MTHONJANENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

 

Internal/ external advertisement 

 

Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons for the following positions: 

 

 

 

 

MANAGER: SCM, FINANCE SERVICES DEPARTMENT 

TASK GRADE 15 OF A CATEGORY 1 MUNICIPALITY 

SALARY: R 572 268.60 – R743 002.92 P/A EXCL BENEFITS 

PERMANENT POSITION 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 ● Bachelor’s degree/ National Diploma in supply chain management/ financial management or equivalent NQF 6/7 ● Municipal Finance Management certificate will be added an advantage ● 5 years’ experience of which 3 years at a Supervisory level ● Understanding of SCM policy, MFMA Act no. 56 of 2003 and Municipal Supply Chain Regulations. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide and manage supply chain administrative service for the effective and efficient procurement of goods and services, inventory management in compliance with established processes ● Comply with and implement all policies and procedures pertaining to Supply Chain Management and Risk Management requirements ● To provide leadership and accountability for the development, implementation and Management of Comprehensive risk-based compliance system in order to improve overall compliance performance of the Municipality ● Reporting- Compliance reports, report on SCM Acquisitions and Demand, Orders, issues, contract management, deviations, Unauthorised, irregular and fruitless and wasteful expenditure● To create and maintain a conducive environment for work and to ensure optimum performance is realised for the benefit of the department using the appropriate Human Resource policies and procedures ● To build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholder in order to ensure information, advice or opinions on relevant matters is made available and communicated appropriately and timeously● To ensure laid down guidelines, procedures and controls are complied with during the procurement process .Receiving and executing instructions from the immediate superior on details/ requirements of tasks. 

 

 

 

 

 

MANAGER: ELECTRICAL, TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 

TASK GRADE 15 OF A CATEGORY 1 MUNICIPALITY 

SALARY: R 572 268.60 – R743 002.92 P/A EXCL BENEFITS 

PERMANENT POSITION 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 ● BSc Degree in Electrical Engineering/ National Diploma in Electrical Engineering NQF 6/7 ● Government Certificate of Competency as an electrical Engineer ● Registered as Professional Electrical Engineer with ECSA ● Code 8 Drivers License ● 5 years’ experience in Electrical Infrastructure maintenance and implementation of electrical capital projects 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage Municipal Electrical Engineering Services with Delegated powers and responsibilities ● Planning, Organizing, Coordinating and control of electricity supply function● Responsible for the sound utilization of allocated resources within Engineering Services ● Budgeting and Financial control● Utilization and development of personnel ● Advise on all electricity supply matters● Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations● Ensure that Council’s vision and strategies are achieved through cooperation and teamwork● Programme and Project Management ● Financial Management ● Service delivery Management● Problem solving Management . 

 

 

 

 

 

MANAGER: DISASTER MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 

TASK GRADE 14 OF A CATEGORY 1 MUNICIPALITY 

SALARY: R 496 455.12 – R644 442.24 P/A EXCL BENEFITS 

PERMANENT POSITION 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 ● Degree/ National Diploma in Public Administration /Management, Disaster Management NQF 6/7 ● Computer literacy ● Valid code 8 Drivers Licence ● 5 years’ experience. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: aligning the unit key performance areas to the broader objectives of the section ● productivity/ performance and personnel management ● Procedures, systems and controls ● disaster planning and management ● Disaster control procedures and applications ● Security management and firefighting plans, procedures, systems and controls 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCOUNTANT: RISK AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 

TASK GRADE 12 OF A CATEGORY 1 MUNICIPALITY 

SALARY: R391 643.04 – R508 373.52 P/A EXCL 

BENEFITS

PERMANENT POSITION 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Degree/ National Diploma in Accounting or Equivalent NQF 6/7 ● Computer Literacy ● 3 years relevant experience ● Preference will be given to candidates with finance qualification. 

 

 

 

INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER (re-advertisement), OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER 

TASK GRADE 12 OF A CATEGORY 1 MUNICIPALITY 

SALARY: R391 643.04 – R508 373.52 P/A EXCL BENEFITS 

PERMANENT POSITION 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 ● Degree or National Diploma with Auditing or Internal Audit as a major NQF 6/7 ● Registration with a recognised profession ● Computer Literacy: MS Office ● 2-3 years’ relevant experience preferably in local Government. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Clarifying audit application principles and procedure ● Monitoring compliance ● Conduct Audit investigative processes to determine irregularities or non-compliance ● Prepare reports determining outcomes of completed audits for specific processes ● Disseminates guidance and information on specific key performance areas associated with audit program and procedures ● attends to administrative verification, recording, reporting and monitoring record keeping requirements. 

