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NELSON MANDELA BAY
In terms of its Employment Equity Plan, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is committed to employment practices that redress past imbalances in respect of race, gender and disability, and as such the relevant policy will be considered during selection and placement.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under-mentioned position. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply, unless otherwise stated in the advertisement.
BUDGET AND TREASURY DIRECTORATE
CHIEF SUSPENSION OFFICER
(REVENUE MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER CARE – DEBTOR MANAGEMENT)
POSITION CODE: 260849
TASK Grade 8 (R339 528 – R472 020 per annum)
(Basic salary only, excluding benefits)
Qualifications and experience required:
- Appropriate level of secondary qualification.
- A National Technical Certificate 1 and passing practical internal examination relating to the disconnection/suspension and reinstatement of services.
- A valid Code EB driver’s licence.
- Eighteen to twenty-four months’ relevant experience.
Key attributes and competencies:
- The incumbent must be able to give attention to detail, in accordance with the laid down departmental guidelines.
- Ability to supervise and provide guidelines/guidance to personnel on the application of reconnection/disconnection procedures.
- The incumbent must be able to perform tasks associated with processing of disconnections/reconnection of services.
- Excellent interpersonal, monitoring and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and with people.
Job purpose:
· Performing tasks associated with disconnection/restriction and/or reconnection of services relating to overdue account holders, controlling leased vehicles used by Suspension Officers under his/her control, resolving queries, retrieval of relevant documentation, conveying of information to relevant official/s and overseeing enquiries related to suspension of services, and general supervision of Suspension Officers.
· As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Kindly note that all applications for employment and supporting documentation in respect of the advertised vacancy should be submitted online on the municipal website at www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za (go to ‘Vacancies’ to find the documentation for details for submitting online applications). It is advisable to submit applications online in good time to allow time for attending to queries that may arise when submitting applications.
Hand-delivered or mailed applications for this position will not be accepted.
Telephonic enquiries may be directed to the Receptionist, tel. 041 506 3259.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2026 BEFORE 14:00
In terms of its Employment Equity Plan, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is committed to employment practices that redress past imbalances in respect of race, gender and disability, and as such the relevant policy will be considered during selection and placement.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under-mentioned position. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply, unless otherwise stated in the advertisement.
SAFETY AND SECURITY DIRECTORATE
CONSTABLE (FIVE POSITIONS)
(METRO POLICE)
POSITION CODE: 260850
TASK Grade 7 (R301 608 – R419 292 per annum)
(Basic salary only, excluding benefits)
Qualifications and experience required:
- Grade 12.
- Basic training qualification attained.
- Code EB driver’s licence.
- No criminal record.
- Firearm proficiency.
- Two to five years’ relevant experience.
Key attributes and competencies:
- Incumbent must be physically fit and able-bodied.
- Incumbent must be proficient in English and at least one other official language.
- The incumbent must have the ability to take charge in any emergency.
- Community and customer focus, problem solving.
- Patrol, enforcement and emergency response, ethics and professionalism.
- The incumbent will be responsible for operational execution of duties in line with the relevant legislative guidelines and in adherence to applicable legislation and procedures related to traffic/Metro Police/law enforcement and operates within set procedures and guidelines.
As part of the selection process, the recommended candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination at the Municipality’s Occupational Health and Safety Division.
Special conditions attached to the post:
- Applicants must have no previous criminal convictions.
- Fingerprints of all successful candidates will be taken.
Job purpose:
· Undertaking the general maintenance of law and order in terms of powers conferred upon a police official by the South African Polices Amendment Act and in particular the prevention of crime in terms of the powers conferred upon a Metro Police official by the Criminal Procedures Act as well as other legislation. Monitoring, controlling, and regulating traffic in terms of the provisions of the Road Traffic Act. Enforcing and administering by-laws of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality and performing foot-beat duties.
· As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Kindly note that all applications for employment and supporting documentation in respect of the advertised vacancy should be submitted online on the municipal website at www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za (go to ‘Vacancies’ to find the documentation for details for submitting online applications). It is advisable to submit applications online in good time to allow time for attending to queries that may arise when submitting applications.
Hand-delivered or mailed applications for this position will not be accepted.
