Jobs at Bergrivier Municipality

Qualifications: 

• National Diploma: Information Technology/Computer Science/Information Systems or Relevant professional ICT qualification
• Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

Experience: 

• Two (2) - Five (5) year’s relevant experience.
• Requirements: Valid Code B driver`s license ∙
• System and database troubleshooting skills ∙
• Report development using SQL, Power BI, Excel, or similar tools ∙
• Familiarity with Active Directory, virtual servers, and software patching tools ∙
• Basic scripting or low-code development experience ∙
• Understanding of ICT security and risk principles ∙
• Knowledge of change control processes and audit trails ∙
• Familiarity with CMS platforms ∙
• Must be able to work overtime ∙
• Perform standby duty ∙
• Ability to work independently and with confidential information ∙
• Knowledge on a range of computer systems ∙
• Ability to communicate via email, telephone or person to person ∙
• Good sight and hearing required ∙
• Must be physically fit and healthy ∙
• Ability to perform manual operations ∙ Must be able to deal with stressful situations

Job purpose: 

• To support the effective functioning, integration, security, and compliance of municipal information systems, with a specific focus on financial systems, data governance, statutory reporting (e.g. mSCOA), and performance monitoring.
• The incumbent ensures systems stability through technical support, reporting development, access control, backup routines, and change management processes, while also acting as a system champion for strategic ICT initiatives such as Smart City technologies.

Key Performance Areas: 

• Assigning and enforcing security policies for all databases and applications and installing or updating software in order to allow the IT department to perform their duties and be more effective and efficient ∙
• Responsible for supporting the technical implementation and functional integration of municipal systems across departments.
• This include assisting with data migration, conducting compatibility testing preparing integration documentation, and working with service providers to ensure that systems interface correctly. The role contributes to systemsrollouts, upgrades, and compliance by ensuring that integration routines are accurate, secure, and aligned with business and legislative requirements 

Date of acceptance: 01 April 2026 or as soon as possible

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Qualification: 

• LLB Degree or equivalent Law Degree (NQF 7)

Experience: 

• Five (5) years or more relevant experience of which 2 years must be at Supervisory level

Requirements:

• Computer Literacy (MS Office) ∙
• Code B Driver’s License ∙
• Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western
• Cape (Afrikaans/English/Xhosa - Read, Write and Speak) ∙
• Good supervision, management, financial, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills ∙
• Ability to give attention to detail ∙ High level of responsibility ∙
• Ability to work under pressure ∙
• Ability to deal with conflict situations ∙
• Good legal, writing and administration skills ∙
• Must act in the position of Director Corporate Services when required ∙
• Must work overtime and attend meetings after official working hours ∙
• Must perform duties in any area of the municipality

Job Purpose: 

• Plans, leads and manages the key performance areas and result indicators associated with the provision of effective Information and Communication Technology Services, Records and Archives Services, Committee and Secretarial Services, Client Services, Legal Support Services and general administrative support by amending, adjusting and reviewing policies and procedures against departmental, statutory and audit guidelines ∙ Providing strategic advice to the Director, Municipal Manager and Council with respect to legal services in accordance with relevant legislation

Key Performance Areas: 

• Identifies, defines and implements the immediate, short and long term managerial objectives and plans (3 to 5 years) associated with the provision of administrative support to departments ∙ Initiates, plans, develops and drives long term plans for the human resource functionality in respect of the Department ∙
• Manages, directs and controls outcomes associated with the utilization, productivity and performance of personnel in the department ∙
• Manages and co-ordinates procedures and processes associated with maintaining employment relations and workplace peace ∙
• Manages the implementation of financial controls/procedures and provides information to support financial planning sequences ∙

Date of acceptance: 01 April 2026 or as soon possible