Current Openings at Drakenstein Municipality

JOB PURPOSE:

• Planning, organising, coordinating, leading and controlling the operations of the sub-section responsible for area cleaning as well as cleaning of illegal dumping through implementing procedures, establishing resources requirements, scheduling cleaning and maintenance programs and contracts, monitoring and evaluating outcomes, effecting deviations and attending to administrative and information reporting requirements.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

• A National Diploma in Environmental Health or Environmental Management or equivalent (NQF Level 5)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of applicable waste and environmental legislation
• Code B Driver’s license
• Computer literacy (Ms Office Applications)
• Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape
• Good supervisory, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to give attention to detail
• High level of responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to handle conflict

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years relevant supervisory experience

COMPETENCIES

• Planning and organising Communication
• Discipline Specific Skills
• People Management
• Workplace safety
• Service delivery orientation
• Ethics and Accountability

Deadline:22nd August,2025

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JOB PURPOSE:

• Manage and control key performance and resulted indicators associated with Integrated Waste Management Planning, waste awareness campaigns and waste education in the municipal area through investigation, analysis, and interpretation of operational requirements against the capacity and capability of the Section. Manage immediate, short- and long-term objectives, and monitoring performance levels to achieve preset targets and goals. Manage the implementation and execution of specific administrative procedures, financial control measures, customer support initiatives and regulatory compliance in order to promote sustainable service delivery in the community.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

• Relevant B degree

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Code B Driver’s license
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape
• Sound knowledge of waste management and minimization
• Good management, financial, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills
• Good report writing skills
• Ability to give attention to detail

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years relevant experience

COMPETENCIES

• Written Communication
• Use of Technology
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Action Orientation
• Impact and Influence

Deadline:22nd August,2025

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JOB PURPOSE:

• Co-ordinates key applications and procedures associated with the identification, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the effectiveness of local economic development initiatives, programmes and projects in creating a conducive environment for entrepreneurs and committing and capacitating citizens, community based organisations, business and other interest groups towards achieving sustainable ways to meet social, economic and material needs and improve quality of life.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Economic and Management Sciences (NQF Level 6)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

• Code B drivers’ license

EXPERIENCE:

• Considerable years relevant experience (2-3 years)

COMPETENCIES

• Public consultation
• Planning and organising
• Financial management
• Communication 

Deadline:22nd August,2025

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JOB PURPOSE:

• Responsible for performing and executing tender evaluation activities by applying administrative procedures when opening and evaluating tenders received against compliance requirements and to perform specific administrative activities as well as the safekeeping of tenders in order in order to give effect to the provisions of the Municipal Finance Management Act.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

• A relevant 3-year Tertiary qualification, preferably in SCM / Logistics / Procurement.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

• Minimum competency requirements or obtain in 18 months from appointment
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Communication skills
• Numerical skills
• Confidentiality
• Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western Cape of which one must be English

EXPERIENCE:

• 2-5 years relevant experience required.

COMPETENCIES

• Oral communication
• Written Communication
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Planning and Organising
• Procurement and Tenders
• Task Management
• Financial Process Management
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication

Deadline:22nd August,2025