Active Jobs at City of Tshwane

Job Purpose

• To render support to operational team members by executing duties and instructions received from the immediate supervisor

Application Requirements:

• Ability to execute duties
• Basic literacy
• Relevant experience in the general maintenance of an energy and electrical distribution network will be an added advantage
• Physical fitness and health with no back problems
• Willingness and ability to work shifts, standby and overtime
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal Attributes/ Competencies:

• Positive attitude; good health; good communication skills; dependability and trustworthiness; analytical thinking skills; adaptability; leadership skills; ability to work with high tension; ability to work in a dangerous environment; no colour blindness

Primary Fuctions :

• Execute instructions received from the supervisor for all related tasks regarding the electrical distribution network
• Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993)
• Execute tasks or duties on a rotational basis between operational teams to enhance multiskilling

Closing Date: 02.09.2025

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Job Purpose

• To provide support to the operational team members by executing duties and instructions received from the immediate supervisor in order to reach the set target dates of projects (duties are only executed on the non-energised electrical distribution network)

Application Requirements:

• Basic literacy
• Relevant experience in a local authority electrical network environment will be an added advantage
• Physical fitness and health
• Willingness and ability to work shifts
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal Attributes/ Competencies:

• Positive attitude; good health; good communication skills; dependability and trustworthiness; ability to understand and execute the supervisor’s instructions

Primary Functions :

• Execute instructions received from the supervisor to carry out all related tasks and duties with regard to the electrical distribution network in order to ensure safe and reliable service delivery
• Execute instructions received from the supervisor for all related tasks and duties with regard to projects for the electrical distribution network in order to ensure that set target dates are reached
• Maintain all tools and equipment in order to ensure continuous and safe operations on-site
• Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993)
• Execute tasks or duties on a rotation basis between various operations teams in order to enhance multiskilling

Closing Date: 02.09.2025

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Job Purpose

• To conduct general horticultural maintenance and development in public open spaces and facilities

Application Requirements:

• Ability to perform duties
• Basic literacy
• Relevant general horticultural maintenance experience will be an added advantage
• Physical fitness and health with the ability to walk far distances, lift heavy plant material and dig holes and trenches
• Willingness to work in extreme weather conditions
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal Attributes/ Competencies:

• Ability to understand and follow given instructions; willingness to accept responsibility; ability to work as a team member or independently; good communication and listening skills; ability to make real-time work-related decisions

Primary Fuctions :

• Conduct general horticultural maintenance in public open spaces, facilities and depots
• Clean open spaces in remote areas
• Cut and remove invaders and alien plant material
• Clean parks and traffic islands
• Remove weeds
• Pick up litter

Closing Date: 02.09.2025

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Job Purpose

• To cut grass in all developed and undeveloped areas, at parks, on traffic islands and at sport and recreational facilities

Application Requirements:

• Basic literacy
• Relevant experience in a gardening services environment
• Physical fitness and good health with the ability to carry equipment and machines
• Willingness and ability to work shifts
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal Attributes/ Competencies:

• Ability to understand and follow given instructions; no physical disabilities; overall good health; no back problems, ability to keep to strict deadlines; ability to work in extreme weather conditions which are physically threatening; physical fitness to work outdoors

Primary Functions :

• Cut grass in all developed and undeveloped areas, at parks, on traffic islands and at sport and recreational facilities by means of lawnmowers and brush cutters
• Conduct general maintenance work in all public open spaces and at facilities in order to improve the quality of the environment

Closing Date: 02.09.2025

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Job Purpose

• To manage, oversee, coordinate, control and plan all parks, horticulture and cemetery services in Region 1

Application Requirements:

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Horticulture
• At least eight years’ relevant experience in a horticultural environment
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal Attributes/ Competencies:

• Integrity; intelligence; patience; innovative thinking skills; being energetic; imagination; flexibility; willingness; decisiveness; ability to pay attention to detail; negotiating skills; business acumen; leadership skills; project management skills; communication skills; analytical skills; organisational skills; advanced linguistic proficiency; ability to do presentations

Primary Fuctions :

• Ensure a climate conducive to promoting and sustaining motivational levels, productivity and performance by directing and controlling outcomes associated with the use, productivity and performance of personnel within the section
• Monitor and control the section budget so that income and expenditure are in line with Council requirements
• Coordinate the activities of the section by setting up appropriate communication and administrative systems
• Link the section with the division weekly as a whole by participating in divisional plans, monitoring and evaluation processes, compiling monthly reports, norms and standards and compiling and reporting on the scorecard
• Establish, manage, control and regulate cemeteries and the crematorium
• Provide and maintain decorative parks and play parks
• Conduct horticultural maintenance of traffic islands, boulevards, squares, sport facilities, cemeteries, crematoria and resorts
• Monitor parks and horticultural services
• Render biodiversity and urban nature conservation operations
• Manage nature reserves, bird sanctuaries and nature areas according to the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act 57 of 2003)
• Render a general nature conservation operations function
• Manage the maintenance of parks, children’s play equipment, traffic islands and City facilities
• Manage horticultural services through cutting grass amd urban
• forestry, garden and plant services
• Manage financial and administrative responsibilities
• Manage an effective urban forestry service
• Manage an effective occupational health and safety management system for the section

