Job Opportunities at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• To provide an independent, objective audit assurance and consultancy service of the Municipality's Systems of Control, Policies, Procedures and Standards. 

This post reports to SENIOR AUDIT MANAGER (OPERATIONAL AUDITING)

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Plan the specific audit in conformity with generally accepted auditing Standards.
• Conduct all encompassing audits (Risk and Compliance; Value for Money; Contract Auditing;
• Performance Management and Financial Auditing in accordance with the Cluster/Unit Audit Plan).
• Report on Audit findings.
• Follow up on the agreed Audit recommendations to ensure compliance.
• Control and direct the activities of subordinate staff.
• Provide consulting services as directed by the Senior Audit Manager.
• Keep abreast of the new developments and techniques in the Audit profession.
• Represent the Unit.
• Conduct Forensic Auditing in accordance with the service level agreement with the Ombudsperson.
• Provide administrative support to the Senior Audit Management.

Special Conditions:

• The posts of Senior Auditor are to be rotated within a 2 year cycle with every possible effort being made to reach consensus.
• Recruitment of subordinate staff as directed.

Essential Requirements    

• BCom with Auditing/Internal Auditing as a major or any equivalent 3 year tertiary qualification with Auditing or Internal Auditing as a major.
• Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B).
• 4 Years Internal Auditing Experience.

Preferred Requirements    

• CIA, CISA or B Comm (Internal Auditing).
• 5 Years Internal Auditing Experience.

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Job Purpose    

• To provide an effective and efficient financial and management accounting support to aid Senior Management in the decision making process.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Controls and coordinates the consolidated budget preparation of both the Operating and
• Capital Estimates for the Engineering, ETA and Procurement Units.
• Coordinates, controls and consolidates the preparation of Operating and Capital Comparative statements for the Engineering, ETA and Procurement Units.
• Monitors monthly operating and capital expenditure and undertakes cost analysis exercises.
• Undertakes special projects and research into matters relating to scope, functions and financial implications.
• Undertakes compliance and adherence testing to financial regulations and accounting policies.
• Coordinates, monitors and examines all tariff reports and prepares management accounting reports for the respective Heads and Deputy Heads of the various output Units and DCM Treasury.
• Assumes responsibility for asset management for the clusters from a financial perspective.
• Reviews and responds to the various statistical returns and statistics requested by various bodies from time to time.
• Deputises for the Manager in Departmental Accounting Engineering.
• Coordinates the JDE Training requirements of the branch and liaises with the JDE business consultant with regards to enhancement and upgrades.

Essential Requirements    

• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification in at least one of the following: CA(SA), CIMA, CIS
• Associate membership of IMFO or B.Com degree or comparable degree, all with Accounting as a major.
• Must be in possession of National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF6) OR Must obtain a National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF6) within 18 months of date of appointment.
• Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B).
• 4 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements    

• Relevant post graduate qualification.
• 6 Years post graduate management accounting experience together with JDE and Excel/Quatro Pro competency.

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Job Purpose    

• To implement the collection of domestic, commercial, industrial and garden waste in accordance with relevant regulations and bylaws.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Responsible for staff control and administration.
• Control the operations of the area.
• Liaise with public, other municipal departments and outside organisation on various concerns raised.
• Actively promote safety and accident prevention in the working environment.
• Enforce bylaws and tariffs and attend to law enforcement of waste management services.
• Represent the branch at various council/ working group/ liaison or similar meetings.
• Plan and schedule the removal of informal shacks.
• Undertake related assignments.

Essential Requirements    

• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree.
• Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B).
• 3 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements    

• 4 Years relevant experience. 

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Job Purpose    

• To perform various tasks associated with managing,coordinating and supervising the activities of the Technical Services Section of the Support Service Division.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Prepares and maintains a capital vehicle and equipment replacement schedule.
• Co-ordinates the development,implementation and maintenance of service schedules and standards.
• Ensures the effective maintenance of departments buildings and facilities.
• Represents the department at Tender Board meetings.
• Assumes control and responsibility for efficient management of assets.
• Provides direction and establishes procedures.
• Develops,prepares and collates standard specifications.
• Assist in providing information to the Training section.
• Co-ordinates acceptance testing and recording of results.
• Prepares,drafts and submits reports and memorandums.
• Responsible for training,development,attendance and efficient utilization of staff.

