• Position : CIVIL ENGINEERING (WEST) MANAGER: CIVIL ENGINEERING
• Remuneration Package : R738 240 p.a (Excluding Benefits i.e bonus, housing subsidy, pension fund, medical aid and car allowance)
• Post Level : 3


• Minimum Requirements :

1. B.Sc / B.Eng / B.Tech / B.Eng.Tech in Civil Engineering
2. Registration at ECSA as a Pr.Tech Eng /Pr. Eng will be an added advantage.
3. Minimum of 5 years managerial experience and extensive experience Local Government and extensive experience in roads maintenance, structures and water and sanitation related.
4. Be computer literate and have a valid driver’s license.
5. Thorough knowledge of legislation governing civil engineering services.
6. Advanced computer literacy (Windows, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAs

• • Management of Civil Engineering in Odendaalsrus, Kutlwanong, Allanridge & Nyakallong
• • Management of maintenance of streets and stormwater
• • Management of maintenance of water provision and sewerage reticulation syste
• • Management of maintenance of all buildings
• • Attending of all departmental meetings as well as meetings delegated by the Senior Manager Civil Engineering Services
• • Prepare preliminary operational and capital annual budgets for approval by the Executive Director Infrastructure
• • Responsible for reports and cost estimates delegated by the Senior Manager Civil Engineering Services
• • Compiles standard procedures regarding streets & stormwater, sewer reticulation, water provision and municipal buildings.
• • Controlling of the income and expenditure of Engineering Services (East)
• • Controlling of stock
• • Co-ordinates with other departments with regards to projects and services
• • Ensure an efficient service to customers
• • Implement and maintain safety and control measures to ensure the safety of people and equipment
• • Supervision of internal projects
• • Liaise with Contractors and handle complaints regarding certain problems with regards to work
• • Writing of correspondence, items and reports

Closing Date : 30 MAY 2025

Please note: If applicants are not contacted for an interview within six weeks after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. The Matjhabeng Municipality reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s).

• Position : MANAGER: EXTRA HIGH TENSION
• Remuneration Package : R738 240 p.a (Excluding Benefits i.e bonus, housing subsidy, pension fund, medical aid and car allowance)
• Post Level : 3


• Essential Requirements :

1. B.Sc / B.Eng / B.Tech / Degree in Electrical Engineering Heavy Current or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification.
2. Registered as a Professional Engineer or Technologist with ECSA and preferably a GCC.
3. Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the Electrical Engineering Environment.
4. Experience in a municipal environment would be an advantage.
5. Valid driver’s license.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAs

• • Update drawings of substations & equipment by amendments and data base, to eliminate faulty switching.
• • Attend meetings to update tasks and to resolve working problems. vehicle logs, daily attendance registers.
• • Revise data, make backups on supervisory, i.e. reports on daily printout on Scada, from data base to check for problems occurring on the network.
• • Write out operating instructions in co-operation with Superintendent and Technologist Planning or Snr. Technician.
• • Perform system protection analysis and calculate voltage and fault levels, with instruments to prevent unnecessary trips.
• • Inspect substations fill in logbooks, logging relay flags, irregularities of equipment
• • Material control by assessment of usage and order timeously to prevent shortage and discontinuity of supply.
• lanning and programming, short- & long-term projects, ordering spares beforehand. Time- scheduling of labour. Co-ordinating with other departments and contractors to ensure continuous supply of electricity to prevent any power failures, upgrading of methods-new technology.
• • Maintenance of 132KV including the following, all HT switch gear, all transformers, HT panels, sub-lighting. testing and checking condition of pilot and MEIC batt, volt & amp meters, extraction fans, cleaning of sub and substation yard inspection of fences & gates and reporting of faulty alarms. inspection of insulators, isolator contacts and contact springs, check and replace silica-gel check SF-6 gas pressure on 132kv switch gear, inspection of 11 KV & 6.6 KV substations, pilot batt, MEIC batt and protection relays to secure that there are no major breakdowns.
• • 132KV sheath testing, inspection of earth mats, inspection of oil leaks on transformers, oil level and cleaning of insulators and isolators.
• • Testing of protection relays, annual 132 KV oil samples for testing of dieselectric, moisture content and acidity.
• • Repairing of test equipment, check of transformers. test new oil for acid and moisture checking of CTS & VTS in panels
• • Assist Technician on routine 132 KV network switching.
• • Maintenance on all MIMIC equipment and maintenance on MEIC radios and relays.
• • Assist in planning and load shedding of power to new substations, fault finding of wiring on all supervisory equipment.
• • Construction installation of E/F & O/C relays.
• • Install and commission of 6.6 KV Breakers on network when needed.
• • Power failures Meggar and test 132KV cable and locate fault, isolate faulty 132KV switch- gear, repair or replace if necessary, Meggar test and commission testing of 132KV transformer and commissioning
• • 132KV cable route inspection for irregularities and daily excavation e.g. Telkom or other contractors and tampering.
• • OHS-act: working according to act to ensure safe working environment.

