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TSWELOPELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Tswelopele Local Municipality is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and requires the services of a suitable qualified persons with relevant experience to fill the following vacancy. Persons designated in terms of applicable legislations as historically disadvantaged individual as well as people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 
 
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR 
[COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT] 
 
REQUIREMENTS  Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification  Computer skills and driver’s license code B 2 -5 Years’ applicable working experience  Ability to work under pressure  Working knowledge of Local government legislation and constitutional mandate  Working knowledge of Local economic development project and programme management. Working knowledge of SMC processes and MFMA requirements.  and understanding of the roles and interactions and complexities of the three spheres of government in economic empowerment and development. 
 
RESPONSIBILITY / DUTIES  Assist with the implementation of the LED projects and ensure compliance with the aims and objectives of the IDP  Assist with the implementation of the LED strategies and programmes and ensure that the objectives are met and that optimum utilisation of available resources are achieved.  Reporting to the Manager LED on the needs / issues of concern / problems encountered whilst performing the laid down duties of the day. Advise on sampling frames, research survey methodologies, research instruments, questionnaire design to inform the data collection, processing and analysis components of research;  Review research data and information and advice on appropriate data analysis methods:  Advice on data and information analysis for research;  Work, share knowledge and best practices on research data analysis and up to date LED industry knowledge across municipal departments and other municipalities so the all customers can be effectively advised and serviced. 
 
SALARY  R20 425.00 p/m [T10/1] 
BENEFITS  Normal fringe benefits applicable to a Grade 2 municipality. 
 
 
CLOSING DATE  22 September 2022 @ 12:00 
 
Further information is available from the Manager Legal Services & Human Resource – Mr Makwetla telephone 051 853 1111 
 
Applications must on the prescribed official form, with a comprehensive CV, should be forwarded to: The Municipal Manager, PO Box 3, Bultfontein 9670. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: Application forms are available from the official website [www.tswelopele.gov.za] and from the reception desks. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. Certified copies of academic qualifications and a copy of your curriculum vitae must accompany all application forms. People who previously applied are welcomed to apply again. 
 
If not contacted within 30 days after the closing date, applicants should regard their applications as having been unsuccessful. The municipality reserves the right not to make any appointments. 
 
Fraudulent qualifications / documentation / driver’s licence, will immediately disqualify any applicant. A candidate who canvasses any councillor for preference will be disqualified from the selection process or from appointment. 
 
MJ MAHLANYANE 
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER 
 
 
 
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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 
 
CHIEF CLERK CREDITORS 
[FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - BULTFONTEIN] 
 
REQUIREMENTS  A relevant 3 year’s tertiary qualification [NQF 6] preferably a National Diploma or B. Com with financial accounting as a major subject.  2 years relevant experience required.  Basic working knowledge of applicable local government legislation including MSA, MFMA and others as applicable.  Ability to conducts work of a financial nature according to prescribed norms and standards  Computer literate  Sound human relations. 
 
RESPONSIBILITY / DUTIES  All expenditure related issues  Administer creditor payments to ensure financial procedures are applied and correct payments are made to correct suppliers  Administer sundry payment and payments to contractors by applying financial measures and principles to ensure that correct payments are made  Prepare and reconcile Petty Cash to ensure control over petty cash expenditure and payments  Administer study loan activities and accounts in accordance with relevant policy and guidelines to promote sound financial measures and principles  Administer travelling and subsistence claims in accordance with policies and guidelines to promote sound financial practices and ensure proper control  Administer cell phone accounts in accordance with policies and guidelines to ensure proper financial control over accounts  Process journals, stores requisitions and leave applications to update ledger, consumer accounts and leave data base  Responsible for all correspondence and telephonic enquiries with regard to creditors ensuring continuous customer services  Report to the Accountant: Expenditure on a daily basis to ensure continuous service delivery and timeous solutions to problems experienced whilst performing laid down duties. 
 
SALARY  R 16 112-00 per month [T 8 / 1] 
BENEFITS  Normal benefits applicable to a Gr 2 Municipality. 
 
 
CLOSING DATE  22 September 2022 at 12:00 
 
Further information please Contact Manager Legal Service & Human Resource, Tel 051 853 1111. 
 
Applications on the prescribed official form, with a comprehensive CV, should be forwarded to: The Municipal Manager, PO Box 3, Bultfontein 9670. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: Application forms are available from the official website [www.tswelopele.gov.za] and from the reception desks. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. Certified copies of academic qualifications and a copy of your curriculum vitae must accompany all application forms. 
 
If not contacted within 30 days after the closing date, applicants should regard their applications as having been unsuccessful. The municipality reserves the right not to make any appointments. 
 
Fraudulent qualifications / documentation / driver’s licence, will immediately disqualify any applicant. A candidate who canvasses any councillor for preference will be disqualified from the selection process or from appointment. 
 
MJ MAHLANYANE 
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER 
 
 
 
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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 
 
MANAGER INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISK 
[Office of Municipal Manager] 
 
REQUIREMENTS  NQF level 7 qualification in Internal Auditing/Auditing  Minimum 3 - 8 years of experience in all aspects of internal auditing, auditing and/or accounting which includes 2 years of supervisory exposure covering all aspects of the audit function [activities as depicted in IIA Standards 1000 and 2000  Completed articles, Studying towards Certified Internal Auditor or Chartered Accountant (SA) will be added advantage Excellent written and oral communication and facilitation skills  Computer literacy  Municipal accounting experience and knowledge of existing municipal finance legislation will be an added recommendation  Candidates who completed Municipal Finance Management Programme will be given preference  The ability to develop and work with other persons, ability to work well under pressure, good report writing skills. Valid Code EB Driver’s Licence. 
 
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES  Perform the functional duties/tasks relating to compliance and performance auditing to ensure that an efficient and effective internal audit service is provided to the Municipality by managing performance audits, computer audits and risk audits  Facilitate the Internal Audit functionality by coordinating specific processes to support the formulation of the Audit Plan and Program  Review of the Annual Financial Statements and Annual Performance Report of the municipality  Provide support during the auditing of the Annual Financial Statements and Annual Performance Report Monitoring compliance and conducting investigations to determine the extent of variation or non-performance to statutory requirements, policies and procedures Preparing and presenting comments and opinions by providing guidance on the interpretation of principles to enable re-alignment of functions and responsibilities ensuring the activities of Municipality are conducted and conclude in a credible manner  Ensuring that risk assessment is conducted so that appropriate resources are allocated to high risk areas Provide a consulting, advisory and supervisory service to the Municipal Manager and departmental heads to ensure guidance is made available to functional areas contributing to a disciplined approach that minimises potential risks Coordinates processes and procedures to determine and address the municipality’s exposure to operational and compliance risks and to ensure risks are identified and addressed preventing actions that are detrimental to protect council from unwanted incidents and possible losses Attends to administrative recording, reporting and recordkeeping requirements/procedures to ensure laid down procedures and requirements are complied with and accurate information disseminated to support specific decisions/actions 
 
SALARY  R46 846.00 p/m [T16/1] 
BENEFITS  Normal fringe benefits applicable to a Grade 2 municipality. 
 
 
CLOSING DATE  21 September 2022 @ 12:00 
 
Further information please contact Manager HR & Legal Services, Tel 051 853 1111. 
 
Applications on the prescribed official form, with a comprehensive CV, should be forwarded to: The Municipal Manager, PO Box 3, Bultfontein 9670. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: Application forms are available from the official website [www.tswelopele.gov.za] and from the reception desks. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. Certified copies of academic qualifications and a copy of your curriculum vitae must accompany all application forms. 
 
If not contacted within 30 days after the closing date, applicants should regard their applications as having been unsuccessful. The municipality reserves the right not to make any appointments. 
 
Fraudulent qualifications / documentation / driver’s licence, will immediately disqualify any applicant. A candidate who canvasses any councillor for preference will be disqualified from the selection process or from appointment. 
 
MJ MAHLANYANE 
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER 
 
 
 
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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 
 
MANAGER SCM AND EXPENDITURE SERVICES 
[FINANCE SERVICES DEPARTMENT] 
 
REQUIREMENTS  NQF level 7 qualification preferably in Accounting and SCM minimum 5-8 Years’ relevant working experience covering all aspects of the relevant Supply Chain Management processes in local government; and Management of SCM information or having gained specialist experience in a SCM discipline Excellent written and oral communication and facilitation skills Computer literacy Municipal accounting experience and knowledge of existing municipal finance legislation will be an added recommendation Candidates who completed Municipal Finance Management Programme will be given preference The ability to develop and work with other persons, ability to work well under pressure, good report writing skills. Valid Code EB Driver’s Licence will be added advantage. 
 
RESPONSIBILITY / DUTIES  Manage and handle administrative tasks pertaining to the bidding process for the correct warding of tenders processes Liaise with the Bid Specification Committee for the compilation of specifications and terms of reference Liaise with legal department for drafting of the performance contract for the awarded bids Facilitate the inviting of the potential suppliers to register in data base Oversee the compiling of bids documentation and adverts according to specifications received from the user departments Oversee the affordable utilization of vehicles, equipment and materials in consultation with the Budget Office Implement the Procurement Policy Framework for the preparation of orders Ensure compliance with the format of SCM Report to the CFO Deal with the day to day enquiries directed to the division Develop, co-ordinate & supervise employees in the division to ensure productivity, to archive goals and to prevent conflict Assist with compilation of budgets and annual financial statements to comply with the requirements of the MFMA Plans, coordinates and manages activities of division to ensure the delivery of expenditure services Develops and monitors systems, policies, procedures and processes to ensure correct working operations and practices Responsible for the executing of internal financial control and the execution of audit expenditure reports to ensure efficient and effective performance of functional tasks Manage and oversee that the payment of salaries, allowances, non-recurring allowances and deductions for all employees and Councillors and ensure that any changes on the master file to make the correct payments are performed in time before month end update/reconcile the expenditure registers on monthly basis 
 
SALARY  R46 846.00 p/m [T16/1] 
BENEFITS  Normal fringe benefits applicable to a Grade 2 municipality.
 
 
CLOSING DATE  21 September 2022 @ 12:00 
 
Further information is available from the Manager: Legal Services & Human Resource – Mr M Makwetla telephone 051 853 1111 
 
Applications on the prescribed official form, with a comprehensive CV, should be forwarded to: The Municipal Manager, PO Box 3, Bultfontein 9670. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: Application forms are available from the official website [www.tswelopele.gov.za] and from the reception desks. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. Certified copies of academic qualifications and a copy of your curriculum vitae must accompany all application forms. People who previously applied are welcomed to apply again. 
 
If not contacted within 30 days after the closing date, applicants should regard their applications as having been unsuccessful. The municipality reserves the right not to make any appointments. 
 
Fraudulent qualifications / documentation / driver’s licence, will immediately disqualify any applicant. A candidate who canvasses any councillor for preference will be disqualified from the selection process or from appointment. 
 
MJ MAHLANYANE 
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER 
 
 
 
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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 
 
MANAGER: LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
[COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT] 
 
REQUIREMENTS  Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification  Computer skills; driver’s license  5-8 Years’ relevant working experience  Ability to work under pressure  Sound knowledge and understanding of Local government legislation and constitutional mandate;  Sound knowledge and understanding of Local economic development project and programme management;  Knowledge and understanding of SCM processes and MFMA requirements; and understanding of the roles and interactions and complexities of the three spheres of government in economic empowerment and development. 
 
RESPONSIBILITY / DUTIES  Manage the implementation of the LED projects and ensure compliance with the aims and objectives of the IDP Co-ordinate the implementation of the LED strategies and programmes and ensure that the objectives are met and that optimum utilisation of available resources are achieved.  Assist government agencies and statutory institutions with the implementation of SMME support programmes so that the LEC objectives are achieved. Facilitate the canvassing of funds other than state funds to promote the establishment of a developmental fund and the management thereof as Section 21 funds by also identifying funding opportunities for this fund. Reporting on the needs / issues of concern / problems encountered whilst performing the laid down duties of the day for execution of tasks at hand. 
 
SALARY  R46 846.00 p/m [T16/1] 
BENEFITS  Normal fringe benefits applicable to a Grade 2 municipality. 
 
 
CLOSING DATE  21 September 2022 @ 12:00 
 
Further information is available from the Manager Legal Services & Human Resource – Mr M Makwetla telephone 051 853 1111 
 
Applications must on the prescribed official form, with a comprehensive CV, should be forwarded to: The Municipal Manager, PO Box 3, Bultfontein 9670. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: Application forms are available from the official website [www.tswelopele.gov.za] and from the reception desks. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. Certified copies of academic qualifications and a copy of your curriculum vitae must accompany all application forms. People who previously applied are welcomed to apply again. 
 
If not contacted within 30 days after the closing date, applicants should regard their applications as having been unsuccessful. The municipality reserves the right not to make any appointments. 
 
Fraudulent qualifications / documentation / driver’s licence, will immediately disqualify any applicant. A candidate who canvasses any councillor for preference will be disqualified from the selection process or from appointment. 
 
MJ MAHLANYANE 
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER 
 
 
 



INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 
 
RISK AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER 
[OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER] 
 
REQUIREMENTS  Tertiary qualification [minimum NQF 7 or equivalent] in the fields of Commerce and / or Accounting and / or Auditing and / or Risk Management or other relevant field  Minimum 3-5 years extended experience and training in Enterprise Risk Management, Financial Administration and General Administration, with experience in areas of: Risk based planning, Local Government Legislation, Enterprise Risk Management and Fraud Risk Management  Excellent written and oral communication and facilitation skills  Computer and system literacy  Experience in a local authority or public sector environment will be advantageous  The ability to think strategically in order to monitor and support line management on matters of significance to the institution as a whole. 
 
