Job Opportunities at Lekwa Local Municipality

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12.
• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or B Com with Financial accounting as a major subject.
• Certificate in Municipal Finance Management Programme (SAQA Qualification ID No.48965) will be added advantage
• Computer literacy: MS office.
• 2-5 years relevant experience required.
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting standards as well as management accounting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Key Performance Areas

• Verify, authorise and approve the actions of the Billing Section.
• Assessing and establishing capabilities of personnel and providing guidance with specific Billing applications.
• Monitoring outcomes and implements corrective measures to address deviations.
• Supervision of the staff in the unit
• Participating in drafting of annual operational and capital budget
• Conducting tariff research and propose policy amendment
• Dratting comparison report for tariffs
• Compilation of monthly reports and reconciliations
• Submitting a meter defective and monthly report to technical departments
• Liaising with meter reading officials on problems experience for rechecks and fmal readings on conventional meters
• Analysing billing and make any changes that needs to be made on the system
• Executing adjustment sequences to authorised limits and/or referring incorrect transactional processing sequences to personnel for rectification
• Perform Billing month end procedures as per the required guidelines and timeframes
• Check input docwnents for new accounts to ensure correct tariffs are applied for these new accounts as prepared by the Clerk Meter Management and captured by data typists
• Checking and calculating consumption on Disconnection of accounts (finals) (Clearance figures)
• Prepare the month-end sectional report
• Support internal and external audits by addressing auditor enquiries and providing necessary financial documentation.

Inherent requirements

• Sound and professional interpersonal skills Ability to give attention to detail Supervision Skills Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlinesStrong sense of responsibility Decision making skills

Deadline:3rd November,2025

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Trade test/ Three year Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Valid code EC I driving license
• Computer Literacy
• 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal commW1ication skills.

Key Performance Areas

• Communicating with the Manager and establishing technical details/ specifications and requirements for specific maintenance works.
• Analysing resource requirements against work scope and time frames and/ or providing input into the procurement/ purchasing of tools/ equipment with a view to optimising utilisation and achieving cost effective and uninterrupted operations.
• Monitoring attendance/ conduct and output and addressing deviations from agreed performance indicators through meetings/ counselling and/ or other approved methods designed to improve and motivate personnel.
• Addressing workplace conOict/ conduct through the initiation and co-ordination of consultative processes and implementation of specific disciplinary procedures.
• Providing information to residents/ general public on public works, activities and work sequences associated with maintenance programmes that may impact on the general public.
• Conducting inspections with a view to determining the status and/ or progress of work at specific locations/ sites and/ or attending to and correcting deviations to specific road repair sequences.
• Checking details of transactional documentation (works orders, requisitions, applications,, time and attendance schedules, etc.) prior to approving and submitting for further processing.
• Collating information from field reports, inspections and contractual documentation for inclusion into management reports. Establishing and providing information on options/ alternative methods to address problems and prevent reoccurrence and assessing the extent/ complexity of the repair/ maintenance processes for the purpose of detennining resource requirements.

Inherent requirements

• Report Writing
• Conflict resolution 
• Excellent Communication '
• Attention to Detail 
• Problem Solving
• Ability to work under strong weather conditions

Deadline:3rd November,2025

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Three year Diploma in Information Technology/Infonnation Systems or relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level 6
• S+ or CISSP certificate will be added advantage
• 2 -5 years relevant experience in ICT security
• Strong ethical thinking and decision making skills
• Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, data storage systems and phone systems
• Knowledge and understanding of methods and approaches to organize and execute technical interventions and/ or diagnose and resolve deviations from performance standards.
• Firm grasp on ICT infrastructure and best practices
• Excellent ,VTitten and verbal communication skills.
• Valid code B driver's license

Key Performance Areas

• Keeping track of cyber threats and updates other members of the team accordingly.
• Evaluating application configurations and advice on security issues.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of existing security measures.
• Developing and delivering regular training programs for employees on cyber risk and Cyber Security.
• Provide advice on best practices and standards on security and risk in IT.
• Carrying out continual assessment of infrastructure and data- identifying potential vulnerabilities and proposing solutions.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of existing security measures
• Reporting any unauthorized content on the website to immediate superior.
• Producing regular reports and analytics on internal and el>1emal cyber/infonnation security threats lo the manager ICT/
• Oversee the management of operational matters related to IT security (e.g, vulnerability management, firewall management, network security management, etc)
• Define and maintain the cybersecurity strategy for the organisation establishing the risk appetite, states, phases of maturity and implementation plans.
• Monitor production infrastructure in the cloud and on-premises, in order to proactively address security concerns as efficiently as possible

Inherent requirements

• Sound and professional interpersonal skills
• Ability to give attention to detail
• Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong sense of responsibility
• Decision making skills

Deadline:3rd November,2025

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Three year National DiplomalB degree in Risk management/ Local Government Management/Auditing
• IRMSA, Institute of Ethics SA , 11A and/or CIGFARO membership will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy; Microsoft (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• 2-5 years' experience in Risk Management and/or Compliance management
• Knowledge of Local Government
• Knowledge and understanding oflegislative requirements and the ability to co-ordinate key outcomes associated with the implementation of effective Risk and compliance management strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Performance Areas

• Assisting with the review of the risk management and ethics management policies
• Updating, maintaining and/ or recording/ entries of occurrences in specific risk management schedules & registers and assisting to align specific processes/ outcomes to facilitate compliance with statutory and internal procedural requirements.
• Facilitating and monitoring compliance in terms of the requirements of the MFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Sector Risk Management Framework, and all other municipal legislations.
• Compiling , updating and maintaining an organizational compliance register and assisting to align specific processes with the required legislative framework.
• Preparing reports detailing the activities and progress made with regards to the implementation of risk mitigating plans, compliance management and interventions and, forwarding to the immediate superior for perusal prior to presentation.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments of the institution.
• Conduct risk management and ethics workshops by raising awareness on risk management policies and on fraud & corruption
• Monitoring the business continuity plan by conducting tests on the disaster recovery plans of the institution

Inherent requirements

• Sound and professional interpersonal skills
• Ability to give attention to detail
• Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong sense ofresponsibility
• Decision making skills

Deadline:3rd November,2025

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Three Year Relevant tertiary qualification can be a Diploma/bachelor's degree/ B Tech/ NQF level 7 (360 Credits) in Horticulture Plus General Management /Leadership Programme
• Computer literacy: MS office.
• 3-5 years relevant experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Key Performance Areas

• Monitoring the usage ofherbicides and the eradication of weeds in municipal facilities, gardens, parks, pavements, open spaces, etc. to control weeds and invasive plants.    .,,
• Monitoring and eradicating invader plants and illegal tree felling in the municipality to ensure the conservation of the environment.
• Identifying and ensuring control of weed and invasive infestations in Lekwa Local Municipality.
• Developing and submitting an operational and maintenance plan to the immediate supervisor for verification.
• Submitting monthly and quarterly operational and maintenance plans
• Implementing the developed garden and landscaping management plan
• Implementing the developed operations management plan
• Implementing the developed garden and landscaping management plan
• Compiling and submitting monthly and quarterly operations management plans Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements

• Sound and professional interpersonal skills
• Ability to give attention to detail
• Supervision Skills
• Problem Solving Skills

Deadline:3rd November,2025

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Trade test/ Three year Diploma in Civil Engineering/Water and Sanitation
• Trade test certificate
• 3-5- years' relevant experience
• Ability to read water layout plans
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Valid Code EB drivers licence

Key Performance Areas

• Monitoring and supervising activities of the staff to ensure that the work done is performed according to the work plan, job-cards and ad-hoc instructions received from superior and report on activities performed.
• Maintenance of all pumps and machinery at all treatment plants and pump stations
• Monitoring and supervising utilisation, application and maintenance of machinery, equipment, tools and material to ensure optimal work performance
• Maintaining and constructing water distribution infrastructure to ensure effective and efficient control over the operation
• Ensure transportation of machinery, equipment and people to and from the workplace
• Communicating with the immediate superior, detailing nature and extent of problem or deviations in operations.
• Supporting specialist personnel during the maintenance or repair process.
• Commencing with activating the flow process, opening valves to pre-determined limits, checking repaired areas for leaks, removing mechanical plugs/ sandbags to return flow to the system.
• Allocating materials to reporting staff to enable completion of work
• Monitoring utilisation and application of materials by observation to limit misuse and waste

Inherent requirements

• Ability to operate power tools
• Report Writing
• Conflict resolution 
• Excellent Communication 
• Attention to Detail

Deadline:3rd November,2025

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• A relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or B degree with financial accounting as a major subject.
• Certificate in Municipal Finance Management Programme (SAQA Qualification ID No.48965) will be added advantage
• Knowledge of Payday systems will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy: MS office.
• 2-5 years' experience in Payroll function or related field.
• Knowledge of Municipal Finance Management Act. Ability to apply policies, strategies, and legislation. Ability to work under pressure, ability to work individually and in a team and ability to work with difficult people and to resolve conflict. Good interpersonal relations skills, good computer skills and advanced skills in financial management.
• Knowledge and understanding of Generally Recognised accounting standard.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Performance Areas

• Administer and monitor Payroll salaries
• Planning the Salary Division's annual activities and workflow
• Implement third party payment, statutory deduction and perform reconciliation
• Process journal entries in order to account for Payroll inputs and correct any misallocations
• Receiving and importing 3,d Party payment requests from respective stakeholders for processing
• Forwarding Interim Audit Report to Director Supervisor to release payments.
• Generating, reconciling and calculating COIDA reports from Payroll
• Submitting verified Interim Audit report to Immediate Supervisor for approval and releasing.
• Reconciling and balancing Receiver of Revenue (SARS) compliant payments (PAYE, SDL and U1F).
• Updating tariffs and contributions amounts as per approved Salary and Wage Collective Agreement
• Compiling POE for submission to Audit Champion.
• Reporting on progress made in the tenns of set targets and deviations.
• Reconciling from monthly summary and certifying payments captured by Senior Subordinates on SARS e-filing and municipal banking system.
• Supervise personnel in the payroll unit

Inherent requirements

• Sound and professional interpersonal skills
• Ability to give attention to detail
• Supervision Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong sense of responsibility
• Decision making skills

Deadline:3rd November,2025

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Trade test/ Three year Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Valid code B driver's license
• Computer literacy: MS office.
• 3-5 years relevant experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Key Performance Areas

• Receiving instructions from the immediate superior and attends to the preparation of the work site
• Assessing the adequacy of procedures, systems and controls associated with equipment and material availability and utilisation.
• Inspecting facilities and surroundings and arranging for defects and/ or maintenance requirements to be attended to
• Planning, organising, directing and controlling the activities of General Workers and Welder on worksites, dividing the workload between subordinates.
• The responsibility for detennining the training needs of the staff under his/her control and for their training
• Guiding personnel with general labouring tasks through demonstrations and explanations on specific sequences.
• Handling of roads signs and markings related complaints.
• The responsibility for the safety of all sub-ordinates, tasks undertaken in the section and of all equipment used in the Section.

Inherent requirements

• Report Writing
• Conflict resolution 
• Excellent Communication 
• Attention to Detail 
• Problem Solving
• Ability to work under strong weather conditions

Deadline:3rd November,2025

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Three (3) years National Diploma in Human Resources Management or relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level 6
• ODETDP Certificate and registration with ASDSA will be an advantage
• 5-8 years practical experience in the Skills Development and Employment Equity environment
• Sound knowledge ofSDA, EEA and other relevant legislation applicable to local government
• Computer literacy
• Valid driver's licence

Key Performance Areas

• Perform SDF functions
• Develop and do the online submission of the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) to LGSETA;
• Develop and do the online submission of the Annual Training Report (A1R) to LGSETA;
• Do the online submission oftraining quarterly reports to COGHSTA;
• Represent the municipality at the District and Provincial SDF Forums
• Facilitate the sitting ofHRD/EE Committee meetings;
• Assist in the development of the PDP for Councillors
• Develop and monitor implementation of the Employment Equity Plan in tenns of the Employment Equity Act
• Co-ordinates administrative requirements associated with the employment equity
• Do the online reporting of the EER to the Department of Employment and Labour 

Deadline:3rd November,2025

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Three (3) year Diploma in information Technology /Computer systems engineering or relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level 6
• Certificate in A+, N+ and MCSE (Microsoft certificate systems administrator) will be added advantage
• 2-5 years relevant experience in ICT environment
• Strong ethical thinking and decision making skills
• Knowledge and understanding of methods and approaches to organize and execute technical interventions and/ or diagnose and resolve deviations from performance standards
• Finn grasp on !CT infrastructure and best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Code B driver's license

Key Performance Areas

• Assessing the nature and processes involved with the provision of desktop support aligning operational plans to support the delivezy of quality services.
• Making available solution or checking the effectiveness optionsfaltemative provided to users on file conversions and desktop applications that support user needs.
• Troubleshoot all technology issues.
• Diagnosing specific servers, personal computers and peripherals and associated software related problems, applying trouble shooting sequences to establish/determine errors and applying relevant solutions.
• Installing configuring set-up commands testing and solving oflogs and conducting analysis and evaluation on the functionality of application software.
• Install and support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.
• Responding through the collection of factual information and/or condocting the necessary investigation in respect of enquiries and concerns.

Inherent requirements

• Sound and professional interpersonal skills
• Ability to give attention to detail
• Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong sense ofresponsibility
• Decision making skills

Deadline:3rd November,2025