Job Openings at Bergrivier Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

• A three (3) year bachelor’s degree in Internal Auditing or Risk Management. A postgraduate qualification in the same fields will be an added advantage. The ideal candidate should have 5 to 10 years’ management experience
• gained from Strategic Management, Risk Management and/or Internal Auditing / Financial, Anti-Fraud and AntiCorruption environments, preferably in local government sector. Previous experience of serving on a Risk
• Management Committee and/or an Audit Committee will be advantageous.
• The candidate must be an independent external person, with excellent knowledge of Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations, Enterprise-wide Risk Management, COSO model and Public Sector Risk Management Framework.

DUTIES

• The primary objective of the Risk Management Committee is to assist the Accounting Officer to discharge her duties in respect of risk management with the aim of achieving the Municipality’s objectives.
• The incumbent’s duties will be to:
• Provide oversight on the review and monitoring of the implementation of risk management framework, policy, charter and strategy within the Municipality.
• Provide guidance on integration of risk management into planning, monitoring and reporting processes.
• Provide advice / guidance on setting risk appetite and review risk appetite, tolerance levels, and anti-fraud measures.
• Lead the committee in conducting its activities in terms of the Public Sector Risk Management Framework, MFMA, Fraud and Risk Management Committee Charter and King IV Report on Corporate Governance.
• Provide proper and timely reports to the Accounting Officer on the state of risk management, together with aspects requiring improvement accompanied by the committee’s recommendations to address such issues.
• Perform any other duties of the Risk Management Committee as specified in the terms of reference /charter.
• To act as Chairperson during the Risk Management Committee meetings.

Closing date: 06 March 2026

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Qualifications:

• Grade 12;
• Computer Literacy

Experience:

• (Two) 2 years’ relevant experience

Requirements: 

• Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/English/Xhosa – Read, Write and Speak) 
• Good human relations, interpersonal skills 
• Conflict handling skills 
• Ability to give attention to detail 
• High level of responsibility 
• Able to operate under pressure 
• Able to stay calm in stressful situations 
• Must be willing to work shifts 
• Must work overtime/ shifts when required and perform standby duties when required 
• Must perform duties in other areas of the municipality when required 
• No criminal record 
• Incumbent must be fit and able bodied

Job Purpose: 

• To operate the computer equipment as prescribed by the Assistant Superintendent Law Enforcement Officer. Monitor Internal Close Circuit Television, LPR Cameras, crime hotspots cameras and alarms for activation of Law Enforcement. Disseminate Information to relevant disciplines and departments.

Key Performance Areas: 

• Perform control room operations (calling and monitoring) and maintain radio communication 
• Perform CCTV/LPR monitoring 
• Complete specific reports, and statutory documentation and registers and performs specific tasks
• Attends to the application of specific maintenance sequences with respect to equipment 
• Assist with the following activities to enhance service delivery in general 
• Responsible to take part in the Municipality’s Performance Management and Development System

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 03 MARCH 2026 AT 15:00 

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Qualifications: 

• Minimum Grade 10

Experience: 

• One (1) year’ relevant bricklaying experience required
• Requirements: Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/English/Xhosa- Read, Write, Speak)
• High level of responsibility 
• Ability to give attention to detail 
• Good supervision, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills 
• Required to work in all weather conditions 
• Must be prepared to enter confined areas such as manholes, inlets, pipes and culverts Must be physically fit and able bodies 
• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime Must perform duties in the whole area of the municipality when required

Job Purpose: 

• Co-ordinates and controls the set-up, work in progress and completion of specialized tasks/activities associated with bricklaying, including, monitoring and correcting the productivity and performance output of support personnel and attending to routine/general administrative recoding requirements contributing to the accomplishment of departmental objective.

