Ethekwini Operational Vacancies

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Engineering Attendant

Closing Date
2024/10/11
Reference Number
ETH240927-1
Job Number 36000550
Job Title Engineering Attendant
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T04
Division South
Department Architecture
Branch Architectural Maintenance
Vacancy Group Engineering Unit
Reporting To Superintendent (Reaction And Works)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Posts are interchangeable

Job Purpose
Performs specific activities associated with providing support to specific personnel on minor
works, repairs, maintenance, and other associated functions required in the Branch.

Key Responsibility Areas
Provide cleaning services in the workshop and on site.
Undertake digging, mixing concrete and other services to form mortar for brick work and
plastering and other related services.
Erect, dismantle and work on scaffolding/ shuttering and shoring.
Undertake carrying, stacking, loading, and unloading of vehicles, department furniture,
models and like articles.
Provide assistance to the Artisan and the Department as required.
Wash departmental vehicles as and when required.
Attend to the replacement of machinery parts.
Undertake other related duties.

Competencies
Managing Work.
Work Place Safety.
Task Accountability.
Quality Orientation.
Oral Communication.
Communication.
Action Orientation.
Resilience.
Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
Team Orientation.

Essential Requirements
Basic Literacy.
3 Months relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements
N/A

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances n/a
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 139 675.56/ R 176 171.88 Per Annum
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HrEngRecruit/ HrSystems
Contact Telephone 0313117722/ 0313226050

Complaints Assessor

Closing Date
2024/10/11
Reference Number
ETH240926-7
Job Number 14000222
Job Title Complaints Assessor
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T11
Division Nil
Department Executive Support And Fraud Risk
Branch Quality Assurance And Technical Support
Vacancy Group CITY INTEGRITY AND INVESTIGATIONS
Reporting To Manager (Quality Assurance & Technical Support)
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Purpose
To provide operational support in combating fraud, corruption and maladministration within the Council to ensure a clean and accountable administration.

This post reports to MANAGER (QUALITY ASSURANCE & TECHNICAL SUPPORT)

Key Responsibility Areas

• Capturing all complaints received onto the register/system with a high degree of accuracy and review complaints alleging fraud, corruption and maladministration.
• Peruse and analyse the contents and details of each complaint or investigation and identification of high-profile matters and/or matters of public interest.
• To obtain all necessary information on complaints for the purpose of complete processing, including liaison with internal departments and referral of complaints to relevant departments and/or relevant entities.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the trends of complaints as well as reports to oversight Committees.
• Maintain your record of activities and provide input to the budget.
• Respond to enquiries by management and customers concerning investigation status and generate status reports.
• Liaise with SAPS, Head of Unit/Departments, National Prosecuting Authority and other law enforcement agencies on investigations conducted by the Forensic departments.
• Give evidence in court at criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, misconduct enquiries and commission of enquiries and commission of enquiries etc. on investigations conducted by the Forensic department.
• To contribute to the continuous development of the claims process by identifying opportunities for system development and process improvement.

Competencies

• Ethics & Professionalism
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Planning & Organising
• Data Processing & Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Investigation of Complaints
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Technical Report Writing
• Communication
• Resilience
• Cognitive Ability

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Forensic Investigations or Policing.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 3 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Forensic Investigations or Policing.
• 4 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration BASIC SALARY (R367 445.64 / R476 964.12 PER ANNUM)
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HLENGIWE MHLONGO
Contact Telephone 031 3227736

Conservator

Closing Date
2024/10/11
Reference Number
ETH240925-6
Job Number 44014234
Job Title Conservator
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T13
Division Natural Resources
Department Parks Leisure And Cemeteries
Branch Natural Resources And Special Services
Vacancy Group VACANT
Reporting To Manager (Natural Resources)
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Purpose
Provision of a professional nature conservation service to the eThekwini Municipality.

Key Responsibility Areas
Comprehensive management of municipal nature reserve, natural areas, community
conservation projects and Metropolitan Open Spaces.
Ensures the protection and responsible management of functioning ecosystems and
the rehabilitation of abused natural environments.
Manages, administers and trains allocated staff.
Allocates, monitors and controls expenditure of allocated zone operating budget.
Assists in the preparation of the annual capital and operating budgets.
Undertakes asset management for the branch.
Communicates, liaises and interacts with communities and stakeholders to build strong
relationships and develop well informed communities with open communication
structures.
Ensures compliance with all relevant policies, regulations and Acts.

Competencies
Managing Work.
Planning and Organising.
Facility Specific Skills.
Work Place Safety.
Interpersonal Relationships.
Communication.
Service Delivery Orientation.
Action Orientation.
Resilience.
Problem Solving.
Direction Setting.

Essential Requirements
Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Nature Conservation or Environmental Management or
Zoology or any other equivalent and related qualification.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
5 years relevant experience in nature conservation environment of which 2 years must
be at a supervisory level.
Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements
Degree (NQF Level 7) in Nature Conservation or Environmental Management or Zoology
or any other equivalent and related qualification.
6 years relevant experience in nature conservation environment of which 3 years must
be at a supervisory level.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R488 420.16 – R634 006.80 pa
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL
Contact Telephone 031-3114102

Photojournalist

Closing Date
2024/10/11
Reference Number
ETH240925-2
Job Number 52000154
Job Title Photojournalist
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T09
Division Nil
Department Communications
Branch Ecommunications
Vacancy Group GOVERNANCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUSTER
Reporting To Manager (Publications)
Location – Town / City eThekwini
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
The incumbent must be willing to work extra hours and over the weekend and holidays as
determined by the Manger: Publication.

Job Purpose
Responsible for taking photographs for news reports/features for Council publications, including
eZasegagasini Metro and contributes to a news diary, meets deadlines and requests for
photography as required by the Unit.

This post reports to MANAGER (PUBLICATIONS)

Key Responsibility Areas

• Produces photographs for publication in Council publications including eZasegagasini Metro,
  MetroBeat and the Council website.
• Provides photography and other related services for all Units of the ETM as processed by
  Communications Executives, Officers and Manager Communications.
• Assists in respect of processing picture content for the ETM website, Council publications and other Council media.
• Assists in development of reports, including annual reports.
• Provides a photographic service to Leadership (Political and Administrative) of the ETM.
• Partakes in meetings and other activities as and when required and/or in the absence of the
  Manager News Editing.
• Undertakes related assignments as directed by Manager News Editing.

Competencies

• Communication.
• Conceptual Thinking.
• Project Management.
• Technology Usage.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Action Orientation.
• Resilience.
• Direction Setting.
• Team Orientation.

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and a Photography certificate or any other related and
  equivalent certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 3 years relevant experience
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Photography or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• 4 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R276 454.32 – R358 839.60 PER ANNUM
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name Lily Tandabantu
Contact Telephone 0313227701

Small Plant Operator

Closing Date
2024/10/11
Reference Number
ETH240919-3
Job Number 33001804
Job Title Small Plant Operator
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T04
Division Works 3
Department Hv Operations
Branch Hv Lines
Vacancy Group Electricity
Reporting To Supervisor Driver
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Special Conditions:

• Hours of work, 40 hours, 5 day week.
• Protective Clothing, As per PPE.

Job Purpose
To cut/trim vegetation in the proximity of HV lines and HV substations that pose a threat to the operation of the HV equipment.

Key Responsibility Areas
Remove vegetation such as vines growing onto fencing surrounding high voltage underpass
enclosures.

• Erect road signs and redirect traffic under supervision.
• Undertake excavation work and operate hand held tools relating to such duties.
• Ensure correct and safe operation of specialised equipment.
• Cutting of trees, vegetation and grass interfering with high voltage equipment which could
  necessitate the climbing of ladders and trees.

Competencies
Managing work.

• Workplace safety.
• Task accountability.
• Quality orientation.
• Oral communication.
• Operation and control (Operators).
• Workplace safety (Operators).
• Communication.
• Action orientation.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Team orientation.

Essential Requirements
Appropriate level of primary education

• Certificate of competency in the operation of small plant and equipment or obtainable within 6 months of appointment.
• 6 Months relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements
An appropriate level of secondary education.

• 1 Year relevant experience

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances NA
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R139 675.56 – R176 171.88 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HC Electricity
Contact Telephone 0313111301

Co-Ordinator (Asset Management)

Closing Date
2024/10/11
Reference Number
ETH240919-2
Job Number 33007828
Job Title Co-Ordinator (Asset Management)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T11
Division Nil
Department Technical Support
Branch Asset Care
Vacancy Group TRADING SERVICES
Reporting To Technical Officer (Asset Management)
Location – Town / City ETHEKWINI
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions

• 40 hours- 5 day week.
• Special allowance when required.
• Protective clothing as per the PPE.
• Overtime is as per the overtime regulations.
• Incumbents will be subject to transfer/ relocation to any of the Electricity Unit’s depots or divisions as required.

Job Purpose
Apply the fundamentals of the Integrated Asset Management System and to provide an Asset Management service incorporating best practices, processes, systems, techniques and transferring of knowledge and skills to all relevant branches.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Identification of work orders with the Enterprise Asset Management System (e.g. ellipse)
  where scoping is required.
• Attend the weekly work planning and control meetings.
• Utilising previous electrical reticulation experience to support project tasks as required.
• Support the updating of Standards/ Codes of Practice.
• Actively support and promote safety and accident prevention.
• Responsible for the management of technical information.
• Accept appointment in terms of the Occupational Health & Safety act (1993) and regulations, as required by the Head Electricity.
• Undertake other related duties.

Competencies

• Technology usage.
• Managing work.
• Problem solving.
• Planning and organising.
• Workplace safety.
• Discipline specific skills.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Communication.
• Resilience.
• Team orientation.

Essential Requirements

• Trade Tested Artisan (Electrician).
• In possession of a NTC2 or NCV3 in Electrical Engineering from a Further Education and
  Training College registered with the Department of Education.
• Must be trained in First Aid or obtain within 6 months as condition of appointment.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 3 years relevant post apprenticeship experience in electricity distribution and transmission
  industry.

Preferred Requirements

• 4 years relevant post apprenticeship experience in electrical distribution and transmission
  supply.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R367 445.64/R476 964.12 PER ANNUM
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HR COUNTER
Contact Telephone 0313113103

Traffic Signals Assistant

Closing Date
2024/10/11
Reference Number
ETH240919-12
Job Number 37000238
Job Title Traffic Signals Assistant
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T05
Division Maintenance
Department Road System Management
Branch Urban Traffic Control
Vacancy Group Transport Authority
Reporting To Supervisor Handyman
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Prepared to work overtime when required

Prepared to work in inclement weather conditions

Job Purpose
To provide traffic signal support service for the Unit

Key Responsibility Areas
Dig cable trenches and carry traffic signal tools to the excavation

Assembles various traffic signal equipment

Provide support to the Artisan and Technician on mounting and testing traffic signals

Adheres to safety precautions at all times

Undertakes other relevant assignments when required

Competencies
Managing Work

Workplace Safety

Task Accountability

Quality Orientation

Action Orientation

Resilience

Accountability and Ethical Conduct

Learning Orientation

Team Orientation

Service Delivery Orientation

Interpersonal Relationships

Communication

Essential Requirements
Grade 10 or equivalent

6 Months relevant experience

Preferred Requirements
N/A

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances n/a
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 152 793.84 – R 198 344.52
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HRENG/HRSYSTEMS
Contact Telephone 031 322 7710/ 031 322 6050

Electrical Assistant

Closing Date
2024/10/11
Reference Number
ETH240919-1
Job Number 33001542
Job Title Electrical Assistant
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T05
Division Works 1
Department Hv Operations
Branch Hv Cables
Vacancy Group Electricity
Reporting To Hv Cable Electrician
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Special Conditions:

• 40 hour-5 day week.
• Standby and sustenance where applicable.
• Protective Clothing as per PPE Schedule.
• Must be prepared to work overtime when necessary.

Job Purpose
To perform specific semi-skilled activities supporting electricians during installation, repair works and maintenance.

Key Responsibility Areas
Performing general tasks of a basic nature which includes excavation and reinstatement work, and the operation of handheld machines and tools, relating to such general duties.

• Carry out of hand and/or spray washing of 11 kV, 33 kV, 132 kV, and 275 kV equipment in line with live yards under supervision.
• Opening of tanks, removal, cleaning and replacement and topping up of oil insulating oil in
  electrical equipment as directed by the supervisor.
• Keeping tools, specialized tools and specialized materials required for the tasks at hand.
• Coupling, de-coupling and stowing of trailers, compressors and other machinery.
• Transporting and connecting gas bottles of up to 50 kg.

Competencies
Planning and organising.

• Workplace safety.
• Discipline specific skills.
• Communication.
• Action orientation.
• Resilience.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Learning orientation.
• Team orientation.

Essential Requirements
Appropriate level of secondary education.

• 6 months experience in electrical construction or maintenance work

Preferred Requirements

• 1 year relevant experience in HV electrical construction or maintenance work.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances NA
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R152 793.84 – R198 344.52 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HC Electricity
Contact Telephone 0313111301

Small Plant Operator (Seasonal)

Closing Date
2024/10/11
Reference Number
ETH240918-3
Job Number 99950056
Job Title Small Plant Operator (Seasonal)
Job Type Seasonal
Job Grade T04
Division District 7
Department Parks Leisure And Cemeteries
Branch Technical Services
Vacancy Group PARKS RECREATION AND CULTURE
Reporting To Chief Horticulturist
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
May be required to work overtime.
May be required to work in all weather conditions.

Job Purpose
To maintain, operate and care for a variety of machinery and equipment and perform various tasks
and duties in compliance with applicable policies and procedures to deliver effective maintenance
services to public facilities and open places within the eThekwini Municipal Area.

Key Responsibility Areas
Preparing for the days work ensuring that all machines, tools, stores and materials are
collected and are in good working order.
Maintaining public land, facilities and infrastructure.
Maintaining allocated small plant and equipment in a clean and functional condition.
Ensuring Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations are complied with.
Assisting members of the general public.
Undertaking related assignments e.g. Acting in the capacity of surrounding posts.

Physical Requirements:
Must be physically fit and healthy to perform all manual and physical requirements of the

Competencies
Managing work.
Task accountability.
Quality orientation.
Operation monitoring.
Quality control analysis.
Operation and control.
Workplace safety.
Oral communication.
Interpersonal relationships.
Action orientation.
Resilience

Essential Requirements
An appropriate level of primary education.
Certificate of competence in the operation of small plant and equipment or obtainable
within 6 months of appointment.
6 Months relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements
An appropriate level of secondary education.
1 Year relevant experience

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R139 675.56– R176 717.88 pa
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL
Contact Telephone 031-3114102
Policy

Child Minder (Seasonal)

Closing Date
2024/10/11
Reference Number
ETH240918-2
Job Number 99950349
Job Title Child Minder (Seasonal)
Job Type Seasonal
Job Grade T04
Division District 5
Department Parks Leisure And Cemeteries
Branch Parks Leisure And Cem Dist1 5 6 7 10
Vacancy Group PARKS RECREATION & CULTURE
Reporting To Senior Law Enforcement Officer
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Required to work either 8 hour shifts on the beaches or 12 hour shifts at the overnight facility for 24
hour coverage.
Required to work 6 days a week.
Wear the uniform provided while on duty

Job Purpose
Responsible for the safety and care of children separated from their parents or guardians on the
beachfront, until they are re-united.

Key Responsibility Areas
Report to the Law Enforcement Office or other location as as directed on commencement and
at the end of the shift to sign on and off duty.
Report to and remain at the designated beach to which they are deployed for the day unless
directed to provide relief at another beach.
Erect the shelter/tent at the beginning of the shift and clean and pack away at the end of the
day.
Keep a detailed register of the names and times of the children were received, who handed
them in and the time and details of the persons who the children were reunited with. This
information is to be provided to the Law Enforcemant Officers.
Take care of and pacify the children in their custody and provide them with refreshments and
blankets if necessary.
Inform the Law Enforcement of any medical need, shortages in food, blankets or bedding or
any overwhelming anxieties.
Cook three meals a day for children at the overnight facility and ensure that they have
sufficient bedding and clothing which has to be kept clean and washed.
Escort children when they need to use the ablution facilities as required.

Competencies
Managing Work
Workplace Safety
Oral Communication
Interpersonal Relationships
Action Orientation
Accountability & Ethical Conduct
Learning Orientation
Team Orientation

Essential Requirements
Appropriate level of primary education
3 Months relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements
An appropriate level of secondary education.

6 Months relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy No
Leave Yes
Medical Aid No
Pension Fund No
Remuneration R67.15ph
13th Cheque No
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER
Contact Telephone 0313114102
Policy

Water Distribution Operator

Closing Date
2024/10/11
Reference Number
ETH240917-4
Job Number 34002564
Job Title Water Distribution Operator
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T07
Division North
Department Water Operations
Branch Water Network
Vacancy Group WATER OPERATIONS
Reporting To Senior Technician (Civil)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions

• Interchangable posts within the Department at the discretion of the Deputy Head.
• Operates on standby roster and continuously on call for emergencies.
• Required to work in all weather conditions until service is reinstated.

Job Purpose
To respond to telemetry alarms on bulk water infrastructure and reticulation, assess the nature of the problems on both bulk water infrastructure and reticulation and report the nature of the problems to Control Room.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Performs leak investigation duties on the water reticulation system to prevent breakdowns and water loss.
• Undertakes supervisory duties in order that employee’s function efficiently and effectively.
• Undertakes sundry reticulation system duties and attends to complaints from citizens
  regarding dirty or bad tasting water.
• Undertakes additional duties, such as taking regular dip tests on reservoirs when the telemetry system is down.
• Assesses emergency situations and calls out Superintendent or Technician as necessary.
• Isolates trunk mains for bursts and planned work under the supervision of the Superintendent or Water System Controller.
• Undertakes driving duties and ensures proper care of the vehicles.

Competencies

• Managing work.
• Communication.
• Planning and organising.
• Ethics and professionalism.
• Use of process specific Technology/ Equipment.
• Quality orientation.
• Discipline specific skills.
• Workplace safety.
• Service delivery orientation.
• Action and outcome orientation.
• Resilience.
• Team orientation.

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 2 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements

• 3 years relevant experience

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 218 077 44 – R 283 086.84 PER ANNUM
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name Human Capital
Contact Telephone 0313118113

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