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NATURALLY PROGRESSIVE
External/Internal Vacancies
www.polokwane.gov.za
POLOKWANE MUNICIPALITY, SITUATED IN THE CAPRICORN DISTRICT OF THE LIMPOPO PROVINCE HEREBY INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED PERSONS TO BE
CONSIDERED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS THAT EXIST AT ITS MUNICIPAL
OFFICES IN POLOKWANE.
DIRECTORATE : WATERAND SANITATION
Business Unit
Position
Salary
: Reticulation, Distribution and
Maintenance, water demand and
conservation
: Electricians x3: Roaming Team
: R281 115-R325 659(basic salary
per annum excluding benefits)
: 09
: EXT/22/23/08
Post Level
Reference
Requirements: Grade 12/ N3 or equivalent qualification.
Trade Test in Electrical. 3 years post trade test. 2 years'
experience in portable water plants, sewer water plants,
boreholes, and pump stations. Code C1 driving license.
Traveling within the jurisdiction of the municipality and
working after hours. Six-day worker.
Duties: electrical fault finding. Designing electrical panels.
knowledge of safety standards on the usage of pneumatic
tools. Must be able to work under pressure and be able to
work for long hours and on heights. Be prepared to work
standby and long hours. Maintenance of portable water
plants, sewer water plants, boreholes, and pump stations.
Business Unit
Position
Salary
: Reticulation, Distribution and
Maintenance, water demand and
conservation
: Fitter and Turner x2
: R281 115-R325 659(basic salary
per annum excluding benefits)
: 09
: EXT/22/23/09
Position
Salary
conservation
: Senior Clerical Assistant x3
: R208 661-R232 346(basic salary per
annum excluding benefits)
: 11
: EXT/22/23/12
Post Level
Reference
Requirements: Grade 12 with Certificate in Computer
Course or equivalent qualification. 1-2 years of working
experience in administration. The incumbent must have
knowledge of working with Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Duties: Answer phone calls, provide information to callers,
or connect callers to appropriate people. Schedule
appointments and update the calendar. Plan meetings and
tal<e detailed minutes. Develop and maintain a filing system.
Compose and type regular correspondence, like invitations
and informative material. Make travel arrangements and
reservations for senior managers. Experience with working
with public/ customers. Be able to handle pressure, ana
have good communication. Pay attention to detail, work
independently as part of the team, and be able to work in a
highly pressurized and deadline-driven environment.
Develop and maintain a filing system, Writing Minutes of
Meetings, Answer phone calls, provide information to
callers, or connect callers to appropriate people.
Business Unit
Position
Salary
Post Level
Reference
Requirement: Grade 12/N3 or equivalent. Trade Test in
: Operations, Water and wastewater,
Quality Management and
Laboratory services
: Assistant Operator: sewer and
pump station
: R132 492(basic salary per annum
excluding benefits)
: 17
: EXT/22/23/13
Post Level
Reference
Fitter and Turning. 3 years post-Trade Test experience of Requirements: Grade 8/Abet level 3. Valid driver's license.
which 2 years' experience must be in portable water plants,
sewer plants, boreholes, and pump stations. Code C1
driving license. Must be physically fit and able, to use
general tools associated with the plumber, e.g. range
�panner r;,lyers, and other e�uipment.
Duties: 'Must be able to utilize relevant equipment such as
generators, water pumps, cutting machines, angle grinders
sewer cleaning equipment, ancfgeneral trade toors. instal1
and maintenance of borehole equipment. must be able to
work under pressure and be able to work for long hours and
on heights.be prepared to work standby and rong hours.
Able lo interpret design drawings. Have good
communication and customer relation sR1lls, report writing
and the ability to supervise personnel. Install and aligning of
electrical motors and maintenance of r;,umps. lnsfallafion
and maintenance of borehole equir;,ment. Conduct
preventive maintenance of all eguipment. Ensure
adherence to health and safety. Set up and adjust
metalworking machines and equipment. Operate machines
to produce parts or tools by turning boring, milling,
planning, shapin_g1 slotting, grinding, or arilling metal stock
or components. Fh and assemble metal parts,lools, or sub­
assemblies, including welding or brazing parts. Cut, thread,
bend and install hydraulic and pneumalic pipes and lines.
