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SUPERINTENDENT

Closing Date

2025-03-14

BASIC SALARY

R 394 551,72 – R512 155,32 (T12) per annum

REF NO.:

62 of 2025

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

● Grade 12 ● Relevant tertiary qualification in local government ● Tertiary qualification in Horticulture will be an added advantage. ● 5 – 8 years’ experience.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

● Proficiency in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape (read, write and speak) ● Code B driver’s license ● Excellent organizational and interpersonal and written communication skills; ● Computer literacy (MS Word applications) ● Good Communication Skills an ability to build positive relationships with peers ● Be able to work under pressure ● Required to work in all weather conditions ● Work outside normal working hours, on standby, during emergencies and planned overtime. ● Knowledge of burial practices and procedures. ● Experience with budgeting and financial management. ● Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and respect. ● Strong organizational and time management skills. ● Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Manage the key performance areas and result indicators associated with the provisioning and maintenance/ operation of cemeteries● Monitor and correcting support personnel performance and deviations from standards ● Coordinate the development and maintenance of policies and procedures against departmental, statutory and audit guidelines;● Apply operational management strategies and to properly manage the day-to-day activities ● Handle all administrative services of the sub-directorate in order to ensure the risk of damage to property and/ or loss of lives is limited through prompt and efficient execution of sequences and applications. ● Implement procedures, systems and controls to regulate specific work sequences associated with the functionality ● Report to various institutions/persons ● Interacts with various institutions/persons ● Comply to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993).

CORE COMPETENCIES

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Managing Work: Effectively manages own time and available resources and tools to ensure that work is completed efficiently and on time.
Planning and Organising: The ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and to execute these activities according to plan.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Facility specific skills: Shows a satisfactory level of technical skill, knowledge, experience and education relevant to particular community facility.
Work Place Safety: The ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

PUBLIC SERVICE ORIENTATION COMPETENCIES

Interpersonal Relationships: The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the Municipality.
Communication: The capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others.
Service Delivery Orientation: The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals.

PERSONALCOMPETENCIES

Action and outcome Orientation: The display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promises. It manifests itself in one’s ability to stay focused on tasks, to be energetic, persistent and reliable.
Resilience: The ability to respond constructively to pressure / stress situations and the ability to persist with goals despite obstacles and setbacks.
Change Readiness: The ability to innovate and challenge the status quo and the ability to cope with change driven by others.
Learning Orientation: The willingness and motivation to learn, acquire knowledge, develop insight and focus on continuous self-improvement.
Problem Solving: The ability to gather information, analyse issues and deal with complexity and ambiguity. Show long-term thinking, follows through in a logical manner, aware of consequences and implications. Is able to see the ‘Bigger Picture’.
Accountability and Ethical Conduct: Ability to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct in order to promote confidence and trust in the public service and to adhere to codes of good corporate governance.

MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Direction Setting: The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others and the ability to motivate and inspire others to voluntarily give of their best in working towards a common vision or goal.
Impact and Influence: The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively.
Coaching and Mentoring: The ability to assess skills, performance, and potential of subordinates and to encourage their development with the view of optimizing their talent and potential.
Team Orientation: The capacity to promote a cooperative climate, understand group dynamics and apply appropriate facilitation techniques in working with others to achieve a shared goal.

Information to Consider

Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and competency assessment and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal record will be verified. The candidates will be required to disclose all Financial Interests.

General application forms are available in the application section. The application for this job is available at the bottom of this page. A comprehensive CV, original certified copies of Identification documents, qualifications, and driver’s license must accompany the application form and must be hand delivered/couriered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, 1 Sewell Street, Plettenberg Bay or posted to Private Bag X1002; Plettenberg Bay; 6600.

Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Please take note:

Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area

If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.

Notice 62 of 2025_ Superintendent Cemeteries (Closing 14 March 2025) (186.14 KB)

Application for Employment (553.42 KB)

Reference Checking Consent Form (310.53 KB)

ARTISAN ASSISTANT X2

Closing Date

2025-03-14

BASIC SALARY

R 164 058.53 – R 212 980.09 (T6) per annum

REF NO.:

52 of 2025

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

●Basic literacy ● studying towards a trade certificate ● 2-3 years’ relevant experience required.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

