Current Jobs at Sol Plaatje Local Municipality

• Sol Plaatje Local Municipality will provide the successful graduate with experiential training that will result in the development of technical knowledge. The focus is on training to become registered professionals with the required professional body. The intern will be trained by Sol Plaatje Local Municipality for the duration of the contract. Candidates may apply for vacant posts as qualified professionals on completion of the training. Interns will receive the following fixed stipends with no additional benefits: R216 000 – R252 000/a

Minimum Qualifications for Candidate GISc applicants

• Unemployed
• Only GISc academic qualifications accredited by SAGC will be accepted
• Persons registered under GISc candidate category for Geomatics Technician or Technologist
• Diploma in Geomatics (GISc) – CPUT; or
• Bachelor of Geomatics (GISc) CPUT; or
• Diploma in GIS & Technology (Esri College); or
• BSc Geoinformatics (UP); or
• BSc Geospatial Science (Wits).

Other requirements: 

• Code 08/EB Driver’s license will be an added advantage 
• Ability to work under pressure.

Key Skills and Knowledge:

• We are looking for a results-driven person, a team player who is customer focused 
• Has knowledge of geomatics principles and has an ability to apply this knowledge 
• An ability to communicate (in writing and verbally) well at all levels 
• A positive attitude 
• An ability to plan and organise workloads effectively to enhance performance 
• Willingness to work irregular hours
• Computer Literate in MS Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• During the training, GIS Interns will be expected to successfully demonstrate all proficiencies as determined by the respective professional body for the graduate development programme in the respective discipline. 

Deadline:4th September,2026

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SALARY:

• R11 200.00pm [6 months contract]

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent.
• HPCSA registration as an Environmental Health Practitioner.
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence and own transport.

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of environmental health legislation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Report writing and administrative skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Conduct and render Municipal Health Services as defined in the National Health Act (Act 63 of 2003) which includes:

• Food safety, water quality monitoring, waste management and general hygiene monitoring, health surveillance of premises and preventation of communicable diseases, vector control, environmental health awareness, disposal of the dead, chemical safety.