KOUGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES

KOUGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

EXTERNAL VACANCY

NOTICE NO: 238/2026

Kouga Local Municipality is committed to the prescripts of the approved Employment Equity Plan and furthermore invites suitably qualified applicants to submit a detailed application for the following positions:

TOWN PLANNER: LAND USE MANAGEMENT

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Town and Regional Planning - NQF level 7;
• At least 4 years relevant experience;
• Code EB Driver’s License;
• Computer literate – Office Applications;
• Must be registered with SACPLAN;
• Sound knowledge of research and analytical theories and practices;
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent, report writing and presentation skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Drive and tenacity to lead a senior multi-disciplinary team during IDP and Town Planning processes;
• Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).

SALARY: R558, 408.35 Per Annum (Excluding Vehicle Allowance)

TASK: 14

DUTIES:

• Keeping abreast with developments and legislative imperatives supporting land use planning and developments procedures and policies.
• Aligning the functionalities requirements with operating capacity and capability.
• Evaluating and commenting on the applicability of specific key performance indicators (KPIs) and measures against Land Use Management outcomes detailed in the Departments Business and Strategic Plans and SDBIP.
• Presenting a conceptual framework and action plans of future Land Use Management interventions through the evaluation and monitoring of the Integrated Development Plan necessary to achieve acceptable levels and standards of service delivery to the Manager for consideration and inclusion into the Department’s short/medium-term performance and service delivery plans.
• Managing the operational activities of the professional, technical, and administrative personnel, assigning tasks, and managing outcomes against service delivery requirements.
• Supervising and mentoring staff and verifying work submitted by staff.
• Monitoring the adequacy of current training interventions supporting personnel development and reporting on workplace impact post training.
• Implementing Human Resources policies and procedures to control/ regulate workplace conflict and/or instituting corrective measures and consultation processes to address deviations from standards.
• Analyzing statistical information pertaining to staff attendance/ absenteeism, overtime, lost time due to accidents and/or incidents and downtime and proposing specific remedial measures aimed at improving productivity and reducing personnel related costs.
• Analyzing trends, operating requirements, and budget forward plans to establish/determine funding/expenditure for the period.
• Monitoring the functionality’s performance against budget and addressing deviations/variances/budget shortfalls with the Manager.
• Compiling quarterly and annual financial reports for the functionality.
• Monitoring and implementing corrective measures to rectify deviations/acts contrary to financial regulations, audit requirements and departmental procedure.
• Communicating with the Manager on audit findings and recommendations and coordinating the necessary investigational or corrective measures.
• Managing the application, implementation, and enforcement of the current mix of Land Use Management Systems (Zoning Schemes) and Planning Policies, and the range of diverse processes e.g. database maintenance, street naming, etc.
• Providing support in developing and implementing the planning strategy, IDPs, Land Use Management policies, Land & Housing Development through assessment of capacity needs/gaps and compiling a mentoring programme and monthly progress reports.
• Monitoring and guiding related projects e.g. the formulation of Land Use Management “tools” through implementation of policies and user-friendly Land Use Management Systems and Sub-Systems.
• Providing support and facilitating development of IDP, housing, town planning, GIS, and institutional social development units through ensuring compliance with Council Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
• Verifying the technical evaluation and reporting on Land Use Change applications and related matters (Site Development Plans, Building Plans and Proposals for Subdivision/ Selling/Leasing of Municipal land, etc.), to ensure compliance with technical and legal requirements.
• Monitoring, analyzing and interpreting GIS survey information contained in aerial photography, cadastral compilations, topographical maps, guide plans, building and general plans, and generating reports to support the Valuations Roll updating of information.
• Coordinating the procedural requirements with respect to documenting system processes, assessing conformance with audit and administrative procedures.
• Coordinating the inclusion of sectoral community groupings within the municipality into the IDP/Spatial Development Framework (SDF) in collaboration with the Manager, on specific issues, work progress, action plans and financial aspects.
• Implementing action and business plans taking into consideration budget allocations and measuring the extent to which the IDP is implemented within the functionality and forwarding reports to be made available for inspection.
• Preparing investigational, productivity and performance reports referring to statistical data and qualitative information related to service delivery initiatives of the functionality for the attention of the Manager for consideration and inclusion into Council and Sub Committee reports.
• Formulating reports, items to standing committees, writing minutes, agenda compilation, attending to correspondence and formulation of memos.
• Maintaining and monitoring the activity and record keeping systems and computer files.

BENEFITS: As per standard conditions of service.

Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 12:00.

For any enquiries contact Ms. Z Gxuluwe 042 2002 200.

Disqualification:

Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:

1. Canvassing of Councilors.
2. Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/or documents.
3. Attaching more than one PDF document.

NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting, reference check and assessment process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.