Telephonic enquiries may be directed to the Receptionist, tel. 041 506 3259.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2026 BEFORE 14:00
In terms of its Employment Equity Plan, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is committed to employment practices that redress past imbalances in respect of race, gender and disability, and as such the relevant policy will be considered during selection and placement.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under-mentioned position. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply, unless otherwise stated in the advertisement.
ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY DIRECTORATE
CONTROLLER: COSTING
(RETAIL & COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT)
POSITION CODE: 260834
TASK Grade 10 (R430 296 – R598 296 per annum)
(Basic salary only, excluding benefits)
Qualifications and experience required:
- Relevant tertiary qualification.
- Code B driver’s licence.
- One to two years’ relevant experience.
Key attributes and competencies:
- Written communication.
- Oral communication.
- Attention to detail.
- Influencing.
- Ethics and professionalism.
- Organisational awareness.
- Problem solving.
- Planning and organising.
Job purpose:
· Performing duties pertaining to costing administration and financial functions with respect to the administration of public recoverable costs, reconciliation of control and suspense accounts, payments of municipal service accounts, processing refunds, etc. and to ensure the maintenance of accurate costing records in respect of the Electricity and Energy Business Unit.
· As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Kindly note that all applications for employment and supporting documentation in respect of the advertised vacancy should be submitted online on the municipal website at www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za (go to ‘Vacancies’ to find the documentation for details for submitting online applications). It is advisable to submit applications online in good time to allow time for attending to queries that may arise when submitting applications.
Hand-delivered or mailed applications for this position will not be accepted.
Telephonic enquiries may be directed to the Receptionist, tel. 041 506 3259.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2026 BEFORE 14:00
In terms of its Employment Equity Plan, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is committed to employment practices that redress past imbalances in respect of race, gender and disability, and as such the relevant policy will be considered during selection and placement.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under-mentioned position. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply, unless otherwise stated in the advertisement.
ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY DIRECTORATE
NETWORK CONTROLLER
(RETAIL & COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT)
POSITION CODE: 260832
TASK Grade 11 (R484 344 – R673 440 per annum)
(Basic salary only, excluding benefits)
Qualifications and experience required:
- Relevant tertiary qualification.
- Three years’ relevant experience.
- Code B driver’s licence.
Key attributes and competencies:
- Must be physically healthy and able to perform manual operations and duties on foot. The job entails a sustainable amount of work on a personal computer or terminal, walking or driving to user locations and lifting and carrying computer equipment of up to 20 kg.
- Must have good oral and written communication skills in English and at least other local languages.
As part of the selection process, the recommended candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination at the Municipality’s Occupational Health and Safety Division. Also, successful candidates will be required to work standby and night shifts.
Job purpose:
· Performing duties related to the operation of local area and wide area data communication networks, microcomputer support services and computer operations for the Electricity and Energy Business Unit’s computer systems.
· As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Kindly note that all applications for employment and supporting documentation in respect of the advertised vacancy should be submitted online on the municipal website at www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za (go to ‘Vacancies’ to find the documentation for details for submitting online applications). It is advisable to submit applications online in good time to allow time for attending to queries that may arise when submitting applications.
Hand-delivered or mailed applications for this position will not be accepted.
Telephonic enquiries may be directed to the Receptionist, tel. 041 506 3259.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2026 BEFORE 14:00
In terms of its Employment Equity Plan, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is committed to employment practices that redress past imbalances in respect of race, gender and disability, and as such the relevant policy will be considered during selection and placement.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under-mentioned position. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply, unless otherwise stated in the advertisement.
SAFETY AND SECURITY DIRECTORATE
DIRECTOR: TRAFFIC AND LICENSING
(TRAFFIC AND LICENSING)
POSITION CODE: 260851
TASK Grade 17 (R985 872 – R1 370 616 per annum)
(Basic salary only, excluding benefits)
Qualifications and experience required:
- Grade 12.
- Basic training qualification – Traffic Diploma.
- Code B driver’s licence.
- No criminal record.
- Firearm proficiency.
- Relevant degree or BTech/policing degree.
- Eight years or more relevant experience required inclusive of proven supervisory/managerial experience.
Key attributes and competencies:
- Oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other official local language.
- Community and customer focus, problem solving, negotiation and influencing, resilience, ethics and professionalism, client orientation and customer focus.
- Patrol, enforcement and emergency response, service delivery orientation, action and outcome orientation.
