 
• If applicants are not contacted within 3 months of the closing date, it can be accepted that they were not successful. 
• The Mossel Bay Municipality is committed to comply to the requirements of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998, for the advancement of previously disadvantaged and disabled persons, and therefore encourage persons from these groups to apply. 
• Notwithstanding any representations to the contrary, no employment contract will come into effect until a written offer has been made by the Municipality to, and accepted by, the applicant. 

 
MR. C PUREN 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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Mossel Bay Municipality, an employer committed to equal employment, invites persons to apply for the undermentioned vacancy: 
 
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: FINANCIAL SERVICES 
MOSSEL BAY 
(APPLICANTS RESIDING WITHIN THE MOSSEL BAY MUNCIPAL BOUNDARIES SHALL RECEIVE PREFERENCE) 
ONLY HARDCOPY APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED 
(CONTRACTUAL APPOINTMENTS: 12 MONTHS WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND THE PERIOD FOR A FURTHER 12 MONTHS) 

The Municipality is participating in the Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme (MFMIP) which National Government has embarked upon to build the municipality’s capacity to deliver on financial management responsibilities. 
The intern will be required to sign an Internship Agreement, in addition to an employment contract, committing themselves to full participation in the educational and workplace assignments in accordance with laid-down policies and procedures. Interns will be subjected to the Municipal Disciplinary Code. 
 
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW 
The MFMIP is a structured professional training and work experience programme with the goal of providing high quality training and practical exposure in all aspects of a Municipal Budget and Treasury Office which is governed by the Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2003 and the underlying reforms. 
 
REQUIREMENTS
(Relevant proof / documentation must accompany application) 

• Valid Code B driver’s license (manual vehicle) 
• Completed three-year Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma (NQF Level 6) with major concentrations in Economics, Accounting or Finance, Internal Auditing or Risk Management. Note: Must be in possession of completed qualification at time of application 
• Reasonable written and verbal communication skills 
• Computer literate (MS Office applications) 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Meet specific learning outcomes as set out in the National Treasury`s Finance Intern Skills Development Program 
• Gain an understanding of the relevant legislation applicable to a municipality 
• Gain and implement an understanding of financial regulations emanating from the National Treasury 
• Perform duties, prepare and implement uniform norms and standards in the following sections: Income, Expenditure, Budget Office, Supply Chain Management and other sections in the Finance Department. 
• Perform other general office duties as fairly requested from time to time. 

 
 
STIPEND: R100 000.00 (inclusive package per annum) 
CLOSING DATE: 3 JANUARY 2025 
(No applications received after 13h00 will be accepted) 
 
GENERAL:

• Application forms are available on the Municipal website (www.mosselbay.gov.za) or electronically available from the contact persons mentioned hereunder. 
• Applications in writing on the official application form and accompanied by a comprehensive CV, which will be regarded as confidential, may be hand-delivered to the Mossel Bay Municipality HR department (Old Power Station Building, Santos Beach, Mossel Bay). For posts advertised internally and/or locally (within the boundaries of the Mossel Bay Municipality), only hard copy applications will be accepted. Electronic applications accompanied by the official application form and a comprehensive CV (preferably as one combined PDF document) may be e-mailed admin@mosselbay.gov.za. These conditions are compulsory and failing to comply will automatically lead to disqualification of the applicant. 
• Note that the relevant official application form must be completed in full. Failure to submit such completed application form and/or attach certified copies and other required documentation will lead to immediate disqualification. 
• Original certified copies (not older than 6 months) of proof of qualifications and other required documentation must accompany the CV and application form. 
• Candidates who qualify for pre-screening may be subjected and required to undergo a theoretical and/or practical test, including a driving skills test. 
• Candidates qualifying for pre-screening (practical assessments) who applied electronically must provide the original certified copies of qualifications and other required documentation on or before the date of the practical test. 
• Further details are obtainable from Ms N De Wet or Ms F Mpondo/C Daniels at telephone number (044) - 6065000. 
• If applicants are not contacted within 3 months of the closing date, it can be accepted that they were not successful. 
• The Mossel Bay Municipality is committed to comply to the requirements of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998, for the advancement of previously disadvantaged and disabled persons and therefore encourage persons from these groups to apply.
• Notwithstanding any representations to the contrary, no employment contract will come into effect until a written offer has been made by the Municipality to, and accepted by, the applicant. 