Dismantle faulty tools and assemblies and repair or replace
defective parts. Set up and/or QPerate hand and machine
tools, and welding eguipment. Examine detailed drawings
or sr;,ecifications lo find out job, material, and equipment
requirements.
Business Unit: Reticulation, Distribution and
Maintenance, Water Demand and
Conservation
: Artisan Plumber x7
Position
Salary
: R281 115-R325 659(basic salary per
annum excluding benefits)
Post Level : 09
Reference : EXT/22/23/10
Requirements: N3 in Plumbing Certificate or equivalent
plus Trade Test .2-3 years of relevant plumbing experience.
Valid drivers (code C1) license with PDP. Traveling within
the jurisdiction of the municipality.6 day worker. Must be
physically fit and able, to use general tools associated with
the plumber, e.g. range spanner, plyers, and other
equipment, etc.
Duties: Coordinates and controls the set-up, work in
progress, and completion of specialized tasks and activities
associated with the installation 1 maintenance, and repair of
water reticulation systems, including, monitoring and
correcting the productivity and performance outputs of
support r;,ersonnel. attending to routine/ general
administrative recording requirements contributing to the
accomr;,lishment of departmental obiectives-inspecling and
identifying leaks in the system, isolating defective areas1
and commencing with repair sequence. Knowledge OT
safety standarcfs and general tools associated with
pluml'iers e.g. range spanners plyers, and other equipment.
Must be able to work under pressure and be able to work for
lqng hours. standby, working extra hours and during the
nigfit.
Business Unit: Operations, Water and wastewater,
Quality Management and Laboratory
services
: Plant Supervisor x2 (Mankweng and
Position
Seshego)
: R333 746-R368 686 (basic salary per
Salary
annum excluding benefits)
Post Level : 08
Reference : EXT/22/23/11
Requirements: Grade 12 with Diploma in Chemical plant
operations/Water care/Bsc in Water Services and
Sanitation. Must be classified as Class V Process
Controller. 3 years of experience working at water and
wastewater treatment plants. i:1hysically liealthy_ and fit,
must be computer literate. Valid Driver's License.Traveling
to different plants as and when required.
Duties: Manage the slud_ge withdrawal and irrigation to
ensure that no contamination or pollution occurs. supervise
the interpretation of results obtained from analysis
performed by the laboratory and give a clear understanding
of instruction for any changes to be implemented. Manage
the take of water samples on the plant for control purposes.
oversee and perform calibration of instruments. supervise
water and wastewater process and ensure corrective
measures thereof. supervise the sampling, analysis, and
interpretation of wastewater for the puri:1ose of plant
optimization. supervise daily and monthly flows per unit
process and entire wastewater work. supervise the
implementation of various activities required for the
achievement of _green Drop and Blue Drop regulations.
Monitor complies with wastewater and discharge
standards. Perform jar test.
Business Unit : Reticulation, Distribution and
Maintenance, water demand and
01 years' experience in Water and Waste Water Plant
operation. The incumbent must be fit and healthy and be
able to stand for a long time. Must have good
communication and writing skills.
Duties: Removing screenings, fats, and grit. Maintain the
cleanness of the inlet work. Inspection of tlie equipment and
report malfunction of such equipment. Monitor the influent
wastewater and rer;,ort any irregularity. Must be able to work
under pressure during peak flows.
Business Unit
Position
Salary
: Water and Sanitation
: General Workers x31
: R132 492 (basic salary per
annum excluding benefits)
: 17
: EXT/22/23/14
Post Level
Reference
Requirements: Grade 07 or ABET Level 3. Basic reading
and writing. Be able to work in a team. The incumbent musl
be fit and fiealthy and be able to stand for a long time. Must
have good communication and writing skills. The incumbent
will use general tools associated with labour, e.g. picks,
shovels sewer cleaning rods, etc.