- Impact and influence, coaching and mentoring, direction setting, team orientation, interpersonal relationships.
- Computer literacy – Microsoft Office applications, presentation, report-writing.
Job purpose:
· Managing the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting sequences of outcomes associated with plans and procedural applications designed to accomplish key service delivery objectives of the Traffic & Licensing branch with respect to the provision of a vehicle testing and licensing service, traffic operations, the co-ordination of municipal court & legal process, support services operations in accordance with Council by-laws and statutory legislation regulating road safety.
· Communicating with the Executive Director on specific key performance areas (vehicle testing, licensing, traffic, municipal court and legal process, support services, communication and quality assurance) with a view to aligning functions and service delivery objectives against the capacity and capability of the branch.
· Compiling the branch’s business plans with clear outcomes, monitoring of the plans and reporting on outcomes.
· Analyzing service delivery trends and capacity against requirements and submitting reports supporting specific provisions for consideration in the preparation of capital and operational expenditure estimates to support plans and objectives.
· Compiling the budget and administering the approved budget and controlling/monitoring expenditure through the institution of control measures, conducting spot checks and audit inspections, and undertaking special investigations to ensure that control measures is implemented and adhered to.
· Reporting internally/externally (South African Bureau of Standards, Department of Transport, etc.) on the implementation of the quality system and statutory requirements regarding vehicle testing and licensing processes and interventions and providing reasons and recommendations to improve and/or sustain the effectiveness of current applications.
· Defining/adjusting the role boundaries, workflow processes and job design against laid-down service delivery requirements.
· Organizing and inspecting roadblocks or conducting observations of work sequences and determining extent of awareness quality assurance applications and/or the need for corrective/remedial measures and amendment/update of procedures.
· Liaising with both internal and external stakeholders by hosting and attending meetings with Council committees, councilors, SAPS, labour unions and members of provincial and national departments for the implementation of legislation.
· Monitoring and maintaining the activity and record-keeping systems and/or executing specific actions to facilitate the updating of registers, schedules and manuals (quality system and procedures, occupation health and safety registers, training records, work instruction lists, testing and measuring equipment registers, etc.
· As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Kindly note that all applications for employment and supporting documentation in respect of the advertised vacancy should be submitted online on the municipal website at www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za (go to ‘Vacancies’ to find the documentation for details for submitting online applications). It is advisable to submit applications online in good time to allow time for attending to queries that may arise when submitting applications.
Hand-delivered or mailed applications for this position will not be accepted.
Telephonic enquiries may be directed to the Receptionist, tel. 041 506 3259.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2026 BEFORE 14:00
In terms of its Employment Equity Plan, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is committed to employment practices that redress past imbalances in respect of race, gender and disability, and as such the relevant policy will be considered during selection and placement.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under-mentioned position. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply, unless otherwise stated in the advertisement.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE
SUPERINTENDENT
(WASTEWATER CONVEYANCE DIVISION)
POSITION CODE: 260848
TASK Grade 11 (R484 344 – R673 440 per annum)
(Basic salary only, excluding benefits)
Qualifications and experience required:
- A trade-tested Artisan/equivalent Technical Certification in sewer maintenance and repair.
- Computer literacy in MS Office applications.
- A valid Code B driver’s licence.
- Two to three years or more relevant experience.
Key attributes and competencies:
- Proficient oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other official local language.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good coordination skills.
- High level of attention to detail.
The physical attributes associated with this post necessitates that the incumbent is physically fit and able-bodied to perform the relevant functions, and as such, shortlisted candidates will be required to submit themselves to the Municipal Medical Doctor to be medically examined as part of the selection process.
Job purpose:
Coordinating workflow processes associated with the designated section of the Sewerage Division’s operation and maintenance/repairs of the sewerage reticulation system through the implementation of procedures, applications, systems and controls.
As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Kindly note that all applications for employment and supporting documentation in respect of the advertised vacancy should be submitted online on the municipal website at www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za (go to ‘Vacancies’ to find the documentation for details for submitting online applications). It is advisable to submit applications online in good time to allow time for attending to queries that may arise when submitting applications.
Hand-delivered or mailed applications for this position will not be accepted.
Telephonic enquiries may be directed to the Receptionist, tel. 041 506 3259.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2026 BEFORE 14:00
