Available Jobs at Bergrivier Municipality

• Qualifications: Grade 12
• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
• Medical Test NFPA 1582
• Experience: None

Requirements:

• Code C1 driving licence
• Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/English/isiXhosaSpeak, Read and Write)
• Incumbent must pass a Department Physical Test upon entry and annually thereafter
• Must pass a medical test preplacement/Post Offer/Baseline
• Must have no mental phobias related to claustrophobia (confined spaces), acrophobia (heights), bathphobia (depths), aquaphobia (water) , homophobia (blood) , achluophobia (darkness) , authophobia (isolation), and necrophobia (corpses)
• Physically and mentally fit
• Required to work shifts and overtime as and when required
• Required to work at any Fire Station, Fire Service Facility or Section within the area of jurisdiction by the Chief Fire Officer
• No criminal record

Job Purpose:

• Performs a variety of tasks associated with responding to and dealing with firefighting, emergency rescue services, rendering basic medical care, fire prevention and training activities, operating and maintaining fire equipment and apparatus, maintaining fire station facilities and related work as required under appropriate supervision in order to protect lives and property of the citizens of the municipality in accordance with the Fire Brigade Services Act (Act 99 of 1987).

Key Performance Areas:

• Once training and minimum qualification have been achieved, carry out firefighting activities and emergency operations under guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officers-in-charge in order to minimize the risk to life and property as well as lives and property of the communities of the municipality 
• Preparing for emergency incidents and protection duties under guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officers-in-charge in order to educate the public and maintain a high standard of safety and operational efficiency at emergency incidents as well as reducing the incidents and severity of fires, providing a safer environment for firefighters and communities 
• Preparing for emergency incidents under guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officers-in-charge to ensure that equipment and vehicles are safe, available and in sound working order for operational efficiency during emergency incidents as well as to maintain a safe and hygienic working environment
• Performs basic administrative functions under guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officers-incharge to ensure that relevant records where applicable are maintained
• Responsible to part take in the Municipality’s Performance Management and Development System.

Closing Date: 09 January 2026

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• Qualifications: Grade 12
• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
• Medical Test NFPA 1582
• Experience: None

Requirements:

• Code C1 driving licence
• Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/English/isiXhosaSpeak, Read and Write)
• Incumbent must pass a Department Physical Test upon entry and annually thereafter
• Must pass a medical test preplacement/Post Offer/Baseline
• Must have no mental phobias related to claustrophobia (confined spaces), acrophobia (heights), bathphobia (depths), aquaphobia (water) , homophobia (blood) , achluophobia (darkness) , authophobia (isolation), and necrophobia (corpses)
• Physically and mentally fit
• Required to work shifts and overtime as and when required
• Required to work at any Fire Station, Fire Service Facility or Section within the area of jurisdiction by the Chief Fire Officer
• No criminal record

Job Purpose:

• Performs a variety of tasks associated with responding to and dealing with firefighting, emergency rescue services, rendering basic medical care, fire prevention and training activities, operating and maintaining fire equipment and apparatus, maintaining fire station facilities and related work as required under appropriate supervision in order to protect lives and property of the citizens of the municipality in accordance with the Fire Brigade Services Act (Act 99 of 1987).

Key Performance Areas:

• Once training and minimum qualification have been achieved, carry out firefighting activities and emergency operations under guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officers-in-charge in order to minimize the risk to life and property as well as lives and property of the communities of the municipality 
• Preparing for emergency incidents and protection duties under guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officers-in-charge in order to educate the public and maintain a high standard of safety and operational efficiency at emergency incidents as well as reducing the incidents and severity of fires, providing a safer environment for firefighters and communities 
• Preparing for emergency incidents under guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officers-in-charge to ensure that equipment and vehicles are safe, available and in sound working order for operational efficiency during emergency incidents as well as to maintain a safe and hygienic working environment
• Performs basic administrative functions under guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officers-incharge to ensure that relevant records where applicable are maintained
• Responsible to part take in the Municipality’s Performance Management and Development System.

Closing Date: 09 January 2026

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• Qualification: LLB Degree or equivalent Law Degree (NQF 7)
• Experience: Five (5) years or more relevant experience of which 2 years must be at Supervisory level

Requirements:

• Computer Literacy (MS Office) ∙ Code B Driver’s License ∙ Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western
• Cape (Afrikaans/English/Xhosa - Read, Write and Speak) ∙ Good supervision, management, financial, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills 
• Ability to give attention to detail ∙ High level of responsibility 
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Ability to deal with conflict situations 
• Good legal, writing and administration skills 
• Must act in the position of Director Corporate Services when required 
• Must work overtime and attend meetings after official working hours 
• Must perform duties in any area of the municipality

Job Purpose:

• Plans, leads and manages the key performance areas and result indicators associated with the provision of effective Information and Communication Technology Services, Records and Archives Services, Committee and Secretarial Services, Client Services, Legal Support
• Services and general administrative support by amending, adjusting and reviewing policies and procedures against departmental, statutory and audit guidelines 
• Providing strategic advice to the Director, Municipal Manager and Council with respect to legal services in accordance with relevant legislation

Closing Date: 23 January 2026

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• Qualifications: National Diploma: Information Technology/Computer Science/Information Systems or Relevant professional ICT qualification
• Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
• Experience: Two (2) - Five (5) year’s relevant experience.

Requirements:

• Valid Code B driver`s license 
• System and database troubleshooting skills 
• Report development using SQL, Power BI, Excel, or similar tools 
• Familiarity with Active Directory, virtual servers, and software patching tools ∙ Basic scripting or low-code development experience 
• Understanding of ICT security and risk principles 
• Knowledge of change control processes and audit trails 
• Familiarity with CMS platforms 
• Must be able to work overtime 
• Perform standby duty 
• Ability to work independently and with confidential information 
• Knowledge on a range of computer systems 
• Ability to communicate via email, telephone or person to person 
• Good sight and hearing required 
• Must be physically fit and healthy 
• Ability to perform manual operations 
• Must be able to deal with stressful situations

Job purpose: 

• To support the effective functioning, integration, security, and compliance of municipal information systems, with a specific focus on financial systems, data governance, statutory reporting (e.g. mSCOA), and performance monitoring.
• The incumbent ensures systems stability through technical support, reporting development, access control, backup routines, and change management processes, while also acting as a system champion for strategic ICT initiatives such as Smart City technologies.