● Physically fit and abled bodied in order to perform manual tasks. ●Valid code C1 driver’s license with a valid PrDP or it must be obtained within 6 months of commencing with employment’.● Must speak at least two of the three official languages in the Western Cape (read, write and speak) Required to work in all weather conditions; ● Required to work outside normal working hours, standby, during emergencies and planned overtime ● Must be responsible, honest, reliable and able to work independently.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Assist the immediate superior during the maintenance and repair of water reticulation systems ● Operating hand held equipment (Jack-Hammer, power drills, etc.) to cut through concrete/tarred surfaces and/or monitoring/participating in the preparation of trenches against marked out routes ● Removing defective flow metering units and connections to domestic household / industrial premises ● Assist the artisan with the overall maintenance of the water & sewer network to ensure water supply ● Repair work on all pumps and equipment, maintain boreholes and pump stations ● Cleans worksites and attends to the storage and safekeeping of mechanical tools. Driving and /or manoeuvring various vehicles and comply to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993)

CORE COMPETENCIES

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Managing Work: Effectively manages own time and available resources and tools to ensure that work is completed efficiently and on time.
Problem Solving: The ability to identify potential problems, to break the problems into component parts, to generate potential solutions, to select an option and implement it.
Planning and Organising: The ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and to execute these activities according to plan.
Quality Orientation: Ensure high quality output, accurately checks processes and tasks and shows attention to detail.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Work Place Safety: The ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Discipline Specific Skills: Shows a satisfactory level of technical skill, knowledge, experience and qualifications relevant to the role.

PUBLIC SERVICE ORIENTATION COMPETENCIES

Service Delivery Orientation: The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals.
Interpersonal relationships: The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the town.
Communication: The capacity to listen attentively, grab issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others.
Customer orientation and customer focus: Understands the service needs of a client / customer (internal or external) and actively focuses on anticipating, meeting and exceeding the needs in a timely and appropriate manner.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

Action Orientation: The display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promises. It manifests itself in one’s ability to stay focused on task, to be energetic, persistent and reliable.
Resilience: The ability to respond constructively to pressure / stress situation and the ability to persist with goals despite obstacles.
Accountability and Ethical Conduct: Ability to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct in order to promote confidence and trust in the public service and to adhere to codes of good corporate governance.
Learning Orientation: The willingness and motivation to learn, acquire knowledge, development insight and focuses on continuous self-improvement.

MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Direction Setting: The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy-in and commitment to the goals of the unit.
Impact and influence: The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively.
Team Orientation: The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively
Coaching and mentoring: The ability to assess skills, performance, and potential of subordinates and to encourage their development with the view of optimizing their talent and potential.

Information to Consider

Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Please take note:

Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area

If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.

Notice 52 of 2025_Artisan Assistant X2 – Water Reticulation (Closing 14 March 2025) (192.71 KB)

Application for Employment (553.42 KB)

Reference Checking Consent Form (310.53 KB)

SENIOR ARTISAN (PLUMBER)

Closing Date

2025-03-14

BASIC SALARY

R 334 201.42 – R 433 826.00 (T11) per annum

REF NO.:

48 of 2025

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

● Trade Tested Artisan (Plumber) or be eligible to obtain a trade test certificate within 6 months ● 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a bulk water and municipal reticulation and asset maintenance environment.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

● Computer literate. ●Valid code C1 driver’s license with a valid PrDP or it must be obtained within 6 months of commencing with employment ● Good Human Relations, Interpersonal and Communication skills ● Ability to give attention to detail ● High level of responsibility● Ability to work under pressure and independently● Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape (read, write and speak) ● Required to work outside normal working hours, during emergencies and planned overtime● Mentally fit and healthy

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Co-ordinate tasks/ activities associated with general maintenance and repair of the Water Reticulation System ● Co-ordinate activities associated with the construction and installation of water reticulation networks ● Responsible for the repair and maintenance to bulk water and sewer network system inclusive of dams, wastewater pipelines; reservoir; water & sewer pump line, non-residential water pipelines and boreholes on a regular basis ● Performs activities and sequences associated with maintaining the functionality of water meters ● Coordinates activities/sequences associated with trouble shooting/fault finding and repairing faults in the water reticulation systems ●Perform specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy and or specialised vehicles and equipment (Crane Truck; etc.) during plumbing installation, repair and maintenance activities ●Supervise and give guidance to subordinates● Adhere to Supply Chain Management procedures. ●Coordinate and attends to procedural administrative requirements, record keeping and reporting deadlines associated with the functionality ● Keeps abreast of developments, emerging trends and latest technologies in the profession.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Managing Work: Makes contingency plans;
Problem Solving: Generates various solutions and contingency plans for localized problems;
Planning and Organising: Sets goals and objectives relevant to the function;
Quality Orientation: Maintains a project checklist covering all detail that may be overlooked;