Key Performance Areas:

• Undertakes general labouring tasks at building operations, storm-water, sewerage and road infrastructure maintenance  Completes internal transactional documentation (time sheets, progress and productivity field report, etc.) and related forms
• Supervises and controls the rendering of Civil Services with regard to the operations and maintenance 
• Attends to the storage and care of cleaning tools/equipment ∙Responsible for Health and Safety compliance with statutory regulations during tasks which include protocols and procedures in order to minimise any accidents, injuries and to maintain a healthy and safe working environment 
• Responsible to take part in the Municipality’s Performance Management and Development System

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 03 MARCH 2026 AT 15:00

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Qualifications: 

• Studying towards a trade certificate or one years’ experience required

Experience:

• One (1) year’s electrical experience required.

Requirements: 

• Code EC driving license with PDP Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official  languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/English/Xhosa – Read, Write and Speak) 
• High level of responsibility 
• Ability to give attention to detail 
• Good human relations,interpersonal skills and communication skills 
• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime Must perform duties in other areas of the municipality when required Incumbent must be physically fit and able bodied Required to work in all weather conditions

Job Purpose: 

• Performs specific electrical activities supporting the immediate supervisor during major and minor installation, maintenance and repair works, communicating and guiding personnel specific sequences on site and conducting inspections of electrical systems network and structures to support maintenance planning and repair requirements.

Key Performance Areas: 

• Inspects and reports on the condition of electrical reticulation system and support structure 
• Performs activities associated with the construction and installations of medium/low voltage electrical networks 
• Performs activities and sequences associated with maintaining the functionality of medium/low voltage electrical reticulation and lightning systems 
• Co-ordinates and control tasks/activities
• associated with controlling personnel performance, productivity and discipline 
• Responsible for the Health and Safety compliance with statutory regulations during tasks which include protocols and procedures in order to minimize any accidents, and injuries and to maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all 
• Promoting the sharing of knowledge to enhance the collective capacity and skills of officials 
• Responsible to part take in the Municipality’s Performance Management and Development System.

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 03 MARCH 2026 AT 15:00

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Qualification:

• Small Plant – Basic Literacy at NQF Level 1
• Department Proficiency Test

Experience:

• One (1) year relevant experience required

Requirements: 

• Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/English/isiXhosa – Read, Write, Speak) ∙
• High level of responsibility Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime Must be physically fit and able bodied Required to work in all weather conditions Must be prepared to enter confined areas such as manholes, inlets, pipes and culverts ∙
• Be prepared to work overtime Must perform duties in the whole area of the municipality when required

Job Purpose:

• Performs basic, routine functions Follows basic instructions Performs basic, routine maintenance functions Performs general labouring activities associated with maintenance and repair work to roads, storm water and drainage systems, maintaining public open spaces and sport grounds, community facilities and halls, collection of waste from residential and business premises, meter readings and other labouring tasks, using hand held tools and machines (spade, pick-axe, wheelbarrow, rake, fork and broom) and compactors, vibrator roller and tar cutter to excavate define areas, laying of materials and reinforcement products (concrete blocks), cleaning or clearing blockages and removing debris from drainage systems and sweeping sidewalks, in accordance with laid down instructions supporting acceptable standards of service delivery

Key Performance Areas: 

• Undertakes specific activities associated with the collection of refuse from domestic and business premises and cleaning the area surrounding the refuse disposal site 
• Undertakes general labouring tasks during maintenance of roads and public facilities/amenities 
• Undertakes specific activities/tasks associated with the process of weed eradication 
• Undertakes general labouring tasks and operates small plant and equipment during road-works, storm water drainage, road maintenance and road-marking and signage 
• Cleans vehicles and attends to the storage and care of cleaning tools Responsible for Health and Safety compliance with statutory regulations during tasks which include protocols and procedures in order to minimise any incidents and injuries and to maintain a healthy and safe working environment Responsible to part take in the Municipality’s Performance Management and Development System

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 03 MARCH 2026 AT 15:00

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Qualifications: 

• (N3) Trade tested artisan with occupational certificate in Millwright

Experience: 

• Three (3) – Five (5) years’ of relevant experience post qualification in similar environment

Requirements:

• Code B driver’s licence 
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/English/Xhosa- Read, Write, Speak) 
• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime ∙ Must be physically fit and able bodied ∙ Required to work in all weather conditions Must be prepared to enter confined spaces 
• Must perform duties in the whole area of the municipality when required

