VHEMBE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

Invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following positions: 

EXTERNAL VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT

DEPARTMENT: TECHNICAL SERVICES 

Position : General Workers X5 

Post Level : 15 

Salary Scale : R167 487.63 

Requirements:

Grade 10 

Basic Numeracy 

Basic Literacy Skills 

6 Months relevant experience 

Key Performance Areas: 

·       Clean inside of water reservoirs 

·       Cut/ trim lawns and verges using handheld machines (brush cutters, lawnmowers) and/ or tools (shears, lashers) for the clearing of overgrown shrubs. 

·       Weed, clean and shape flower beds using handheld gardening tools. 

·       Excavate/ backfill trenches using handheld equipment (spades, picks) 

·       Pick up litter and/ or items lying in open spaces. 

·       Remove and replace refuse bags from collection bins . 

·       Carry refuse bags to designated areas for collection and/ or attends to the loading/ offloading of refuse bags/ materials and or garden refuse into/ from vehicles. 

·       Remove and wash off debris from tools and/ or vehicles using pressurized cleaning systems (handheld hoses). 

·       Clean equipment (brush cutters, lawnmowers) using specific cleaning aides (brush) and replacing nylon cutting lines and/ or checking/ replacing fuel to specified levels. 

·       Place and stack tools/ equipment in designated storage area and/ or verbally reporting the condition/ status of tools/ equipment to the immediate superior. 

·       Load/unload equipment/materials in a vehicle. 

DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE SERVICES 

Position : Secretary to the General Manager 

Post Level : 08 

Salary Scale : R411 102.31 

Requirements:

·       Grade 12. 

·       Secretarial Diploma/ National Diploma in Office Management/ Management Assistant or equivalent 

·       Computer Literacy in Ms, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel 

·       Good Communication Skills 

·       Listening Skills 

·       Ability to work unsupervised and under pressure 

·       Excellent interpersonal skills and etiquette 

·       1-2 Years relevant experience Provide visitors relevant information that they require from the department. 

·       Manage the Diary of the General Manager and his / her delegates. 

·       Prepare weekly diary plans for the General Manager. 

·       Arrange transport and make bookings for accommodation for the General Manager of the department. 

·       Receive and make calls, while in constant consultation with the General Manager as to prevent clashing of appointments. 

·       Receive important documents on behalf of the General Manager and channel it accordingly. 

·       File documents in the office of the General Manager, and submit relevant documents to registry for filling. 

·       Collect and consolidate information from different departments as required by the General Manager. 

·       Gather information on portfolio of evidence, attaching proof and submit to General Manager. 

·       Controlling access to the office of the General Manager. 

·       Support the department with administration. 

·       Arrange departmental and external meeting for General Manager, advising of date, time and venue. 

·       Arrange venue and refreshment for the meetings. 

·       Print required documents as per the agenda. 

·       Prepare minutes and notifications of meetings using word processing application. 

Key Performance Areas: 

·       Record and update registers of attendees to the departmental and stakeholders meetings. 

·       Reminding of dates and times for meetings and deadlines to the General Manager 

·       Preparation of file containing relevant documents for meeting purpose 

·       Take minutes and distribution of the minutes of the meetings 

·       Serve refreshments during specific meetings 

·       Prepare venue for meetings before and after 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS TO TAKE NOTE OF: 

Forward your applications to: 

Please forward your application to the Registry Office, Vhembe District Municipality, Old Parliament Building, Government Complex Next to Khoroni Hotel 

Application must be submitted on the signed VDM HR application form, obtainable on the website (www.vhembe.gov.za) accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified copies of: identity document, driver’s license (where applicable) and qualifications. *Applications without the above will not be considered. Vhembe District Municipality reserves the right to / not to make appointments. If no response is received from Vhembe District Municipality within 90 days after the closing date, it must be regarded that your application was unsuccessful. Correspondence regarding the advertised positions will be limited to successful candidates only. 

NB: 

1.     Candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks including qualifications, employment, credit, criminal records, and reference checks. 

2.     Fax and E-Mail applications will not be accepted. 

3.     Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered. 

4.     Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will immediately disqualify an applicant. 

5.     Direct or indirect canvassing for preferential treatment will lead to immediate disqualification of the relevant applicant. 

6.     Successful candidates will be expected to enter into an annual performance agreement/contract with the municipality for each financial year for the duration of the employment relationship. 

Enquiries on the above should be directed to Recruitment Office at 015 960 2045/2047 

CLOSING DATE: 16 October 2026 

ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER 

Dr. MAPUTLA TMD