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Work Place Safety: Ensure the effective execution of health and safety regulations;
Discipline Specific Skills: Applies specialist knowledge to situations, to solve problems;

PUBLIC SERVICE ORIENTATION COMPETENCIES

Service Delivery Orientation: Understands and articulates client needs;
Interpersonal relationships: Convinces others of ideas without suppressing their views;
Communication: Communicates effectively both verbal and written;
Customer orientation and customer focus: Understands the client’s issues

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

Action Orientation: Inspires others through own actions and attitude to perform;
Resilience: Plans and initiates new ways forward;
Accountability and Ethical Conduct: Aware of potential conflicts of interest;
Learning Orientation: Creates a learning environment and encourages others to learn;

MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Direction Setting: Good at establishing clear direction;
Impact and influence: Tactfully confronts and corrects others when necessary;
Team Orientation: Encourages team approach to problem solving;
Coaching and mentoring: Encourages ‘on-the-job’ training and the acquisition of new skills;

Information to Consider

Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Please take note:

Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area

If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.

Notice 48 of 2025_Senior Artisan Plumber (Closing date 14 March 2025) (202.8 KB)

Application for Employment (553.42 KB)

Reference Checking Consent Form (310.53 KB)

MANAGER: OFFICE OF SPEAKER

Closing Date

2025-03-14

BASIC SALARY

R 500 151,04 – R 649 217,92 (T14) per annum

REF NO.:

61 of 2025

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

● Relevant 3year tertiary qualification preferably a National Diploma or B Degree ● More than 5 years administrative experience required of which 3 years or more must be managerial experience.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

● Valid driver’s license● Computer literate (MS Office Applications) ● Good knowledge and understanding of Local Government environment ●Be politically astute ● High level of initiative as well as administrative and organisational skills ●Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape (read, write and speak) ● Good management, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills ● Report/Speech writing, presentation and analytical skills ● High level of responsibility and confidentiality ● Ability to give attention to detail ● Ability to work independently and under pressure ● Willingness to work after normal working hours and during emergencies

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Manages and controls the key performance and result indicators associated with the provisioning of administrative and logistical support to the Office of the Speaker in accordance with applicable policy and legislation● Manage and monitor Supply Chain procedural applications and budget of the Office● Control all correspondence to and from the Office of the Speaker ● Monitor and executes specific instructions and applies laid down procedures and protocol ● Develop policies, strategies, procedures and a mechanism necessary for the effective implementation of projects within the Office● Facilitate communication and liaison between Speaker and other political office bearers/councilors ● Coordinate ward committees’ meetings, activities, administrative support, logistics and secretariat services ● Facilitate and promote sound communication and liaison with communities ● Render secretarial, administrative and logistical support to the MPAC Chairperson and committee members● Disseminates information on outcomes, current developments, problems and constrains regarding the functionality to ensure that 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 ●Manages and controls tasks/activities associated with personnel performance, productivity and discipline to ensure that human resources needs are identified and attended to ● Coordinate and control procedural administrative requirements, record keeping and reporting deadlines associated with the functionality● Keeping abreast of current trends, legislative changes and developments in the profession

CORE COMPETENCIES

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Use of Technology: Able to manage the integration of technology in the operations of the office.
Written Communication: The ability to communicate complex information in understandable documents for specific audiences.
Planning and Organising: Manage and use of Council resources in order to deliver an effective and efficient service.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

People Management: Manages and encourages people, optimises their outputs and effectively manages relationships in order to achieve organisational goals.
Task Management: Plans, manages, monitors and evaluates specific activities in order to deliver the desired outputs and outcomes.

PUBLIC SERVICE ORIENTATION COMPETENCIES

Service Delivery Orientation: The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals.
Interpersonal Relationships: The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the Municipality.
Customer Orientation and customer focus: Understands the service needs of a client / customer (internal or external) and actively focuses on anticipating, meeting and exceeding the needs in a timely and appropriate manner.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

Action Orientation: The display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promises.
Resilience: The ability to respond constructively to pressure / stress situations and the ability to persist with goals despite obstacles and setbacks.
Change Readiness: The ability to innovate and challenge the status quo and the ability to cope with change driven by others.
Learning orientation: The willingness and motivation to learn, acquire knowledge, develop insight and focuses on continuous self-improvement.
Problem solving: The ability to gather information, analyse issues and deal with complexity and ambiguity, shows long-term thinking, follows through in a logical manner, aware of consequences and implications.
Accountability and Ethical Conduct: Ability to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct.

MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Impact and Influence: The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively.
Team Orientation: The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively.
Coaching and Mentoring: The ability to assess skills, performance, and potential of subordinates and to encourage their development with the view of optimizing their talent and potential.

Information to Consider

Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Please take note:

Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area

If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.

Notice 61 of 2025 Manager Office of the Speaker (Closing date 14 March 2025) (146.19 KB)

Application for Employment (553.42 KB)

Reference Checking Consent Form (310.53 KB)

DRIVER/OPERATOR (TLB)

Closing Date

2025-03-14

BASIC SALARY

R 164 058.53 – R 212 980.09 (T6) per annum

REF NO.:

50 of 2025

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

● Basic Literacy ● Valid Code C1 driver’s License with PrDP or it must be obtained within 6 months of commencing with employment’. ● Must have a valid TLB Operator’s License ● 3-5 years’ experience in operating heavy plant.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

● Proficiency in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape (read, write and speak) ● Communication Skills ● Ability to operate a heavy vehicle op other specialized machine ● Ability to operate without direct supervision from time to time ● Required to work in all weather conditions ● Work outside normal working hours, on standby, during emergencies and planned overtime.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Performs specific tasks / activities at the Depot and worksite prior to and on completion of allocated maintenance assignments ● Completes internal transactional documentation and related forms ● Performs specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy vehicles during waste water reticulation maintenance activities ● operate a machine / vehicle to perform required duties and to transport workers from time to time ● Report to various institutions/persons ● Interacts with various institutions/persons ● Comply to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993).

CORE COMPETENCIES

CORE PROFESSIONAL

Operation monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Workplace Safety: Promotes principles of Occupational Health and Safety.
Planning and Organizing: The ability to plan broad activities within specific timeframes and then to execute these activities according to plan.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Vehicle Safety: Preparing the vehicle and its occupants for the journey. Make sure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy.
Driving Behaviour: Guiding and controlling the vehicle. Using the road in accordance with governing traffic laws. Interacting appropriately with other road users.
Learning Orientation: Continually reviewing and adjusting driving behavior. Learn from experience.
Quality Orientation: Ensures high quality output, accurately checks processes and tasks and shows attention to detail.

PUBLIC SERVICE ORIENTATION COMPETENCIES

Service Delivery Orientation: Engages effectively with the general public and clients
Interpersonal relationships: Shows confidence in engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
Communication: Responds to questions with accurate and complete answers.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

Action Orientation: Successfully completes projects with time and budget allocations
Resilience: Stays calm and focused under pressure
Accountability and Ethical Conduct: Admits own mistakes and weaknesses and seek help from others were unable to deliver
Learning Orientation: Learns from experience-does not repeat mistakes and remain abreast of changes in the relevant trade
Impact and Influence: The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively
Team Orientation: The capacity to promote a cooperative climate in working with other to achieve a shared goal.

Information to Consider

Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Please take note:

Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area

If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.

Notice 50 of 2025_Driver Operator (TLB) – Plant Operations (Closing 14 March 2025) (172.6 KB)

Application for Employment (553.42 KB)

Reference Checking Consent Form (310.53 KB)

SENIOR FITTER

Closing Date

2025-03-14

BASIC SALARY

R 394 551.72 – R 512 155.32 (T12) Per Annum

REF NO.:

47 of 2025

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

● Trade Certificate as a Fitter or Millwright ● Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience as a qualified Fitter or Millwright with experience related to pumps and electrical equipment in a municipal environment.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

● Computer literate. ● Valid Code C1 driving license with PRDP or it must be obtained within 6 months of commencing with employment. ● Communication in at least two of the three Official Languages of the Western Cape ● Project management and supervision skills ● Interpersonal skills ● Conflict resolution skills ● Attention to detail ● Ability to function effectively under pressure ● Work independently and willingness and availability to work after hours ● Comply to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993)

