Multiple Permanent Vacancies X20 โ City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Job Opportunity: Multiple Permanent Vacancies โ City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Location: City of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
Closing Date: Open until filled
Position Type: Permanent (various roles)
Salary Range: R260,244 โ R3,399,184 per annum (role-dependent, plus benefits)
1. Admin Assistant (Waste Operations Administration) โ R260,244 to R356,928
Overview: Provide administrative support at depot level to ensure efficient and compliant waste operations.
Responsibilities: Maintain attendance registers, assist in budget preparation, prepare operational records, handle incidents/accidents reporting, and ensure effective archiving.
Requirements: Grade 12 + 1-year post-matric certificate in Administration; 1โ2 yearsโ administrative experience; computer literacy.
2. Help Desk Officer: Service Desk-ICT โ R260,244 to R356,928
Overview: Provide first-line ICT support and customer service through the service desk.
Responsibilities: Record and assign calls, provide technical support, update call status, ensure user satisfaction, and adhere to ICT policies.
Requirements: ICT certificate (NQF 5); 1โ3 yearsโ ICT environment experience; A+ or MCDST advantageous.
3. Admin Assistant: Operations-ICT โ R260,244 to R356,928
Overview: Deliver administrative and clerical support for ICT operations.
Responsibilities: Execute document control, archiving, clerical duties, and secretarial support; ensure compliance with governance requirements.
Requirements: Grade 12; 1โ2 yearsโ administrative experience; computer literacy.
4. OD Structure Administrator: Org Structure Maintenance โ R371,208 to R509,256
Overview: Maintain organisational structures and HRIS to ensure compliance with Council resolutions.
Responsibilities: Update HRIS, implement structural changes, draft reports, manage audit records, and respond to structural queries.
Requirements: Grade 12 + Diploma in IT (NQF 6); 3โ5 yearsโ HRIS or local government experience; Oracle, HRIS, and MS Office knowledge.
5. Recruitment Administrator: Recruitment โ R292,944 to R401,832
Overview: Render HR administrative services for recruitment processes.
Responsibilities: Perform HR admin tasks, ensure compliance with governance frameworks, process invoices, and deliver customer service.
Requirements: Diploma in HR/Business Management (NQF 6); 2โ3 yearsโ HR or local government experience.
6. HR Officer: Recruitment โ R470,436 to R645,324
Overview: Manage recruitment, placement, and remuneration functions.
Responsibilities: Oversee recruitment, selection, benefits, archives, compliance with MFMA, and HR policies.
Requirements: Diploma in HR Management (NQF 6); 3 yearsโ HR generalist experience in Local Government.
7. Snr Specialist: HR Business Partners โ R755,460 to R1,036,344
Overview: Partner with departments to deliver HR solutions and workforce planning.
Responsibilities: Align HR practices with strategy, workforce planning, recruitment oversight, EE compliance, training, and stakeholder relations.
Requirements: Bachelorโs/BTech in HR (NQF 7); 5 yearsโ HR management/generalist experience; driverโs licence.
8. Snr Clerk (Waste Operations Administration) โ R260,244 to R356,928
Overview: Provide clerical and administrative support at depot level for waste services.
Responsibilities: Handle complaints, manage archives, record weighbridge slips, update inventories, assist in budget control, and compile correspondence.
Requirements: Grade 12 + 1-year admin certificate; 1โ2 yearsโ admin experience.
9. Admin Officer (Bin Management) โ R417,864 to R573,228
Overview: Ensure efficient bin management services across Ekurhuleni.
Responsibilities: Execute bin rollout programs, update bin statistics, maintain office admin and asset registers, ensure compliance, and promote revenue generation.
Requirements: Grade 12 + Diploma in Business/Administration; 2 yearsโ relevant experience.
10. Admin Assistant (Financial Administration Landfill) โ R260,224 to R356,928
Overview: Provide financial administration for landfill operations.
Responsibilities: Handle billing, process creditors/debtors, compile financial data, and ensure compliance with MFMA.
Requirements: Matric + 1-year finance certificate; 1 yearโs finance experience; computer literacy.
11. Admin Assistant (HR Resource Support ERWM) โ R260,224 to R356,928
Overview: Provide HR administrative support within Environmental Resource & Waste Management.