Duties: Removing or offloading sludge from drying beds.
Performing ground maintenance. Cfeaning of sliowers,
ablution blocRs, and pump stations. Grass culting. Cleaning
of tools after worR. Placing and stacking lools in a
designated storage area anal or verbally reporting the
condition/ status or tools to the immediate superior. Bottling
of c,lrinki�g water. Must be able to work under pressure
during rainy reasons
DIRECTORATE : ENERGY SERVICES
Business Unit
Position
Salary
: Energy Services: Operations and
Maintenance
: Meter Technicians 66KV: x2
: R333 746-R368 686(basic salary per
annum excluding benefits)
: 08
: EXT/22/23/15
PostLevel
Reference
Requirements: Grade 12/NTC3, Electrical Trade Test,
Installation Rules and Regulations, computer literacy,
s u p r e m a , a n d fi n a n c i a l s y s t e m . 3 y e a r s a s
electrician/technician i n the electrical metering
environment. Physically fit. ORHVS and all relative testing
equipment with extensive knowledge of all types of
electrical meters. Valid driver's license. Traveling and
working after hours and HV operations.
Duties: Meter inspections, installations, replacements,
auditing, downloading data, and verifying it. Program
meters. Synchronizing all meter data wiUl the financial
department.
Business Unit
Position
Salary
: Energy services
: Linesman 11kv x5
: R237 089-R268 957(basic salary
per annum excluding benefits)
: 10
: EXT/22/23/16
Post Level
Reference
Requirements: Grade 12/N3 certificate in electrical
Engineering with Trade Test. years' Experience working in
the Maintenance of Electrical Equipment. Standby,
working extra hours and during the night. Physically fit.
Required to work outside normal working hours during
emergencies. Work in all weather conditions.
Duties: Power Lines Maintenance and installation, prepaid
meters, streetlights maintenance.
Business Unit
Position
Salary
: Planning and Development
: Admin Assistant
: R281 115-R325 659(basic salary per
annum excluding benefits)
: 09
: EXT/22/23/17
Post Level
Reference
Requirements: National Diploma, NTC 6 certificate in
Public ManagemenUOffice Administration or equivalent. 2
years experience in administration. The incumbent must
be analytical, be able to pay attention to detail, be able to
work independently as part of a team, be able to work in a
highly pressurized and deadline-driven environment and
keep matters confidential. Must have good
communication skills (both verbal and written) and good
interpersonal skills. Empathy, ethical behavior, objectivity,
flexibility and logical thinker.
Duties: bevelop1ng, keeping, and maintaining the SBU
calendar throughout the year. To provide admin support
during the meeling. Devefop and maintain a filing system.
Updale and maintain office policies and r;,rocedures.
Develop, implement and maintain a sound administrative
system for the SBU. Typing of reports, memos, agenda, and
minutes and booking of venues. Arrange appoinfments and
meetings and take minutes during the meeting. Perform any
function which falls under the scope of admm and clerical
work.
DIRECTORATE : BUDGET AND TREASURY
Business Unit
Position
Salary
: Treasury and Financial Support
: Admin assistant: Budget
: R281 115-R325 659 (basic salary
per annum excluding benefits)
: 09
: EXT/22/23/18
Post Level
Reference
Requirement: National Diploma/Degree in Public
ManagemenUOffice Administration. Equivalent 1 - 2 years'
appropriate experience. the incumbent must be analytical,
be able to pay attention to detail, be able to work
independently as part of a team, be able to work in a highly
pressurized and deadline-driven environment and keep
matters confidential. Must have good communication skills
(both verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills.
Empathy, ethical behavior, objectivity, flexibility, and logical
thinking.
Duties: Developing, keeping, and maintaining the SBU
calendar throughout the year. To provide admin support
during the meeting. Develop and maintain a filing system.
Update and maintain office policies and procedures.
Develop, implement and maintain a sound administrative
system for the SBU. Typing of reports, memos, agenda, and
minutes and booking of venues. Arrange appointments and
meetings and take minutes during meetings. Perform any
function which falls under the scope of admin and clerical
work.
