Trending Vacancies at City of Tshwane

Appointment requirements

• A relevant bachelor’s degree in Public Management, Science, Social Science, Development Studies, Agriculture and Environment or any other study field related to the position
• A postgraduate qualification in management science will be an added advantage
• Registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
• At least ten years’ experience in a city sustainability environment, of which at least five years must be at senior management level 
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
• Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
• Advanced understanding of Council operations and delegation of powers
• Good governance skills
• Understanding of the establishment and functionality of risk management
• Budget and financial management skills
• Ability to make high-risk decisions of a long-term and strategic nature
• Compliance with the MFMA unit standards as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007
• No criminal record (excluding previous convictions related to political activities under the previous dispensation) and the applicant must undergo security vetting
• Must undergo a competency assessment
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy

Primary function:

•  To exercise control over the city sustainability function with the aim of maintaining impartial, accountable, transparent and efficient services to the City Sustainability Division within the City of Tshwane, subject to legislated context responsibilities, national standards and the directives of the Chief Operations Officer.

The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following key performance areas:

• Sustainability finance mechanisms
• Climate adaptation and resilience
• Climate mitigation programmes
• City diplomacy and profiling

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Appointment requirements

• A relevant bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or any other study field related to the position
• A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
• Registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
• Ten years’ experience in grant and project management in a social development environment, of which at least five years must be at senior management level
• Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation
• Good knowledge of performance management
• Good governance
• Good knowledge of the Supply Chain Management Regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act 5 of 2000)
• Ability to make high-risk decisions of a long-term and strategic nature
• Compliance with the MFMA unit standards, as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• No criminal record (excluding previous convictions related to political activities under the previous dispensation), and candidates must undergo security vetting
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Must undergo a competency assessment
• Computer literacy

Primary function: 

• To exercise control over the Expanded Public Works Programme function with the aim of maintaining an impartial, accountable, transparent and efficient service to the Expanded Public Works Programme in the City of Tshwane, subject to legislated context responsibilities, national standards and the directives of the group head.

The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following key performance areas:

• Sector coordination
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Grant and programme management

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Appointment requirements

• Grade 10
• At least two years’ relevant working experience in an urban forestry environment
• Chainsaw operator’s course
• Aerial platform operator’s qualification will be an added advantage
• A valid Code C1 driving licence with a valid PrDP
• Physical fitness and health
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
• Must be willing to work shifts, overtime and standby when required

Primary functions

• Conduct proactive and reactive maintenance of all trees within Region 2
• Attend to Integrated Development Plan maintenance at own Urban Forestry Unit Deliver disaster management services relating to trees
• Give feedback to superiors in terms of work done to ensure an up-to-date information technology system for urban forestry as a whole
• Conduct maintenance of chainsaws and pole pruners
• Ensure occupational health and safety within the Urban Forestry Unit
• Conduct supervision duties
• Control vehicle

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Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Horticulture or any other study field related to the position
• At least two years’ relevant working experience in urban forestry, arboriculture and horticulture
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Physical fitness and health
• Computer literacy
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
• Willingness and ability to work shifts, standby and overtime when required

Primary functions

• Create, develop and manage sustainable urban forestry to ensure the environmental well-being of Tshwane using afforestation (tree planting) on road reserves throughout Tshwane
• Conduct proactive and reactive maintenance of all trees within Region 2
• Develop and manage an Integrated Development Plan for urban forestry
• Provide disaster management services relating to trees
• Create, develop and manage an information technology system for urban forestry as a whole
• Perform general management of the Urban Forestry Unit (planning, organising, leading and coordination) for Region 2
• Create, develop and manage afforestation (tree planting), watering and feeding programmes on road reserves at the Urban Forestry Unit for Region 2
• Perform the administration of the Urban Forestry Unit for Region 2

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Appointment requirements

• An appropriate trade certificate as Bricklayer/Mason (red seal) OR trained construction road maker
• At least two years’ relevant experience in the maintenance of road and storm water systems
• A valid Code C1 driving licence with a valid PrDP
• Physical fitness and health
• Ability to do physical work related to operation and maintenance activities for continuous periods
• Willingness and ability to work shifts, standby and overtime
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Primary functions

• Repair, rebuild and maintain storm water structures, pavements, channels and storm water pipes
• Conduct concrete work by preparing and casting according to drawings
• Lay pipes according to drawings and specifications
• Inspect contractors working on-site
• Supervise the operations team and assign duties
• Organise equipment and material for the execution of tasks
• Handle vehicles and equipment
• Ensure safety of staff on-site by enforcing occupational health and safety standards

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Appointment requirements

• Grade 10
• Relevant experience in the maintenance operations of road and storm water infrastructure systems
• Full acquaintance with the operation of road construction heavy-duty machinery, especially a grader
• A valid Code C1 driving licence with a valid PrDP
• Physical fitness and health
• Willingness and ability to work shifts
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Primary functions

• Function as physical support service for a team to execute maintenance and road building work required for the construction of roads, storm water systems and related services
• Assist the artisan (road builder or mason) in executing daily tasks
• Function as the first level of supervision
• Operate small equipment and drive municipal vehicles and machinery for roads and storm water maintenance activities

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Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Financial Management, Local Government: Finance or Public Management or any other study field related to the position
• At least six years’ work experience in a related financial support and administration environment
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
• Compliance with the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 53 of 2003) and experience will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy
• SAP financial knowledge and experience will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA will be an added advantage
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Primary functions

• Execute effective budget control in accordance with legislation, statutory requirements and Council policies
• Execute financial planning and performance reporting
• Provide supply chain management support
• Execute asset management support functions
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures that govern insurance management and attend all related meetings
• Assist with the responsibility for annual report submissions
• Execute project management and administration

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Appointment requirements

• Ability to perform duties
• Basic literacy
• Relevant knowledge and experience in horticultural maintenance will be an added advantage
• Physical fitness and health with no back problems
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
• Willingness and ability to work shifts, standby and overtime on request

Primary functions

• Conduct general horticultural maintenance in public open spaces and at horticultural facilities and depots
• Clean parks and traffic islands
• Clean open spaces in remote areas
• Cut and remove invaders and alien plant material
• Remove weeds
• Pick up litter