15 May 2026

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.

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DEPARTMENT: INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNICAL SERVICES

POSITION: SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN: WATER& SANITATION

SALARY SCALE: R_501 605.00 – R651 082.00 per annum Excl. benefits

TASK GRADE: 13

REF. NO.: MPDC30/ITS/WS/003

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering PLUS Six (6) years relevant experience / BSc or BTech Civil Engineering PLUS five years relevant experience in construction in a municipal environment.

• Registered or in the process of being registered as candidate with the Engineering Council of South Africa (proof must be supplied with CV).

• Project management, contract management and financial management skills will serve as a strong recommendation

• Written and verbal communication skills

• Presentation and facilitation skills

• Computer literate

• Valid Code 08 Driver’s Licence

POSITION: MANAGER – QUANTITY SURVEYING (CONTRACTUAL FOR 4 YEARS)

TASK GRADE: TK16

SALARY SCALE: R_733 062.00 – R 951 557.00 per annum Excl. benefits

REF. NO.: MPDC30/ITS/SP/QS/001

Requirements: B.Sc (QS) University Degree OR B Tech Degree (NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA) in Quantity

Surveying.

Registration with the SA Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession or Built Environment will be an added

advantage.

Minimum of 5 years of Quantity Surveying OR Civil Engineering Experience. Local Government experience will be an added advantage

POSITION: QUANTITY SURVEYING TECHNICIAN (CONTRACTUAL FOR 4 YEARS)

TASK GRADE: TK13

SALARY SCALE: R_501 605.00 – R 651 082.00 per annum Excl. benefits

REF. NO.: MPDC30/ITS/SP/QS/002

Requirements: National Diploma (NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA) in Quantity Surveying/Architecture/Civil Engineering/Structural Engineering/ Mechanical and Electrical Engineering). Registration with SA Council for the

Quantity Surveying Profession or Built Environment will be an added advantage. Minimum of 3 years Quantity Surveying

experience (Architecture, Mechanical, Civil, Structural and Electrical) Local Government experience will be an added

Advantage

POSITION: SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN: MICROBIOLOGY

TASK GRADE: TK11

SALARY SCALE: R 377 353 – R 489_848 PER ANNUM Excl. benefits

REF. NO.: MPDC30/ITS/LAB/MIC/002

Minimum Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent. National Diploma in Microbiology/Biotechnology

(or equivalent) with Microbiology as a major subject.

Must have three (3+) years’ experience in a microbiology water laboratory, with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an

accredited (ISO/IEC 17025) microbiology laboratory and one (1) year of proven supervisory experience.

Valid Code B (08) driver’s license. SANAS Technical signatory experience will have an added advantage.

DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE SERVICES

POSITION: BODYGUARD/ DRIVER: OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER

TOTAL SALARY PACKAGE: As per the approved Salary scale

TASK GRADE:TK5

REF.: MPDC30/CORP/CS/004

DURATION: Fixed Term Linked to the Political Office

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.

• At least 2 years relevant working experience and

• Must be a South African citizen.

• A valid driver’s license;

• Ability to write and read;

• Ability to interact with SAPS and Security Services in respect of high profiled functions;

• Ability to work under pressure and beyond working hours

• 12 months in VIP protection

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:

Acting General Manager: Corporate Services: Mr. MA Madonsela, Gert Sibande District Municipality, P O Box 1748 Ermelo, 2350. Physical Address for hand delivery is Corner Joubert and Oosthuise Streets, 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: 21 May 2026 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