Business Unit
Position
Salary
Reference
Duration
Requirements:
: Budget and Reporting
: MFMP Internship x2
: R100 000 per annum
: EXT/22/23/19
: 3 years fixed contract
Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma
with majors in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Risk
Management, and/or Auditing among others.
Duties: Implementation of MFMA, GRAP, and, budget
reforms. Financial and budget management. Expenditure
and supply chain/procurement management, Revenue and
income management.
NB: proof or residence strictly from ward councillor or
authonsed trad1t1onal /eaders must be attached.
Business Unit
Position
Salary
: Revenue Management and
Customer Care
: Chief Clerk Customer Care
: R333 746-R368 686(basic salary
per annum excluding benefits)
: 08
: EXT/22/23/20
Post Level
Reference
Requirement: National Diploma/ B Degree with accounting
as a major subject. 2 to 3 years of experience in revenue.
Computer literate.
Duties: Supervising satellite offices, Traffic & Licensing,
Swimming pools, Game reserve, and library. Ensuring that
all monies collected are banked. Balancing General ledger
from Natis and TCS to the municipal system. Clearing
unallocated accounts from the customer. Reconciling
booking registers and banks statement. Reconciliation of
prepaid sales revenue. assist with the backend or back­
office services. attend to cash and deposit or transfer­
related inquiries and or query resolution management.
Ensuring that there is proper financial control at all times.
Business Unit
Position
Salary
: Revenue Management and
Customer Care
: Senior Clerk: Debt Collection
: R281 115-R325 659(basic salary per
annum excluding benefits)
: 09
: EXT/22/23/21
Post Level
Reference
Requirement: BCom Accounting /National Diploma in
Finance. 3 years of relevant work experience within a
collections environment. Attend to debt collection. Extract,
Analyze and, review the Cut-off, the debt collection
111andover, and Indigent applications listing. attend to
Payment agreement recommendations. Supervise Credit
Control, Debt Collection & Indigent Management Junior
Staff. assist the accountant by liaising with Service
Providers who render services within the Indigent, Credit
Control, and Debt Collection section. Provide data for
monthly activities and submit reports to the sectional
Accountant. assist the Chief Clerk and Accountant with
operational matters and administration in the section. Draft
all Sectional journals including monthly penalties, notice,
and disconnection fees for Approval. Reconcile Service
provider reports weekly and make all the necessary
financial adjustments monthly. Collection of Areas Debts
through credit control and debt collection policy.
Business Unit
Position
Salary
: Revenue Management and
Customer Care
: Admin Assistant
: R281 115-R325 659(basic salary per
annum excluding benefits)
: 09
: EXT/22/23/22
Post Level
Reference
Requirement: National Diploma / Degree in Finance or
equivalent.2 years' experience within a finance
environment. Computer literate.
Duties: Render and Manage administrative support
services. Administer a diary & Plan and schedule day-to­
day tasks. Develop, keep and maintain the SBU calendar
throughout the year. Develop, implement and maintain a
sound administrative system. Coordinates and arranges
appointments and meetings. Facilitate and handle travel
arrangements and S& Ts. Provide admin support during
meetings. Assist to Collate, consolidating, typing, and
submitting reports, memos, agendas, and minutes. Perform
any functions which fall under the scope of admin and
clerical work. Registration services of Documents
(Incoming and outgoing corresponded). answer telephones
and take clear messages to ensure the smooth running of
the office. Render Records Management support services
& Handle and Maintain confidential records and files.
Implement and maintain filing system according to
supportive and line functions. Preparing & Submission of
invoices for rendered goods & services received.
Monitoring of attendance register on a daily basis and leave
recordings and recommendations. Capturing & calculating
overtimes & payments on the spreadsheet. Render
services to the walk-in clients and resolve and monitor
complaints and inquiries. Assist in handling inquiries
regarding consumer accounts and allocating them to
relevant officials. Study relevant legislations,
prescripts/policies, and other documents to ensure that the
application thereof is understood properly. Stakeholder
Management, liaise with internal and external stakeholders
in relation to Revenue and Customer Care and matters
connected therewith.
