Fresh Jobs at City of Ekurhuleni

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or B-Tech in Environmental Management/Sciences or in related fields (NQF Level 7)
• Valid Code EB Driver's Licence
• 2 - 3 year's relevant experience in a similar environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure the consistent application of Environmental and waste management legislation, including the relevant and applicable municipal by-laws which are directly and/or indirectly dealing with waste management and procedures in activities and developments in the city
• Monitoring programmes for regular compliance, to reduce negative impacts and improve the environment to ensure that applicable national and provincial legislation, regulations and policies pertaining to waste and environmental management are adhered to by the city and its residence
• Manage non-compliance related to waste management activities performed by the division, which are detrimental to the environmental and health of the community to protect the environment and the health of the community
• Ensure that the organisation pursues a systematic, organised approach to managing and implementing its strategy
• Co-ordinate specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance indicators of the division by ensuring administrative sequences dictate reporting requirements and that approval procedures are complied with and that correspondence is responded to through the provision of accurate information on the activities of the department
• Control operational expenditure, use of facilities, payments of service providers and movement of movable assets to ensure compliance with financial managements policies within the department
• Ensure excellent liaison with stakeholders by ensuring good relations with stakeholders

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• NQF level 5 in Security/Management Assistance
• PSIRA registered (Grade C)
• 1 year’s in a similar environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide protection for all exterior government properties regarding unauthorised use
• Conduct regular patrols of interior and exterior of government properties to establish and maintain security controls
• Monitor and responds to technical security alarms installed in government buildings
• Maintains good working relations with local law enforcement agencies
• Conduct casual surveillance on all members of the public entering station buildings relative to irrational behaviour
• Issues parking enforcement control tickets as required
• Administers first aid to members of the public or government employees who may receive injuries when on premises
• Attend to public queries and complaints
• Attend to public telephonic enquiries and refer to the relevant stakeholders

Closing date: 2026/08/25

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Minimum Requirements:

• B-Degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) / NQF 7 relevant equivalent
• Valid Code EB Driver's License
• 5 years' experience in the operation, maintenance and refurbishment of municipal electrical distribution networks or a similar environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage the Protection, Test and Metering section of all total Electrical Distribution Network within the Distribution Business Unit.
• Manage the sections assets at Distribution Business Unit to ensure optimum utilization of personnel, equipment, transport and resources available
• Manage personnel to ensure optimal utilization of personnel and create acceptable work ethics and environment
• Execute administrative functions at Distribution Business Unit to ensure proper documentation and record keeping
• Plan, monitor and control expenditure of the Capital and Operating budget for the section.
• Ensure compliance with legislations, council policies and resolutions.
• Provide professional advice and consulting services to relevant parties, and deliver an efficient and effective service delivery
• Provide effective and efficient management to build and sustain a strong and effective workforce with high level of productivity

Closing date: 2026/08/24

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Minimum Requirements:

• B Com Audit/ Accounting
• Driver's Licence
• 2 years' experience in risk management including Project risk

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement risk reduction programs by identifying, analysing risk and maintaining risk registers.
• Properly identify and assess all risks that the Roads and Stormwater department is exposed to.
• Ensure that all new projects risk exposures are quantified, documented and communicated.
• Ensure that departmental risk management is effective and within acceptable level.
• Facilitate divisional integration where risk exposure and mitigation responsibilities overlap between divisions
• Manage the implementation of risk mitigation factors and compliance thereof and ensure that exposures are mitigated and nonconformance is reported.
• Provide monthly risk dashboards to the relevant Senior Management highlighting key risk issues and mitigation factors

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Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Public Administration or equivalent B. Tech / B. Eng in Civil Engineering
• Driver's Licence
• 5 years relevant experience and knowledge of legislation that governs public office bearers

Core Responsibilities:

• Plan, organise lead and control engineering requirements and initiatives focusing on alignment of strategic documentation i.e GDS, IDP, and SDBIP.
• Oversee, drive and actively be involved in the development of medium and short term strategic plans to ensure the national objectives as adopted by the national government are realised.
• Coordinate reporting in terms of the council procedures with respect to the SDIBP, annual reports, audits reports etc in respect of planning and implementation matters
• Participate in defining a demand management and procurement plan for the section to ensure adherence and timeous delivery of projects.
• Assess, plan, manage and coordinate the implementation of the operational budget of the Division to comply with the financial legislation, policies and procedures.
• Manage procurement processes and ensure that it comply with the Supply Chain Management processes.
• Manage and control plant, equipment as well as materials.
• Ensure effective administration of the Division, optimum utilization of resources and compliance with Municipal and Departmental policies.
• Guide the drafting and reporting processes associated with infrastructure planning at strategic level
• Identify potential risk in the area of operation, mitigation and management thereof.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 7)
• Professional registration with ECSA as a professional engineer or professional technologist
• 5 - 7 years’ experience in similar environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage and implement departmental construction of Roads and Stormwater infrastructure.
• Manage consultants and contractors for implementation process of projects approved on budget
• Ensuring compliance with specifications, plans and accepted standards.
• Provide various reports relating to work progress, SDBIP’s financial reporting and PMO reporting requirements etc. per area.
• Site inspections and attendance of site meetings.
• To ensure quality assurance on the delivery and implementation of projects
• Ensure compliance with the construction regulations of Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Acceptance of completed projects on behalf of the council
• Interacting with community, councillors, developers, town planners, and consulting engineers.
• Certifies payment certificates and invoices
• Provide input on budget compilation
• Ensuring optimum utilisation of resources.
• Compilation of various monthly reports.
• Ensuring effective administration at area level.
• Monitor, oversee and drive the effective management of the department asset management system at area level.
• Managing and aligning processes relating to contact obligations against general principles of law and statutory regulations.
• Identification of potential risk and the management and mitigation thereof.

Closing date: 2026/08/27

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Minimum Requirements:

• N6 Certificate in Civil Engineering (recognised FET institution)
• 1 year’s in a relevant environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Monitor stormwater, sidewalks, kerbing, paving and associated civil infrastructure works
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor contractor performance
• Monitor workmanship quality, progress against programme and compliance with approved drawings and specifications
• Identify construction defects, non-conforming work, risks and report these to the responsible official for corrective action
• Monitor compliance with environmental management requirements
• Ensure proper housekeeping on construction sites and assist that construction activities comply with occupational health and safety requirements
• Ensure that projects are completed in accordance with approved specifications, quality standards, safety requirements and budgets
• Support the preparation of project documentation, including progress reports, completion reports, snag lists and record information
• Respond to public complaints and queries related to construction activities and escalate matters where necessary

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Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering
• 1 year experience in similar environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate sound knowledge of the local area and a clear understanding of the needs and priorities identified by the community and other key stakeholders.
• Provide input on the road master plans which will be proposed and amended from time to time.
• Assist with the preparation of comments on Land Use applications.
• Conduct site inspections and surveys.
• Ensure that Occupation Certificates, Regulation 38 Certificates, and Section 82 Certificates are issued at the relevant stages of development in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations.
• Continuously evaluate own performance, proactively identify solutions to challenges, seek appropriate assistance for unresolved matters, and request training to support continuous professional development.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality work by minimising errors and continuously improving work standards and quality.
• Maintain professional interactions and ensure ethical dealings with stakeholders at all times.
• Take ownership of own performance and provide specialist support and advisory services in line with agreed response times, quality standards, and service delivery objectives.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 plus Secretarial Certificate
• 1 – 2 years' experience in similar environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage the Divisional Head's diary by scheduling, confirming, and coordinating appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements, while prioritising urgent matters and ensuring the effective management of commitments.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including venue bookings, refreshments, and communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of meetings.
• Screen and manage incoming calls, correspondence, and messages before directing them to the Divisional Head, respond to routine enquiries where appropriate, and ensure the timely recording and follow-up of return calls.
• Prepare, format, copy, and distribute documents, reports, presentations, and other official correspondence using relevant office applications.
• Establish, maintain, and update an effective filing and records management system for the Office of the Divisional Head to ensure safekeeping and easy retrieval of information.
• Monitor and follow up on action items, directives, and correspondence to ensure the timely completion of assigned tasks and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or Postgraduate Qualification in Environmental Management, Horticulture, Sports Management/Recreation Management or other relevant equivalent qualification
• Municipal Finance Management Programme
• 5–7 years' management experience in sports, recreation or municipal operational service delivery of which at least 4 years must have been at senior management level

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction in the planning, coordination and optimisation of sports, recreation, community facilities, sports infrastructure, environmental assets and associated operational services
• Develop, implement and monitor sports, recreation, community development, aquatic and related programmes in line with approved strategies and service delivery objectives
• Oversee the management, maintenance and utilisation of sports, recreation and community facilities, including sports infrastructure, sports fields, pitches, horticultural services, landscaping, turf grass maintenance and environmental management functions
• Coordinate sporting, recreational and community events and facilitate partnerships with communities, sporting bodies and other stakeholders
• Ensure sound governance, financial management, procurement, contract management, revenue enhancement and compliance with applicable legislation and municipal policies
• Lead and manage human, financial and operational resources to ensure sustainable service delivery and organisational performances

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Minimum Competence requirements & Core Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (at NQF 8) aligned with:
• MSR2 Level 5 designation of Chief Engineer or Department Head
• ECSA’s IDoWE, for complex engineering problems and complex engineering activities
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer
• The MSR stipulates either registration or eligibility for registration with ECSA
• ECSA’s IDoWE, for complex engineering problems and complex engineering activities requires registration as Professional Engineer
• Relevant bachelor’s degree in business or finance (at NQF 7)
• To enable turnaround of the service and move from a technical department to a functional trading service, a business qualification is essential
• MFMA minimum competence (or commitment to achieve within 12 months)
• Computer literacy: MS Office (MSR)
• A Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years management experience in trading services, of which at least 5 must have been at an Middle Management level, in a management position with similar scope and complexity

Key performance areas:

• To provide vision, strategic direction and leadership to the business unit, to drive high performance and provision of world class customer services.
• Translate organisational strategy into Energy operational objectives, provide strategic direction in meeting Business Unit and organizational objectives and delivery of functional strategic plans.
• Create, drive and maintain strategic relationships with decision makers and interest groups for purposes of expectation management, knowledge sharing and integration.
• Communicate a meaningful strategic context that articulates the Business Unit’ purpose and vision in support of COE’s vision & direction and directs best practice.
• Ensure strategic Energy decisions are dealt with effectively as it relates to operational efficiency.
• Develop and align the Business Unit operating model and value chain in relation to the organisational mandate in partnership with stakeholders.
• Implement Business Unit strategy and goals through development, alignment and implementation of department practices, processes and standards.
• Execute effectively with the Business Unit management team to set strategic objectives and achieve the set strategic objectives and projects.
• Coordinate development of business plans for the Business Unit.
• Understanding on a strategic level the as yet unknown changes that will force new directions in the energy distribution value chains.
• Providing advice to the divisional heads on a strategic and operational level in relation to disruptive forces.
• Contributing to National Government initiatives in relation to strategy creation in at least the fields related to Energy.
• Participating in the specialist practice community (including South Africa and internationally) and contributing, where possible, to organisation knowledge management.
• Responding to any problem that may arise in the Business Unit by analysing and then creating options towards resolution, then actively participating in the practical resolution.
• Developing operational targets in support of delivery plans and organisational strategic objectives
• Establishing and managing strategic internal & external relationships inclusive of customer, service provider & relevant legislative agencies & structures
• Managing an administrative function to meet predetermined requirements, ensuring that organisational demands are met in the short to medium term
• Developing and driving the implementation and integration of the supply chain and contract management plans
• Defining a meaningful strategic context that guides and directs best practice, integration, process alignment and service delivery

Closing Date : 2026-08-27

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Minimum Competence requirements & Core Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (at NQF 8) aligned with:
• MSR2 Level 5 designation of Chief Engineer or Department Head
• ECSA’s IDoWE, for complex engineering problems and complex engineering activities
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer
• The MSR stipulates either registration or eligibility for registration with ECSA
• ECSA’s IDoWE, for complex engineering problems and complex engineering activities requires registration as Professional Engineer
• Relevant bachelor’s degree in business or finance (at NQF 7)
• To enable turnaround of the service and move from a technical department to a functional trading service, a business qualification is essential
• MFMA minimum competence (or commitment to achieve within 12 months)
• Computer literacy: MS Office (MSR)
• A Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years management experience in trading services, of which at least five (5) must have been at a Middle Management level, in a management position with similar scope and complexity

Key performance areas:

• Develop and implement organisational strategy in terms of the provision portable Water & Sanitation and providing strategic direction in meeting departmental and organizational objectives.
• Creating, driving and maintaining strategic relationships with decision makers and interest groups for purposes of expectation management, knowledge sharing and integration
• Communicating a meaningful strategic context that articulates the Business Unit’s purpose and vision in support of CoE’s vision & direction and directs best practice
• Define a vision for the Business Unit, in support of and aligned to the organization mandate and model
• Develop and align the Business Unit operating model and value chain in relation to the organizational mandate in partnership with stakeholders
• Establish & manage strategic internal & external relationship inclusive of customers, service providers & relevant legislative agencies & Structures
• Take accountability for the development and implementation of a Business Unit strategy that is aligned to the organisation’s strategic objectives
• Translate strategic objectives into tactical service delivery plans and targets for the Business Unit in support of the organizational direction
• Render effective direction in terms of development, implementation and governance of By-Law compliance throughout the Organisation
• Effectively manage and lead the Business Unit.

Closing Date : 2026-08-27