Closing Date : 30 MAY 2025

Please note: If applicants are not contacted for an interview within six weeks after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. The Matjhabeng Municipality reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s).

• Position : EFFLUENT OPERATORS: CLASS III (EAST, CENTRAL AND WEST) (9 POSITIONS)
• Remuneration Package : R358 248 – R395 040 p.a (Excluding Benefits i.e bonus, housing subsidy, pension fund and medical aid)
• Post Level : 8


• Minimum Requirements :

1. Grade 12 plus NQF level 4 Water and Wastewater treatment certificate.
2. Registered as Class III Process Controller or eligible in terms of section 26 of the National Water Act (Act No. 36 of 1998) for the operation of water care works used for the purification, treatment or disposal of effluent.
3. Must have at least eight (8) years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of Water and Wastewater Treatment Works and Pump stations.
4. Valid driver’s license.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAs

• • Perform daily inspection of Wastewater Treatment Works.
• • Manage the day to day running of the purification works
• • Instill discipline and accountability of shift workers
• • Ensures that there are enough chemicals and lubricants on site.
• • Delegation of daily duties to Process Controller on the WWTW’s.
• • Responsible for Health & Safety on the WWTW’s.
• • Handle timesheets, overtime, time registers and rooster time schedules for shift system and ensure continuous running.
• • Make sure that the effluent quality monitoring instruments in good condition
• • Provide technical support to employees at the purification works.
• • Sign off daily report and prepare weekly plans and report for the plant and submit to the superintendent.
• • Compile and update incident register of the treatment works

Closing Date : 30 MAY 2025

Please note: If applicants are not contacted for an interview within six weeks after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. The Matjhabeng Municipality reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s).

• Position : EFFLUENT WATER OPERATORS: CLASS I (6 POSITIONS)
• Remuneration Package : R262 920 – R295 992 p.a (Excluding Benefits i.e bonus, housing subsidy, pension fund and medical aid)
• Post Level : 10


• Minimum Requirements :

1. Grade 12, N2 in Water and Wastewater practice OR the candidate must have been registered as Class 1 Process Controller OR eligible in terms of section 26 of the National Water Act (Act No. 36 of 1998) for the operation of wastewater treatment works, treatment processes or disposal of effluent and must have at least three (3) years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of water and Wastewater Treatment Works.
2. Valid driver’s license.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAs

• • Regular inspection or shift operation of Wastewater Treatment Works and its personnel.
• • Identification of operational, mechanical and electrical problems and obtain suitable artisan to correct them.
• • Report maintenance problems that can influence smooth running of Wastewater Treatment Works process to the Senior Process Controller.
• • Ensure the compliance of Water and Sewage with the requirements of applicable standard.
• • Investigate complaints and queries emanating from process operations.
• • Trace chemical stock and equipment running efficiency
• • Handle discipline on the shift
• • Calibrate instruments.
• • Analyze samples and optimize the purification works
• • Manage the system biomass
• • Ensures effluent compliance
• • General supervision of treatment works and shift personnel

Closing Date : 30 MAY 2025

Please note: If applicants are not contacted for an interview within six weeks after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. The Matjhabeng Municipality reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s).

