Careers at George Local Municipality

The George Municipality hereby invites qualified unemployed graduates to apply for a 2-year internship programme in the following fields:

• Risk management requires a three-year degree or diploma in Financial Accounting, Internal Auditing, Commerce.
• Forensic investigation requiring a three-year degree or diploma in a relevant field like Forensic Investigation, Law, Criminology, or any other relevant
• The successful applicant will be employed as an Intern in the Directorate: Office of the Municipal Manager at George
• Municipality, under the supervision of experienced Chief Risk Officer and Supervisors and with the guidance of a Professional Mentor.

REQUIREMENTS

• Potential candidates must be preferably unemployed.
• Be in possession of Forensic Investigation, Law, Criminology, Risk Management Financial Accounting, Internal Auditing, Commerce or any other relevant
• Preference will be given to graduates who reside within the George/ Garden Route Municipal area.
• Computer Literacy: MS Office.
• Appointment will be made in context of Employment Equity.
• Be prepared to sign a 2-year contract with George Municipality.
• Must have good written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must maintain good consumer and customer relations.
• Must be able to handle conflict and work under pressure.
• Must be able to pay attention to detail and apply discretion in swift changing circumstances.
• Must use own judgement in the sequence of performing duties.
• Candidates may be required to undergo testing on any requirement, skill or competency as part of the selection process. 

Deadline:29th June,2026

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant 3 year tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or related field.
• Computer Literacy
• 0-2 Years relevant experience required.
• Valid driver’s License.

COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: Organisational Awareness, Consulting, Planning and Organising, Monitoring and Control, Negotiation, Oral Communication, Written Communication.
• Functional Competencies: Change Management, HR Technology/Information Management, HR Service Delivery, Strategic HR Management, Talent Management, Workforce planning, Learning & Development, Occupational Health & Safety, Compensation and Benefits Management, Performance Management, Employee Wellness, Industrial and Labour Relations.
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation.
• Personal Competencies: Action and Outcome Orientation, Conflict Management. Resilience, Learning Orientation, Accountability and Ethical Conduct. Problem Solving and Analysis.
• Management/Leadership Competencies: Direction setting, Impact and Influence, Coaching and Mentoring, Team Orientation.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Coordinate the employee assistance program and awareness programs e.g. HIV/ AIDS, substance abuse.
• Receive referrals from line managers relating to frequent absenteeism for counselling/rehabilitation.
• Identifying the reason for being absent from work frequently.
• Develop and implement an alcohol and substance abuse policy.
• Follow the progress of each employee who came for counselling.
• Counsel and support staff experiencing personal and coping problems.
• Co-ordinates training dealing with personal well-being, for example alcohol abuse, stress handling and HIV / AIDS.
• Co-ordinates the smoking policy of the council.
• Assist with the incapacity procedure, by referring staff for medical assessment.
• Supports all role players involve in sexual harassment cases.
• Provides information to staff members on access to external social welfare programs.
• Facilitate and co-ordinate staff referral for assistance.

Deadline:1st July,2026

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10 or equivalent technical qualification
• Code B driver’s license
• Basic Computer Literacy: MS Word/Excel
• 3-5 years relevant experience with supervisory experience

COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: Problem Solving, Planning and Organising, Organisational Awareness.
• Functional Competencies: Discipline Specific Skills, People Management, Task Management, Work Place Safety, Budgeting.
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation.
• Personal Competencies: Action and outcome Orientation, Resilience, Ethics and Accountability.
• Management/Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Impact and Influence, Coaching and Mentoring, Team Orientation,

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure instructions and departmental procedures are complied with and Occupational Health and Safety rules adhered to enabling uninterrupted functionality and the accomplishment of productivity targets/standards.
• Ensure repairs and renovations are completed within the specified timeframes and the workmanship conforms to laid down standards of quality.
• Ensure details of activities are accurately recorded to facilitate the processing of information related to productivity personnel, time and material allocation and utilisation for specific assignments.
• Ensure personnel are capacitated and capable of performing at acceptable levels, deviations addressed and corrective measures implemented to sustain productivity and efficiency.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST

• Required to work outside normal working hours, during emergencies and planned overtime. 

Deadline:8th July,2026

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• B Tech degree in Engineering (Electrical)
• 3-5 years relevant experience since obtaining BTech
• Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST:

• Knowledge of Renewable Energy Projects, SSEG, Wheeling and IPP's
• Fully understand the Municipality requirements and policies

COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: Planning, Organisational Awareness, Attention to detail
• Functional Competencies: Design, Project Management, Construction, Operation and Maintenance
• Public Service Orientation: Interpersonal relationships, Service Delivery Orientation, Communication,
• Personal: Action Orientation, Resilience, Change readiness, Cognitive ability, Learning Orientation, Accountability and ethical conduct
• Management/Leadership: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure a climate conducive to promoting and sustaining productivity, performance and improving the quality of work enabling the Contractor to meeting contractual obligations and service delivery objectives and the completion of projects on time, within budget and to specification
• Ensure continued identification of projects and interaction with internal and external parties in the execution thereof
• Ensure Contractors comply with construction regulation and that projects comply to the occupational health and safety Act 85/1993
• Ensure contractors comply with Construction Regulations and those projects comply to the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Ensure that network connections and extensions conforms to all standards specifications best practices and safety requirements
• Ensure accurate budget control in meeting objectives and sustaining quality standards of service delivery
• Ensure that contractual terms and conditions are met and complied with
• Ensure continuous interaction with concerned parties on the status of project progress and on related matters
• Ensure that project planning is performed in order to assist completion within specified times ad well as contract management
• Ensure that the directorate is well prepared for the energy transition, through policy, by-law adoptions for renewable energy as well as procurement of renewable strategies.
• Ensure a climate conducive to promoting and sustaining motivational levels, productivity, performance and improving the quality of work-life is cultivated and maintained enabling the department to meet its service delivery objectives

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST

• Must be able to meet deadlines
• Must have supervisory skills
• Must have analytical skills
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must maintain good consumer and customer relations
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be able to pay attention to details
• Must be able to apply discretion in swift changing circumstances
• Must not be afraid of heights
• Must use own judgement in the sequence of performing duties
• Must have own transport
• Must be able to speak at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape
• The duties listed in this job description are not exhaustive, and the employer is entitled to instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements. Should a grievance be felt with regard to any such instruction issued, representation may be made to supervision or higher authority by means of the grievance procedure, but in the first instance the instruction shall be obeyed.

Deadline:10th July,2026