Closing Date: 02.09.2025

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Job Purpose

• To conduct the operational management of the depot, including controlling information management systems, maintaining good industrial relations, adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993) and ensuring the availability of human, material and fleet resources – all with the aim of ensuring the effective functioning of the municipal waste water collection system

Application Requirements:

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Civil Engineering and/or a water and sanitation-related qualification
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional
• Technologist at the Engineering Council of South Africa will be an added advantage
• At least eight years’ relevant experience in waste water collection
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal Attributes/ Competencies:

• Integrity; reliability; honesty; communication skills; negotiation skills; decision-making skills; ability to work under pressure; ability to set an example and draw up guidelines for acceptable personnel behaviour and conduct; ability to build a positive team spirit and promote good human relations and a positive image of the subsection

Primary Fuctions :

• Manage operations and maintenance, including contact with the general public and handling and following up on enquiries and complaints with accompanying investigations, reporting back and possible issuing of notices (all of which forms an integral part of this position)
• Manage the operation and maintenance of waste water collection infrastructure in order to ensure effective and efficient service delivery
• Oversee the removal of sewer blockages
• Oversee repair work to existing gravity sewer pipe infrastructure
• Oversee the maintenance of existing structural assets related to infrastructure
• Oversee the execution of preventative maintenance on waste water collection infrastructure
• Ensure and manage the execution of operational contracts
• Manage the operation of on-site sanitation systems
• Manage logistical, personnel and administrative operations
• Manage waste water collection networks
• Manage customer care operations related to waste water collection
• Delegate responsibility to personnel, together with acceptable methods of accountability
• Set up an effective personnel structure for the depot, with adjustments as and when necessary
• Compile merit reports of direct subordinates after deliberation with the manager
• Be involved with in-service training of personnel

Closing Date: 02.09.2025

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Job Purpose

• To repair and maintain all the components of the water network, such as pipelines, valves, air valves, water meters and fire hydrants, and to upgrade the water reticulation system

Application Requirements:

• An appropriate trade certificate as Plumber (red seal)
• At least two years’ relevant experience in a municipal water network maintenance environment
• A valid Code C1 driving licence with a valid PrDP
• Physical fitness and good health
• Ability to do physical work related to operation and maintenance activities for continuous periods
• Willingness and ability to work overtime and standby when required
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Closing Date: 02.09.2025

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Job Purpose

• To provide support to management and operational teams to maintain a high availability of departmental hired or leased vehicles and equipment, and to manage and coordinate all fleet-related issues

Application Requirements:

• Grade 12
• At least two years’ relevant experience in fleet and transport management
• A valid Code C1 driving licence with a valid PrDP
• Physical fitness and health
• Computer literacy
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Closing Date: 02.09.2025

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Job Purpose

• To supervise operational projects to ensure timeous completion, cost-effectiveness and quality control

Application Requirements:

• An appropriate trade certificate as Electrician (red seal)
• At least four years’ relevant experience as an electrician in local authority electrical networks
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence and own transport
• Computer literacy
• Willingness and ability to work shifts
• Willingness and ability to work overtime and standby when required
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Closing Date: 02.09.2025

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Job Purpose

• To ensure optimal electricity service delivery in the related area by ensuring a safe, reliable and cost-effective electrical distribution network according to individual consumer needs and to provide operational leadership to ensure the optimal use of resources and a motivated, trained and stable workforce

Application Requirements:

• An appropriate trade certificate as Electrician (red seal)
• At least five years’ relevant experience in local authority electrical networks
• A valid Code B driving licence and own transport
• Computer literacy
• Willingness and ability to work shifts
• Willingness and ability to work overtime and standby when required
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal Attributes/ Competencies:

• Positive attitude; good health; good communication skills; dependability; trustworthiness; analytical thinking skills; adaptability; leadership skills; ability to work with high tension; ability to work in a dangerous environment; no colour blindness

Primary Functions :

• Manage maintenance operations
• Manage and evaluate the construction of projects
• Coordinate the planning of maintenance, construction, network extensions and resources
• Identify specific training needs and ensure the development of operational personnel
• Manage and administrate operational activities
• Identify and request operational logistical needs
• Structure financial implementation requirements for operational vote numbers to ensure availability of financial resources
• Implement operational policies and approved strategies to ensure effective and productive operations
• Enforce practices to ensure safety
• Enhance community involvement to establish economic prosperity and address consumer needs
• Manage operational personnel and activities for delegated responsibilities

Closing Date: 02.09.2025