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PHUMELELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 


EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENTS
 
Phumelela Local Municipality subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and needs to appoint suitably qualified and experienced people in the under-mentioned positions. People with the skills and expertise to discharge the duties of the under-mentioned positions are invited to apply.
 
Suitably qualified persons are invited to apply for appointment in the following position:
 
DEPARTMENT: TECHNICAL SERVICES
POSITION: TECHNICAL OFFICER
 
Minimum Requirements
• Grade 12,
• Bsc in Mechanical Engineering / BTech in Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering / NQF 7
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in municipal infrastructure
• Written and Verbal communication skills
• Computer literate
• Valid driver’s license- code 10
 
Salary: R 279 013.32 plus benefits
 
Technical knowledge - The successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency, acquired through proven work experience, preferably in all technical aspects, including maintenance of pumps and treatment works, and electrical works.
 
Responsibilities / Duties
• Oversee the maintenance and development of municipal infrastructure, including roads, stormwater drainage, electricity, water, and sanitation.
• Coordinate and supervise infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed,
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and safety regulations,
• Prepare reports and maintenance plans for the municipality.
• Engage with stakeholders, including government departments and the community, on service delivery matters.
• Service delivery innovation




​Crn: Kuhn & Prinsloo Street

VREDE, 9835
Tel: 058 913 8300
Private Bag x 5
VREDE, 9835
Fax: 058 913 2317
 
Please note:
• Interested applicants meeting the requirements are requested to submit, their applications using the official application form for employment obtained from our website www.phumelela.gov.za with a comprehensive CV, together with originally certified copies of qualification and identity document not older than 6 months to The Municipal ManagerCnr. Kuhn & PrinslooPrivate Bag X 5, Vrede, 9835 or hand delivered at Phumelela Local Municipality administrative building, Corner Kuhn & Prinsloo, Vrede, 9835
• Faxed, email and late applications will not be considered
• Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.
• Applicants who have not been contacted in 60 days of the closing of the post should consider their applications unsuccessful.
• Phumelela local municipality reserves a right not to appoint
• The submission of an application gives Phumelela local municipality a right to make enquiries necessary to obtain information regarding the applicant’s background. Such enquiry will include current and previous employers, criminal record as well as academic institutions. Should you be in a position of foreign qualifications, it must be accompanied by an evaluated certificate from South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)
• Canvasing councilors or officials for the appointment is strictly prohibited and will automatically disqualify the applicant
• People from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disability are encouraged to apply
• For further enquiries please contact the Human Resource Manager, Mr. T Tshabalala on 058 913 8300
 
Closing date: 19 December 2025
 
Mrs. GPN Mhlongo-Ntshangase
Municipal Manager