Available Vacancies at Dawid Kruiper Municipality

Reference Number: K31/2025
Job Requirements:

• Grade 12 with a three-year Higher Diploma in Fire Technology
• Fire Fighter I and II
• Officer-level qualification (e.g., Fire Officer I / Fire Services Management Certificate)
• Valid Code C1 driver’s license with a Professional Driving Permit (PDP)
• Minimum of 7 years of operational experience in a fire and rescue environment, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Fire Brigade Services Act, Disaster Management Act, and the
• Occupational Health and Safety Act)
• Physically and mentally fit to perform emergency duties
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and be available for standby duty
• Computer literacy

Key Performance Areas:

• Supervise the operational readiness of the fire station and all resources
• Lead teams during fires, rescue operations, and hazardous materials incidents
• Conduct shift meetings, plan tasks, and ensure proper shift handovers
• Inspect vehicles, equipment, and personal protective gear (PPE)
• Complete and verify operational reports, incident documentation, and station logbooks
• Provide in-service training and develop junior firefighters
• Enforce all applicable legislation, policies, and procedures
• Serve as incident commander when necessary
• Participate in community awareness campaigns on fire safety
• Work according to municipal standards and comply with performance management systems

Salary Scale:
R 506,328 – R 545,616 per annum
Benefits: As applicable to a Category B Local Authority

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Reference Number: K31/2025
Job Requirements:

• At least Grade 9
• Minimum of 1–2 years’ relevant experience in the maintenance of streetlight and high mast lighting systems
• Valid Code C1 driver’s license with a Professional Driving Permit (PDP)
• Must be physically fit and not afraid of heights
• Ability to read and write (basic literacy and numeracy skills)
• Willingness to work after hours, on weekends, and during emergencies, as required

Key Performance Areas:

• Maintain, repair, and install streetlights, high mast lights, and traffic signals
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on public lighting infrastructure
• Respond to complaints and service requests regarding public lighting
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment
• Comply at all times with occupational health and safety requirements
• Maintain lighting systems at Council premises and public facilities
• Perform basic administrative duties, including reporting and fault logging
• Work under limited supervision while adhering to municipal standards and procedures

Salary Scale:
R 245,196 – R 280,356 per annum.
Benefits applicable as per a Category B Local Authority.

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Reference Number: K31/2025
Job Requirements:

• Basic literacy
• Must be physically fit to perform the work
• Must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions
• Must be willing to work overtime

Key Performance Areas:

• Responsible for cleaning storerooms
• Picking up litter and removing weeds
• Applying chemicals, digging trenches and holes
• Loading and offloading various types of materials and tools
• Watering grass and trees
• Pruning trees
• Responsible for topdressing lawns
• Repairing small leaks in irrigation systems
• Storing tools in a safe place
• Leveling soil
• Carrying out tasks assigned by the supervisor

Salary Scale:
R 144,948 – R 150,252 per annum
Benefits: Benefits applicable to a Category B Local Authority

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Reference Number: K31/2025
Job Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Risk Management or other relevant qualifications in Internal Auditing
• Certificate in MFMP / CPMD (NQF Level 6)
• Valid driver’s license
• Computer literacy
• 1–2 years’ relevant experience in Risk Management or Internal Auditing
• Proven knowledge of Risk and Corporate Governance; Local Government; and Risk Management Frameworks

Key Performance Areas:

• Conduct ongoing risk assessments in accordance with predetermined plans to ensure effective and efficient risk management
• Regularly update the Risk Management Register based on assessment outcomes
• Support the annual review of the Risk Management Register through collaborative risk assessments with management
• Conduct continuous risk assessments in line with the Municipality's anti-fraud and anti-corruption policies to maintain effective risk control
• Maintain and regularly update the Business Continuity Plan
• Identify gaps and deviations and provide actionable recommendations to management
• Review the Financial Year-End Statements, Annual Reports, and Annual Performance Report

Salary Scale:
R 415,464 – R 493,968 per annum
Benefits applicable to a Category B Local Authority

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Reference Number: K31/2025
Job Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• A valid driver’s license will be an advantage
• No criminal record (Clean SAP69)
• Willing to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays
• Must be physically fit to perform duties (subject to a fitness evaluation test)

Key Performance Areas:

• Participate in firefighting and rescue operations
• Perform regular inspections and maintenance of firefighting equipment and vehicles
• Assist with fire prevention campaigns
• Carry out daily cleaning and maintenance of the fire station
• Support control room operations during the absence of operators
• Participate in and actively engage in training exercises and drills

Salary Scale:
R 214,584 – R 241,116 per annum
Benefits: Benefits applicable to a Category B Local Authority