Jobs at Umkhanyakude District Municipality

Requirements: 

• A Matric (Grade 12) 
• A Honour’s degree in Communications, Public Relations,
• Public Administration, Development Studies, or a related field (NQF Level 8) 
• Minimum 5 - 7 years’ relevant experience in stakeholder engagement, public participation, or communications 
• At least three (3) years’ experience at a management level in local government or public sector environment.

Proven experience in: 

• Public participation 
• Stakeholder management 
• Media and communication strategy 
• Governance and intergovernmental relations 
• Sound knowledge of Municipal Legislation and Frameworks 
• A Code B driver’s licence Registration with a professional body (PRISA or similar) will be an advantage.

Competencies: 

• Strategic leadership and people management 
• Excellent written and verbal communication 
• Stakeholder engagement and community relations 
• Governance, ethics, and accountability 
• Project and programme management 
• Negotiation and conflict management 
• Report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement a Stakeholder Engagement Strategy, Public Participation Strategy, and Annual Communication Plan 
• Provide strategic advice to the Municipal Manager, the Executive Mayor, and Council on stakeholder issues, risks, and opportunities 
• Lead multi-stakeholder processes that support the municipality’s IDP, budget, service delivery, and intergovernmental relations 
• Coordinate and manage IDP and Budget public consultations, Mayoral Izimbizo, outreach programmes, and community engagements 
• Oversee the functioning and support of Ward
• Committees, Traditional Leadership Structures 
• Ensure compliance with Chapter 4 of the Municipal Systems Act on community participation 
• Develop mechanisms for feedback from communities, service delivery monitoring, and complaints resolution

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE AT 16H00, MONDAY, 26 JANUARY 2026.

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Requirements: 

• A Matric (Grade 12) 
• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Governance,
• Law, Political Science or an equivalent relevant qualification (NQF Level 7) 
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in committee administration, governance support or a local government
• environment 
• At least two (2) years’ experience at a supervisory or senior administrative level
• Experience within a District Municipality or similar government institution 
• Exposure to electronic agenda and resolutions management systems 
• In-depth knowledge of local government legislation and committee systems 
• Advanced minute-taking and report-writing skills Records and information management 
• Computer literacy (MS Office, electronic committee and document
• management systems) 
• Required to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays when Council and Committee meetings are scheduled 
• High level of responsibility, accuracy and confidentiality required 
• A valid driver’s licence.

Competencies: 

• Strategic capability and leadership 
• Governance and legislative interpretation
• Planning, organising and coordination 
• High-level communication and report writing 
• Decision making and problem-solving 
• Ethics, integrity and professionalism.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE AT 16H00, MONDAY, 26 JANUARY 2026.

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Requirements: 
A Matric (Grade 12) 

• A Honour’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public
• Administration, or related field (NQF Level 8) 
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years’ relevant experience in municipal
• finance or revenue management 
• At least three (3) years’ experience at a management level in local
• government or public sector environment 
• Proven experience in billing, debt management, and financial
• compliance 
• A valid driver’s licence.

Competencies: 

• Strategic financial management 
• Knowledge of MFMA and Municipal legislation
• Budgeting and revenue forecasting 
• Leadership and people management 
• Analytical and problem solving skills 
• Computer literacy (financial systems and MS Office) 
• Communication and report-writing

skills.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage and oversee all Municipal revenue streams, including rates, service charges, grants, and other income sources 
• Ensure accurate billing, revenue collection, receipting, and reconciliation of municipal income 
• Monitor revenue performance against approved budgets and financial plans 
• Develop strategies to improve revenue collection and reduce outstanding debt
• Ensure the effective operation of billing systems and processes 
• Oversee the implementation of credit control and debt collection policies 
• Monitor indigent support systems and ensure correct application of rebates and exemptions 
• Authorise write-offs in line with council-approved policies and delegations. 

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE AT 16H00, MONDAY, 26 JANUARY 2026.

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Requirements: 

• A Matric (Grade 12) 
• A National Diploma in Accounting/Financial Management/Commerce or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6) A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration will be an added advantage 
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in credit control, debt collection, or revenue management 
• At least two (2) years’ in a supervisory or team leader role within a municipal or public sector environment 
• In-depth understanding of the MFMA, Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Property Rates Act, and Treasury Regulations
• Knowledge of Municipal revenue management systems 
• Understanding of billing, credit control, and debt recovery processes.

Competencies: 

Strong leadership, supervisory, and conflict management skills 
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities 
Analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to interpret and apply legislation and Municipal policies Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and financial systems) 
High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities: 

• Supervise and monitor the daily operations of the Credit Control section to ensure effective management of Municipal debtors 
• Enforce the Municipality’s Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy to ensure compliance and consistency Monitor outstanding debtor accounts and initiate recovery actions in line with approved procedures 
• Approve and oversee the disconnection and reconnection of services in cases of non-payment (where applicable)
• Ensure proper follow-up on overdue accounts and implementation of payment arrangements
• Oversee the capturing, verification, and maintenance of customer accounts on the municipal financial system
• Ensure that billing information and debtor records are accurate, complete, and up to date 
• Review age analysis reports and identify trends in non-payment and potential revenue leakages 
• Supervise reconciliations between debtors’ ledgers and the general ledger to ensure accuracy 
• Coordinate the issuance of demand letters and final notices to defaulting customers 
• Liaise with attorneys, collection agencies, and internal stakeholders on legal recovery processes

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE AT 16H00, MONDAY, 26 JANUARY 2026.

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Requirements: 

• A Matric (Grade 12) A National Diploma in Financial Management, Accounting, Finance or a related field (NQF Level 6) Minimum of 1 - 3 years’ relevant experience in creditors, revenue or financial administration, preferably within a municipal or public sector environment 
• Experience in a Municipal Revenue Section Exposure to mSCOA-compliant financial systems Experience in a municipal Revenue Section 
• A valid driver’s licence.

Competencies: 

• Attention to detail and accuracy 
• Financial and numerical skills 
• Planning and organising 
• Communication and customer service orientation 
• Ethical conduct and integrity 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities: 

• Receive, register and process invoices, claims and supporting documentation relating to revenue activities 
• Verify invoices against approved orders, contracts, agreements and service delivery confirmations 
• Ensure correct allocation of expenditure to revenue-related cost centres, projects and vote accounts 
• Capture verified invoices and transactions accurately on the municipal financial management system 
• Prepare payment documentation and batches for revenue-related creditors 

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE AT 16H00, MONDAY, 26 JANUARY 2026.