SOL PLAATJE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES

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DIRECTORATE: INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES 
MANAGER: FLEET AND COMPLIANCE OPERATIONS 
1 VACANCY / PERMANENT 
REF NO: 2025/015 
SALARY SCALE: (R609 228 – R790 836) [T14] (plus benefits) 
 
REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, National Diploma or B degree in Transportation / Logistics Management. 
• 5 years or more relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a management level. 
• Computer Literacy: MS Office. 
• Code EB driver’s licence. 

 
COMPETENCIES:

• Planning: Ability to systematically identify, analyse and prioritise options to meet the short, medium and long-term requirements of the municipality. 
• Organizational awareness: Ability to understand the key drivers in the Local Government to meet service delivery challenges. 
• Attention to detail: Ability to scrutinise own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant municipal standard. 
• Problem Solving skills. 
• Planning and Organising skills. 
• Project Management skills. 
• Interpersonal relationship skills. 
• Verbal and Written Communication skills. 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Manages and controls the procedures, operations and critical outcomes associated with the Municipality Fleet (vehicle, plant and equipment). 
• Implements procedures and monitors the key functional areas associated with the Fleet Section. 
• Controls the key performance indicators and outcomes of personnel based in the Fleet Section. 
• Fleet maintenance and logistics. 
• Keeping abreast of technological developments and making recommendations on changed to systems/procedures and/or vehicle specifications with a view to improving efficiencies.
• Coordinates administrative and reporting requirements associated with key performance and result indicators. 
• Maintaining that drivers and operators comply with the National Roads Traffic Act. 
• Maintaining a comprehensive and specialised computer database for the fleet including a specialised tracking system. 
• Investigating and responding to complaints/queries pertaining to the Section. 
• To ensure a safe working environment, promote a healthy workforce and the safety of community members. 

 
 
ENQUIRIES: MS C MASHOBAO, (053) 830 6793 / work@solplaatje.org.za
 
Your application must be completed on an official Sol Plaatje Municipality application form and will not be considered if not submitted. Application forms are available on the municipal website (www.solplaatje.org.za).
 
If you meet the requirements, forward the official application form, detailed CV, covering letter and certified copies of highest educational qualifications or relevant qualifications as per job requirement to Miss C Mashobao, Sol Plaatje Municipality, c/o Bultfontein & Lyndhurst Avenues, New Civic Building, HR, 3rd Floor or send it electronically to work@solplaatje.org.za. These requirements must be met and failure to do so will result in the applicant’s immediate disqualification. 
 
Include a clear reference number and the post you are applying for in your application.
 
No CV’s and certified copies of qualifications will be returned on the applicant’s request. Late applications will not be accepted. 
 
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. 
 
THE SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2025 @ 16:00
 
 
 
 
 

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DIRECTORATE: STRATEGY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING 
MANAGER: LED (LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 
1 VACANCY/ PERMANENT 
REF NO: 2025/018 
SALARY SCALE: R609 228 – R790 836 [T14] (plus benefits) 
 
REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level7) or equivalent qualification and experience in the field of Economics. 
• Post graduate qualification in Economics/Project Management or equivalent will be an advantage. 
• 5-8 years management experience gained in an organization of similar size and complexity. 
• Experience in strategic planning and project management will be an advantage. 
• Knowledge of institutional policy formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Working knowledge of budgeting and financial management. 
• Knowledge and understanding of local government legislation and constitutional mandate. 
• Knowledge and understanding of Local Economic Development project and programme management. 
• Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes and MFMA requirements. 
• Understanding of the roles, interactions and complexities of the three spheres of government in economic empowerment and development. 
• Valid Code EB driving license. 
• Computer literacy: MS Office. 
• Candidates from designated groups are encouraged to apply. 

