City of Ethekwini Vacancies

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City of Ethekwini Vacancies – Exciting Municipal Career Opportunities

Date: February 23, 2025
Sector: Administration – Municipalities

The City of Ethekwini is inviting skilled, dedicated, and innovative professionals to join our dynamic team. With a wide range of permanent and temporary positions across various departments—from logistics and heritage to engineering and performance management—these vacancies offer competitive remuneration packages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career growth. All posts are open to all categories, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply.

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How to Apply

To apply for any of the positions below, please click on the application link provided at the end of each post on our website. Ensure you have read the detailed vacancy descriptions and meet the essential requirements before applying. We wish you the best of luck with your application!

Vacancies

Workshop Attendant

  • Reference: ETH250212-1
  • Closing Date: 07 March 2025
  • Job Type: Permanent, Grade T04
  • Department: Logistics – Division: Logistical and Procurement, Branch: Support Services, Vacancy Group: Community and Emergency Services
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Job Purpose:
    • Support mechanical maintenance and repair of vehicles and motorcycles by preparing the workshop and equipment, checking fluid levels, assisting with repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Prepare workshop equipment (e.g., hydraulic ramp, hoist) for vehicle servicing.
    • Check oil, brake fluid, gearbox oil, and other levels.
    • Assist with tyre changes, brake inspections, and general repairs.
    • Maintain cleanliness in the workshop.
  • Essential Requirements:
    • Grade 10 and 3 months of relevant experience.
  • Preferred:
    • Grade 12 or National Technical Certificate (N3) with 6 months’ experience.
  • Remuneration: R139,675.56 – R176,171.88 per annum
  • Contact: HC Centre of Excellence, Tel: 031 311 3103

Principal Clerk

  • Reference: ETH250207-4
  • Closing Date: 07 March 2025
  • Job Type: Permanent, Grade T07
  • Department: Licencing, Vehicle Testing and Fines Processing – Branch: Camera Centre, Vacancy Group: Community and Emergency
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Job Purpose:
    • Perform administrative duties including filing, documentation, and handling public enquiries.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Maintain secure filing and archiving systems.
    • Process documentation for charges, summonses, and other records.
    • Assist with counter, public, and telephonic enquiries.
  • Essential Requirements:
    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and 2 years’ relevant experience; computer literacy.
  • Preferred:
    • An administrative certificate with 3 years’ experience.
  • Remuneration: R218,077.44 – R283,086.84 per annum
  • Contact: HC Centre of Excellence, Tel: 031 311 3103

Museum Officer

  • Reference: ETH250207-1
  • Closing Date: 07 March 2025
  • Job Type: Permanent, Grade T10
  • Department: Libraries and Heritage – Branch: Local History Museum, Vacancy Group: Libraries & Heritage
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Special Conditions:
    • 40-hour, 5-day week; availability for after-hours functions if required.
  • Job Purpose:
    • Assist the Curator with curatorial and clerical duties while providing a public enquiry service.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Manage accessions and store new materials.
    • Carry out clerical duties and support educational activities.
    • Research historical materials and support exhibition preparation.
  • Essential Requirements:
    • Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Anthropology, Sociology, History, Heritage Studies, Archaeology, or a related field; valid driver’s license; 2 years’ relevant experience.
  • Preferred:
    • Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) and 3 years’ experience.
  • Remuneration: R311,261.52 – R404,033.88 per annum
  • Contact: HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER, Tel: 031 311 4128

Curator (Entomology)

  • Reference: ETH250205-2
  • Closing Date: 07 March 2025
  • Job Type: Permanent, Grade T14
  • Department: Libraries and Heritage – Branch: Natural Science Museum, Vacancy Group: Libraries & Heritage
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Job Purpose:
    • Develop and manage the natural science collection by applying academic expertise in entomology and related fields.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Define programme priorities, manage research, and oversee specimen acquisition and exhibition.
  • Essential Requirements:
    • Master of Science (NQF Level 9) in Zoology (with relevance to Entomology, Taxonomy, or Systematics); registration with SACNASP; 4 years’ relevant experience.
  • Preferred:
    • Doctoral degree (NQF Level 10) with 5 years’ experience and published research.
  • Remuneration: R780,886 – R987,939 per annum
  • Contact: HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER, Tel: 031 311 4128

Chef De Partie

  • Reference: ETH250210-4
  • Closing Date: 07 March 2025
  • Job Type: Permanent, Grade T07
  • Department: Commercial and Events Services – Branch: Food, Beverages and Banqueting Services, Vacancy Group: Moses Mabhida Stadium
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Job Purpose:
    • Prepare and produce high-quality meals in a designated food preparation station.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Ensure adequate food supplies and timely preparation in line with event deadlines.
    • Present food attractively and guide casual staff in cooking methods.
  • Essential Requirements:
    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent plus a certificate in Food Cookery; 2 years’ experience.
  • Preferred:
    • Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Catering/Hospitality Management; 3 years’ experience.
  • Remuneration: R218,077.44 – R283,086.84 per annum
  • Contact: HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER, Tel: 031 322 5849