Essential Requirements    

• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification (Degree or Diploma)
• Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B).
• 4 Years relevant experience.

Special Conditions:

• Must be required to perform standby duties at major incidents.

Preferred Requirements    

• 6 Years relevant experience.

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Job Purpose    

• To coordinate and control the Department’s planning and development to the communicable
• Diseases (Tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/ AIDS act) Health care services and attending to the clinical management and primary health care and providing a consultative service to the nursing personnel at the clinic level in accordance to the requirements of the unit.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Managing communicable diseases (TB, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/Aids etc.) in the Department.
• Controlling specific procedures and measure pertaining to research and compliance to relevant National, Provincial and Municipal legislation. 
• Coordinating functions associated with the financial and human resources management.
• Contributing to the provision of a high quality clinical service.
• Performing specific activities associated with communication/liaison support with relevant stakeholders

Essential Requirements    

• Registered as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA.
• Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B).
• 5 years clinical experience of which one year must be in the provision of ARV initiation services.
• Computer Literacy. 

Preferred Requirements    

• Relevant post graduate qualification.
• 8 years relevant experience in Communicable disease management.

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Job Purpose    

• To drive various vehicles to transport staff, materials and equipment from and to site and assist with all Electrical Maintenance and Construction activities and functions as required.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Perform specific activities at the Depot or work sites prior to and on completion of allocated Electricity related assignments.
• Inspect safety devices, operating controls. lubricant levels on vehicles and report any defects to the Administration Officer.
• Observe and participates in the loading/offloading of materials and equipment,using prescribed safety procedures.
• Transport personnel,materials and equipment to/from specific locations.
• Complete internal transactional documentation and forward to relevant personnel for processing.
• Operates light and heavy cars and trucks while providing a service to both the Maintenance and Construction Sections of the relevant Depots.

Essential Requirements    

• Appropriate level of secondary education.
• Valid motor vehicle drivers licence (Code EC) plus PRDP.
• 12 Months relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements    

• Matric/Grade 12.
• 18 Months relevant experience.

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Job Purpose    

• To carry out switching operations as directed.
• Responsible for the operation of all equipment on the distribution system (6.6Kv and 11Kv) for eThekwini Electricity and contractors / customers.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Responsible for the operation of all equipment on the distribution system (6.6Kv and 11Kv) for eThekwini Electricity and contractors / customers.
• Undertakes preparation and return switching.
• Undertakes medium and low voltage switching operations, including isolating testing, earthing and the issuing of work permits.
• Investigates system faults and occurrences and assesses situations on site detailing requirements for restoration of supply and repair.
• Assists in the carrying out of repairs to all types of MV and LV reticualtion.
• Assists Regional and LV Control Officers in emergencies and other situations.
• Attends to individual reports of loss of supply in emergencies and other situations.
• Participates in the network system interrogation.
• Ensures that all operations undertaken are in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (1993).

Essential Requirements    

• Must be a qualified Electrician.
• Authorised for 11kV switching or able to become so authorised within three months of date of appointment.
• Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B).
• N2 or N3 Electrical Engineering Certificate.
• At least 2 years experience in maintenance and operation of MV and LV electrical distribution system, including relays and switch gear.

Preferred Requirements    

• NTC 4 in Electrical Engineering - Heavy Current.

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Job Purpose    

• To carry out handyman functions in the Control Systems Division.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Carries out maintenance on isolated security systems.
• Carries out maintenance and wiring on supervisory control equipment.
• Performs sundry functions.
• Undertake related duties.

Essential Requirements    

• Appropriate level of secondary education.
• Valid motor vehicle drivers license or to be in a position to obtain one within 6 months from the assumption of duty.
• Is required to be tested to be certified as Specifically Trained in the duties of this post.
• 12 Months relevant experience as an Electricians Assistant.

Preferred Requirements    

• 18 Months relevant experience.

Job Purpose    

• To carry out handyman functions in the Control Systems Division.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Carries out maintenance on isolated security systems.
• Carries out maintenance and wiring on supervisory control equipment.
• Performs sundry functions.
• Undertake related duties.

Essential Requirements    

• Appropriate level of secondary education.
• Valid motor vehicle drivers license or to be in a position to obtain one within 6 months from the assumption of duty.
• Is required to be tested to be certified as Specifically Trained in the duties of this post.
• 12 Months relevant experience as an Electricians Assistant.

Preferred Requirements    

• 18 Months relevant experience.

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Job Purpose    

• Coordinates inspection and monitoring sequences of construction and maintenance works by establishing details of the work programme, communicating safety and technical applications relating to the works.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Establishes schedule of work/requirements and procedural applications relating to construction/maintenance works.
• Attends to co-ordinative requirements and specific pre-work safety compliance applications.
• Performs specific administrative tasks/activities associated with the updating and maintaining records/information of work in progress and completed works and attends to the provision of support with specific processes.
• Coordinates tasks/activities associated with the monitoring and maintaining compliance with procedures, standards and specifications.

Essential Requirements    

• Must be a qualified electrician who has served an apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labour.
• In possession of a NTC2 or NCV3 in Electrical Engineering from a Further Education and
• Training College registered with the Department of Education.
• Valid Code B or EC1 drivers license as applicable, or be able to obtain one within 6 months of the date of appointment.
• Must be in possession of a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) or obtain one within 6 months of the date of appointment if required.
• Must be trained in First Aid or be trained within 6 months of the date of appointment.
• Must be authorised in terms of Ethekwini Electricitys System Operating Regulations to operate on medium and high voltage systems up to and including or 275 kV, or be in a position to become authorised within 9 months of appointment.
• Must pass a proficiency test set by the department to prove sufficient general knowledge of HV plant fundamentals and philosophies.
• Minimum of 5 years as a competent Electrician in terms code of practice A/16 for the specific duties and responsibilities of the post.
• Considerable experience in the installation and maintenance of the types of equipment associated with the HV Operations to which the particular post is related.

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Job Purpose    

• To apply technical understanding of electricity network control and evaluate the status of electricity supply.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Applies interpretative and evaluative principles and techniques to monitor the electricity supply and status and/or outgoing circuits.
• Monitors load flow throughout the system, checking the status at critical points on the electrical network.
• Reacts to systems alarm signals, applying technical understanding to address deviations or malfunctions through assessment of the situation.
• Maintains safety levels and continuity of supply during technical and operational works on the electrical system.
• Monitors and makes determinations relating to the electricity flow based on indicators of operating conditions and safety.
• Conducts investigations and communicates information on the technical applications, procedures and performance relating to the electrical network.
• Disseminates technical information in relation to the continuity of supply and planned outages.
• Maintains network control system performance information and statistical records and attends to specific reporting requirements.

Essential Requirements    

• Qualified Electrician who has served an apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labour.
• In possession of a NTC4 Certificate in Electrical Engineering registered with the Department of Education.
• Be an "Authorised Person" for switching up to 11kV with no restrictions.
• Appointment and progression to the post is subject to the applicant successfully completing a proficiency test.
• Accredited First Aid Certificate holder or obtain one within six months of appointment
• Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (Code EB)
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in the Electricity Transmission and Distribution

Environment.

Preferred Requirements    

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 4 years relevant experience in the Electricity Transmission and Distribution and experience in a Control Room.

