Careers at George Local Municipality

Salary : R585 504 – R760 056 per annum T14
Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements), 13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance
Perks : Cellphone and Vehicle allowance (subject to prescribed requirements)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Technical/Professional qualification (National Diploma in Electrical Engineering)
• Computer Literacy: MS Office
• Valid Driver’s license
• 5 years or more experience in a supervisory technical position required

COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: Problem solving, Planning and organising, Organisational Awareness
• Functional Competencies: Discipline specific skills, People Management, Task Management Workplace 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 that all the Control Room functions are well coordinated according to High Voltage Regulations to prevent fatal injuries and damage to electrical apparatus.
• Help plan for apparatus and system, upgrades before the apparatus or system becomes overloaded in order to ensure economical loading of network within contractual limits as not to violate the notified maximum demand and chargeable demand limits and to ensure that distribution apparatus is operated within design limits.
• Identify the different characteristics of individual apparatus in order to eliminate unnecessary time delay in isolating system changes and behaviour.
• Avoid financial penalties and to act preventatively to eliminate damage to consumer and municipal equipment and coordinate power resources.
• Ensure optimal use of power supply which saves costs and avoids fines being issued by ESKOM, as well as to locate faults and restore power to consumers as soon as possible. 
• Ensure that all new apparatus and equipment installed works according to prescribes standards.
• Ensure power is restores quickly and safely and ensure continuity between role players in times of major power failures and in disaster situations.
• Ensure that analysis on the SCADA System is conducted frequently and to determine causes in order to take preventative measures to minimise down time and restore power supply with the least possible delay.
• Ensure that all Trainees are competent after having successfully completed the course based on the George Municipality’s High Voltage Operating Regulations prior to being issues with an Authorization Certificate.
• Ensure that specifications for various applications are drawn up and that it complies to specifications.
• Ensure that all authorised personnel are constantly tested to ensure compliance with authorization requirements in order to operate safely and swiftly.
• Present statistical information for future planning and information purposes.
• Ensure that management and the relieve shift Controller is informed and updated with operational issues.
• Emphasizes the mental strength and professional capabilities the incumbent must possess in order to function efficiently.
• Ensure personnel are capacitated and capable of performing at capable levels, address deviations and implement corrective measures to sustain efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure that accurate operational information is maintained and made available on request and that specific administrative deadlines are complied with.
• Ensure that inputs are given and solutions are sought to eliminate health and safety risks and to ensure that engineering issues on the distribution network are tended to.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

• Good and rapid on- the- spot decision making skills
• Must have a high integrity and good ethics in working with a variety of professional
• people and organizations
• Must be willing to work after hours when required
• Must have good management, controlling and coordination skills
• Must have excellent numerical skills
• Must be able to communicate in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western
• Cape of which English must be one
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Required to have analytical skills
• Controlled decision making
• Excellent interpersonal skills and maintain good working relationships
• Assertive but fair in dealing with personnel, and instances in solving Control Room problems
• Must be able to handle conflict
• Must be able to meet deadlines
• Must be able to work under pressure 

Deadline:24th August,2026

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Salary : R 760 056 - R 986 580 per annum T16
Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements),13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance
Perks : Cellphone and Vehicle Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant BTech degree in Electrical Engineering and registration as Pr Tech Eng.
• A Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) Factories/Electrical or Pr Cert Eng
• Computer literacy in MS Office, CAD-, GIS – Software
• 8 years or more relevant experience post registration
• Valid Code B Driver's Licence

COMPETENCIES:

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

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Quality of Service - In order to provide a quality service to the customers whilst complying to NERSA's licensing conditions.
• Energy Management - Ensure George continues to introduce renewables into its energy mix in order to reduce it carbon footprint, purchase power cheaper and be less susceptible to loadshedding, whilst maintaining the reliability of the electrical network.
• Meter Management - Ensure that our metering is always compliant meting the industry standards in order to collect the correct revenue and correct payment for energy from Eskom/IPPs.
• Revenue Protection - Ensure a suitable service in terms of revenue collected and network reliability for supply of electricity.
• Illegal Wiring and Infrastructure Theft/Vandalism – To reduce the costs associated with the reinstatement of infrastructure and ensure the stability of the electrical network.
• Application for Services - To inform our communities of services we provide, equip them with information and simplify and expedite requests for services.
• Energy Efficiency - To reduce energy usage in light of the challenges faced by the national supplier and in the process reduce the carbon footprint and energy bill for the municipality.
• Cost of Supply and Tariff Development - Ensure that the cost of rendering the electricity business is recovered through appropriately developed and approved tariffs for the sustainability of the municipality.
• Occupational Health and Safety - Ensure the safety of staff and the public.
• Communication - Inform communities of the need to reduce energy consumption and awareness of infrastructure theft and vandalism.
• Budget and Financial Management - Apply extensive management control over allocated funds by optimising expenditure incurred with projects and to ensure financial control within the Division and to comply with the requirements of the Municipal Financial Management Act.
• Project Management - Ensure that all projects are managed according to sound project management principles and techniques.
• Contract Management - Ensure contractual terms and conditions entered into and agreed to are complied with and specific responsibilities discharged without risk to Council.
• Contract Preparation Management - Ensure that project planning is performed in order to assist completion within specified times and to the satisfaction of the Directorate.
• Functional Management Activities - Ensure a quality, safe and sustainable supply of electricity to all consumers within the licensed electricity supply area of George Municipality and within the framework of Council Policy and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Legal/Statutory Management - Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, legislation and best practices, and the Directorate's Quality Management
• Financial Control - Ensure accurate estimates are prepared in relation to requirements enabling the section to contribute positively towards meeting objectives and sustaining the quality and standards of service delivery.
• Administrative Duties - Ensure accurate operational information is maintained and made available on request and specific administrative actions and reporting are complied with.
• Productivity/Performance and Personnel Management - Ensure a climate conducive to promoting and sustaining motivation 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

• Use of own vehicle for work purposes for which a transportation allowance will be payable.
• Work after hours as required. 

Deadline:24th August,2026

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Salary : R 461 880 - R 599 592 per annum T12
Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements),13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Electrical Trade Certificate
• 5 years or more post-apprenticeship experience required
• Computer Literacy
• Driver's Licence Code B

COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: Managing Work, Problem Solving, Planning and Organising, Quality Orientation
• Functional Competencies: Workplace Safety, Discipline Specific Skills
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Service Delivery Orientation, Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Customer Orientation and Customer Focus
• Personal Competencies: Action Orientation, Resilience, Accountability and Ethical Conduct, Learning Orientation
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Coaching and Mentoring

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure that all requirements in terms of the Health and Safety and Environmental Act are adhered to and that construction regulations are complied with.
• Ensure that projects are implemented according to tender specifications and that all OHSA requirements have been complied with.
• Ensure that the Contractor is fully briefed on existing services on development sites and that all information is substantiated with documentary proof.
• Ensure that all project sequences are managed and that planning is done effectively to ensure timeous completion.
• Ensure that all safety measures are adhered to and that equipment conforms to specifications.
• Ensure that all information is recorded and circulated upon completion of projects.
• Assist with the process of establishing administrative procedures to ensure that proper documentation is secured on projects.
• Ensure that Contractors familiarize themselves with the site and ensure that projects are completed according to contractual commitment.
• Ensure a good channel of communication is established with all role players.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST

• Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be assertive.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have own transport.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be reliable and trustworthy.
• Must have numerical and limited designing skills.
• Must have conflict handling skills.
• Must have the ability to give attention to detail.
• Must have a high level of responsibility.
• Must have the ability to work under pressure.

Deadline:26th August,2026

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• Salary : R 520 032 – R 675 048 per annum (T13)
• Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements), 13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance
• Perks : If applicable None (subject to prescribed requirements)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or B Com with financial accounting as a major subject (Please attach transcript)
• 5-8 years’ relevant experience required which includes 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Computer Literacy: MS Office
• Valid Driver’s License (Code B)

COMPETENCIES:

• Functional Competencies: Accounting; Procurement; Budgeting; Financial Management; Costing; Financial Reporting; Financial Process Management
• Professional Competencies: Oral Communication, Written Communication, Organisational Awareness, Problem Solving, Planning and Organising
• Public Services Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation
• Personal Competencies: Action and Outcome orientation, Resilience, Cognitive Ability, Change Readiness, Learning Orientation
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure acceptable levels of budget and reporting quality and performance are maintained and appropriate corrective measures are executed.
• Ensure that laid down policies and procedures are complied with contributing to administration of critical outcomes associated with budget and financial reporting processes and transactions.
• Ensure efficient and compliant budgeting processes.
• Ensure that administrative sequences dictating reporting requirements are complied with and correspondence responded to through the provision of accurate information.
• Ensure that the post's responsibilities regarding interaction and liaison are efficiently executed.
• Ensure that relevant procedures and format are followed regarding cost management.
• Ensure that the budget of the municipality is compliant with the relevant legislative standards so to mitigate inherent and residual risk.
• Ensure that all grants are reflected correctly in the budget.
• Ensure that funding is obtained for the municipal capital program.
• Ensure that human resources needs are identified and attended to, supporting the accomplishment of laid down objectives and compliance with specific standards in terms of productivity and performance.
• 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.
• Ensure that the necessary training is provided.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST
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.

• Must be able to communicate in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape
• Must apply attention to detail
• Must have excellent numerical skills
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good management and human relations skills
• High level of responsibility

Deadline:28th August,2026

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Salary : R675 048 – R876 300 per annum (T15)
Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements), 13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance
Perks : Cellphone and Vehicle Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12
• Basic training qualification
• Code B driver's license
• No criminal record
• Firearm Proficiency
• Relevant degree or B-Tech / Policing degree
• 8 years or more relevant experience required inclusive of proven supervisory / managerial experience

COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: Community and Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Negotiation and Influencing, Resilience, Communication, Ethics and Professionalism.
• Functional Competencies: Patrol, Enforcement and Emergency Response.
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation, Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• Personal Competencies: Action and Outcome Orientation, Resilience, Change Readiness, Cognitive Ability, Learning Orientation.
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Team orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring, Impact and Influence.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure that the relevant functional responsibilities are capable of recognizing critical goals and objectives and align strategies to competently address legally sound traffic related practices.
• Ensure the delivery of scope of services of the post.
• Ensure desired outcomes by constantly reviewing and adjusting critical performance indicators and establishing necessary measures to guide sectional plans.
• Ensure the smooth and effective operations of the Law Enforcement Section.
• Ensure that sound financial management practices are introduced, enforced and controlled.
• Ensure that administrative sequences dictating reporting requirements and approval procedures are complied with and documentation and correspondence compiled through the provision of accurate information and circulated within specific time frames.
• Ensure a motivated and professional personnel corps is equipped to render a high standard of service delivery to the public.
• Ensure that the Traffic Law Enforcement Section delivers effective and accurate information to external and internal role.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST

• Must be willing to work abnormal hours.
• Must be willing to work under pressure.
• Must be prepared to work longer working hours depending on workload.
• Must be prepared to work according to strict and sometimes conflicting deadlines and manage interruptions and re-prioritizing of needs.

Deadline:28th August,2026

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Salary : R 391 224 – R 507 864 per annum (T11)
Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements), 13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance
Perks : If applicable None (subject to prescribed requirements)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years post apprenticeship experience
• Trade Certificate
• Valid Driver’s License (Code C1)

COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: Managing Work, Problem Solving, Planning and Organising, Quality Orientation
• Functional Competencies: Work Place Safety, Discipline Specific Skills
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Service Delivery Orientation, Interpersonal relationships, Communication, Customer orientation and customer focus,
• Personal Competencies: Action Orientation, Resilience, Accountability and Ethical Conduct, Learning Orientation,
• Management/Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Coaching and mentoring

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure that faults are detected and repaired and functionality restored with minimal disruption to services.
• Ensure that electrical motors at Pump Stations operate energy efficient.
• Ensure that all equipment and instruments communicate effortlessly with each other to prevent loss or damage to equipment and have early warning system in case of leakage or spillage to prevent damage to eco systems.
• Ensure that all the Pump Stations are functioning at a high level of functionality and to prevent any sewerage spillage, freshwater wastage, to prevent to prevent damage to eco systems, to prevent damage to equipment and to ensure an uninterrupted supply to fresh water to town.
• Ensure that all property and equipment are monitored at all times with a live tracking system to ensure that real time messages are sent to prevent theft, damage and vandalism.
• Ensure that the Pump Stations conforms to advanced standards, demands and development specifications.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST

• Must be willing to undergo training /course in order to be qualified to function successfully in the various sub-sections
• Required to work in adverse weather conditions
• Required to work outside normal hours
• Be prepared to be placed on standby
• Must be able to work on uneven terrain
• Have the ability to perform switching operation on networks
• Ability to read technical drawings and work without constant supervision
• Must be computer Literate
• Must be able to communicate in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape

Deadline:3rd September,2026

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Salary : R 294 324 - R 382 116 per annum T9
Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements),13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferably a Proficiency certificate, Grade 11 or equivalent N2 level certificate
• 2-3 years’ experience required
• Code EB Driver’s License

COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: Managing Work, Problem Solving, Planning and Organising, Quality Orientation
• Functional Competencies: Workplace Safety, Discipline Specific Skills
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Service Delivery Orientation, Interpersonal relationships, Communication, Customer orientation and customer focus
• Personal Competencies: Action Orientation, Resilience, Accountability and Ethical Conduct, Learning Orientation
• Management/Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Impact and influence, Team Orientation, Coaching and mentoring

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Operational Functions - Ensure requirements are co-ordinated and instructions communicated to ensure the effective execution and completion of tasks.
• Information Recording – Ensure that all relevant information is recorded and submitted according to policy.
• Vehicle Operations – Ensure activities are executed in accordance with laid down procedures.
• Construction and Installations – Ensure installations and safety procedures and guidelines are complied with and tasks executed in accordance with standards associated with quality workmanship and to expand the electrical network as required by growth.
• Testing – Confirm that equipment is in functional order and to confirm if circuits are carrying power or that power has been disconnected.
• Fault Finding – Ensure that faults are detected, isolated and repaired and that functionality is restored with minimum interruption.
• Planned and Preventative Maintenance – Ensure that scheduled planned and predictive maintenance cycles and work procedures are complied with.
• Repairs – Ensure that faulty or broken equipment is repaired or reinstated.
• Electromechanical Function (under direct supervision) – Ensure maintenance work is carried out and that repairs are done timeously.
• Mechanical Workshop Functions – Ensure installation and safety procedures and guidelines are complied with and tasks executed in accordance with standards associated with quality workmanship.
• Vegetation Control – Ensure the stable operation and integrity of the network.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST

• Must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to work on uneven terrain.
• Must be willing to perform standby duties.
• Must be able to read line diagrams.
• Must be able to work without supervision from time to time.
• Must be able to operate vehicles equipped with specialised lifting equipment.
• Must be able to perform limited switching operations on low voltage networks.

Deadline:2nd September,2026

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Salary : R 760 056 - R 986 580 per annum T16
Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements), 13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance
Perks : Cellphone and Vehicle Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or B Com with financial accounting as a major subject
• Computer literacy: MS Office
• 8 years or more relevant experience covering all aspects of the relevant financial process and the
• Management of financial information or having gained specialist experience in a finance discipline, which includes 2 years of supervisory experience
• Valid Driver's License

COMPETENCIES:

• Functional Competencies: Accounting, Procurement, Budgeting, Financial Management, Costing, Financial Reporting, Financial Process Management
• Professional Competencies: Oral Communication, Written Communication, Organisational Awareness, Problem Solving, Planning and Organising
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation
• Personal Competencies: Action and outcome orientation, Resilience, Cognitive ability, Change readiness, Learning orientation
• Management /Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure that the George Municipality’s valuation and rating legislative requirements are met.
• Ensure the management of staff and technical resources in such a way that the most effective results are achieved as well as ensure staff are managed and motivated in accordance with the Directorate’s strategic and operational plan.
• Ensure that fair and accurate values are reflected on the valuation roll in terms of requirements of legal provisions and prescriptions.
• Ensure that Council applies best international practice thereby ensuring that the most cost-effective methodologies are applied.
• Ensure that the accounting functions are managed and performed according to national guidelines and Council policies.
• Ensure that the Rates and Taxes Division has implemented requirements of legal provisions and prescriptions.
• Define the actions that need to take place to successfully complete general and supplementary valuations, as well as debit raising of rates and taxes.
• Ensure that Council’s position at Valuation Appeal Boards is competently addressed.
• Ensure that the abilities of staff are continually enhanced, thereby ensuring optimum application of resources.
• Ensure that expenditure on the budget is monitored and remedial action taken where necessary.
• Ensure that administrative sequences dictating income-related requirements are complied with and correspondence responded to through the provision of accurate information.
• Ensure that performing statistics are captured accurately for submission to Government Departments and other role players.
• Give effect to Council’s Batho Pele principles as well as ensure that effective communication facilitates the stringent time requirements of the valuation process.
• Ensure that a climate, conducive to promoting and sustaining motivational and performance levels, is cultivated and maintained to enable the Section to contribute positively to the Department's service level objectives and outcomes.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST

• Must be able to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
• Must have good interpersonal and managerial skills.
• Must be able to handle conflict situations.
• Must have good communication and interpretation skills.
• Must be dedicated and have the ability to apply attention to detail.
• Must be reliable and trustworthy.
• Must have good leadership and people skills.
• Must be willing to attend meetings after normal office hours.

Deadline:4th September,2026