Job Openings at Overstrand Local Municipality

Requirements:

• A relevant National Diploma in Engineering and registration as a Professional Engineering Technician
• Computer Literacy: MS Office
• Code B/EB Driver’s license
• Communication skills (i.e. speak, read and write) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
• Switching license up to 66 000 volts.
• Trade certificate (qualified Electrician)
• 8 years or more relevant experience post registration
• 3 – 5 years’ switching experience

Physical Requirements:

• No fear of height or confined spaces
• Must be prepared to work under extreme weather conditions (wind, lightning and storms) & dangerous situations (medium/high voltage switching)
• Must make critical decisions under stressful situations
• Must be able to walk, physically fit and in good health to carry out inspections on site.
• Knowledge of Municipal Regulations, Electrical network, operations and Infrastructure.
• Must not be sight/ hearing impaired or colour blind.
• Must have good communication and negotiation skills.

Key performance areas:

• Administrative management, planning and controlling
• Monitor quality supply according to National
• Rationalization Specification
• Testing and fault finding on distribution networks
• Standby and overtime duties
• Coordinate and control test functions in Metering Department
• Manage metering functions (Specialist functions)
• Management of staff

CLOSING DATE 04 March 2026

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Requirements:

• A Grade 12 Certificate.
• NQF 5 Certificate with Accounting as Major
• Computer skills – MS Word, MS Excel, MS – Access and general advanced computer skills.
• Communication skills in two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape.
• Code B/EB drivers’ license.
• Broad knowledge of municipal procedures, systems, infrastructure and legislation.
• 5 – 8 years relevant experience.

Key performance areas:

• Monitoring of Indigent Recipients
• Compilation and maintenance of indigent reports
• Supervision and control
• Act as Commissioner of Oath
• Preparing and maintaining Indigent Eskom List
• Debt Collection Process
• Capturing and approval of Journals
• Client Services

CLOSING DATE
04 March 2025 

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Requirements: 

• At least a Post Graduate Degree or relevant qualification, registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) at NQF level 8 with a minimum of 120 credits in a field of Social Sciences / Public Administration / Law; or equivalent 
• Work related experience of a minimum of 7 years at senior and middle management level, of which at least 2 years must be at senior management level.
• Thorough knowledge of municipal and other applicable legislation 
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements pertaining to the position 
• Compliance with the minimum competency requirements for Senior Managers as laid down in Government Notice R493 dated 15 June 2007 (as amended from time to time)
• The required core competencies and minimum competency requirements as stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of
• Employment of Senior Managers as promulgated in Government Gazette 37245m dated 17 January 2014 (as amended from time to time) 
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation 
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
• Knowledge of the local government environment 
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
• An appreciation of the centrality of the IDP for effective service delivery. 
• A high degree of aptitude to strategic/ operational planning and management, decision making, leadership, innovation and motivation

CLOSING DATE 27 February 2026

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Requirements: 

• A Post Graduate Degree or relevant qualification in the field of Building Sciences / Architect / Town and Regional Planning or Development Studies, or equivalent 
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience at senior and middle management level, of which at least 2 years must be at senior management level 
• Must have proven successful Professional Developmental / Town and Regional Planning experience 
• Comply with the MMC regulations for Senior Managers (MMC Regulations 2007) 
• Compliance with the minimum competency requirements for
• Senior Managers as laid down in Government Notice R493 dated 15 June 2007 (as amended from time to time)
• The required core competencies and minimum competency requirements as stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on
• Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers as promulgated in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014 (as amended from time to time)
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation 
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management 
• Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment 
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
• An appreciation of the centrality of the IDP for effective service delivery. 
• A high degree of aptitude for strategic/ operational planning and management, decision- making, leadership, innovation, n and motivation. 
• An added advantage would be registration as Professional
• Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act, 2002, Act 36 of 2000

CLOSING DATE
27 February 2026

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Requirements: 

• At least a Post Graduate Degree or qualification in the fields of Accounting, Finance or Economics registered on the National
• Qualifications Framework at a NQF level 8 with a minimum of 120 credits or chartered
• Accountant (SA)  Minimum of 7 (seven) years at senior and middle management levels, of which at least 2 (two) years must be at senior management level 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 
• 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. 
• Compliance with the National Treasury Regulations on the Required Minimum
• Competency Level in Unit Standards for Chief Financial Officers as laid down in
• Government Notice R493 dated 15 June 2007 (as amended from time to time)
• The required core competencies and minimum competency requirements as stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers as promulgated in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014 (as amended from time to time) 
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation 
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
• Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment 
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
• An appreciation of the centrality of the IDP for effective service delivery. 
• A high degree of aptitude for strategic/ operational planning and management, decision- making, leadership, innovation, and motivation.#

CLOSING DATE
27 February 2026

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Requirements:

• At least a Post Graduate Degree or relevant qualification, registered on the
• National Qualifications Framework (NQF) at NQF level 8 with a minimum of 120 credits in a field relevant for the senior management position. 
• Work related experience of a minimum of 7 years at senior and middle management level, of which at least 2 years must be at senior management level. 
• Thorough knowledge of municipal and other applicable legislation 
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements pertaining to the position 
• Compliance with the minimum competency requirements for Senior Managers as laid down in Government Notice
• R493 dated 15 June 2007 (as amended from time to time)
• The required core competencies and minimum competency requirements as stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers as promulgated in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014 (as amended from time to time) 
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation 
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management 
• Knowledge of the local government environment 
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
• An appreciation of the centrality of the IDP for effective service delivery. 
• A high degree of aptitude to strategic/ operational planning and management, decision- making, leadership, innovation and motivation.

CLOSING DATE
27 February 2026