 

 

 

 

 

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER (RE-ADVERTISEMENT), CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT 

TASK GRADE 11 OF A CATEGORY 1 MUNICIPALITY 

SALARY: R 331 758.84 – R430 640.88 P/A EXCL BENEFITS 

PERMANENT POSITION 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 ● National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent relevant qualification NQF 6 ● Computer Literacy ● 3-4 years’ relevant experience. Code 8 driving licence. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate the review and implementation of Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and applications● Implement specific interventions to assess and establish conformity with Health and Safety legislative requirements● Executive interventions or addresses requirements relating to observing and maintaining Health and Safety standards● Education and awareness● Disseminate information and provides guidance on the interpretation of Occupational Health and Safety processes and interventions● Address administrative recording, reporting and record keeping requirements and procedures. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COUNCIL SUPPORT OFFICER, OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER 

TASK GRADE 9 OF A CATEGORY 1 MUNICIPALITY 

SALARY: R249 585.84 – R323 959.20 P/A EXCL BENEFITS 

PERMANENT POSITION 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 ● Secretarial Diploma or equivalent relevant qualification ● Computer Literate MS Office ● 2-3 years Administration experience. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Co-ordinates specific logistical and procedural requirements associated with supporting the functioning of Ward Committees in the local area ● Provides secretarial support to the IDP Road show programme and Ward Committees in the local area ● Performs administrative activities associated with preparation of documents and correspondence for circulation● Co-ordinates requirements to capacitate Ward Committees and maintains ward committee performance feedback ● attends to queries/ enquires and makes information available. 

 

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY: COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 

TASK GRADE 07 OF A CATEGORY 1 MUNICIPALITY 

SALARY: R196 887.72 – R255 574.32 P/A EXCL BENEFITS 

PERMANENT POSITION 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 ● Secretarial Diploma or equivalent ● Computer Literacy MS Office ● good verbal and written communication skills ● Ability to organise, prioritise and maintain confidentiality ● 1 year secretarial experience. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Attending to telephonic calls and visitors. ● Provide front line administration support● Managing the booking of Municipal facilities ● Communicate with Technical Services Department ensuring that the facility is clean after every booking ● Perform all other duties delegated by Supervisor ● Answer all incoming calls direct to appropriate office/ individual according to processes and procedures● To ensure a welcoming, friendly and efficient environment within the Municipality and the directorate. 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEPTIONIST: CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT 

TASK GRADE 06 OF A CATEGORY 1 MUNICIPALITY 

SALARY: R162 855.96 – R211 406,04 P/A EXCL BENEFITS 

PERMANENT POSITION 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 ● Computer Literacy ● Strong verbal and written communication skills ● 6-12 months Switchboard/ Secretarial and office clerical experience 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Attending to telephonic calls and visitors. ● Provide front line administration support● Managing the booking of Municipal facilities ● Communicate with Technical Services Department ensuring that the facility is clean after every booking ● Perform all other duties delegated by Supervisor ● Answer all incoming calls direct to appropriate office/ individual according to processes and procedures● To ensure a welcoming, friendly and efficient environment within the Municipality and the directorate. 

 

 

 

 

DRIVER/ MESSENGER: CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT 

TASK GRADE 04 OF A CATEGORY 1 MUNICIPALITY 

SALARY: R135 398.64 – R159 058.44 P/A EXCL BENEFITS 

PERMANENT POSITION 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 ● Code 10 Drivers Licence preferably with a PrDP ● 2-3 years driving experience. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X2 GENERAL WORKERS: PARKS, TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 

TASK GRADE 03 OF A CATEGORY 1 MUNICIPALITY 

SALARY: R132 228 – R145 380.24 P/A EXCL BENEFITS 

PERMANENT POSITION 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ABET education ● Must be able to work in all weather conditions ● Must be physically fit. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Cutting/trimming lawns and verges using handheld machines or tools for the clearing of overgrown shrubs● Picking up litter and items lying in open spaces● Removing and replacing refuse bags from collection bins in public areas ● Mixing toxic chemicals in accordance with instructions and issuing herbicides and equipment to field personnel● Receiving program instructions from the immediate Superior with respect to expected output, tools and materials● Cleans vehicles and attends storage and care of tools and equipment. 

 

 

 

 


 

 

APPLICATIONS: consisting of a Comprehensive CV in English, completed application form, copies of ID and qualifications should be hand-delivered at the municipal registry at no 41 Symmonds Street, Melmoth 3835 or be addressed to the Municipal Manager, Mr ZS Mthethwa, P.O Box 11, Melmoth, 3835 on or before 14 May 2026. Application forms are obtainable at the reception or at the Mthonjaneni Municipal website: www.mthonjaneni.org.za. Failure to attach the required documentation will lead to your application being disqualified. 

 

Enquiries may be directed to the Human Resources office at (035) 450 2082. Emailed or faxed applications shall not be considered. Should you not hear from the Municipality within 60 days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

 

Z S MTHETHWA 

MUNICIPAL MANAGER