Job Openings at Ubuntu Local Municipality

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12
• Computer Literacy MS Office
• 2-5 years relevant experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SCOPE OF WORK

• Performs complex administrative functions which requires specialised knowledge
• and operates under limited supervision.

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS

• Manage the office, diary and logistical arrangement in the office of the Mayor.
• Managing all incoming and outgoing correspondence, including the prioritising and referring of correspondence to relevant departments locally, provincially and nationally on behalf of the Mayor.
• Receive and screen all telephone calls within the Mayor’s Office, as and when required.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive filing system for the Mayor’s office.
• Coordinate all travelling and accommodation arrangements for the Mayor.
• Manage procurement of goods and services for the office of the Mayor.
• Facilitate and coordinate activities between Councillors, the Municipal Manager, as well as other relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Arrange and coordinate meetings, workshops and events.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on matters of service delivery and political mandates.
•  Assist the Mayor and Senior Managers to manage and monitor outputs, workflow and office deadlines

CLOSING DATE: 27th February 2026

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FRINGE BENEFITS

• 13th Cheque
• Pension Fund
• Medical Aid Benefits
• Housing and leave

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• B. Comm Accounting/National Diploma Financial Management/National
• Diploma Accounting
• Understanding the application of Asset management and Asset Management systems.
• Understanding and knowledge of financial computer systems Understanding of Municipal Financial Management Act (MFMA) and Treasury
• regulations and other legislation, procedures and processes pertaining to Local Government Finance
• Experience in the compilation of a municipal budget/adjustment budget
• Experience in the compilation of Annual Financial Statements of a Municipality
• Experience in the compilation of the finalisation of the audit of the Annual
• Financial Statements of a Municipality
• Experience in the compilation and implementation of audit action plans
• Experience in the Supply Chain Management function in a Municipality
• Knowledge of MSCOА
• A valid driver's license

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Responsible for maintenance of the Asset Register
• Fleet Management and Control
• Responsible for the assistance of the completion Annual Financial Statements
• Responsible for the compilation of the Audit Action Plan (both internal and external audits) and oversight role to ensure all items included in the Audit
• Action Plan are attended to during the year
• Assist with compilation of Annual Report
• Assist with bank reconciliations
• Responsible for the compilation and implementation of the Municipality
• Budget/Adjustment Budget and SDBIP
• Responsible for completion and submission of all MFMA monthly /quarterly/ half-yearly /yearly reporting
• Responsible for ensuring that the MFMA and financial regulations adhere to by the Municipality
• Responsible to ensure that the Asset register and system is updated regularly.
• Compliance with MSCOA
• Any reasonable task that may be assigned by the Finance Manager and the chief Finance Officer

CLOSING DATE 05 MARCH 2026

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FRINGE BENEFITS

• 13th Cheque
• Pension fund
• Medical aid fund
• Leave benefits

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Three-year Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma with majors in
• Accounting, Economics, Finance, Risk Management and Auditing among others.
• Grade 12
• Computer Literacy
• At least two (2) years' experience.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Good communication skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Assist with the preparation of the Municipal Budget Inform departmental heads whether unit/departments budget has depleted their votes
• Assist with MFMA and all monthly /quarterly /Half yearly and annual reporting.
• Assist with the compilation of the Annual financial statements
• Assist with the Annual report of the Municipality
• Assist in handling audit queries, combining with training
• Assist with bank reconciliation
• Ensure that expenditure levels are according to budgets
• Prepare and manage budget process as per key deadlines in MFMA, Chapter Prepare presentations re this on request. 
• Any reasonable task that may be assigned by the CFO

CLOSING DATE: 05 MARCH 2026

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JOB PURPOSE:

• To manage the key performance and result indicators associated with the revenue of the Directorate Financial Services through the implementation of laid down policies and procedures dictating the verification, reporting, processing and reconciliation of account receivable transactions to support analysis, identification and recovery overdue accounts, guiding and developing personnel on the processing sequences and attending to specific administrative processes associated with the rates payment, certification and correspondences.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant 3year tertiary qualification, preferably a B. Com or National Diploma with financial accounting as a major subject. Computer Literacy: MS Office
• Compliance with the relevant Minimum Competency Level for Financial Officials as prescribed.

EXPERIENCE: 2-5 YEARS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Code B Drivers' license 
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Application) 
• Good management, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills 
• Ability to give attention to detail 
• High level of responsibility 
•  Ability to work under pressure
•  Aware of and able to apply the principles of GRAP; 
• Calculates and interprets basic accounting ratios; 
• Understands the limitations of accounting date as a basis for management action; 
• Uses techniques such as time series and index numbers to interpret accounting data; 
• Monitors and controls cash receipts and payments in compliance with cash management policies; Makes and records payments in accordance with financial policies and regulations; Maintains petty cash records;
• Accounts for cash and bank transactions; Prepares bank reconciliation statements; 
• Distinguishes between capital and operational expenditure;
• Understands costing concepts and advise on the management of costs; 
• Interprets cost data; including the use of overhead rates; and Understand 'activitybased costing' or similar costing models and the use of cost drivers.
• Preparereports and returns for outside agencies;
• Produces spreadsheets for the analysis of numerical information; and 
• Presents information in graphical, diagrammatic or tabular formats.

