Jobs at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas: 

• Survey undeveloped areas (vacant land, swamp land, marsh land, rivers, streams, watercourses etc.) and other prescribed localities including residential and industrial areas for actual and potential mosquito breeding. 
• Collect specimens of mosquito larvae and freshwater snails, record their exact location and submit same for laboratory identification/research.
• Destroy mosquito breeding with larvicides and apply herbicides for the control and destruction of weeds.
• Note and report on public health nuisances i.e. illegal dumping and derelict vehicles, squatting/illegal shack erection, sewer surcharges, dead animals, offensive smells, fly breeding and rodent activity, pollution of rivers/water courses. 
• Undertake vector surveys and control campaigns.
• Maintain a full record of daily work and submit a monthly statistical return. 
• Clean vehicles attached to the Vector Control Section. 
• Assist in the training of students in the field. 
• Ensures effective destruction of rodents, cockroaches and other pest by the correct selection and utilisation of chemicals, materials, and equipment. 

Competencies:

• Managing work. 
• Workplace safety. 
• Task Accountability.
• Quality orientation. 
• Oral communication.
• Communication. 
• Interpersonal relationships. 
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Learning orientation.
• Team orientation. 

Essential Requirements: 

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. 
• 1 Year relevant experience 

Preferred Requirements: 

• 2 Years relevant experience.

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Key Responsibility Areas:

• Supervises and monitors time management, work schedules, work output, training and development of staff and subordinates and ensures monthly staff meetings are held.
• Updates staff on new information and progress.
• Undertakes administrative duties in order to ensure that the administrative process support the Technical operations.
• Promotes safety and accident prevention in the workplace in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Manages the supervising and monitoring of work undertaken by contractors and certification of invoices for payment.
• Undertakes technical duties in order to effectively manage and control the Water Meter Reading operation.
• Ensures adherance to all financial processes as guided by the Credit Control Policy, Water ByLaws, 
• Water Policy and Tariffs, and other related Policies and Acts.
• Establishes good housekeeping safety procedures as per the Appointment in terms of the Health and 
• Safety Act and Regulations (85 of 1993) at the premises and on site and the implementation thereof.
• Ensures the safekeeping and accountability of all Council Assets within the Section.
• Deputises for the Senior Manager as and when required.

Competencies:

• Financial Management
• Financial Reporting
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Action & Outcome Orientation
• Cognitive Ability
• Learning Orientation
• Team Orientation
• Coaching & Mentoring

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Financial field.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 3 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements:

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Finance field.
• 4 Years relevant experience.

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Job Description

• Assessing ditching operations within the area of jurisdiction and verifying work is undertaken of a high standard and taking into account the development of disease vectors. Inspecting watercourses and streams for the purposes of conducting complaints investigation and determining work required to resolve complaints.
• Maintains an accurate database of watercourses requiring ditching for input into sectional operational plans. Confirming work undertaken by Co-Operatives is completed according to standards and compiles documentation for submission to management for authorisation and payment purposes. Verifying and monitoring vehicle utilisation by surbodinate staff and investigate/report suspected abuse.
• Checking and approving log sheets and maintain filing system of records of log sheets for audit purposes. Responsible for opening and closing of depots and ensuring that equipment, facilities and vehicles are secured at the end of the shift and attend to after hours security call outs. Operating the depot workshop to ensure that machines and equipment are repaired and maintained for aptimal production.
• Guide and leads staff on tasks and activities associated with controlling personnel performance, productivity and discipline. Provides support and partcipate in activities and tasks associated with the sectional training program.

Qualifications

• Essentail Experience 3 Years relevant experience., Computer Literacy.
• Preferred Experience 4 Years relevant experience in the fields of industrial and domestic plumbing.
• Essential Qualifications First Aid qualification obtainable within six months of assumption of duty., Required to pass a Law Enforcement Officer's Examination within six months of assumption of duty., Valid motor vehicle drivers licence (Code EC 1) obtainable within six months of assumption of duty.
• Preferred Qualifications Relevant Diploma related to Environmental Health or Administration.

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Key Responsibility Areas

• Contribute to the efficient functioning of the division. 
• Assist with general maintenance of property attributes in the valuation roll. 
• Assist in the processing of rate clearance certificate applications.
• Provide assistance with general clerical administration of valuation appeals. 
• Attend to valuation roll and ratepayer queries.
•  Assist with departmental investigation and research.

ESTATES OFFICER 72000400B

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Contribute to the efficient functioning of the division.
• Undertake general maintenance of property identification and evaluation in the evaluation roll.
• Process rate clearance applications received and effect valuation roll adjustments on interims raised.
• Undertake administration of valuation appeals and provide the necessary support to the Valuation Appeal Board.
• Attend to valuation roll and ratepayer queries.
• Undertake investigation/research and report on findings.
• Attend to all monies received for valuation roll certificates, appeal deposits and valuation roll CD sales.

Competencies:

• Influencing.
• Technical Communication.
• Technology Usage.
• Information Measuring and Monitoring.
• Service Delivery Orientation.
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• Action Orientation.
• Resilience.
• Problem Solving.
• Change Readiness.
• Team Orientation.