 
MR. C PUREN 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Mossel Bay Municipality, an employer committed to equal employment, invites persons to apply for the undermentioned vacancy 
 
PRINCIPAL CLERK: PAYROLL 
EXPENDITURE
(FINANCIAL SERVICES) 
MOSSEL BAY PERMANENT APPOINTMENT 
APPLICANTS RESIDING WITHIN THE MOSSEL BAY MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES MAY RECEIVE PREFERENCE 
ONLY HARDCOPY APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED 
 
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS (Relevant proof / documentation and relevant completed application form must accompany application. No late submissions will be accepted) 

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) 
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience 
• Computer literate (MS Office applications) 
• Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape 
• Valid Code B driver’s license (manual vehicle) 
• Must work overtime after normal office hours when required 

 
PREFERRED REQUIREMENT 

• Grade 12 with Accounting 

 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED 
Written communication • Oral communication • Attention to detail • Influencing • Ethics and professionalism • Organisational awareness • Problem solving • Planning and organising • Business processes • Use of technology • Data processing and analysis • Interpersonal relationships • Service delivery orientation • Client orientation • Action orientation• Resilience • Change readiness • Cognitive ability • Learning orientation 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Prepare and process remuneration payments 
• Maintain, calculate and update various monthly salary and wage-related data 
• Ensure that system records are maintained 
• Integrate pay system records to the general ledger 
• Reconcile and correct salary misallocations 
• Ensure accuracy of payroll procedures 
• Calculate overtime, standby, shift allowances, etc. 
• Process and calculate leave balances, housing allowances, travelling allowances/claims, telephone deductions, tax deductions, etc. 
• Reconcile third-party payments, statutory payments and suspense accounts 
• Attend to salary-related queries 
• Reconcile VAT, medical aid, pension and retirement fund annually 
• Informal and formal reporting  

 
SALARY SCALE: All-inclusive total package of ±R301 035,27 – R379 314,05 per annum. Benefits e.g. medical aid scheme, pension fund, group life scheme, 13th cheque included. 
BASIC SALARY: R203 113,80 – R263 628,60 per annum (T7) 
 
CLOSING DATE: 3 JANUARY 2025 
(No applications received after 13h00 will be accepted) 
 
GENERAL:

• Application forms are available on the Municipal website (www.mosselbay.gov.za) or electronically available from the contact persons mentioned hereunder. 
• Applications completed on the official application form and accompanied by a comprehensive CV, which will be regarded as confidential, may be hand-delivered to the Mossel Bay Municipality HR department (Old Power Station Building, Santos Beach, Mossel Bay). For posts advertised internally and/or locally (within the boundaries of the Mossel Bay Municipality), only hardcopy applications will be accepted. Electronic applications accompanied by the official application form and a comprehensive CV (preferably as one combined PDF document) may be e-mailed to admin@mosselbay.gov.za in the event that the advert does not specify that only hardcopy applications will be accepted. These conditions are compulsory and failing to comply will automatically lead to disqualification of the applicant. 
• Note that the relevant official application form must be completed in full. Failure to submit such completed application form and/or attach certified copies and other required documentation will lead to immediate disqualification. 
• Original certified copies (not older than 6 months) of proof of qualifications and other required documentation must accompany the CV and application form. 
• Candidates who qualify for pre-screening may be subjected and required to undergo a theoretical and/or practical test, including a driving skills test. 
• Candidates qualifying for pre-screening (practical assessments) who applied electronically must provide the original certified copies of qualifications and other required documentation on or before the date of the practical test. 
• Further details are obtainable from Ms N De Wet/Ms F Mpondo/Ms C Daniels at telephone number (044) - 6065000. 
• If applicants are not contacted within 3 months of the closing date, it can be accepted that they were not successful. 
• The Mossel Bay Municipality is committed to comply to the requirements of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998, for the advancement of previously disadvantaged and disabled persons, and therefore encourage persons from these groups to apply. 
• Notwithstanding any representations to the contrary, no employment contract will come into effect until a written offer has been made by the Municipality to, and accepted by, the applicant. 

