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OUDTSHOORN LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
 
 
 
EXTERNAL NOTICE 
NOTICE 181 OF 2024 
 
WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING (WIL) PROGRAMME FOR UNEMPLOYED YOUTH IN OUDTSHOORN MUNICIPAL AREA (INCLUDING DE RUST AND DYSSELSDORP) 
12 MONTHS CONTRACT 
Stipend: R5 500 per month 
 
BACKGROUND
The Greater Oudtshoorn Municipality is offering an opportunity to unemployed youth who wish to participate in the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme of 12 months for youth permanently residing in the Oudtshoorn municipal area, including Dysselsdorp, De Rust, and rural areas. 
 
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 
• TVET College students who must still complete the practical/experiential component of their studies 
• Provide certified copies of completed National Introductory Certificates N4, N5 and N6 
• Be a South African Citizen – provide a certified copy of an identity document 
• The applicant must reside within the municipal area (provide proof of residential address) 
 
FIELDS OF STUDY: 
• National Certificate: N6 Public Management 
• National Certificate: N6 Business Management 
• National Certificate: N6 Human Resource Management 
 
 
Interested applicants should apply using the prescribed application form obtainable from the Municipal websitewww.oudtshoorn.gov.za or from the HR: Support Services office. For any inquiries contact Maxzine Ayford or Rayline January at 044-203 3046/ 044- 203 3043 or at maxzine@oudtmun.gov.za / raylene@oudtmun.gov.za.
 
Application form accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (not older than three months) must be submitted and directed to: Mr. R.S. Claassen, HR Manager: Support Services, Human Resources Department, Oudtshoorn Municipality, Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn, 6620. 
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and written assessment. 
 
Please Note: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. If you have not been contacted within 30 working days after the closing date of this advertisement, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Curriculum Vitae will not be returned. Council reserves the right not to make an appointment. No applications sent via email or fax will be considered. 
 
Closing Date: 15 August 2024 
 
MR. W HENDRICKS 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER 


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EXTERNAL NOTICE 
NOTICE 180 OF 2024 
 
The Oudtshoorn Local Municipality which includes the towns of Oudtshoorn, De Rust, and Dysselsdorp is situated in the heart of the Little Karoo in the Western Cape. The Municipality strives to provide the best possible services and facilities to its residents, business community, industries, hospitality, and tourism sectors. 
 
Candidates with the minimum requirements, necessary integrity, and excellent track record may apply for the following position(s) to enhance the town’s vision of prosperity for all. Applicants with a criminal record check report not older than (six) 6 months are requested to attach the outcome report to their application. Applicants with no criminal record check report are requested to attach proof of application for criminal record check to their application. 
 
1 X ICT CADET 
DIVISION: LIBRARY SERVICES 
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES 
T6 (156 993,81 - 203 808,61) 
STATION: GREATER OUDTSHOORN MUNICIPAL AREA 
SUBJECT TO TASK EVALUATION 
 
REQUIREMENTS
• Relevant NQF 5 ICT qualification (N+ & A+) 
• 2–5 years relevant experience 
• Valid Code B driver’s license. 
• Computer Literacy (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 
• Proficient in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
• Hardware/Software installation and system maintenance. 
• End-user support. 
• General and admin support. 
• Collaboration with different stakeholders. 
• Ability to work with the public. 
 
COMPETENCIES
• Core Professional Competencies: Business communication, organizational awareness, consulting, planning, and organizing, monitoring and control, negotiation, written communication, and oral communication. 
• Functional Competencies: information strategy, advise and guidance, business and IS & T planning, technical strategy and planning, business change management, data conversion, operations, installation and integration, and user support. 
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: interpersonal relationships, communication, service delivery orientation. 
• Personal Competencies: action and outcome orientation, resilience, cognitive ability, and learning orientation. 
• Management competencies: impact and influence, team orientation, direction setting, coaching, and mentoring. 
 
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview, practical and/or written assessment. They must also be aware that previous employers and references may be contacted, and their qualifications, credit, and criminal records be verified. 
BENEFITS:
The Council offers competitive benefits such as a housing subsidy, a thirteenth cheque, a pension fund, a medical aid fund, a study assistance scheme, and the transport of furniture under certain conditions. 
 
The application must be on the official application form of the Oudtshoorn Municipality and a covering letter accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and an identity document (not older than three (3) months) as well as particulars of at least three contactable references, must be submitted to: Chief HR Officer: Support Services, Department Corporate Services, P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620 (submit applications to Recruitment & Selection section), Oudtshoorn Municipality, 69 Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn. Application forms can be downloaded from our website, www.oudtshoorn.gov.za.
 