Job purpose:

• Co-ordinates and control the set-up, work in progress and completion of specialized task activities associated with mechanical and electrical installations, maintenance, repair including, monitoring and corrections supports personnel productivity and performance and , attending to routine/general administrative recording requirements contributing to the accomplishment of departmental objectives ∙
• To exercise management, control and supervision over the support personnel, equipment, vehicles, functions and activities of the Maintenance Branch of the
• Electrotechnical Services Division to ensure the maintenance, repair of water and sewage pump stations, treatment works and mechanical and electrical installations of the municipality and compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 
• To perform certain technical, administrative and other tasks and duties associated with the above mentioned functions, the purchases of materials, supplies, supplies, tools, equipment or fuel for his/her branch and with transportation of support personnel, tools, equipment and materials and the driving/ operating of certain municipal vehicles.

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 03 MARCH 2026 AT 15:00

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Qualifications:

• Diploma (Heavy Current) Electrical Engineering

Experience:

• Five (5) – Eight (8) years’ of relevant experience post qualification

Requirements: 

• Code B driving licence 
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, AutoCAD, ArcGIS)
• Protection and High Voltage experience Proficiency in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape 
• Good management, supervision, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills 
• Mathematics 
• Engineering and Technology 
• Design 
• Ability to give attention to detail Critical
• thinking 
• Complex problem solving High level of responsibility Ability to work under pressure Ability to deal with conflict situations Financial
• management skills 
• Team facilitating skills 
• Co-ordination 
• Operations analysis 
• Active listening 
• Public safety and security

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, 02 MARCH 2026 AT 16:00 

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Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification;
• A certificate in Public Administration (NQF Level 5) is advantageous

Experience:

• One (1) year relevant experience

Requirements: 
Computer Literacy: 

• Office Applications 
• Code B driver’s licence 
• Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western Cape Afrikaans/English/Xhosa
• Read, Write and Speak) Excellent phone etiquette and professional communication skills 
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail 
• Knowledge of building control processes and minor works application requirements 
• Customer service orientation with the ability to handle inquiries efficiently 
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve queries independently 
• Time management and the ability to handle multiple tasks under time constraints
• Must be willing to work outside normal working hours when required to meet deadlines 
• Transporting official documents/goods with municipal vehicle ∙
• Must be physically fit and able bodied

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2026 AT 15:00

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Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 10;

Experience:

• One (1) - (Two) 2 years’ relevant experience

Requirements: 

• Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/English/isiXhosa - Speak, Read, Write) 
• Ability to perform basic calculations 
• High level of responsibility Required to work outside of normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime 
• Must perform duties in the whole area of the Municipality when required
• Required to work in all weather conditions 
• Must be prepared to enter confined areas such as manholes, inlets, pipes and culverts.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 20 FEBRUARY AT 15:00

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Requirements: 

• At least a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering / B-Tech Engineering or a relevant qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework at NQF level 7  SA Citizenship 
• Minimum of 5 (five) years relevant experience at middle management level (at least reported to a section 56 manager) of which 3-4 years must be at professional / management level engineering management experience 
• Compliance with the National Treasury Regulations on the Required Minimum Competency Level in Unit Standards for Senior Managers (or attainment of the minimum competencies within a period of 18 months from date of appointment) 
• Sound knowledge of and exposure to local  government operations and municipal financial management 
• Solid knowledge and understanding of the relevant policies and legislation and a good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management 
• In-depth knowledge of local government legislation and the statutory requirements pertaining to the post 
• A high degree of aptitude for strategic/operational planning and management, decision-making, leadership, innovation and motivation 
• Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation 
• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement policy Framework Act, 2000 
• Excellent management and computer skills 
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape 
• South African citizenship 
• A valid Code B driver’s license 
• Registration with ECSA and a relevant, recognised professional body (eg. IMESA) will be an added advantage.

CLOSING DATE: 2 MARCH 2026 AT 12:00.