MR C. DU PLESSIS

MUNICIPAL MANAGER

P. O. BOX 21

JEFFREYS BAY

6330

NOTICE NO: 232 /2026

EXTERNAL VACANCY

Kouga Local Municipality is committed to the prescripts of the approved Employment Equity Plan and furthermore invites suitably qualified applicants to submit a detailed application for the following position:

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER: AGRICULTURE SUPPORT

REQUIREMENTS:

·      Diploma/Degree in Agriculture or Economics qualification, at NQF level 6/7;

·      3years’ relevant experience;

·      Code 8 driver’s license;

·      Computer literacy – Office applications;

·      Thorough knowledge of Local Economic Development planning and Local Government Sector processes.

·      Excellent communication skills;

·      Excellent, report writing and presentation skills;

·      Attention to detail;

·      Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Nil.

SALARY: R373 129. 02 Per Annum

TASK: 11

DUTIES:

·      Planning, coordinating, and evaluating all Agricultural development activities in the region.

·      Facilitating the development and implementation of a Rural Development and Agricultural Support Programme and assisting rural business owners to become   registered business entities.

·      Evaluating and commenting on the applicability of specific key performance indicators and measures against outcomes detailed in the Municipality’s’ Business and Strategic Plans (IDP).

·      Presenting a conceptual framework of current and future interventions necessary to achieve acceptable levels and standards of service delivery to the ED Manager for consideration and inclusion into the department’s short/long-term performance and service delivery plans.

·      Presenting proposed programs and projects to community groups and local business meetings.

·      Providing and facilitating training to rural communities in the Kouga region and promoting Agricultural campaigns.

·      Organizing the establishment of agricultural institutions, forums, and committees.

·      Implementing, monitoring, and evaluating agricultural programs that encompass a range of activities such as natural resource management, agribusiness, and agricultural institutional development.

·      Promoting and marketing agriculture/agri-industry and rural development opportunities throughout our community to new and existing entrepreneurs and investors.

·      Assisting agriculture/agri-industry businesses, organizations, etc. with applications/proposals to local, district, provincial and national programmes.

·      Supporting attraction and retention of alternative agricultural investment.

·      Providing guidance on food security issues and opportunities in the region.

·      Guiding the drafting, adjudication and reporting processes with regards to Agricultural development.

·      Managing the implementation of development projects and attends site meetings, including the monitoring of progress and expenditure on the project and keeps a record thereof.

·      Establishing goals, objectives and priorities and develops these into operating procedures.

·      Investigating applications for new development projects, obtain quotes and preparing reports for submission to the Manager.

·      Assisting local farmers with business needs, primarily business plans, market development and providing advice related to financing, budgeting, marketing, technology development and commercialization.

·      Providing information to companies interested in exporting opportunities and connecting local companies and entrepreneurs with exporting opportunities.

·      Educating companies on the value of exporting as well as better management practices to help them operate more efficiently and become more profitable.

·      Establishing partnerships between the commercial farmers, emerging farmers and the Municipality; supporting rural municipalities within their development initiatives, such as rural business retention and expansion strategies and initiating and coordinating meetings with appropriate groups/municipalities/departments to identify projects.

·      Assisting rural communities with commonage grazing land as well as developing a commonage management plan for implementation.

·      Visiting development projects, taking photos and videos and writing progress reports for submission and presentation at management meetings.

·      Preparing and submitting funding proposals for projects to the Manager.

·      Preparing of development related business plans if required by providing advice, guidance and support.

·      Preparing investigational, productivity and performance reports referring to statistical data and qualitative information related to service delivery initiatives of the Section for the attention of the immediate supervisor for consideration and inclusion into Council and Sub Committee reports.

·      Compiling investigational reports and/or responses to correspondences and queries, undertaking research or extracting information and records to support content, recommendations and/ or opinion.

·      Maintaining the activity and recordkeeping systems and/or executing specific actions to facilitate the updating of registers and schedules.

·      Responding, through the collection of information and/or conducting the necessary investigation/research, to enquiries and concerns on service delivery.

·      Capacitating project beneficiaries and encouraging maximum participation on business entrepreneurship programs.

·      Providing one-to-one consultations with prospective participants in agriculture including preparation, recording and follow-up consultations and maintaining a contact program with the local agricultural community

BENEFITS: As per standard conditions of service.

Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, certified copy of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license. Aplications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za.  Aplication forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Friday, 16 October 2026 at 12:00.

For any enquiries contact Ms Zandile Gxuluwe: 042 2002 200.

Disqualification:

Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:

1. Canvassing of councillors.
2. Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.
3. Attaching more than one PDF document.

NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting, reference check and assessment process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.

Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.

MR. C DU PLESSIS

MUNICIPAL MANAGER 

P. O. BOX 21

JEFFREYS BAY

6330