CLOSING DATE: 15 August 2024 at 12:00 
 
Please Note: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. If you have not been contacted within 30 working days after the closing date of this advertisement, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Curriculum vitae will not be returned. The council will make appointments in line with its employment equity plan and also reserves the right not to make an appointment. No applications sent via e-mail or fax will be considered. 
 
MR. W HENDRICKS 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER 
 
 
 
 
 
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EXTERNAL NOTICE 
NOTICE 179 OF 2024 
 
The Oudtshoorn Local Municipality which includes the towns of Oudtshoorn, De Rust, and Dysselsdorp is situated in the heart of the Little Karoo in the Western Cape. The Municipality strives to provide the best possible services and facilities to its residents, business community, industries, hospitality, and tourism sectors. 
 
Candidates with the minimum requirements, necessary integrity, and excellent track record may apply for the following position(s) to enhance the town’s vision of prosperity for all. Applicants with a criminal record check report not older than (six) 6 months are requested to attach the outcome report to their application. Applicants with no criminal record check report are requested to attach proof of application for criminal record check to their application. 
 
2 X TEMPORARY FEMALE GENERAL WORKER - SEASONAL WORK 
2 X TEMPORARY MALE GENERAL WORKER - SEASONAL WORK 
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE MM – STRATEGIC SERVICES & TOURISM 
DIVISION: CANGO CAVES & RESORTS 
6 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT 
(R 132.67 PER DAY) 
 
REQUIREMENTS
• Basic Literacy 
• 0-1 year relevant experience 
• Good health and sober habits 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Proficient in two (2) of the three (3) official languages in the Western Cape 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
• Maintenance of the restrooms, offices, and walking areas 
• Replace paper towels and toilet rolls, refill soap and disinfectant containers.
• Dusting and wiping of all furniture, window sill, and skirtings. 
• Removing rubbish: picking up papers, emptying dustbins and ashtrays 
• Cleaning the plants 
• Cleaning floors by washing, mopping, sweeping, and polishing. 
• Cleaning windows and glass doors inside and outside using relevant equipment and detergents, e.g. Ladder, Window cleaner, etc. 
• Clean the toilets on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors as per schedule. 
• Sweep entrance, exit, and steps outside and inside of the Cave 
• Take off all clay on steps and pathways to avoid becoming slippery; pre-cause of any danger and injuries on tourist routes 
• Replacing refuse bags and cleaning refuse bins with chemicals 
• Using chemicals to get rid of bad odors in the Cave 
• Workweek is from Monday - Sunday, WHEN NEEDED. 
 
COMPETENCIES
• Functional/Professional competencies: managing work, workplace safety, task accountability, quality orientation, oral communication. 
• Public Service Orientation competencies: service delivery orientation, interpersonal relationships, communication. 
• Personal competencies: action orientation, resilience, accountability and ethical conduct, learning orientation, impact and influence, team orientation. 
 
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview, practical and/or written assessment. They must also be aware that previous employers and references may be contacted, and their qualifications, credit, and criminal records be verified.
 
The application must be on the official application form of the Oudtshoorn Municipality and a covering letter accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and an identity document (not older than three (3) months) as well as particulars of at least three contactable references, must be submitted to: HR Manager: Transformation & Development, Department Corporate Services, P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620 (submit applications to Recruitment & Selection), Oudtshoorn Municipality, Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn. Application forms can be downloaded from our website, www.oudtshoorn.gov.za
 
CLOSING DATE: 15 August 2024 at 12:00 
 
Please Note: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. If you have not been contacted within 30 working days after the closing date of this advertisement, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Curriculum vitae will not be returned. Council reserves the right not to make an appointment. No applications sent via e-mail or fax will be considered. 
 
MR. W HENDRICKS 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER 
 
 
 
 
 
​ 
 
 
 
 
EXTERNAL NOTICE 
NOTICE 178 OF 2024 
 
The Oudtshoorn Local Municipality which includes the towns of Oudtshoorn, De Rust, and Dysselsdorp is situated in the heart of the Little Karoo in the Western Cape. The Municipality strives to provide the best possible services and facilities to its residents, business community, industries, hospitality, and tourism sectors. 
 
Candidates with the minimum requirements, necessary integrity, and excellent track record may apply for the following position(s) to enhance the town’s vision of prosperity for all. Applicants with a criminal record check report not older than (six) 6 months are requested to attach the outcome report to their application. Applicants with no criminal record check report are requested to attach proof of application for criminal record check to their application. 
 