CLOSING DATE: 05 MARCH 2026

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KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF Level 6 in B.Sc Civil Engineering plus Professional Engineering
• Professional Technical Engineering or equivalent
• Code B driver's license
• Exposure to the managing of a technical division
• 5 years applicable experience
• Informed about the relevant legislation
• Good human relations
• Bilingual
• Accuracy
• Administrative and financial orientated
• Basic Computer Literacy
• Be able to deal emergencies
• Be able to plan properly and amend the operational plan
• Be systematic approach to things as they come so to solve them in acceptable manner.
• Be able to work under pressure

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, coordinates and manages the activities of the Technical Services division through the sections Mechanical Services and Civil Engineering Services examine, verify and correct on a daily basis and financial reconciliation on a monthly basis and daily management of the sections Making recommendations to the Senior Manager Infrastructure Services in terms of changes to current service delivery or need for new services, e.g. telephone system, copiers, maintenance etc.
• Provide policy and operation direction to the division by interpreting policies, legislation and trends and guiding the division in implementing updated policies and procedures
• Control the activities of the division to ensure that all the required objectives are met and that the set standards are adhered to.
• Supervise and issue instructions to the heads of sections in the division to ensure the well-being of the workforce
• Develop divisional vision and strategy and ensure implementation by identifying customer (internal and external) needs by conducting surveys, through public debate or personal contact or Councillors requests.
• Provide inputs on operational units and generating aspects that should be
• included in the organizational strategic plan (IDP).
• Compiling reports on divisional activities and progress in terms of action plans.
• Representing the division in local, district and public meetings and committees by providing inputs, communicating information between the organization and
• the relevant body to ensure participation and inputs in all forums.
• Manages and effect internal co-ordination meetings and progress reports.
• Plans and manages utilization of resources in order to ensure a climate
• conducive to promoting and sustaining motivational and performance levels is
• cultivated and maintained enabling the section/division contribute positively to
• Directorate's service level objectives and outcomes.
• Direct and controls the professional, technical and operational outcomes associated with the functions related to roads and storm water maintenance
• Disseminates functional and operational information on the immediate, short and long term objectives and current developments, problems and constraints by implementing sequences associated with establishing databases reflective of all capital, rehabilitation and special maintenance projects relating to roads and storm-water drainage to be undertaken in the regions/wards.
• Responsible for the utilization, application and maintenance of machinery, equipment, tools and material by delivering defective machinery and equipment to the workshop or vendors for repairs on instructing reporting staff to repair minor defects.

CLOSING DATE: 5 March 2026

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Job Purpose

• 13th Cheque
• Pension fund benefits
• Medical aid fund benefits
• Leave and housing benefits
• Any other benefits as stipulated in the SALBC collective agreement.
• Co-ordinates tasks /activities with the examination, testing and issuing of learner and driving licenses and road and road worthiness certification through the application of laid down assessment and inspection procedures, attending to administrative reporting and recordkeeping requirements and guiding personnel with the execution of specific activities to ensure drivers and vehicles conform with the requirements of the Road Traffic Act and regulations contributing to the safety of all users.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Basic Traffic/Law Enforcement Training Certificate (Recognized by the relevant authority)
• Grade A Examiner of Vehicles
• Grade A Examiner of Learners and Drivers licenses
• Valid Code EB driver`s license,
• No criminal record (Police Clearance)
• Proficiency in at least two of the official languages of the Northern Cape
• Computer Literacy
• Fireman proficiency

EXPERIENCE

• 5 to 8 years' experience as an examiner of Learners/ Drivers licenses and Examiner of Vehicles.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Coordinates and controls the application of procedures associated with the drivers testing and registration or licensing to ensure road safety is maintained through accurate and assessment, certification or licensing of applications, drivers and vehicle satisfying the minimum prescribed requirements.
• Attends to Specific administrative recordings and recordkeeping sequences to ensure the information, records and reports are organized, completed, submitted and / or maintained in accordance with the procedures and guidelines directing administrative outcomes. Inspects license and vehicle testing facilities in order to identify defects need for replacements.
• Reports defects to Supervisor.
• Monitors availability of relevant documentation and informs supervisors of
• material requirements.
• Authorizes conversion or renewal of drivers and PRDP licenses in order to determine candidates' eligibility for drivers' license.
• Perform any other related duties as instructed by the Supervisor
• Perform Law Enforcement and implement bylaws.

Closing date: 05th March 2026