Specialist Engineer (Hv Projects)

  • Reference: ETH250213-3
  • Closing Date: 07 March 2025
  • Job Type: Permanent, Grade T17
  • Department: Hv Operations – Branch: Hv Projects, Vacancy Group: Electricity
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Special Conditions:
    • Appointment subject to passing an internal assessment test.
  • Job Purpose:
    • Direct professional engineering activities and lead project teams in developing and maintaining engineering infrastructure.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Evaluate capabilities, manage technical designs, prepare contract documentation, and oversee asset management.
  • Essential Requirements:
    • Bachelor of Science (NQF Level 8) in Electrical Engineering; registration with ECSA; 7 years’ post-registration experience.
  • Remuneration: R1,412,172 – R1,805,954 per annum
  • Contact: HC Electricity, Tel: 031 311 1301

Senior Manager (Performance Monitoring, Evaluation And Reporting)

  • Reference: ETH250219-5
  • Closing Date: 07 March 2025
  • Job Type: Temporary, Grade T17 (12-month fixed term)
  • Department: Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Advisory – Branch: Project Evaluation Advisory, Vacancy Group: Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Special Conditions:
    • Must be available on non-working days and for travel.
  • Job Purpose:
    • Lead the institutionalization of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes to enhance municipal accountability.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Define objectives, guide performance development, lead evaluation studies, prepare performance reports, and manage capacity-building initiatives.
  • Essential Requirements:
    • Degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration/Financial/Operations Management; 6 years’ experience (3 years managerial); valid driver’s license.
  • Preferred:
    • Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) with 7 years’ experience.
  • Remuneration: Total package between R1,176,363 and R1,501,347 per annum
  • Contact: HLENGIWE MHLONGO, Tel: 031 322 7736

Senior Manager (Projects)

  • Reference: ETH250214-5
  • Closing Date: 07 March 2025
  • Job Type: Permanent, Grade T17
  • Department: Housing Projects – Branch: Northern, Vacancy Group: Human Settlements
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Job Purpose:
    • Oversee the delivery of housing, land release, infrastructure, and economic development projects, including squatter control.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Develop strategic plans, manage project teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with financial and safety regulations.
  • Essential Requirements:
    • Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Built Environment; 6 years’ project management experience; valid driver’s license.
  • Preferred:
    • Postgraduate degree (NQF Level 8) and professional registration; 8 years’ experience.
  • Remuneration: R1,412,172 – R1,805,954 per annum
  • Contact: HReng/HRSYSTEMS, Tel: 031 311 7462 / 031 322 6050

Senior Manager (Architecture & Project Management)

  • Reference: ETH250214-1
  • Closing Date: 07 March 2025
  • Job Type: Permanent, Grade T18
  • Department: Architecture – Branch: Architecture and Project Management, Vacancy Group: Architecture
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Job Purpose:
    • Provide professional consultancy to deliver sustainable architectural services and monitor project outcomes.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Define objectives, manage team performance, prepare budgets, direct contractual obligations, and disseminate strategic information.
  • Essential Requirements:
    • Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) in Architecture; registration as a Professional Architect; 7 years’ relevant experience.
  • Preferred:
    • Professional registration in Construction Project Management (SACPCMP or PMI) with 8 years’ experience.
  • Remuneration: R1,614,181 – R2,068,167 per annum
  • Contact: HRSYSTEMS / HRENG, Tel: 031 322 6050 / 031 322 7710

Manager (Performance Monitoring and Evaluation)

  • Reference: ETH250219-7
  • Closing Date: 28 February 2025
  • Job Type: Temporary, Grade T14 (12-month fixed term)
  • Department: Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Advisory – Branch: Project Evaluation Advisory, Vacancy Group: Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Special Conditions:
    • Post is interchangeable within the unit; travel is required.
  • Job Purpose:
    • Manage and oversee the development and implementation of service delivery budget plans, performance plans, and monitoring systems.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Facilitate budget and performance planning, implement M&E systems, and prepare reports.
  • Essential Requirements:
    • Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Administration/Financial/Operations Management; 4 years’ experience; valid driver’s license.
  • Preferred:
    • Degree (NQF Level 7) and a Project Management certificate; 6 years’ experience.
  • Remuneration: Total package between R780,886 and R987,939 per annum
  • Contact: HLENGIWE MHLONGO, Tel: 031 322 7736

