Jobs Available at George Local Municipality

CLOSING DATE: May 6, 2026

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or related field
• 5 - 8 years’ relevant experience with supervisory experience
• Valid Driver's License

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Manage and control of the Labour Relations Section.
• Provide advice to Management and Line Managers on Labour Relations matters.
• Recommend disciplinary action and undertake preliminary investigations.
• Represent the employer on the CCMA, Bargaining Council and complicated disciplinary hearings.
• Manage, develop and control of Labour Relations Policies.
• Manage grievances procedures.
• Manage the functioning of the Local Labour Forum.
• Manage Labour Relations Training process.
• Develop and Manage strike contingency plan.
• Monitor Labour Relations trends and advise Management accordingly.
• Internal and external communication on Labour Relations matters.
• Financial Management for the Labour Relations Sections.

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CLOSING DATE: May 5, 2026

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Grade 12 and 
• 1 year project management certificate or a B-Tech or Post Graduate Diploma in project management 
• Computer Literacy: MS Office 
• Valid Driver’s License 
• 5-8 years relevant experience with supervisory experience 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Ensure that the George Municipality Housing programs are aligned with Human Settlements Strategy, IDP and compliance with relevant legislation 
• Ensure that proper record keeping of the projects are maintained 
• Ensure that all administrative processes regarding projects are carried out and requirements complied with 
• Ensure that administrative, departmental, and municipal procedures and guidelines are applied and complied with in all transactions and activities 
• Ensure financial objectives are met in accordance with the MFMA 
• Ensure that an effective contract management system is adhered to with regards to all projects implemented in the section 
• Ensure internal control processes are implemented and to address and implement discrepancies or exceptions identified/ noted by the internal Audit within the Directorate 
• Ensure and improve compliance with health and safety standards in the Section 
• Ensure that Emerging Risk Management is carried out in accordance with the municipality’s ERM 
• policy, strategy, and implementation plan and to advocate the culture of change and adopting Risk Management to be adopted in everyday management of activities and educating the stakeholders of the importance of managing risks in dealing with public funds 
• Ensure administrative procedures dictating reporting requirements with respect to the functions of the section are complied with 
• Ensure human resources needs are identified and attended to, supporting the accomplishments to laid down objectives and compliance with specific standards in terms of productivity and performance 
• Ensure that information, queries, complaints, advice or opinions on relevant matters is made available and or communicated through various mediums and accurately interpreted through the provision of adequate and clear explanations 

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification preferably a B Degree/ National Diploma in Architecture/ Urban Design or equivalent Planning Degree 
• Working towards or completed registration as a Professional Planner/architect/urban designer with SACPLAN i.e. Candidate Member 
• Code B Driving License 
• Computer Literacy (MS Office) 
• 2 - 5 years relevant experience required 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Assist the immediate supervisor to scrutinize, examine, analyse, comment on and collate internal departmental comments applicable to pre-applications submissions 
• Assess the application’s compliance with all application submission requirements and standards, title deeds restrictions, planning law, applicable policies and frameworks or plans, and other related disciplines and laws 
• Ensure that applicants submit all the relevant documents submitted with land use applications meet the requirements as set out in applicable guidelines and Planning By-Laws as well as any additional information requested during the pre-application assessment 
• Draft land use application reports to decision maker by selecting the most appropriate report format, evaluating said applications and making recommendations to approve or refuse statutory land use development applications in accordance with provisions of applicable planning law prior to a decision being taken 
• Provide assistance to the immediate supervisor to evaluate, comment on and recommend appeal applications submitted against decisions taken by the Authorised Official or Planning Tribunal, to ensure that appeals are dealt with according to the prescribed processes 
• Provide assistance and support to the immediate superiors in the management of key processes, applications and requirements related to the development and/or amendment of town planning policies and by-laws, including the establishment of project teams, formulating the project brief, engaging with key stakeholders / role-players, facilitate community involvement, packaging community projects, capacity building interventions for civil society structures, etc to ensure that due consideration is given to critical needs of the institutions and communities concerned 
• Monitor and ensure that land use application approvals are implemented, as well as developmental parameters and conditions of approval are complied with in accordance with applicable legislation in the assessment of building plans, site development plans, Homeowners Association Constitutions and Architectural Guidelines 
• Draft and issue zoning certificates and ensure compliance with the zoning of the property (investigating previous approvals and history of the property) 
• Monitor compliance with conditions of approval, town planning legislation, regulations and other legal requirements, including the undertaking of any necessary legal action or reporting to the responsible authority, including the undertaking of routine inspections and liaising with other departments should other laws be affected, to ensure that all land use planning requirements are adhered to 
• Disseminate municipal planning information, participate and engage in various meetings (internal and external forums) and provide comments / opinions on matters affecting or concerning the functionality; collect factual information and conduct investigation / research when attending – and responding to public enquiries or providing advice and recommendations on Town Planning matters to ensure that the information, advice or opinions provided are made available and / or communicated through the various mediums, and accurately interpreted through the provision of adequate and clear explanation 
• Identify, define, align and implement key requirements associated with the municipal land use planning, keeping abreast with changes in trends, demands and legislation; presenting concepts to improve service delivery levels and standards, and current electronic systems, and formulate proposals to support improvement initiatives and interventions 
• Undertake research and identify the need to amend developmental planning policies and schemes, preparing reports to the immediate superiors for consideration and adoption, and assisting the supervisor with internal / external departmental and other authority meetings and engagements relating to the Town Planning function to ensure the functionality is positioned to deliver on strategic developmental planning objectives 
• Serve as member of a Planning Tribunal of applicable municipality, to attend caucus’ and meetings, obtain all information needed to take a decision, decide on applications before the Tribunal and ensure that decisions taken by the Tribunal are aligned with applicable planning laws, agreements, delegations and powers assigned to it by the Council concerned 

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• A relevant B Tech degree in Engineering 
• Registration as Pr Tech Eng. 
• 5 - 8 years relevant experience post-registration 
• Code EB Driver’s license 
• Computer Literacy: MS Office 

Or 

• B.Eng./BSc Civil Engineering 
• Registration as Pr. Eng; ECSA professional registration certificate must be submitted 
• 5 – 8 years relevant post-qualification experience 
• Code EB Driver’s license 
• Computer Literacy: MS Office 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Ensure that the Department is strategically aligned with the objectives of the Engineering Services Directorate. 
• Ensure that capital projects are executed and implemented successfully. 
• Ensure critical performance indicators are identified and specific measures established to enable and guide the section to plan, manage and or prioritize outcomes accordingly. 
• Ensure the activities, projects and assignments associated with the branch are monitored, deviations addressed and corrective measures introduced to manage conformance, poor quality and performance enabling the section to deliver in accordance with the laid down objectives, procedures and cost parameters. 
• Ensure contractual terms and conditions entered into and agreed to, are complied with and specific responsibilities discharged accordingly without any risk to the Council. 
• Ensure a climate conductive to promoting and sustaining motivational levels, productivity, performance and improving the quality of work-life is cultivated and maintained. 
• Ensure effective financial management, the achievement of goals and objectives and prevent financial losses. 
• Ensure accurate estimates are prepared in relation to requirements enabling the Branch to contribute positively towards meeting treatment objectives and sustaining the quality and standards of service delivery. 
• Ensure that all the previously set goals and objectives are achieved in an effective and efficient manner. 
• Ensure the activities, projects and assignments associated with the branch are monitored, deviations addressed and corrective measures introduced to manage conformance, poor quality and performance enabling the Section to deliver in accordance with the laid down objectives, procedures and cost parameters. 
• Ensure information, advice or opinions on relevant matters is made available and / or communicated through the various mediums and accurately interpreted through the provision of adequate and clear explanation. 
• Ensure an efficient / capable administrative service is provided and specific instruction / guidelines are complied with. 
• Ensure that the management and operations associated with water quality in the Municipal areas complies with the Norms and Standards laid down by the Department of Water and Sanitation and complies with all the requirements of the Blue Water Services Assessment Process. 

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CLOSING DATE: April 30, 2026

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Grade 12 or equivalent technical qualification 
• Trade Tested Artisan Electrician 
• Computer Literacy: MS Office 
• 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience required 
• Valid Code B driver's license 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Ensure to provide a professional engineering service to own and all other departments within the municipality. 
• Ensure installation, safety procedures and guidelines are complied with and tasks executed in accordance with standards associated with quality workmanship. 
• Ensure that pumps and motor in need of repair is repaired as a matter of urgency in order to minimize down time of plant and equipment. 
• Ensure that repair and welding work is completed soonest in order to minimize down time of equipment. 
• Ensure that the lathes are used according to specification and that items produced thereon are of quality and good machining techniques. 
• Ensure scheduled planned and predictive maintenance cycle and work procedures are complied with, enabling uninterrupted and optimum functionality of all pumping services. 
• Ensure activities are executed in accordance with laid down procedures and guidelines and that all safety aspects are complied with. 
• Ensure requirements are coordinated and instructions communicated. 
• Ensure details of activities are correctly recorded to facilitate the processing of information related to the productivity of personnel, time and material allocation. 

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CLOSING DATE: April 30, 2026

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Grade 12 
• Computer Literacy - MS Office 
• Valid driver’s license 
• 5 - 8 years relevant experience with supervisory experience 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Ensure that administrative and departmental procedures and guidelines are adopted, applied and complied with in all transactions, activities and sequences associated with the operations. 
• Ensure information and records detailing municipal assets maintenance activities / operations are updated, maintained and made available to support departmental planning and decision-making processes. 
• Ensure accurate budgets are prepared in relation to requirements enabling the Section to contribute positively towards meeting developmental objectives and sustaining the quality and standards of service delivery. 
• Ensure that Emerging Risk Management is carried out in accordance with the Municipality's ERM Policy, Strategy and Implementation Plan. To advocate the culture of change and adopting Risk Management to be adopted in everyday management of activities and educating the stakeholders of the importance of managing risks in dealing with public funds. 
• Ensure internal control processes are implemented and to address and implement discrepancies and exceptions identified / noted by the Internal Audit within the Directorate. 
• Provide administrative support service regarding the functions / requirements at the Directorate’s headquarters supporting the Departments service delivery objectives through the provision of accurate and up-to-date information. 
• Ensure support is made available to enable accomplishment of service delivery objectives and standards. 

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CLOSING DATE: April 30, 2026

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Relevant professional ICT qualification. 
• 5 - 8 years’ relevant experience required of which 2 must be at senior level 
• Valid Code EB driver’s license 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Minimize the downtime (lost productivity) a user experiences when they cannot use their equipment, or they are having software problems. 
• Replace outdated and faulty equipment this allows for a more productive official. 
• Ensure a fully functional network with a minimum of 99% up time. 
• Empower users to become more efficient and effective. 
• Ensure maximum uptime through regular evaluation of system performance and necessary hardware replacements.