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Job Purpose    

• To perform tasks and activities associated with construction,general maintenance and repair work to electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Undertake general labouring tasks and operates small plant and equipment.
• Attends to the preparation of the work sites .
• Loads, coupling and de-coupling of trailers, compressors and other relevant equipment to vehicles for towing purposes.
• Checks the operating condition, connecting and starting equipment and machinery.
• Physical installation, positioning of electrical equipment and installation meters.
• Clean work sites, store equipment and tools and load materials prior to departure from work sites.
• Responsible for the care of the depot, stores equipment and tools.
• Complies with the safety standards.

Essential Requirements    

• Appropriate level of primary education
• 1 Month relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements    

• Appropriate level of secondary education.
• 3 Months relevant experience.

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Job Purpose    

• To ensure that customers seeking assistance at the walk-in centre are treated and attended to in accordance with the Batho Pele principles.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Responsible for overall supervision of designated customer care centre.
• Ensure that various services ,in respect of applications, requests and submissions, complaints and queries handling service, referrals, feedback to customers and general information are provided efficiently.
• Ensure that the centre functions in accordance with the principles of Batho Pele and that the customer is assisted to gain access to all services provided by the Municipality.
• Responsible for ensuring that the the centre is adequately staffed at all times.
• Ensures safe keeping of all assets and equipment.
• Supervise subordinate staff in accordance with approved principles and practices.
• Assist the Senior Customer Care in respect of the preparation of departmental budgets, attendance at meetings and liaison with staff from other departments in the resolution of problems/queries raised by Customers.
• Must be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the post

Essential Requirements    

• Matric/Grade 12 plus relevant certificate accredited by SAQA.
• Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B).
• 2 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements    

• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. National Diploma or Degree.
• 3 years supervisory experience in a customer services environment.

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Job Purpose    

• To provide strategic direction on policy and administration of the Unit.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Assumes responsibility for the overall management of policy development processes.
• Assumes responsibility for the overall management and consultation of stakeholders in policy development processes.
• Co-ordination of policy and projects (alignment of projects to policy).
• Formulates strategies for the effective management of policy and administration in consultation with the Head.
• Implements the strategy, ensuring all functions in the policy and administration are appropriately grouped, allocating resources to the various divisions, defining areas of responsibility and resolving conflicts.
• Monitors and reviews performance.
• Assumes responsibility for the overall management of policy and administration budget.
• Assumes responsibility for the overall management of an administrative system of the Unit.
• Presents progress reports to the Head.

Essential Requirements    

• Relevant tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6/7)
• 6 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements    

• Relevant post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8).
• 8 Years relevant experience.

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Job Purpose    

• Participates in processes and applies guidelines to interpret engineering procedures relating to the development and/ draughting of plans, proposals and designs at an elementary level. 

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Participates and executes specific responsibilities relating to the provision of technical information on principles and applications.
• Participates in the processes involved in developing engineering designs at a basic level.
• Attends to specific sequences associated with the preparation and collation of contract documentation.
• Conducts observations during the execution of specific minor Engineering Contracts.

Essential Requirements    

• National Diploma plus registration as a Candidate Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa within 3 months of employment; plus Internal Assessment.
• Valid motor vehicle drivers’ license (Code B or EB).

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Job Purpose    

• To perform tasks/activities associated with the transportation of material/equipment and personnel, and the collection and distribution of mail and other documentation to/from work sites and attending to the recording/processing and/or updating of information

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Receives work details and/or communicates with the departmental personnel to establish details of tasks.  
• Inspects safety devices, controls, lubricant levels etc on vehicles and reports defects to the Superintendent.
• Observes and/or participates in the loading/offloading and issuing sequences of material and equipment and corrects deviations from safety procedures.
• Transports staff, equipment and materials to/from specific locations.
• Collects/delivers mail correspondences and documentation to/from the Regional Offices and depots.
• Completes internal transactional documentation and related forms

Essential Requirements    

• Appropriate level of primary education Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code B).
• 1 Month relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements    

• Appropriate level of secondary education.
• 3 Months relevant experience.

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Job Purpose    

• To perform specific clerical tasks associated with the updating of information associated with road and storm-water maintenance activities.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Provides support to the Senior Clerk (Administration) in respect of specific administrative/clerical tasks.
• Checks the accuracy of details recorded on transactional documentation and updates work in progress information/data on specific applications/systems of the department.
• Merges, copies and transfers data from applications, formats/generates forms/transactional documentation for approval.
• Inserts, tracks progress and moves or merges fields on databases to maintain records of maintenance contracts.
• Attends to and establishes the nature of enquiries/complaints from the general public or officials etc prior to forwarding to respective Departments/Branches/personnel for attention.
• Performs general clerical tasks/activities and renders support to specific functional areas at the Regional Offices.
• Records discussions, types the minutes of the Branch or technical meetings and forwards to specific personnel for verification.
• Attends to the switchboard and making/receiving telephonic calls and forwards messages and calls to specific personnel/Department or Branches.

Essential Requirements    

• An appropriate level of secondary education.
• 6 Months relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements    

• Matric/Grade 12.
• 12 Months relevant experience.

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Job Purpose    

• To manage the entire integrated Human Capital Management and Payroll System including all activities relating to the development and maintenance of the system for the Ethekwini Municipality.

Special Conditions:

• 24 hour standby as and when required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the post.

This post reports to MANAGER (HC SYSTEMS)

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the human capital management and payroll system for the Ethekwini Municipality.
• Performing the full system administration function.
• Maintaining the systems security, backup and disaster recovery plan.
• Implementing and maintaining the payroll system.
• Implement and maintain the Unique Human Capital Management and Payroll System Leave Module.
• Attend to user group meetings to keep up to date with system upgrades and the content thereof.
• Draft statistical, financial and text reports relating to the function and its interaction with all clients and service providers.
• Attends, co-ordinates and chair meetings related to the Human Capital Management and Payroll System.
• Undertake related assignments.

Essential Requirements    

• Relevant tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7)
• 4 Years’ relevant experience including experience in Human Capital Management and
• Payroll systems and exposure to various hardware, development and operating systems platforms.

Preferred Requirements    

• Relevant post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8)
• 6 Years’ relevant experience including experience in Human Capital Management and
• Payroll systems and exposure to various hardware, development and operating systems platforms.

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Job Purpose    

• To provide an administrative support service to the Human Capital, HC Community and Emergency Services Department (C & ES).

Key Responsibility Areas    

• To provide a complete support service to the Deputy Head and Senior Management staff within the Human Capital Community and Emergency Services Department.
• Performs general clerical duties to indicate but not limited photocopying, faxing, scanning, emailing, etc.
• Assists with the booking of the boardroom facilities at the Departmental level.
• Performs other related tasks and assignments e.g. various HC Projects.

Essential Requirements    

• Matric/Grade 12.
• 12 Months relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements    

• Matric/Grade 12 plus relevant certificate accredited by SAQA.
• 18 Months relevant experience.

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Job Purpose    

• To perform the overall administrative and clerical duties for the Licensing, Vehicle Test and Fines Processing Department within the Durban Metropolitan Police Services Unit.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Undertakes data capturing functions by verifying prosecution notices prior to data capture, i.e.checking for valid dates, court to be attended, trials dates, correct legislation, errors and omissions etc.
• Notifies the Chief Clerk Data Capture of errors or omissions on prosecution notices.
• Receives, checks and registers all legal processing documentation i.e. notice of intended prosecutions, summonses and dockets.
• Checks and verifies makes of vehicles to the National Traffic Information System, in cases of doubt.
• Prepares internal memorandums for the Data Capture supervisory and other law enforcement officers in general on all relevant matters.
• Ensures the safety of electronic/computer equipment, stationery and furniture etc. entrusted to the position.
• Attends to counter/telephonic queries from staff and resolves them as far as possible.
• Processes requisitions and exercises control over office stationery, cleaning materials and other office requirements.

Essential Requirements    

• Matric/Grade 12.
• 12 Months relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements    

• Relevant certificate accredited by SAQA.
• 18 Months relevant experience