Qualifications
Essential Experience 

• 2 Years relevant experience.,
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Experience

• 3 years relevant experience

Essential Qualifications 

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and a certificate in the Real Estate or Property Management or Built Environment (e.g. Town Planning or Housing) or any other related or equivalent certificate., 
• Valid motor vehicle driving license 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in the Real Estate or Property Management or Built Environment (e.g. Town Planning or Housing) or any other related and equivalent qualification.

Estates Officer

Essential Requirements:

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and a certificate in the Real Estate or Property Management or Built Environment (e.g. Town Planning or Housing) or any other related and equivalent certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 3 years relevant experience
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) in Real Estate or Property Management or the Built Environment (e.g. Town and Regional Planning or Housing) or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• 4 Years relevant experience.

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Job Description

• Coordinate, monitor, promote and supervise waste management education programme within eThekwini Municipality in communities. 
• Represent CSW in governmental and non-governmental structure at local, provincial and National level. 
• Plan, design, supervise, monitor waste management and minimization programmes and educational material. 
• Plan, implement, monitor and supervise recycling projects in residential, schools and businesses. 
• Responsible for administrative duties and staff supervision.

Qualifications

• Essentail Experience 3 Years relevant experience., Computer Literacy.
• Preferred Experience 4 Years relevant experience.
• Essential Qualifications Diploma (NQF Level 6) in one of the following fields Environmental Public Relations Communication Social Science Education or any other related and equivalent qualification., Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• Preferred Qualifications None.

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Key Responsibility Areas:

• Ensures that the customer is given accurate information and is satisfied with the service provided.
• Liaises with the Engineering Department, captures all related engineering faults effectively and prioritises and classifies the faults in terms of severity.
• Undertakes the screening of all no water complaints.
• Updates the consumer and accounts details on the Billing system with regard to terminations and transfers.
• Authorises reconnection of water services on receipt of full payment.
• Follows up on electronic payments to banks and third party agencies.
• Follows up on queries referred to meter shop, meter audit division.
• Undertakes the adjustments of accounts.

Competencies:

• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Attention to detail
• Ethics and professionalism
• Organisational awareness
• Problem solving
• Use of technology
• Communication
• Resilience
• Learning orientation
• Team orientation
• Coaching and mentoring

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• 2 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and an Administrative certificate.
• 3 Years relevant experience.

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Key Responsibility Areas:

• Administer circulation of procurement documents in the branch.
• Administer and monitors the submission of monthly supplier statements in the division.
• Investigate and address all queries raised by law enforcement agencies and provide guidance and/or audit verification to resolve same.
• Controls and maintains an effective stock and asset management process.
• Administer physical access control to the division.
• Supervise, lead and directs the administration functions of the branch.

Competencies:

• Procurement
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Process Management
• Problem Solving
• Planning & Organising
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Action & Outcome Orientation
• Resilience
• Team Orientation

Qualifications
Essential Requirements:

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent plus an Administration certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 3 years relevant experience
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements:

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Administration field or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• 4 years relevant experience.

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Key Responsibility Areas:

•  Co-ordinating requirements associated with maintenance of technical sewer service information and drawings.
•  Preparing drawings of minor work, sewer extension, etc.
•  Attending to technical information requirements.
•  Operating and utilizing Geographical Information Systems to access detail of services.
•  Attend to services requests, queries and the collation of information. 
• Gathering data and information for presentation or to facilitate investigations. 

Competencies:

•  Organisational Awareness
•  Ethics & Professionalism
•  Planning & Organising
•  Public Consultation 
• Attention to Detail 
• Construction Technology 
• Graphic Communication 
• Use of Technology 
• Service Delivery Orientation 
• Client Orientation & Customer Focus 
• Action Orientation 
• Problem Solving

Qualifications
Essential Requirements: 

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Architectural Draughting or any other related and equivalent qualification. 
• Valid motor vehicle driving license. 
• 2 Years relevant experience. 
• Computer literacy in MS Office and or Auto CAD or any other related software packages.

 Preferred Requirements: 

• 3 years relevant experience

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Key Responsibility Areas:

• Identifies and defines immediate, short- and long-term objectives associated with the sale of municipal owned land for residential development.
• Controls outcomes associated with productivity and performance of personnel.
• Interrogates and investigates applications from the public.
• Implements and administers the sale of the municipal owned immovable property.
• Administers, controls and checks the post sales process.
• Investigates and concludes ancillary transactions to give effect to council programmes.
• Controls and implements spending with budgetary constraints and prepares monthly and quarterly reports on the financial implications of the section.
• Administers and controls the document flow of the section.

Competencies:

• Organisational Awareness.
• Conceptual Thinking.
• Project Management.
• Technology Usage.
• Communication.
• Resilience.
• Problem Solving.
• Team Orientation.
• Direction Setting.
• Impact and Influence.
• Coaching and Mentoring.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Real Estate or Property Management or in the Built Environment (e.g. Town and Regional Planning or Housing) or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 5 years relevant experience in Property Management.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) in Real Estate or Property Management (e.g. Town and Regional Planning or Housing) or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• 6 years relevant experience in Property Management.

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• Participates in the selection, development and accountability for systems within the Revenue Management system and exercises involvement in strategic issues i.e. monitoring and reviewing procedures and recommending changes to Council's Credit Control Policy. 
• Manages the Clearance Certificate Control Branch. 
• Manages and controls Branch staff. 
• Performs financial procedures and authorises monetary adjustments. 
• Controls Branch budgets. 
• Represents the Department. 
• Attends workshops, seminars and presentations to keep abreast of new developments.

Competencies:

• Accounting.
• Budgeting.
• Financial Management.
• Financial Reporting.
• Problem Solving.
• Planning and Organising.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• Action and Outcome Orientation.
• Change Readiness.
• Team Orientation.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Accounting or Financial Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Must be in possession of National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF 6)
  OR
• Must obtain a National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF 6) within 18 months of date appointment.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 4 years relevant experience of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level.

Preferred Requirements:

• 5 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level.

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Key Responsibility Areas:

• Manage and control all non-commercial leases.
• Approve all non-commercial lease transactions and reports.
• Conduct complex non-commercial negotiations and finalise commercial lease conditions.
• Manage and control staff, recruitment and deployment of staff.
• Deputise for the senior manager leasehold.
• Foster trusting landlord and tenant relationships.
• Participation and involvement in strategic issues.
• Monitor and control budgets

Competencies:

• Influencing.
• Organisational Awareness.
• Project Management.
• Financial Management.
• Information Measuring and Monitoring.
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• Action Orientation.
• Resilience.
• Team Orientation.
• Direction Setting.
• Coaching and Mentoring

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Real Estate or Property Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 5 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) in Real Estate or Property Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• 6 years relevant experience of which 4 years must be at a supervisory level.

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Key Responsibility Areas: 

• Provides technical support to the Area / Works Project Engineer.
• Responsible for the professional analysis of the various aspects associated with water conveyance and storage, wastewater conveyance and disposal. 
• Interacts with the other organisations and affected parties in order to ensure that all parties are advised of projects that affect them. 
• Undertakes professional supervision of contracts. 
• Responsible for the preparation of draft routine reports, correspondence and estimates for submission to Area Engineer. 
• Responsible for checking of Developers submission in order to ensure compliance with the Departments design criteria and specifications.
• Special Conditions: 
• Post of Engineer (Civil) on the same grade are interchangeable within the Department at the discretion of the Deputy Head.

 Competencies: 

• Planning 
• Attention to Detail 
• Organisational Awareness 
• Design 
• Project management 
• Construction 
• Interpersonal Relationships 
• Service Delivery Orientation 
• Cognitive Ability 
• Learning Orientation 
• Accountability & Ethical Conduct

Qualifications
Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Civil Engineering. 
• Registered as a Candidate Civil Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) within 3 months of appointment. 
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 years relevant post qualification experience.
• Computer Literacy. 

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Key Responsibility Areas:

• Raises the correct disposal charge.
• Ensures that the customer’s account is settled.
• Control general workers on the weighbridges.
• Projects a customer friendly attitude.
• Undertakes related assignments.

Qualifications
Essential Requirements:

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• 1 Year relevant experience
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements:

• 2 Years relevant experience.

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• Atending to the procedural requirements and clarifies work arrangements. 
• Receiving payment for services rendered from the public.
• Reconciles cash received against receipts issued to customers and attends to procedural requirements. 
• Updates information on schedules and prepares information for processing purposes. 
• Maintains safety within the mobile kiosks.

Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Influencing
• Problem Solving
• Vehicle safety
• Driving Behaviour
• Quality Orientation
• Communication
• Client Orientation & Customer Focus
• Resilience
• Learning Orientation

Qualifications
Essential Experience

• 2 Years relevant experience.
•  Computer Literacy. 

Preferred Experience

• 3 Years relevant experience.

 Essential Qualifications

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. 
•  Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code C1). 
•  Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).

 Preferred Qualifications

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and a certificate in Administrative field.

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Job Description

• Manufactures, maintains and repairs skips . 
• Maintains compactor bodies. 
• Undertakes duties associated with boiler making, welding and mechanical work. 
• Repairs hydraulic cylinders. Compiles cost estimates for work to be done.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications 

• Trade Tested Artisan (Bodybuilder or Boilermaker).
•  Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC). 
•  Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) or to be obtained within 12 months of employment.
• 3 Years relevant post apprenticeship experience

 Preferred Qualifications 

• CO2 MiG Welding qualification.
• 4 years relevant post apprenticeship experience

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Job Description

• Ensure effective running of the transfer station. 
• Operate the static compactor and liaising with drivers. 
• Supervise the hitching up and disengaging of full and empty containers to and from compact and ensure safe operation. 
• Ensure that container are ready for transporting by supervising the placement of the cages on the container. 
• Keep record of number of containers filled each day. 
• Supervision and control of staff.

Qualifications

• Essentail Experience 2 Years relevant experience.
• Preferred Experience 3 years relevant experience with 1 year supervisory experience.
• Essential Qualifications Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. , Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• Preferred Qualifications Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Operations Management or Road Transportation or equivalent.