 
COMPETENCIES:

• Management skills. 
• Negotiation skills. 
• Analytical skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Bilingualism.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation. 
• Communication skills. 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Management of the Local Economic Development Unit, compromising of the following sub-units: Tourism, SMME Support, Investments and Area-Based Development. 
• Reports to the Executive Director: Strategy, Economic Development and Planning (ED: SEDP), and monitor the Units performance in line with the Municipality’s guidelines and timeframes. 
• Advise the ED: SEDP on strategic matters that relate to economic development. 
• Do research on local economic development portfolio in general and advise ED: SEDP of industry trends and developments. 
• Advise on risk management and general governance matters of LED Unit. 
• Source funding from external funding sources for implementation of LED programmes. 
• Implement relevant prescripts of IDP, Growth and Development Strategy, LED Strategy, relevant By-Laws and related policies. 
• Facilitate integration and alignment of LED programmes with those of Provincial and National spheres of government. 
• Identity and liaise with strategic stakeholders, both internally and externally to enhance local economic development programmes. 
• Attend meetings after hours. 

 
 
ENQUIRIES: MS C MASHOBAO, (053) 830 6793 / work@solplaatje.org.za
 
Your application must be completed on an official Sol Plaatje Local Municipality application form and will not be considered if not submitted. Application forms are available on the municipal website (www.solplaatje.org.za). 
 
If you meet the requirements, forward the official application form, detailed CV and certified copies of highest educational qualifications or relevant qualifications as per job requirement to Miss C Mashobao, Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, c/o Bultfontein & Lyndhurst Avenues, New Civic Building, HR, 3rd Floor or send it electronically to work@solplaatje.org.za. These requirements must be met and failure to do so will result in the applicant’s immediate disqualification. 
 
Include a clear reference number and the post you are applying for in your application.
 
No CV’s and certified copies of qualifications will be returned on the applicant’s request. Late applications will not be accepted. 
Preference will be given to local candidates, i.e. applicants residing within the municipal, district or provincial boundaries. 
 
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. 
 
THE SOL PLAATJE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2025 @ 16:00
 
 
 
 
 
 

​DIRECTORATE: STRATEGY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING 
MANAGER: TOURISM DEVELOPMENT 
1 VACANCY/ PERMANENT 
REF NO: 2025/017 
SALARY SCALE: R609 228 – R790 836 [T14] (plus benefits) 
 
REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant B degree in Tourism Management, Marketing Management, Business Management, Small Business Management. 
• 5-8 years relevant experience within Tourism and MSME’s sector. 
• Must have extensive knowledge on Tourism industry and MSME’s sector. 
• Knowledge and skills of writing business plan for sourcing funds and presentation skills.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of IDP and SDBIP. 
• Networking, communication and negotiation skills are also key to this post. 
• Understanding of government initiatives that are offered by other spheres of government and how these initiatives that are offered by other spheres of government and how these initiatives operate in order to boost and promote Tourism Sector of Sol Plaatje Municipality. 
• Understanding of Northern Cape Tourism White Paper and other Tourism and MSME’s strategies for the province. 
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management and MMFA Act. 
• Knowledge of Sector Education Authorities and how they function. 
• Project Management Skills and Management Skills are essential to this post. 
• Computer literacy: MS Office. 
• Driver’s license. 

 
COMPETENCIES:
Core Professional Competencies: 

• Research and Analysis. 
• Public consultation. 
• Social economic/social political awareness. 
• Planning and organising. 

 
Functional Competencies: 

• Strategic planning and strategy formulation. 
• Programme and project management. 
• Financial management information products and reporting. 
• Resilience.

 
Public Service Orientation Competencies: 

• Service Delivery Orientation. 
• Interpersonal relationships. 
• Client orientation and problem solving. 
• Accountability and ethical conduct. 

 
Personal Competencies: 

• Action orientation. 
• Resilience and change readiness. 
• Learning orientation and problem solving. 
• Accountability and ethical conduct. 

 
Management/Leadership Competencies: 

• Impact and influence. 
• Coaching and Monitoring. 
• Team orientation. 
• Strategic capability and leadership. 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Tourism Strategy and Policy Development. 
• Tourism Events Management and Coordination. 
• Tourism Infrastructure Development and Coordination. 
• Destination Marketing and Branding. 
• Tourism Enterprise Development and Support for Tourism MSME’s. 
• Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships. 
• Source technical and financial support from external stakeholders. 
• Project management. 

 
 
ENQUIRIES: MS C MASHOBAO, (053) 830 6793 / work@solplaatje.org.za
 
Your application must be completed on an official Sol Plaatje Local Municipality application form and will not be considered if not submitted. Application forms are available on the municipal website (www.solplaatje.org.za).
 