2 X TEMPORARY CASHIER: SEASONAL WORK 
DIVISION: CANGO CAVES & RESORTS 
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE MM – STRATEGIC SERVICES & TOURISM 
4 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT 
(R 269.20 per day) 
 
REQUIREMENTS
• Grade 12 (Proof to be attached) 
• 2 years of relevant experience 
• Financial acumen 
• Proficient in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
• Always act professionally when interacting with visitors regarding giving information selling and issuing of tickets. 
• Collecting money, issuing tickets, and approving change. 
• Balancing and reconciling cash at day end. 
• Document transactions in the deposit book and seal the income received in a safe place. 
• Adhering to complaints by the public and diverting them to the supervisor for further attention. 
• Filing printouts and receipts issued. 
• Balancing daily monies received, print reports, and the balancing thereof. 
• Administrating deposit slips and the banking thereof. 
• Printing and binding reports of daily transactions. 
• Guiding and solving queries of visitors by referring to the correct department.
• Provide information about establishment and tour options. 
• Recording and confirming bookings telephonically.
• Requesting nationality of visitors for auditing purposes 
• Responsible for handling lost and found properties 
 
COMPETENCIES
• Core Competencies: written communication, oral communication, attention to detail, influencing, ethics and professionalism, organizational awareness, problem-solving, planning, and organizing. 
• Functional Competencies: business processes, use of technology, data processing & analysis. 
• Public Service Orientation Competency: interpersonal relationships, communication, service delivery orientation, client orientation, and customer focus. 
• Personal Competencies: action orientation, resilience, change readiness, cognitive ability, learning orientation. 
• Management/Leadership Competencies: impact and influence, team orientation, direction setting, coaching, and mentoring. 
 
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview, practical and/or written assessment. They must also be aware that previous employers and references may be contacted, and their qualifications, credit, and criminal records be verified. 
 
Applications must be on the official application form of the Oudtshoorn Municipality and a covering letter accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and an identity document (not older than three (3) months) as well as particulars of at least three contactable references, must be submitted to Chief HR Officer: Support Services, P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620 (submit applications to Recruitment & Selection section) Oudtshoorn Municipality, Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn. Application forms can be downloaded from our website, www.oudtshoorn.gov.za
 
CLOSING DATE: 15 August 2024 at 12:00 
 
Please Note: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. If you have not been contacted within 30 working days after the closing date of this advertisement, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Curriculum vitae will not be returned. The council will make appointments in line with its employment equity plan and also reserves the right not to make an appointment. No applications sent via e-mail or fax will be considered. 
 
MR. W HENDRICKS 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER 
 
 
 
 
 
 





EXTERNAL CIRCULATION 
NOTICE 183 OF 2024 
 
The Oudtshoorn Local Municipality which includes the towns of Oudtshoorn, De Rust, and Dysselsdorp is situated in the heart of the Little Karoo in the Western Cape. The Municipality strives to provide the best possible services and facilities to its residents, business community, industries, hospitality, and tourism sectors. 
 
Candidates with the minimum requirements, necessary integrity, and excellent track record may apply for the following position(s) to enhance the town’s vision of prosperity for all. Applicants with a criminal record check report not older than (six) 6 months are requested to attach the outcome report to their application. Applicants with no criminal record check report are requested to attach proof of application for criminal record check to their application. 
 
1 X SUPERINTENDENT: SPORT & RECREATION - WC/045/CM/CM/192 
DIVISION: SPORT & RECREATION 
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES 
T12 (R 377 562 - R490 101) 
STATION: OUDTSHOORN 
 
REQUIREMENTS
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Preferably a National Diploma in Horticulture or related Qualification in Facilities Management) 
• National Diploma in Sport & Recreation will be an added advantage 
• 5 - 8 Years relevant experience 
• Computer literacy (MS Office) 
• Valid Code B Drivers’ License 
• Proficient in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
• Maintain sports grounds, swimming pools, and recreation facilities 
• Co-ordinating and controlling the operations of the sports grounds and swimming pools 
• Monitoring and implementing procedures, 
• Establishing resource requirements 
• Planning and scheduling maintenance programmes and evaluating outcomes 
• Monitoring and attending to deviations in productivity and performance 
• Attending to specific administrative and information reporting requirements and processes. 
 
COMPETENCIES
• Core Professional Competencies: Managing Work, Planning and organizing 
• Functional Competencies: Facility-specific skills, Workplace safety 
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation 
• Personal Competencies: Action Orientation, Resilience, Change Readiness, Learning Orientation, Problem Solving, Accountability and Ethical Conduct 
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Impact and Influence, Coaching and Mentoring, Team Orientation 
 
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview, practical and/or written assessment. They must also be aware that previous employers and references may be contacted and their qualifications, credit, and criminal records be verified. The appointment will be subjected to the signing of employment contract and performance agreement. 
 
