Emalahleni Local Municipality Vacancies โ Apply by 11 September 2025
Job Opportunities
Location: Emalahleni Local Municipality (Indwe, Dordrecht & Cacadu, Eastern Cape, South Africa)
Closing Date: 11 September 2025
Employer: Emalahleni Local Municipality
Notice No: HR 01/2025
Emalahleni Local Municipality, a Grade 2 municipality comprising Indwe, Dordrecht, and Cacadu, is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions. The Municipality is committed to employment equity and encourages African females and persons with disabilities to apply.
1. Project Manager (X2 Posts)
Department: Infrastructure Development and Human Settlements
Salary: Task Grade 13 (R451 556,52 โ R586 135,44) per annum, excluding benefits
Requirements:
- Grade 12 & National Diploma in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 6)
- 3 yearsโ relevant experience in Project Management
- Valid Driverโs Licence
- Good computer literacy
- Diploma in Project Management & professional registration will be added advantages
Key Duties:
- Preparing and managing grant-funded projects and business plans
- Registering & reporting projects on MIG-MIS
- Monitoring, evaluating and presenting projects to committees
- Drafting project specifications and participating in evaluations
2. Traffic Officers (X2 Posts)
Department: Community Services
Salary: Task Grade 10 (R269 959,32 โ R350 426,40) per annum, excluding benefits
Requirements:
- Grade 12 & Traffic Officers National Diploma
- 2 yearsโ relevant experience
- Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Valid Driverโs Licence
- Examiner of Driving Licence/ Vehicles (Grade โAโ) diplomas will be an added advantage
Key Duties:
- Conducting law enforcement, inspections, issuing fines & impounding vehicles
- Managing traffic control, speed monitoring, and accident response
- Escorting VIPs, abnormal loads, and conducting crowd control
- Supporting emergency, fire, and rescue services
3. Cleaners (X2 Posts)
Department: Facilities Management
Salary: Task Grade 03 (R132 228,00 โ R148 873,92) per annum, excluding benefits
Requirements:
- Grade 8, ability to read & write
- Physical fitness & good health
- One yearโs relevant experience
Key Duties:
- Cleaning offices and facilities
- Serving refreshments to staff
- Delivering mail, documents, and preparing boardrooms
- Supporting office staff with general duties
4. Administration Assistant: Council Committees (X2 Posts)
Department: Corporate Services Directorate
Salary: Task Grade 08 (R227 005,02 โ R294 659,76) per annum, excluding benefits
Requirements:
- Grade 12 & National Diploma in Office Management/ Administration
- 1 yearโs experience in local government environment
- Communication skills in English and any Nguni language
- Computer literacy and strong organisational skills
Key Duties:
- Providing admin support for Councillors and committees
- Handling correspondence and travel arrangements
- Compiling and distributing meeting agendas
- Performing administrative functions as required
5. Revenue Accountant
Department: Budget & Treasury Office
Salary: Task Grade 12 (R401 049,24 โ R520 584,12) per annum, excluding benefits
Requirements:
- Grade 12, National Diploma in Accounting (NQF Level 6)
- BCom Degree (NQF Level 7) with Accounting 3 will be an advantage
- 3 yearsโ municipal accounting experience, 2 years in Revenue Management
- Computer literacy (Advanced Excel, MSCOA knowledge)
- Valid Driverโs Licence
Key Duties:
- Verifying reconciliations, debtor reports, and adjustments
- Preparing financial statements and statistical cash-flow reports
- Managing debtorsโ accounts, generating reminders, and debtor age analysis
- Supporting audits and legal compliance processes
6. Cashier (Indwe Office)
Department: Budget & Treasury Office
Salary: Task Grade 06 (R166 770,36 โ R216 488,88) per annum, excluding benefits
Requirements:
- Grade 12 & Diploma/Certificate in Administration
- 1 yearโs finance experience (local government experience an advantage)
- Computer literacy
Key Duties:
- Receiving and receipting daily payments
- Reconciling reports with collected cash
- Filing reconciliation documents daily
7. Refuse Tractor/Truck Driver
Department: Waste Management
Salary: Task Grade 05 (R141 974,76 โ R183 362,64) per annum, excluding benefits
Requirements:
- Grade 8
- Code 10 Driverโs Licence with PDP
- One yearโs relevant truck driving experience
- Ability to read & write, physically fit
Key Duties:
- Driving refuse trucks and transporting waste
- Delivering materials and collecting items for municipal operations
- Inspecting vehicles and reporting conditions before use
8. Special Programmes Unit Practitioner
Department: Office of the Municipal Manager
Salary: Task Grade 11 (R339 704,04 โ R440 952,06) per annum, excluding benefits
Requirements:
- Grade 12 & National Diploma in Public Management/ Administration/ Social Science
- 3 yearsโ municipal/local government experience
- Computer literacy & valid Driverโs Licence
Key Duties:
- Implementing programmes for youth, women, elderly, people with disabilities, and veterans
- Conducting outreach, advocacy, and capacity development initiatives
- Promoting arts, sports, culture, and recreational development
- Reporting and evaluating programme performance
9. Public Participation & Customer Care Practitioner
Department: Office of the Municipal Manager
Salary: Task Grade 11 (R339 704,04 โ R440 952,06) per annum, excluding benefits
Requirements:
- Grade 12 & National Diploma in Public Management/ Administration/ Social Science
- 3 yearsโ experience in local government sector
- Computer literacy & valid Driverโs Licence
Key Duties:
- Leading Public Participation programmes and initiatives
- Coordinating meetings, events, and community engagement
- Handling public queries and complaints
- Implementing customer care services and reporting outcomes
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