Responsibilities: Maintain HR assets register, compile insurance claims, support awareness programmes, and implement governance practices.
Requirements: Matric + 1-year HR certificate; 1 year HR experience; computer literacy.
12. Snr Field Technician: Field Services โ R417,864 to R573,228
Overview: Deliver expert ICT field support services.
Responsibilities: Oversee desktop, printer, and mobile device support; supervise technicians; ensure SLAs are met; comply with MFMA.
Requirements: Diploma in IT (NQF 6); A+/MCDST; ITIL Foundation V3; 3 yearsโ technical support experience; driverโs licence.
13. Project Manager โ R671,064 to R920,592
Overview: Manage ICT projects in alignment with the Cityโs digital strategy.
Responsibilities: Coordinate, implement, and monitor ICT projects; ensure compliance with project frameworks and risk management standards.
Requirements: Diploma in IT (NQF 6); PMP/Prince2/Agile; 5 yearsโ ICT project management experience; driverโs licence.
14. Programme Manager: Portfolio Management โ R850,440 to R1,166,640
Overview: Oversee ICT programmes and portfolios in alignment with Cityโs transformation strategy.
Responsibilities: Manage programme delivery, governance, risk, financial processes, and stakeholder relations.
Requirements: Degree in IT (NQF 7); PMP/Prince2/Agile; 8 yearsโ ICT experience including 6 years in programme/project management; driverโs licence.
15. Snr Manager: HR Cluster Support โ R850,440 to R1,166,640
Overview: Provide HR leadership at cluster/departmental level.
Responsibilities: Oversee HR strategy alignment, business partnering, people management, change management, and governance.
Requirements: Bachelorโs in Social Science/Humanities (NQF 7); Honours advantageous; 8 yearsโ HR experience (5 in senior management).
16. Snr Manager: Case Management & Litigation โ R850,440 to R1,166,640
Overview: Lead labour law case management and litigation processes.
Responsibilities: Develop case systems, represent the City in litigation, advise on contracts, manage disputes, and ensure compliance.
Requirements: Matric + LLB; 8 yearsโ managerial labour law experience; knowledge of SA labour legislation; driverโs licence.
17. Head of Department: Community Services โ R2,219,302 to R3,399,184
Overview: Lead community services including health, arts, culture, and social development.
Responsibilities: Strategic planning, financial oversight, stakeholder management, programme leadership, and governance.
Requirements: Bachelorโs in Healthcare/Social Science/Arts/Culture/Sports (NQF 7); MBA advantageous; 10+ yearsโ management experience (5 at senior level).
18. Business Unit Head Waste Management โ R2,219,302 to R3,399,184
Overview: Drive integrated waste management strategies for the municipality.
Responsibilities: Develop and implement strategies, ensure compliance, manage HR and finances, and align service delivery with legislation.
Requirements: Postgraduate in Business/Civil Engineering/Environmental Management; MBA advantageous; 10 yearsโ leadership experience (5 at senior level).
19. Water Quality Manager: WQM & RPS Areas โ R755,460 to R1,036,344
Overview: Ensure potable water and industrial effluent meet regulatory standards.
Responsibilities: Manage water quality, laboratories, contractors, compliance reporting, risk strategies, and stakeholder engagement.
Requirements: BSc/BTech in Natural Science; Professional registration (Prof. Sci. Nat); 3 yearsโ relevant experience; driverโs licence.
20. Manager: Aquatics Facility Management โ R671,064 to R920,592
Overview: Manage operations and safety of swimming pools across the municipality.
Responsibilities: Oversee aquatic facilities, ensure safety standards, manage staff and budgets, handle public complaints, and enforce OHSA compliance.
Requirements: Bachelorโs in Recreation/Leisure Management; Swimming Pool Management/ARA certificate; 3โ5 yearsโ relevant experience; Code B driverโs licence.
Employment Equity
The City of Ekurhuleni applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.
How to Apply
Submit applications online via the official City of Ekurhuleni careers portal:
๐ Apply Online โ www.ekurhuleni.gov.za
Enquiries:
Tel: 0860 54 3000 / (011) 999 6356 (for specific posts)
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