• Position : MILLWRIGHTS (5 POSITIONS)
• Remuneration Package : R305 376 – R346 896 p.a (Excluding Benefits i.e bonus, housing subsidy, pension fund and medical aid)
• Post Level : 9


• Minimum Requirements :

1. Qualified and Registered Artisan (Electrician with fitter experience).
2. Code EB driver’s license.
3. Must comply with legislation (Wiring License).
4. 2 years’ experience as Millwright.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAs

• • Responsible for electrical, electronic and mechanical maintenance at all Wastewater Purification Plants and Pump stations in Matjhabeng
• • Keeping of overtime, timesheets, registers and equipment log sheets
• • Ensure safety measures are kept and implemented as legally required
• • Ensure electrical and electronic work is done according to appropriate legislation
• • Inspect and monitor performance of equipment at various plants and pump stations
• • Responsible for roadworthiness of vehicles used for inspection of plants and pump stations
• • Do standby and overtime

Closing Date : 30 MAY 2025

Please note: If applicants are not contacted for an interview within six weeks after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. The Matjhabeng Municipality reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s).

• Position : MANAGER: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
• Remuneration Package : R738 240 p.a (Excluding Benefits i.e bonus, housing subsidy, pension fund, medical aid and car allowance )
• Post Level : 3


• Minimum Requirements :

1. Master’s Degree (NQF Level 8) in Town and Regional Planning.
2. Minimum of 5 years relevant experience of which 2 years’ experience must be at Middle Management Level.
3. Professional Registration with SACPLAN.
4. Computer literacy and Valid Driver’s license.
5. Sound knowledge of Local Government Administration.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAs

• • Organize personnel, control and provide guidance so that work can be done effectively.
• • Monitor and control the internal preparation of the capital and operational budget.
• • Responsible for all the overall administrative function and support in the Division.
• • Proper planning of the functions and management of the Division.
• • Control the compilation of Spatial Development Framework (SDF) for Matjhabeng.
• • Do needs analysis for different land uses.
• • Investigate the availability of land and motivate land purchases and the release/marketing of land.
• • Motivate and compile spatial development plans/policies/strategies for priority sub and or sectoral areas.
• • Make inputs to the IDP process and control the implementation of IDP projects via the SBDIP Process.
• • Make application for and evaluate township establishment application.
• • Coordinate interdepartmental technical committees regarding development project.
• • Manages public enquiries regarding development planning and render an advice service regarding spatial development.
• • Facilitate the processing of new applications for development projects.

Closing Date : 30 MAY 2025

Please note: If applicants are not contacted for an interview within six weeks after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. The Matjhabeng Municipality reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s).

• Position : BUILDING INSPECTOR (3 POSITIONS) WELKOM, VIRGINIA, HENNENMAN/VENTERSBURG
• Remuneration Package : R358 248 – R449 844 p.a (Excluding Benefits i.e bonus, housing subsidy, pension fund and medical aid)
• Post Level : 8/7


• Minimum Requirements :

1. National Technical Certificate (Part III) in Building or National Diploma in Architecture, Building or Engineering.
2. Valid drivers license.



KEY PERFORMANCE AREAs

• • Assess and scrutinise submitted building plan applications for approval.
• • Prepare building plan approval letters and building clause certificates for signing.
• • Formulate and issues building contravention notices.
• • Circulate and follow up on building plans issues to other relevant departments for comments.
• • Undertake regular site visits for building inspections.
• • Regulate the use of public and private areas involving building activity.
• • Assist in the organisation, controlling, and providing guidance for Building Control related work.
• • Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
• • Participate in regular building compliance operations conducted with other relevant departments.
• • Represent Building Control at relevant meetings and committees.
• • Respond to complaints and queries from the public.