 
MR. C PUREN 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

​Mossel Bay Municipality, an employer committed to equal employment, invites persons to apply for the undermentioned vacancy
 
CASHIER/CLERK: BUILDING CONTROL REGULATOR 
BUILDING DEVELOPMENT 
(PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 
MOSSEL BAY PERMANENT APPOINTMENT 
APPLICANTS RESIDING WITHIN THE MOSSEL BAY MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES MAY RECEIVE PREFERENCE 
ONLY HARDCOPY APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED 
 
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS (Relevant proof / documentation and relevant completed application form must accompany application. No late submissions will be accepted) 

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) 
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience 
• Computer literate (MS Office applications) 
• Able to work under stressful conditions 

 
PREFERRED REQUIREMENT 

• At least 1 year experience in GIS (Geographical Information System) 

 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED 
Written communication • Oral communication • Attention to detail • Influencing • Ethics and professionalism • Organisational awareness • Problem solving • Planning and organising • Business processes • Use of technology • Data processing and analysis • Interpersonal relationships • Service delivery orientation • Client orientation • Action orientation • Resilience • Change readiness • Cognitive ability • Learning orientation • Impact and influence • Team orientation • Direction setting 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Ensure that information desk is operating effectively 
• Ensure that applications are correctly captured on financial software system 
• Determine and calculate fees of building plan applications 
• Handle enquiries on progress of submitted building plans 
• Responsible for the purchasing and safekeeping of equipment/stationery for section 
• Complete online building plan submissions and update building plan register 
• Capture receipts, payments of building plans, departure applications, zoning certificates, etc. 
• Attend to related queries/complaints from general public or personnel 
• Liaise with surveyors, lawyers, town planners, government bodies, developers, etc. 

 
 
SALARY SCALE: All-inclusive total package of ±R255 324,15 – R320 463,00 per annum. Benefits e.g. medical aid scheme, pension fund, group life scheme, 13th cheque included. 
BASIC SALARY: R168 005,16 – R218 077,92 per annum (T6) 
 
CLOSING DATE: 3 JANUARY 2025 
(No applications received after 13h00 will be accepted) 
 
GENERAL:

• Application forms are available on the Municipal website (www.mosselbay.gov.za) or electronically available from the contact persons mentioned hereunder. 
• Applications completed on the official application form and accompanied by a comprehensive CV, which will be regarded as confidential, may be hand-delivered to the Mossel Bay Municipality HR department (Old Power Station Building, Santos Beach, Mossel Bay). For posts advertised internally and/or locally (within the boundaries of the Mossel Bay Municipality), only hardcopy applications will be accepted. Electronic applications accompanied by the official application form and a comprehensive CV (preferably as one combined PDF document) may be e-mailed to admin@mosselbay.gov.za in the event that the advert does not specify that only hardcopy applications will be accepted. These conditions are compulsory and failing to comply will automatically lead to disqualification of the applicant. 
• Note that the relevant official application form must be completed in full. Failure to submit such completed application form and/or attach certified copies and other required documentation will lead to immediate disqualification. 
• Original certified copies (not older than 6 months) of proof of qualifications and other required documentation must accompany the CV and application form. 
• Candidates who qualify for pre-screening may be subjected and required to undergo a theoretical and/or practical test, including a driving skills test. 
• Candidates qualifying for pre-screening (practical assessments) who applied electronically must provide the original certified copies of qualifications and other required documentation on or before the date of the practical test. 
• Further details are obtainable from Ms N De Wet/Ms F Mpondo/Ms C Daniels at telephone number (044) - 6065000. 
• If applicants are not contacted within 3 months of the closing date, it can be accepted that they were not successful. 
• The Mossel Bay Municipality is committed to comply to the requirements of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998, for the advancement of previously disadvantaged and disabled persons, and therefore encourage persons from these groups to apply. 
• Notwithstanding any representations to the contrary, no employment contract will come into effect until a written offer has been made by the Municipality to, and accepted by, the applicant. 

 
MR. C PUREN 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER




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