BENEFITS:
The Council offers competitive benefits such as a housing subsidy, a thirteenth cheque, a pension fund, a medical aid fund, a study assistance scheme, and the transport of furniture under certain conditions. 
 
Application must be on the official application form of the Oudtshoorn Municipality and a covering letter accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (not older than three (3) months) as well as particulars of at least three recent contactable references, must be submitted to Chief HR Officer: Support Services, Department Corporate Services, P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620 (submit applications to Recruitment & Selection section), Oudtshoorn Municipality, Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn. Application forms can be downloaded from our website, www.oudtshoorn.gov.za.
 
CLOSING DATE: 15 August 2024 at 12:00 
 
Please Note: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. If you have not been contacted within 30 working days after the closing date of this advertisement, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Curriculum vitae will not be returned. The council will make appointments in line with its employment equity plan and also reserves the right not to make an appointment. No applications sent via e-mail/late applications will not be considered. 
 
MR. W HENDRICKS 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER









EXTERNAL CIRCULATION 
NOTICE 182 OF 2024 
 
The Oudtshoorn Local Municipality which includes the towns of Oudtshoorn, De Rust, and Dysselsdorp is situated in the heart of the Little Karoo in the Western Cape. The Municipality strives to provide the best possible services and facilities to its residents, business community, industries, hospitality, and tourism sectors. 
 
Candidates with the minimum requirements, necessary integrity, and excellent track record may apply for the following position(s) to enhance the town’s vision of prosperity for all. Applicants with a criminal record check report not older than (six) 6 months are requested to attach the outcome report to their application. Applicants with no criminal record check report are requested to attach proof of application for criminal record check to their application. 
 
1 X SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: RECORDS MANAGEMENT - WC/045/CS/CS/019 
DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE SERVICES 
DIVISION: ADMINISTRATION SERVICES 
T12 (R 377 562 - R 490 101) 
STATION: OUDTSHOORN 
 
REQUIREMENTS
• Grade 12 and relevant qualification preferably a Higher Certificate: Archives and Records Management 
• 3 - 5 years relevant experience; and 
• Experience in the fields of paper-based and electronic records management. 
• Valid Code B driver’s license. 
• Knowledge of information systems, archives, and records management. 
• High level of confidentiality as you will interact with members of the municipality. 
• Computer literate (MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook / Internet) 
• Proficiency in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
• Create and maintain municipal databases to ensure quick retrieval of records/information. 
• Providing the necessary support to ensure the accountability, transparency, and regulatory requirements of the municipality are met. 
• Develop and maintain records and archive system of the municipality in line with the National Archive Act 
• Implement records management strategy and policies. 
• Maintain standards, best practices, or system usage procedures. 
• Manage the main records office and Collaborator Electronic Correspondence Record Process. 
• Give guidance to subordinates and refer unresolved work matters to the Manager: Administration Services for assistance. 
• Manage access to the records office to ensure confidentiality of information and records are not compromised. 
• Maintain effective communication amongst staff and ensure efficient execution of duties. 
• Address discipline matters in line with the Collective Disciplinary Code. 
 
COMPETENCIES
• Core Professional Competencies: Written communication, Oral communication, Attention to detail, Advice and guidance, Organizational Awareness, Computer literacy, and Managing work. 
• Functional Competencies: Discipline-specific skills, Information management. 
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal relationships, Client and Customer Focus, Service Delivery Orientation. 
• Personal Competencies: Action & Outcome Orientation, Resilience, Learning Orientation, Change Readiness, Cognitive Ability. 
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Leadership, impact and influence, team orientation. 
 
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview, practical and/or written assessment. They must also be aware that previous employers and references may be contacted and their qualifications, credit, and criminal records be verified. The appointment will be subjected to the signing of employment contract and performance agreement. 
 
BENEFITS:
The Council offers competitive benefits such as a housing subsidy, a thirteenth cheque, a pension fund, a medical aid fund, a study assistance scheme, and the transport of furniture under certain conditions. 
 
Application must be on the official application form of the Oudtshoorn Municipality and a covering letter accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (not older than three (3) months) as well as particulars of at least three recent contactable references, must be submitted to Chief HR Officer: Support Services, Department Corporate Services, P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620 (submit applications to Recruitment & Selection section), Oudtshoorn Municipality, Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn. Application forms can be downloaded from our website, www.oudtshoorn.gov.za.
 
CLOSING DATE: 15 August 2024 at 12:00 
 
Please Note: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. If you have not been contacted within 30 working days after the closing date of this advertisement, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Curriculum vitae will not be returned. The council will make appointments in line with its employment equity plan and also reserves the right not to make an appointment. No applications sent via e-mail and late applications will not be considered. 
 
MR. W HENDRICKS 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER