Careers at Harry Gwala District Municipality

Job requirements:

• A Grade 12/Matric
• A National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree, 3 years (NQF Level 6/7) Human Resources, or related qualification
• Payday Software System Certificate will be added advantage 4 - 5 years’ experience in Human Resources of which 2 years’ must be at a middle level
• Excellent managerial experience, communication and reporting writing skills
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Software packages
• A valid motor vehicle driver’s licence.

Key performance areas:

• Responsible for planning, leading and directing the Human Resources function
• Research, design, develop and align policies, procedures, systems and controls
• Map out current and future Human Resources requirements taking into consideration operational needs, skill scarcity and retention capability as influential factors
• Drive staff recruitment and selection processes
• Analyse skills audit findings and develop a framework for planned interventions to address specific skill gaps
• Review the Workplace Skills
• Plan and in conjunction with the relevant Sector Education and Training Authority, establish and confirm the status of levies and grants and reports on progress in achieving short-to-medium-term objectives
• Ensure that policies are in place pertaining to Job evaluation and develop forward plans and interventions to drive Job Evaluation
• Perform all functions of an Employment Equity Manager
• Responsible for developing and implementing the Employment Equity Plan for the District Municipality
• Communicate with the Department of Labour on all matters of Employment equity at a National and Provincial level
• Communicate with the Head of Departments and management on specific statutory requirements encapsulated in Health Care Legislation
• Participate in meetings with employees, Management Teams, Council’s sub committees and committees, District Health System Forums, etc. outline specific proposals associated with the Health and Safety functionality

Deadline:12th December,2025

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Job requirements:

• A Grade 12/Matric
• A øBachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7)/National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or relevant qualification
• Three (3) years’ experience working in a relevant field, two (2) years’ must be in local government
• Computer literacy in Microsoft packages
• A valid motor vehicle driver’s licence.

Key performance areas:

• Identify the key deliverables and immediate goals detailed in Sector Plans and the Council’s Integrated Development Plan in respect of promoting public awareness
• Coordinate planning, layout, and  distribution of publications and articles, and seek approval on articles and information for inclusion in national, provincial, and business print mediums
• Attend to the information needs with respect to the internet or website of the Municipality, check and seek approval for the usage or insertion of news items, articles, and photographs
• Design promotional materials and other materials of the Municipality
• Coordinate the design layout, printing, and distribution of the Municipality newsletter
• Coordinate and schedule media or press briefings
• Arrange media presence for specific community functions or events
• Keep abreast of media reports relating to the Municipality’s functions and address the publication of inaccurate reports.

Deadline:12th December,2025