Business Unit
Position
Salary
: Revenue and Customer Care
: Senior Clerk Valuation and
Sundries
: R281 115-R325 659(basic salary per
annum excluding benefits)
: 09
: EXT/22/23/23
Post Level
Reference
Requirement: National Diploma/Bachelor of Commerce in
Accounting. Minimum of two (2) years of relevant
experience. Basic knowledge of the Municipal Property
Rates Act, other relevant Local Government Acts, Municipal
Policies, and Bylaws.
Duties: Processing and issuing rates clearance
applications and associated administrative processes.
Attend to correspondence relating to valuation and property
rates and other revenue sundries. Check rates clearance
figures prepared by the clerk prior to the issue
conveyancers/attorneys. Assist with rate clearances and
valuation certificates. Ensuring completeness of billing and
municipal revenue before issuing clearance costing.
Processing journal entries into rates account to ensure
accurate billing. Handling queries relating to clearances,
valuations, and any other related sundry services. Attend
and handle queries submitted via emails, letters, in person,
and telephonic. Perform a wide variety of administrative
duties as required by daily operations in the section. Ability
to function under work-and-time pressure. High level of
computer literacy. Process the monthly Deeds Office
Registrations. Receive and Process all refund applications.
Supervise clearance office. Provide support with
requirements associated with the functionality of the
section.
Business Unit
Position
Salary
: Revenue Management and
Customer Care
: Clerk: billing x2
: R237 089-R268 957(basic salary
per annum excluding benefits)
: 10
: EXT/22/23/24
Post Level
Reference
Requirement: National Diploma/ Bachelor Degree in
commerce.1 to 2 years perience in customer care.
computer literate.
Duties: Provision of Customer care. assisting the Public
with Account Updates. Capturing Meter onto the System.
Updating Consumer Profiles. Assisting customers with
Enquiry. Adjusting meters to correct the Account. Assist and
refer customers for assistance to the relevant section to
correct the account.
Polokwane Municipality offers challenging opportunities,
competitive packages and fringe benefits(Pension, Medical
Aid, and Housing Allowance). Polokwane Municipality
Recruitment policy as well as the Personnel Code as
approved by the council will guide the process.
Preference will be given to candidates from designated
groups in line with tlie provision of the Equity Act, and the
council's employment equity plan or targets and goals. For
this reason, we are req_u1red that Race, Gender, and
Disability status be s12ecified. NOTE: Suitable candidates
will be subjected to a Personnel Suitability Check (criminal
record, citizenshiP. credit record,
QIJalification verification and employment verifications).
Where applicable candidates will be subjected to
skills/knowledg_e test.
Closing date:""22July2022 Time: 15H00
lnteresfed individuals must fully complete Polokwane
Municipality employment a plication form for employment
obtainable from municipap offices, cluster offices and
website and attach a detailed CV, a certified copy of ID, and
certified copies of qualifications and academic records.
Applicants must clearly guote the relevant reference
number on the application form. Applications not made on
the municipal application form will not be considered. The
�pplications must be hand delivered at Jack Botes Hall,
Corner Church and Bodenstein Streets Polokwane,
0700.
If you are applying for more than 1 position, please submit
separate apphcafions for each. faxed e-mailed and late
applications will not be considered. Should you not hear
from us within three months of the closing date please
consider your application as unsuccessful. We thank all
applicants for tlie interest shown. Note that most of the
positions were advertised before therefore those who
applied before are encouraged to apply again.
Toll-Free Fraud Hotline: 0800 20 50 53 or
e-mail:
ENQUIRIES: Human Resource Manager,
Mr. ManyamaJL,Tel No. 015 290 2116
POLOKWANE MUNICI PAL I TY I S AN E QU AL
OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE EMPLOYER AND
RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE ANY
APPOINTMENT.
Mr.NESSA
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER