Job Opportunity:

Location: Senqu Local Municipality, Eastern Cape (servicing Lady Grey, Sterkspruit, Barkly East, Rhodes, Rossouw & environs)
Closing Date: 15 October 2025 (12h00 noon)
Position Type: Fixed-Term Contract aligned to the 2021/26 Council term
Paterson Grade: Not specified
Stipend: R4,200 per month
Notice No.: 36/2025–2026

Overview

Senqu Local Municipality invites suitably qualified and community-minded applicants to fill two Ward Committee Clerk vacancies—one post per ward (Ward 9 and Ward 13). The clerks will provide secretariat and administrative support to the Ward Councillor and ensure effective ward functionality, community liaison and customer care referral.

Key Responsibilities

-Provide full secretariat support for ward committees and meetings: circulate approved calendars, issue notices, arrange venues, prepare agendas for Councillor approval, take minutes and ensure safe record-keeping.

-Liaise with the Public Participation Office on support needs and report on ward functionality.

-Ensure wards have the required tools of trade (including report templates).

-Collect and consolidate reports from ward committees for Councillor approval.

-Report non-cooperating ward committee members to the Councillor/Public Participation Office for intervention.

-Advise committees about meetings and training arranged by the Municipality and ensure logistics are in place and attended.

-Assist communities to log complaints and redirect to Municipal Customer Care.

-Support the Amenities section: oversee day-to-day operation of community facilities (halls, sports fields, cemeteries), control keys, and report damages/vandalism or maintenance needs to the Supervisor: Amenities.

Requirements & Skills

–Minimum education: Grade 11.

–Added advantage: Demonstrated involvement/experience in community structures.

-Strong administration, meeting coordination and minute-taking ability.

-Clear, respectful communication with diverse community stakeholders.

-Organised, reliable and able to manage documents and deadlines.

–Residency: Only applicants residing within Senqu’s area of jurisdiction and in the specific ward they are applying for will be considered.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Stipend: R4,200 per month.
• Fixed-term appointment linked to the 2021/26 Council term (not permanent).

Employment Equity

Senqu Municipality subscribes to affirmative action and employment equity. Suitable candidates from designated groups are encouraged to apply. The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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