Closing Date : 30 MAY 2025

Enquiries regarding the above positions can be forwarded to Recruitment office @ (057) 391 3181

• • Candidates are requested to forward a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, including the necessary documentation (i.e. original certified copies of qualifications) to The Senior Manager Human Resources, P.O Box 708 Welkom 9460 or may hand it to the Municipal Main Building, Room 5, 3rd Floor, Welkom.
• • Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will immediately disqualify any applicant.
• • A candidate who canvasses any Councillor and / or Senior Official for preference will be disqualified immediately from the selection process or from appointment.
• • Matjhabeng Municipality complies with affirmative action in terms of the Employment Equity Act (Act 55 of 1998)



Please note: If applicants are not contacted for an interview within six weeks after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. The Matjhabeng Municipality reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s).

• Position : CHIEF CLERK (SPLUMA ADMINISTRATOR)
• Remuneration Package : R358 248 – R395 040 p.a (Excluding Benefits i.e bonus, housing subsidy, pension fund and medical aid)
• Post Level : 8


• Minimum Requirements :

1. Relevant qualification in administration.
2. Sound knowledge regarding SPLUMA and the Municipal By-law and processes of the Municipal Planning Tribunal.
3. Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
4. Be computer literate, especially in Microsoft Office Products.
5. Valid Driver’s license.
6. Own transport.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAs

• • Liase with the relevant Municipal Planning Tribunal members and the parties in relation to any application or other proceedings filed with the Municipal Planning Tribunal;
• • Maintain a diary of hearing of the Municipal Planning Tribunal;
• • Allocate meeting dates for and application numbers to applications;
• • Arrange venues for Municipal Planning Tribunal meetings:
• • Perform the administrative functions in connection with the proceedings of the Municipal Planning Tribunal;
• • Ensure the efficient administration of the proceedings of the Municipal Planning Tribunal in accordance with the directions of the chairperson of the Municipal Planning Tribunal;
• • Arrange the affairs of the Municipal Planning Tribunal so as to ensure that time is available to liaise with other authorities regarding the alignment of integrated applications and authorisations;
• • Notify parties of decisions and procedural directives given by the Municipal Planning Tribunal;
• • Keep a record of all applications submitted to the Municipal Planning Tribunal and the outcome of each, including- o decisions of the Municipal Planning Tribunal o on-site inspections and any matter recorded as a result thereof: o reasons for decisions: and o proceedings of the Municipal Planning Tribunal: and
• • Keep record by any means as the Municipal Planning Tribunal may deem expedient

Closing Date : 30 MAY 2025

Please note: If applicants are not contacted for an interview within six weeks after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. The Matjhabeng Municipality reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s).

• Position : SENIOR CLERK: BUILDING CONTROL (VIRGINIA)
• Salary : R262 920 – R346 896 p.a (Excluding Benefits i.e bonus, housing subsidy, pension fund and medical aid)
• Post Level : 10/9


• Minimum Requirements :

1. Grade 12 plus relevant experience.
2. Computer literacy

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• • Responsible for Building Control administrative work including registration of submitted building plans, typing and filing of documents and others.
• • Communication of Building Control related matters to staff.
• • Drafting of Minutes during Building Control meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• • Administer supply chain management submissions related to Building Control
• • Liasie with the relevant departments on Building Control related functions and activities.
• • Organise Building Control work tools for staff such as stationery and others.
• • Circulate Building Control documentation to the Office of the Municipal Manager and other various departments.
• • Consolidate weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
• • Assist with the communication of comments and outcomes of building plan applications to internal and external stakeholders.

Closing Date : 30 MAY 2025

Please note: If applicants are not contacted for an interview within six weeks after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. The Matjhabeng Municipality reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s).