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  1. Micropropagation Assistant
  2. Supervisor (Field Ranger)
  3. Supervisor Driver (Ganger Driver)
  4. Survey Assistant
  5. Administrator (Facilities)
  6. Senior Building Maintenance Handyman
  7. Candidate Building Maintenance Artisan\Artisan (Roads And Stormwater)
  8. Superintendent

Micropropagation Assistant

Closing Date2024/06/21
Reference NumberETH240531-4
Job Number44015506
Job TitleMicropropagation Assistant
Job TypePermanent
Job GradeT06
DivisionProduction And Display
DepartmentParks Leisure And Cemeteries
BranchTechnical Services
Vacancy GroupPARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE
Reporting ToMicropropogation / Nursery Supervisor
Location – Town / CityDURBAN
Location – ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Special ConditionsMay be required to physically and practically demonstrate the ability to perform the job.
Performs any other related tasks as directed e.g. in the capacity of surrounding posts.
Job PurposeTo perform various functions, tasks and duties in the eThekwini Municipal plant micropropagation 
laboratory and plant production nursery facilities. 
Key Responsibility AreasPrepares for and completes the days work.
Undertakes the micropropagation of plants in conjunction with the supervisor.
Assists with the decontamination and initiation of new plant cultures.
In conjunction with the supervisor pricks out, acclimatizes and maintains cultured plantlets 
and established nursery stocks and mother plants in the micropropagation weaning houses.
Assists with laboratory, clerical and nursery duties.
Implements new micropropagation protocols and techniques.
Ensures the Occupational Health and Safety Act are complied with.
Assist staff and members of the general public.
CompetenciesWritten communication.
Planning and organising.
Mentoring and control.
Research and development.
Attention to detail.
Sampling analysis.
Stakeholder liaison.
Action and outcome orientation.Cognitive ability.
• Learning orientation.
Essential RequirementsGrade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with Life Science or Biology and Physical Science.
1 Year relevant experience
Preferred RequirementsDiploma (NQF Level 6) in Horticulture or Nature Conservation or Landscape Technology.
2 Years relevant experience. 
Housing SubsidyYes
LeaveYes
Medical AidYes
Pension FundYes
RemunerationR172 624.46 – R224 081.71pa
13th ChequeYes
Contact NameHuman Capital Officer
Contact Telephone031 3114102

Supervisor (Field Ranger)

Closing Date2024/06/21
Reference NumberETH240531-3
Job Number44014354
Job TitleSupervisor (Field Ranger)
Job TypePermanent
Job GradeT08
DivisionNatural Resources
DepartmentParks Leisure And Cemeteries
BranchNatural Resources And Special Services
Vacancy GroupPARKS,RECREATION AND CULTURE
Reporting ToConservation Officer
Location – Town / CityDURBAN
Location – ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Special Conditions May be required to work in all weather conditions.
 May be required to use a firearm and ammunition.
 May be required to work overtime/irregular hours.
 May be required to act in the capacity of surrounding posts
Job PurposeTo monitor and control the activities within natural areas, Metropolitan Open Space and municipal
nature reserves of the Ethekwini Municipal area.
Key Responsibility AreasOrganises and leads field patrols, locates and remove trapping devices.
Investigate signs of unauthorised harvesting and/or poaching, unauthorised entry and
vagrancy/illegal habitation, damage to perimeter fencing and presence of
feral/problem/domestic animals.
Enforces applicable Acts, legislation, by-laws, regulations and policies, attending legal
proceedings as required.
Utilises and maintains a variety of tools, machinery and equipment such as firearms,
trapping devices, hand tools, brush cutting machinery, chemical sprayers, firefighting
equipment etc.
Inspects and undertakes minor repairs to infrastructure such as fencing, bridges and walking
trails.
Addresses minor complaints and queries posed by the members of the community and
general public, referring complex issues to the Supervisor.
Maintains up-to-date working knowledge in the field of nature conservation.
Ensures the health and safety of staff and the general public.
CompetenciesProblem solving.
Negotiation and influencing.
Resilience.
Communication.
Ethics and professionalism.
Patrol, Enforcement and Emergency response.
Cognitive ability.
Interpersonal relationships.
Service delivery orientation.
Team orientation.
Coaching and mentoring.
Impact and influence. 
Essential Requirements Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
 Peace Officer Certificate or be able to obtain one within six months from commencement of
 duty.
 Field Ranger Training Certificate.
 Firearm competence certificate issued by South African Police Service (SAPS).
 Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code C1 or EC or EC1).
 Valid Professional Drivers Permit.
 3 years relevant experience
 Computer literacy
Preferred RequirementsAdvanced Field Ranger Certificate.
4 Years relevant experience.
Housing SubsidyYes
LeaveYes
Medical AidYes
Pension FundYes
RemunerationR234 965.82– R304 991.09 pa
13th ChequeYes
Contact NameHUMAN CAPITAL
Contact Telephone031-3114102

Supervisor Driver (Ganger Driver)

Closing Date2024/06/21
Reference NumberETH240531-1
Job Number33002932
Job TitleSupervisor Driver (Ganger Driver)
Job TypePermanent
Job GradeT07
DivisionConstruction Works Southern
DepartmentMv/Lv Operations
BranchConstruction Planning And Works
Vacancy GroupElectricity
Reporting ToSuperintendent (Electrical)
Location – Town / CityDurban
Location – ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Job PurposeTo undertake relevant tasks and activities pertaining to the laying of cables and planting of poles; including the motivation and supervision of staff.
Key Responsibility Areas• Interprets planned reticulation drawings and drawings of sketches of services installed.
• Supervises, motivates, trains and disciplines staff in the team to ensure consistent and acceptable productivity levels.
• Ensures that excavation, tunnelling, shoring, laying of cable ducts and road crossings are to required specifications.
• Ensures that back-filling and compaction of trenches and pole holes are in compliance with standards.
• Supervises the construction of joint bays and the covering thereof, ensuring the site is left in a clean and tidy condition after completion of the job.
• Drives a heavy duty truck towing a trailer or compressor to transport staff, materials and equipment to site.
• Completes relevant internal documentation e.g. vehicle log sheets, reconciles materials as required.
• Promotes safety and accident prevention at the workplace as per his or her appointment under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (1993) as directed.
Competencies• Vehicle safety
• Driving behaviour
• Learning orientation
• Service delivery orientation
• Interpersonal relationships
• Communication
• Action orientation
• Accountability and ethical conduct
• Team orientation
Essential Requirements• Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code C1 or EC).
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• 2 Years relevant experience.
Preferred Requirements• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• 3 Years relevant experience.
Housing SubsidyYes
LeaveYes
Medical AidYes
Other AllowancesN/A
Pension FundYes
RemunerationR 208 686.56 / R 270 896.51 PA
13th ChequeYes
Contact NameHC Centre
Contact Telephone0313113103

Survey Assistant

Closing Date2024/06/21
Reference NumberETH240524-7
Job Number36004874
Job TitleSurvey Assistant
Job TypePermanent
Job GradeT05
DivisionNil
DepartmentCoastal Stormwater And Catchment Managem
BranchCatchment Management
Vacancy GroupEngineering Unit
Reporting ToSenior Technician (Survey)
Location – Town / CityDurban
Location – ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Job PurposeProvision of support to Professional land Surveyors and Survey technicians in carrying out their Cadastral, Engineering & Sectional title surveys.
Key Responsibility AreasSupport and assisting surveyors during field surveyors.Facilitating accurate survey of all essential services.Exposing historical property beacons and survey control and facilitating lines of sight for accurate survey.Assisting surveyors with safety and security.General assistance in the safety and care of survey equipment.Preparation of survey pegs.Undertake other duties and related assignments
Competencies Managing WorkWork place SafetyTask AccountabilityQuality OrientationOral CommunicationInterpersonal RelationshipsCommunicationAction OrientationResilienceAccountability and Ethical Conduct
Essential RequirementsGrade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.1 Year relevant experience
Preferred RequirementsN/A
Housing SubsidyYes
LeaveYes
Medical AidYes
Pension FundYes
RemunerationR 146 214.17 – R 189 803.35 Per Annum
13th ChequeYes
Contact NameHrEngRecruit
Contact Telephone0313226050/ 0313117740

Administrator (Facilities)

Closing Date2024/06/21
Reference NumberETH240524-6
Job Number36004886
Job TitleAdministrator (Facilities)
Job TypePermanent
Job GradeT09
DivisionNil
DepartmentArchitecture
BranchArchitectural Business Support
Vacancy GroupEngineering Unit
Reporting ToSenior Administration Officer (Facilitie
Location – Town / CityDurban
Location – ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Special ConditionsRequired to work in all weather conditions. required to work outside normal hours during emergencies and planned overtime.Required to be on standby as and when there is an emergency that cannot be attended to by security on site. 
Job PurposeCo-ordinates, controls and guides specific requirements associated with the administration of contracts relating to the maintenance of building and facilities and, associated soft services (security, cleaning, access control, etc) by assessing deliverables and prioritising outcomes relating to general maintenance, implementing procedures, investigating and resolving deviations, and attending to the preparation of responses and provision of information to support query resolution to ensure compliance with standards and provision of a quality service that meets client expectations. 
Key Responsibility AreasCo-ordinates and aligns functional requirements against the service delivery and support objectives. • Controls personnel, performance, productivity, and discipline. • Co-ordinates procedural requirements associated with maintenance of the building and facilities and provision of general support services. • Monitors continuous improvement building and facilities maintenance and upgrade projects and programmes. • Disseminates information related to specific key performance areas of the functionality. • Performs specific administrative activities/tasks associated with the updating and maintaining information/records related to Maintenance and Services activities/operations. 
Competencies Managing WorkPlanning and organizingFacility Specific skillsWorkplace SafetyInterpersonal RelationshipsCommunicationService delivery orientationAction orientationResilienceLearning orientationProblem solvingTeam Orientation. 
Essential Requirements Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and an Administrative certificateValid motor vehicle driving license3 years relevant experience in a facilities or building maintenance environmentComputer Literacy. 
Preferred Requirements Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent in the Administration field. 
4 years relevant experience in a facilities or building maintenance environment. 
Housing SubsidyYes
LeaveYes
Medical AidYes
Pension FundYes
RemunerationR 264 549.62 – R 343 387.12 Per Annum
13th ChequeYes
Contact NameHrEngRecruit
Contact Telephone0313226050/ 0313117740

Senior Building Maintenance Handyman

Closing Date2024/06/21
Reference NumberETH240524-3
Job Number36000514
Job TitleSenior Building Maintenance Handyman
Job TypePermanent
Job GradeT07
DivisionSouth
DepartmentArchitecture
BranchArchitectural Maintenance
Vacancy GroupEngineering
Reporting ToSuperintendent (Reaction And Works)
Location – Town / CityDurban
Location – ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Special ConditionsRequired to work in all weather conditions.Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime
Job PurposeDetermines and organises work sequences and on site applications and, executes repairs and
renovations, guides personnel on applications and requirements and attends to the completion 
of procedural/instructional/transactional documentation related to maintenance activities 
undertaken and completed at specific sites.
Key Responsibility AreasVerifies work requirements and executes specific procedural applications.
Analyses job cards/work schedules and arranges materials and requirements for 
specific repairs against job card holders.
Monitors and corrects deviations from safety procedures during the loading sequence 
prior to departure to/from the site.
Completes requisitions, leave forms, vehicle log sheets and field inspection schedule 
and forwards to the immediate superior for approval.
Attends to organization/ arrangement of material and personnel, site, and site 
clearing/restoring requirements on completion.
Renovates defined areas of interior/ exterior building plastered/ painted, paved, or tiled
surfaces.
Performs specific repair applications to defective building fixtures and fittings.
CompetenciesWork Place Safety.
Task Accountability.
Quality Orientation.
Oral Communication.
Service Delivery Orientation.
Interpersonal Relationships.
Communication.
Action Orientation.
Resilience.
Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
Team Orientation.
Essential RequirementsGrade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent or NTC3.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
1 Year relevant experience.
Preferred Requirements 2 Years relevant experience.
Housing SubsidyYes
LeaveYes
Medical AidYes
Pension FundYes
RemunerationR208 686,56 – R270 896,51
13th ChequeYes
Contact NameHreng/ Hrsystem
Contact Telephone0313226050/ 0313117740

Candidate Building Maintenance Artisan

Closing Date2024/06/21
Reference NumberETH240524-2
Job Number36000292A
Job TitleCandidate Building Maintenance Artisan
Job TypePermanent
Job GradeT09
DivisionCentral
DepartmentArchitecture
BranchArchitectural Maintenance
Vacancy GroupEngineering Unit
Reporting ToSuperintendent (Reaction And Works)
Location – Town / CityDurban
Location – ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Special ConditionsRequired to work in all weather conditions.Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime. 
Job PurposeOrganises materials and resources against general maintenance requirements and executes repairs and renovations related to Building Maintenance activities. 
Key Responsibility AreasAnalyses job cards/work schedules, determines material requirements for specific repairs and communicates with the immediate superior with the view to establishing alternatives or prioritising specific repairsEstablishes the adequacy and availability of personnel, resources, materials, and equipment against agreed outcomes and motivates to the immediate superior for additional resourcesMonitors and corrects deviations from safety procedures during the loading sequence prior to departure to the site.Provides on the job training for new recruits to the Branch.Completes requisitions, leave forms, vehicle log sheets and field inspection schedule and forwards to the immediate superior for approvalAttends to organization/arrangement of material and personnel, site, and site clearing/restoring requirements on completionRenovates defined areas of interior/exterior building plastered/painted, paved, or tiled surfacesPerforms specific repair applications to defective building fixtures and fittings
CompetenciesManaging WorkProblem SolvingPlanning and OrganizingQuality OrientationWork Place SafetyDiscipline Specific SkillsCommunicationCustomer Orientation and Customer FocusAction OrientationResilienceAccountability and Ethical ConductTeam Orientation. 
Essential RequirementsStudying towards a trade certificate1 Year relevant experience
Preferred RequirementsN/A
Housing SubsidyYes
LeaveYes
Medical AidYes
Pension FundYes
RemunerationR 264 549.62 – R 343 387.12 PA
13th ChequeYes
Contact NameHrEngRecruit
Contact Telephone0313226050/ 0313117740

Artisan (Roads And Stormwater)

Closing Date2024/06/21
Reference NumberETH240524-12
Job Number36002180
Job TitleArtisan (Roads And Stormwater)
Job TypePermanent
Job GradeT10
DivisionNtuzuma Depot
DepartmentRoads And Stormwater Maintenance
BranchNorth Region
Vacancy GroupEngineering Unit
Reporting ToSuperintendent
Location – Town / CityDurban
Location – ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Job PurposeCo-ordinates and undertakes specialized/ technical civil construction trade work associated with controlling the operations pertaining to Road and Storm-water. 
Key Responsibility AreasInterprets and co-ordinates specific pre-work/ site requirements associated with repairs and planned, predictive maintenanceControls personnel, performance, productivity, and discipline.Executes specialized/ trade related tasks and monitors and evaluates progress with regards to road and storm-water construction, repair, and maintenance work.Interacts and provides activity related information with regards to the works.Performs specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy and/or specialized vehicles (Tip trucks, Crane trucks, Vactor etc) during road and storm-water drainage maintenance activities.Performs specific administrative tasks/ activities associated with the updating and maintain records/ information related to the activities/ operations. 
Competencies Managing WorkPlanning and OrganisingWorkplace SafetyDiscipline Specific SkillsService Delivery OrientationCommunicationAccountability and Ethical ConductLearning OrientationTeam OrientationCoaching and Monitoring
Essential RequirementsTrade Tested Artisan in the Civil construction industry or equivalentValid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC1)Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)Valid certification of competency in the operation of truck mounted cranes or to be obtained within 6 months from the date of appointmentCertification in Basic First Aid to be completed within 6 months from date of appointment2 Years relevant experience
Preferred RequirementsN/A
Housing SubsidyYes
LeaveYes
Medical AidYes
Pension FundYes
RemunerationR 297 857.87- R 386 635.32 Per Annum
13th ChequeYes
Contact NameHrEngRecruit
Contact Telephone0313226050/ 0313117740

Superintendent

Closing Date2024/06/21
Reference NumberETH240524-11
Job Number36005738
Job TitleSuperintendent
Job TypePermanent
Job GradeT12
DivisionNil
DepartmentRoads And Stormwater Maintenance
BranchSouth Region
Vacancy GroupEngineering
Reporting ToSenior Manager (Regions)
Location – Town / CityDurban
Location – ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Special ConditionsRequired to work in all weather conditions.
Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.
Required to be on stand-by.
Job PurposeManages and controls the operations of the decentralized depot and activities at various 
worksites through the planning and scheduling of maintenance programs, organizing and 
arranging resources to support plans, providing guidance and monitoring performance of 
personnel, inspecting and evaluating outcomes, implementing procedures relating to the work 
application, safety and security and administering the budgetary and information reporting 
requirements and processes in order to ensure Roads and Stormwater maintenance service 
delivery programme objectives are achieved in accordance with productivity, quality, cost and 
safety standards.
Key Responsibility AreasManages the planning, implementation of procedures and monitoring, investigation and
reporting of Road Repairs (Maintenance and Construction works), Storm Water 
Maintenance; Lines and Signs operations (Painted Road Marking and Pavement Road 
Signs), canal cleaning operations and milling and replacing operations.
Plans, prioritises and schedules roads and storm-water project and maintenance work.
Plans, co-ordinates and controls tasks/activities associated with controlling personnel
performance, productivity and discipline.
Monitors and evaluates progress with regards to repair, construction, installation and
maintenance type work (e.g. construction of asphalt/gravel roads, installation of 
underground pipelines, kerb-laying, lines and signs, etc.).
Co-ordinates and controls compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Performs specific administrative tasks/activities associated with the updating and 
maintaining records/information related to the activities/operations at the Depot.
CompetenciesManaging Wok.
Problem Solving.
Planning and organising.
Quality Orientation.
Workplace Safety.
Discipline Specific Skills.
Service Delivery Orientation.
Communication.
Resilience.
Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
Team Orientations.
Coaching and Mentoring. 
Essential RequirementsTrade Certificate.
Trade Tested Artisan (Civil or Construction).
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
5 years or more post apprenticeship experience.
Computer Literacy. 
Preferred Requirements.
Housing SubsidyYes
LeaveYes
Medical AidYes
Other AllowancesCar Allowance
Pension FundYes
RemunerationR716 633.00 / R906 009.00 pa
13th ChequeYes
Contact NameHrEngRecruit
Contact Telephone0313226050/ 0313117740

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