Job Openings at George Local Municipality

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant tertiary qualification preferably a B Degree or National Diploma in Architecture/Urban Design or equivalent Planning Degree
• Working towards registration as a professional planner/architecture/ urban designer i.e. candidate member
• Computer literacy: MS Office
• Code B Driving License
• 0 - 2 years relevant experience required

COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: Monitoring and Control, Negotiation, Planning and Organising
• Functional Competencies: Land Use Management, Information Management, Research,
• Information Analysis and Policy, Knowledge Management, Public Consultation, SocioEconomic/Socio-Political Awareness and Policy Conceptualisation
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Services Delivery Orientation, Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• Personal Competencies: Action Orientated, Resilience, Change Readiness, Learning Orientation, Problem Solving, Accountability and Ethical Conduct
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Direction Setting, Team
• Orientation, Coaching and Mentoring

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure that applications are scrutinized and are submitted with all relevant documentation in accordance with municipal guidelines, planning bylaws and standard operating procedures.
• Under the guidance of the immediate supervisor, ensure that the contents of the land use application reports conform to prescribe legislative requirements, Town Planning Schemes, planning policies and other regulations and laws prior to decisions being taken
• Ensure that all legal requirements attached to the applicable land use planning approvals, and/ all legal and regulatory requirements of the Town planning scheme, spatial plan, policies, guidelines,
• etc are adhered to.
• Ensure, with the assistance of the immediate supervisor, that advice or opinions on relevant matters is made available and / or communicated through the various mediums and accurately interpreted through the provision of adequate and clear explanation.
• Ensure the functionality is positioned to deliver on strategic developmental planning objectives as well as compliance with the applicable town planning policies and legislation.

CLOSING DATE: 2026-02-27 AT 16:30PM

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant tertiary qualification preferably a B-degree in Public Administration or equivalent
• Valid Driver's license
• Computer Literacy: Ms Office
• 8 years experience or more including 2 years managerial experience

COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: Written and Oral Communication, Influencing, People
• Management, Problem Solving, Planning and Organising.
• Functional Competencies: Illegal land Invasion, Legal Process Administration, Relocation Processes
• Surveying Data Management, Disaster Operations.
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service
• Delivery Orientation.
• Personal Competencies: Change readiness, Cognitive Ability, Learning Orientation, Action and
• Outcome Orientation, Resilience.
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Identification of and research the needs for Community Development Programs.
• Strategically manage the long medium - and short-term planning of the Community Safety Sub Directorate.
• Oversee the functional management of the Community Safety Sub Directorate including Traffic, Fire,
• Law Enforcement, Disaster Management, Anti land invasion and Customer Care section.
• Oversee the implementation of special projects for the Community Safety Sub Directorate.
• Manage the co-ordination of emergency management functions for the Community Safety Sub Directorate.
• Oversee research for the Community Safety Sub Directorate.
• Ensure and oversee the building and maintaining of sound relationships with a network of various stakeholders for the Community Safety Sub Directorate.
• Oversee and ensure the enhancement and implementation of performance management.
• Oversee the financial planning and reporting function of the Community Safety Sub Directorate.
• Ensure information, advice or opinions on relevant matters is made available and/or
• communicated through the various mediums and accurately interpreted through the provision of adequate and clear explanation.
• Effective knowledge management and dissemination.

CLOSING DATE: 2026-02-27 AT 16:30PM

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Grade 10 (Attach School Report)
• 0-1 years’ experience required (preferably maintenance and facility management)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbent must be physically fit and able bodied

COMPETENCIES:

• Functional/Professional Competencies: Managing Work, Workplace Safety, Task Accountability,
• Quality Orientation, Oral Communication.
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation.
• Personal Competencies: Action Orientation, Resilience, Learning Orientation, Accountability and
• Ethical Conduct, Impact and Influence, Team Orientation,

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure that all the sports grounds and complexes are well maintained and kept in a good order.
• Ensure that all grassed surfaces are kept in a good condition through watering and maintenance, and
• that all fields and pitches be prepared prior to booked events.
• Ensure that the grounds, flower beds, greenery and trees are kept to predetermined standards.
• Ensure that the buildings are well maintained on both the inside and outside.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST:

• Ability to communicate in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape.
• Acceptable standard of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Ability to handle difficult situations.
• Work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must not have a fear of heights.

CLOSING DATE: 2026-02-25 AT 16:30PM

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or Related field
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Driver's License
• 2 - 5 years relevant experience required

COMPETENCIES:
CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Organisational Awareness, Consulting, Planning and Organising,
• Monitoring and Control, Negotiation, Oral Communication, Written Communication

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Change Management, HR Technology/Information Management, HR
• Service Delivery, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Learning and Development, Occupational
• Health and Safety, Compensation and Benefits, Management, Performance Management, Employee
• Wellness, Industrial and Labour Relations

PUBLIC SERVICE ORIENTATION COMPETENCIES:

• Interpersonal Relationship, Communication, Service
• Delivery Orientation

PERSONAL:

• Action and Outcome Orientation, Conflict Management, Resilience, Learning Orientation,
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct, Problem Solving and Analysis

MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Direction Setting, Impact and Influence, Coaching and Mentoring, Team Orientation

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Inspection to ensure that management and employees complies with the health and safety requirements as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Implement and co-ordinate safety teams and safety representatives.
• Advise management on non-compliance and the changing of legislation.
• Ensure that management and staff are trained and knowledgeable regarding occupational health and safety matters.
• Identify and analyse the need for health and safety training if the need exists.
• Conduct regular audits.
• Ensure that the relevant sections follow injury and incident reporting procedures.
• Investigate accidents and incidents by visiting the scene of an accidents.
• Analyse and evaluate hazards and risks.
• Prepare policies, standards & procedures towards the establishments of a SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) System.
• Administer and oversee the administration of Workmen's Compensation claims.
• Ensure that medical examinations, where applicable are arranged.
• Advise the public on how to prevent and co-operate with employees, thus to create safety awareness.
• Ensure that medical surveillance and biological monitoring is conducted.
• Oversee the operations of contractors and ensure compliance in relation to the Construction Regulations.
• Attend SHE Committee meetings. 

CLOSING DATE: 2026-02-25 AT 16:30PM