RESPONSIBILITY / DUTIES  Undertake all aspects as required for the development and implementation of the ERM framework for the institution [methodology, policy, procedures, templates]  Facilitate annual risk assessments, as well as risk assessment for all major changes and incidents such as accidents, capital expenditure, restructuring of operational processes etc.  Participate in the development and review of municipal policies and practices, including occupational health, safety and environmental, the Business Continuity Strategy, internal audit plans etc.  Implement and maintain a central risk management information system  Assume ownership of the institutional risk register and consolidate the risk register, including assisting functional areas to develop their risk registers  Provide timely and concise reports to various stakeholders, such as the Audit Committee  Assist line management in developing and implementing risk control strategies  Monitor line management’s execution of risk management plans  Participate in developing and reviewing the fraud and corruption management strategy. 
 
SALARY  R28 469.00 p/m [T12/1] 
BENEFITS  Normal fringe benefits applicable to a Grade 2 municipality. 
 
 
CLOSING DATE  21 September 2022 at 12:00 
 
Further information / application forms are available from the Manager: Legal Services & Human Resource – Mr M Makwetla, Tel 051 853 1111. 
 
Applications on the prescribed official form, with a comprehensive CV, should be forwarded to: The Municipal Manager, PO Box 3, Bultfontein 9670. If not contacted within 30 days after the closing date, applicants should regard their applications as having been unsuccessful. 
 
Fraudulent qualifications / documentation / driver’s licence, will immediately disqualify any applicant. A candidate who canvasses any councillor for preference will be disqualified from the selection process or from appointment. 
 
MJ MAHLANYANE 
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER






INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 
 
ELECTRICIAN
[TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - BULTFONTEIN] 
 
REQUIREMENTS  N2 Electrical Engineering qualification; Should be a qualified Electrician with Pump and Electrical Motor experience and 11 kV overhead and cable supply, low voltage networks and at least 3 years municipal experience  Trade Test is a requirement  4 Years’ applicable working experience  Code 10 drivers licence  Ability to do high tension switching  Ability to work under pressure  After hours standby service is applicable. Relieve Hoopstad and Bultfontein Electrician. 
 
RESPONSIBILITY / DUTIES  Interprets and co-ordinates specific pre-work / site requirements with regards to installation, repairs and, planned and predictive maintenance sequences and guides the activities of personnel to ensure requirements are coordinated and instructions communicated and understood enabling the efficient execution and completion of tasks/activities  Completes internal transactional documentation 9e.g time sheets, log sheet, progress and productivity fields report, etc) and related forms (vehicle checklist) to ensure details of activities are accurately recorded to facilitate the processing of information related to productivity personnel, time and material allocation and utilization for specific assignments  Performs specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy and/or specialized vehicles and equipment (Crane Trucks, etc) during electrical installation, repair and maintenance activities to ensure activities are executed in accordance with laid down instructions and guidelines and general and specific safety procedures are complied with  Co-ordinates activities associated with the construction and installations of medium/low voltage electrical networks to ensure installation and safety procedures and guidelines are complied with and tasks executed in accordance with standards associated with quality workmanship  Co-ordinates activities and sequences associated with maintaining the functionality to medium/low voltage electrical reticulation systems to ensure scheduled planned and predictive maintenance cycle and work procedures are complied enabling uninterrupted and optimum functionality of the electrical/power supply system  Coordinates activities/sequences associated with trouble shooting/fault finding and repairing to medium/low voltage reticulation and electrical systems to ensure faults are detected and repaired and functionality restored with disruption to services  Coordinates and controls the tasks/activities of personnel and allocates and prioritises outcomes to ensure personnel are capacitated and capable of performing at acceptable levels, deviations addressed and corrective measure implemented to sustain productivity and efficiency. 
 
SALARY  R20 425.00 p/m [T10/1] 
BENEFITS  Normal fringe benefits applicable to a Grade 2 municipality. 
 
 
CLOSING DATE  21 September 2022 @ 12:00 
 
Further information is available from the Manager Legal Services & Human Resource – Mr M Makwetla telephone 051 853 1111 
 
Applications on the prescribed official form, with a comprehensive CV, should be forwarded to: The Municipal Manager, PO Box 3, Bultfontein 9670. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: Application forms are available from the official website [www.tswelopele.gov.za] and from the reception desks. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. Certified copies of academic qualifications and a copy of your curriculum vitae must accompany all application forms. People who previously applied are welcomed to apply again. 
 
If not contacted within 30 days after the closing date, applicants should regard their applications as having been unsuccessful. The municipality reserves the right not to make any appointments. 
 
Fraudulent qualifications / documentation / driver’s licence, will immediately disqualify any applicant. A candidate who canvasses any councillor for preference will be disqualified from the selection process or from appointment. 
 
MJ MAHLANYANE 
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER