Job Vacancies at George Local Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

• Potential candidates must be preferably unemployed.
• Be in possession of Forensic Investigation, Law, Criminology, Risk Management Financial Accounting, Internal Auditing, Commerce or any other relevant
• Preference will be given to graduates who reside within the George/ Garden Route Municipal area.
• Computer Literacy: MS Office.
• Appointment will be made in context of Employment Equity.
• Be prepared to sign a 2-year contract with George Municipality.
• Must have good written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must maintain good consumer and customer relations.
• Must be able to handle conflict and work under pressure.
• Must be able to pay attention to detail and apply discretion in swift changing circumstances.
• Must use own judgement in the sequence of performing duties.
• Candidates may be required to undergo testing on any requirement, skill or competency as part of the selection process.

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CLOSING DATE: July 1, 2026

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

• A relevant 3 year tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or related field.  Computer Literacy  0-2 Years relevant experience required. Valid driver’s License.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

•  Coordinate the employee assistance program and awareness programs e.g. HIV/ AIDS, substance abuse. Receive referrals from line managers relating to frequent absenteeism for counselling/rehabilitation. Identifying the reason for being absent from work frequently. Develop and implement an alcohol and substance abuse policy. Follow the progress of each employee who came for counselling. Counsel and support staff experiencing personal and coping problems.
• Co-ordinates training dealing with personal well-being, for example alcohol abuse, stress handling and HIV / AIDS. Co-ordinates the smoking policy of the council. Assist with the incapacity procedure, by referring staff for medical assessment. Supports all role players involve in sexual harassment cases. Provides information to staff members on access to external social welfare programs. Facilitate and co-ordinate staff referral for assistance.