Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates to fill under-mentioned positions advertised and the district is an affirmative action employer, and committed to the implementation of its Employment Equity Plan, people from Designated groups are therefore encouraged to apply.

DEPARTMENT: PLANNING ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT

POSITION: SENIOR MANAGER: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

TASK GRADE: TK17

SALARY SCALE: R 886 214.00 – R1 150 374.00 PER ANNUM Excl. benefits

REF. NO. : MPDC30/PEDI/EC/001

Requirements: Grade 12, B-degree in Economics/ Management Science/Development Studies or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6); and Computer Literacy – MS Office

Certificate in Municipal Finance Management or Certificate Program in Municipal Development (CPMD) in line with minimum regulations on competency levels of 2007 will be an added advantage. Valid Code EB driver’s license. Eight (8) years relevant experience, minimum of five years at middle management level. Local Government experience will be an added advantage.

POSITION: SENIOR DATA TECHNICIAN

TASK GRADE: TK13

SALARY SCALE: R501 605 – R651 082 PER ANNUM Excl. benefits

REF. NO. : MPDC30/PEDI/PLN//006

Requirements – B. Degree Civil Engineering, NQF level 7 or equivalent qualification accredited for registration as a professional engineering technologist or professional engineer by the Engineering Council of South Africa. 2 -3 Years relevant experience in infrastructure data collection. Code B Driver’s License. Computer Literacy – MS Office Applications.

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES

POSITION: MANAGER: MUNICIPAL HEALTH SERVICES

SALARY SCALE: R 651 082.00 – R 845 146.00 PER ANNUM Excl. benefits

TASK GRADE: TK15

REF: MPDC30/CSS/MHS//001

REQUIREMENTS: B-Tech or relevant tertiary qualification in Public Health or Environmental Health. 10 – 15 years’ experience in Environmental Health Services or Environmental Management at Senior level. Valid code EB (08) driver’s license. Valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Eligible to be appointed as a Peace Officer (will be an added advantage).

POSITION: COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

TASK GRADE: TK11

SALARY SCALE: R377 353 – R489 848 PER ANNUM Excl. benefits

REF. NO.: MPDC30/CSS/ES//006            

Requirements: Must have completed B degree/National Diploma in Environmental management / Environmental Science and Driver’s License. Applicants from rural areas will be given preference and residence within the Gert Sibande District Municipality area of jurisdiction.

Duties: The incumbent will be exposed to various functions within the Community and Social Services Department, including the following: –

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

FINANCE INTERNSHIP X2 FOR 24 MONTHS CONTRACT

Requirements: Must have complete B degree/National Diploma in Accounting/Financial Management N6/Accounting and Internal Audit. Applicants from rural areas will be given preference and residence within the Gert Sibande District Municipality area of jurisdiction.

Duties: The incumbent will be exposed to various functions within the Finance Department, including the following:

  • Performing specific clerical tasks associated with the processing of information pertaining to debtors, creditors, income and expenditure.
  • Reconciling debtors, creditors and general ledger accounts.
  • Assisting with the input of salary information and the control of such data
  • Maintaining proper financial records and ensuring access to such records are safeguarded.
  • Performing specific functions related to the management of electronic data and records.
  • Ensuring the timeous submission of statutory third party financial returns.
  • Assisting with the compilation of the annual budgets, SDBIP and financial statements
  • Generating relevant financial reports for the various Management and Committee structures within the Municipality
  • Internal Audit functions and processes
  • Supply Chain management processes

As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, security vetting and psychometric assessment.

N.B: (The posts are subject to security vetting)

The above posts are subject to Job Evaluation.

Applications should be forwarded on Council’s prescribed Employment application form obtainable on the website (www.gertsibande.gov.za) accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications and copy of ID to: General Manager: Corporate Services: Ms. ME Radebe, Gert Sibande District Municipality, P O Box 1748 Ermelo, 2350. Applications which are not on the prescribed form will not be considered.

No faxed/ e-mailed applications will be accepted. Applications received after closing date will not be accepted. If no response received from Gert Sibande District Municipality within 30 days of the closing date, you must regard your application as unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 14 August 2025 at 12h00 am.

Administrative enquiries should be directed to Mrs. Patricia Khanye at (017) 801-7037 or Ms. Thobile Maseko at (017-801 7236

The Gert Sibande District Municipality is an affirmative action employer, and committed to the implementation of its Employment Equity Plan, people from designated groups are therefore encouraged to apply.

For more details on each post, please refer to our website www.gsibande.gov.za

Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that the application reaches our District offices on or before the closing date mentioned above.

Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement consider your application unsuccessful.

Mr. C.A. HABILE

MUNICIPAL MANAGER