If you meet the requirements, forward the official application form, detailed CV and certified copies of highest educational qualifications or relevant qualifications as per job requirement to Miss C Mashobao, Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, c/o Bultfontein & Lyndhurst Avenues, New Civic Building, HR, 3rd Floor or send it electronically to work@solplaatje.org.za. These requirements must be met and failure to do so will result in the applicant’s immediate disqualification. 
 
Include a clear reference number and the post you are applying for in your application. SOL PLAATJE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY 
 
No CV’s and certified copies of qualifications will be returned on the applicant’s request. Late applications will not be accepted. 
 
Preference will be given to local candidates, i.e. applicants residing within the municipal, district or provincial boundaries. 
 
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. 
 
THE SOL PLAATJE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2025 @ 16:00

​DIRECTORATE: INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES 
MANAGER: WSA/COMPLIANCE 
1 VACANCY / PERMANENT 
REF NO: 2025/016 
SALARY SCALE: (R609 228 – R790 836) [T14] (plus benefits) 
 
REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant 4 years tertiary qualification preferably in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental or other related Science qualification. 
• Registration with SACNASP as Pr.Sci.Nat. 
• 5-8 years relevant experience post professional registration. 
• Sound knowledge of the legislation impacting on the local government, especially water services compliance environment. 
• Computer Literacy: MS Office. 
• Code EB driver’s licence. 

 
COMPETENCIES:

• Planning: Ability to systematically identify, analyse and prioritise options to meet the short, medium and long-term objectives/plans associated with the functions in the Scientific Services Section. 
• Organizational awareness: Ability to understand the key drivers in the Local Government to meet service delivery challenges. 
• Attention to detail: Ability to scrutinise own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant norms and standards. 
• Water services compliance management knowledge. 
• Project Management skills. 
• Interpersonal relationship skills. 
• Verbal and Written Communication skills. 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Compliance Management 
• Water and Wastewater Quality Compliance Management by ensuring adherence to Blue Drop, Green Drop and No Drop requirements. 
• Water and Wastewater Quality Monitoring through structured sampling and analysis program. 
• Pollution Control Management through control, monitoring and evaluation of industrial effluent discharges by ensuring adherence to Water Services By-Laws and Protection of wastewater treatment infrastructure. 
• Water Services Provision Control by ensuring that water and wastewater process control is effective, efficient and compliant. 
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Risk and Occupational Health and Safety Management: 
• Occupational Health and Safety Compliance is adhered to. 
• Water Services Risk Assessment are done, and mitigation actions are implemented. 
• Operation and Maintenance Performance Evaluation for sustainability and security of water services provision. 
• Water Conservation and Water Demand Management: 
• Monitoring of Water Balance and Demand plan and ensuring implementation thereof. 
• Non-Revenue Water monitoring and implementation of reduction measures. 
• Monitoring community and stakeholder awareness and education campaign programmes. 
• Monitor development and implementation of Water Services Development Plan (WSDP), Water and Sanitation Master Plans and Operations and Maintenance Plans. 
• Water Services Performance Publication and Reporting to National Department of water and sanitation. 
• Keeping abreast with scientific developments and legislative imperatives/standards supporting community improvement and upgrade of core water and sanitation essential services including developing and reviewing all water services by-laws and policies. 

 
 
ENQUIRIES: MS C MASHOBAO, (053) 830 6793 / work@solplaatje.org.za
 
Your application must be completed on an official Sol Plaatje Municipality application form and will not be considered if not submitted. Application forms are available on the municipal website (www.solplaatje.org.za).
 
If you meet the requirements, forward the official application form, detailed CV, covering letter and certified copies of highest educational qualifications or relevant qualifications as per job requirement to Miss C Mashobao, Sol Plaatje Municipality, c/o Bultfontein & Lyndhurst Avenues, New Civic Building, HR, 3rd Floor or send it electronically to work@solplaatje.org.za. These requirements must be met and failure to do so will result in the applicant’s immediate disqualification. 
 
Include a clear reference number and the post you are applying for in your application.
 
No CV’s and certified copies of qualifications will be returned on the applicant’s request. Late applications will not be accepted. 
 
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. 
 
THE SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2025 @ 16:00