IT Support Officer

  • Reference: ETH250219-3
  • Closing Date: 07 March 2025
  • Job Type: Permanent, Grade T11
  • Department: Customer Services – Branch: End User Support, Vacancy Group: Information Management
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Special Conditions:
    • After hours work; interchangeable within units.
  • Job Purpose:
    • Provide second-line ICT support, diagnose and resolve hardware/software incidents, and maintain IT service availability.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Assist end users, install hardware/software, and develop IT standards and procedures.
  • Essential Requirements:
    • Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Information Technology; 2 years’ PC support experience; valid driver’s license.
  • Preferred:
    • Degree (NQF Level 7) and 3 years’ experience.
  • Remuneration: Basic salary between R367,445.64 and R476,964.12 per annum
  • Contact: HLENGIWE MHLONGO, Tel: 031 322 7736

Co-Ordinator (Stakeholder Facilitation)

  • Reference: ETH250219-2
  • Closing Date: 07 March 2025
  • Job Type: Permanent, Grade T11
  • Department: (Sdb Abm), Vacancy Group: Area Based Management
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Job Purpose:
    • Coordinate stakeholder facilitation initiatives to enhance community participation and information dissemination.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Manage procedural requirements, promote community engagement, and coordinate training.
  • Essential Requirements:
    • Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification (e.g., Public Relations Management); 3 years’ experience; valid driver’s license; computer literacy.
  • Preferred:
    • 4 years’ experience.
  • Remuneration: Basic salary between R367,445.64 and R476,964.12 per annum
  • Contact: HLENGIWE MHLONGO, Tel: 031 322 7736

Driver Messenger

  • Reference: ETH250214-3
  • Closing Date: 07 March 2025
  • Job Type: Permanent, Grade T04
  • Department: Roads and Stormwater Maintenance – Division: Umlazi East Depot, Vacancy Group: Engineering Unit
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Special Conditions:
    • Must be physically fit.
  • Job Purpose:
    • Transport materials, equipment, and personnel; collect and distribute mail; and update records.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Inspect vehicle safety, assist in loading/offloading, transport staff, and complete documentation.
  • Essential Requirements:
    • Grade 12 (or equivalent); valid driver’s license; 3 months’ experience.
  • Preferred:
    • 6 months’ experience.
  • Remuneration: R139,675.56 – R176,171.88 per annum
  • Contact: HREngRecruit/HCSystems, Tel: 031 322 710

Depot Supervisor

  • Reference: ETH250213-4
  • Closing Date: 07 March 2025
  • Job Type: Permanent, Grade T10
  • Department: MV LV Operations – Branch: Maintenance Planning and Works, Vacancy Group: Electricity
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Special Conditions:
    • 40-hour, 5-day week; overtime required; may be transferred within Electricity Units.
  • Job Purpose:
    • Supervise depot operations, manage inventories, and control equipment and non-stock materials.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Supervise labour, manage records and requisitions, control inventories, and ensure safety and housekeeping.
  • Essential Requirements:
    • Trade Tested Artisan (Electrician) with NTC2/NCV3; valid driver’s license; valid First Aid certificate; 3 years’ experience.
  • Remuneration: R311,261.52 – R404,033.88 per annum
  • Contact: HC Electricity, Tel: 031 311 1301

Small Plant Operator

  • Reference: ETH250213-2
  • Closing Date: 07 March 2025
  • Job Type: Permanent, Grade T04
  • Department: HV Operations – Branch: HV Cables, Vacancy Group: Electricity
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Special Conditions:
    • 40-hour, 5-day week; protective clothing provided; Overtime Category-II.
  • Job Purpose:
    • Provide basic labour support in plant operations.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Prepare work sites, excavate trenches, lay cables, remove debris, and assist with loading/offloading.
  • Essential Requirements:
    • Appropriate primary education; certificate of competence (or to be obtained within 6 months); 6 months’ experience.
  • Preferred:
    • Secondary education and 1 year’s experience.
  • Remuneration: R139,675.56 – R176,171.88 per annum
  • Contact: HC Electricity, Tel: 031 311 1301

Brigadier

  • Reference: ETH250217-2
  • Closing Date: 07 March 2025
  • Job Type: Permanent, Grade T17
  • Department: Operations – Branch: Outer West Region, Vacancy Group: Community and Emergency Services
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Special Conditions:
    • Appointment under Section 64 of the SAPS Act; must have no previous criminal convictions.
  • Job Purpose:
    • Direct and consolidate crime, traffic, and by-law enforcement functions for municipal policing.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Manage the Metro Headquarters command; set strategic directives; oversee training, budgets, and departmental assets; and supervise subordinate staff.
  • Essential Requirements:
    • Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Policing or related; registered as a Traffic Officer; valid driver’s license; firearm competency; 8 years’ experience (3 years at Colonel level); computer literacy.
  • Remuneration: R1,412,172 – R1,805,954 per annum
  • Contact: HC Centre of Excellence, Tel: 031 311 1301

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Final Notes

The City of Ethekwini is proud to offer a wide range of career opportunities with competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to excellence in service delivery. We invite all qualified candidates to review the detailed job descriptions and apply for the role that best fits their skills and experience.

To apply, please click on the link provided at the end of each post on our website.

We wish you all the best with your applications!