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Monitors and controls personnel and operational requirements associated with the Plan Station Operations ● Supervising, scheduling and undertaking of activities associated with the construction and installations of mechanical pumps (motors, equipment/accessories/parts/components)● Supervise and undertakes activities and sequences associated with maintaining and monitoring the functionality by conducting investigations and inspections to assess work in progress and procedural applications are adhered to ● Supervises activities/sequences associated with troubleshooting, fault finding and repairing to mechanical reticulation systems ● Coordinates and controls tasks/activities of personnel and allocates and prioritizes outcomes ● Interpret and coordinate specific pre-work/site requirements with regards to repairs and planned and predictive maintenance sequences in relation to pump station repairs and maintenance and guides the activities of personnel ● Complete internal transactional documentation (time sheets, log sheet, progress and productivity field report, etc.) and related forms (vehicle checklist) ● Perform specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy and/ or specialized vehicles and equipment (Crane Trucks; etc.) during plumbing installation, repair and maintenance activities ● Coordinate activities and sequences associated with maintaining the functionality of mechanical parts and equipment/machinery at pump stations ● Perform any other related duties as instructed by supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Managing Work: Makes contingency plans;
Problem Solving: Generates various solutions and contingency plans for localized problems;
Planning and Organising: Sets goals and objectives relevant to the function;
Quality Orientation: Maintains a project checklist covering all detail that may be overlooked;

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Work Place Safety: Ensure the effective execution of health and safety regulations;
Discipline Specific Skills: Applies specialist knowledge to situations, to solve problems;

PUBLIC SERVICE ORIENTATION COMPETENCIES

Service Delivery Orientation: Understands and articulates client needs;
Interpersonal relationships: Convinces others of ideas without suppressing their views;
Communication: Communicates effectively both verbal and written;
Customer orientation and customer focus: Understands the client’s issues

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

Action Orientation: Inspires others through own actions and attitude to perform;
Resilience: Plans and initiates new ways forward;
Accountability and Ethical Conduct: Aware of potential conflicts of interest;
Learning Orientation: Creates a learning environment and encourages others to learn;

MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Direction Setting: Good at establishing clear direction;
Impact and influence: Tactfully confronts and corrects others when necessary;
Team Orientation: Encourages team approach to problem solving;
Coaching and mentoring: Encourages ‘on-the-job’ training and the acquisition of new skills;

Information to Consider

Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Please take note:

Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area

If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.

Notice 47 of 2025_Senior Fitter (Closing 14 March 2025) (166.59 KB)

Application for Employment (553.42 KB)

Reference Checking Consent Form (310.53 KB)

ARTISAN / FITTER

2025-03-14

BASIC SALARY

R 334 201,42 – R 433 826.00 (T11) per annum

REF NO.:

49 of 2025

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

● Grade 12 or equivalent N3 Certificate ● Trade Tested Artisan (Mechanical: Fitting) ● Must have at least 2-3 years’ experience as a qualified Fitter related to pumps and electrical equipment in a municipal environment

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

● Valid Code C1 driving license with PrDP or it must be obtained within 6 months of commencing with employment’. ● Communication in at least two of the three Official Languages of the Western Cape ● Project management and supervision skills ● Interpersonal skills ● Conflict resolution skills ● Attention to detail ● Ability to function effectively under pressure ● Work independently and willingness and availability to work after hours.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Interpret and coordinate specific pre-work/site requirements with regards to repairs and planned and predictive maintenance sequences in relation to pump station repairs and maintenance and guides the activities of personnel ● Complete internal transactional documentation (time sheets, log sheet, progress and productivity field report, etc.) and related forms (vehicle checklist) ● Perform specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy and/ or specialized vehicles and equipment (Crane Trucks; etc.) during plumbing installation, repair and maintenance activities ● Coordinate activities and sequences associated with maintaining the functionality of mechanical parts and equipment/machinery at pump stations ● Perform any other related duties as instructed by supervisor

CORE COMPETENCIES

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Managing Work: Makes contingency plans; Effectively manages own time and available resources and tools to ensure that work is completed efficiently and on time.various solutions and contingency plans for localized problems;
Problem Solving: The ability to identify potential problems, to break the problems into component parts, to generate potential solutions, to select an option and implement it.
Planning & Organising: The ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and to execute these activities according to plan.
Quality Orientation: Ensure high quality output, accurately checks processes and tasks and shows attention to detail.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Work Place Safety: The ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Discipline Specific Skills: Shows a satisfactory level of technical skill, knowledge, experience and qualifications relevant to the role.

PUBLIC SERVICE ORIENTATION COMPETENCIES

Service Delivery Orientation: The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals.
Interpersonal relationships: The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the City.
Communication: The capacity to listen attentively, grab issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others.
Customer orientation and customer focus: Understands the service needs of a client / customer (internal or external) and actively focuses on anticipating, meeting and exceeding the needs in a timely and appropriate manner.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

Action Orientation: The display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promises. It manifests itself in one’s ability to stay focused on task, to be energetic, persistent and reliable.
Resilience: The ability to respond constructively to pressure / stress situation and the ability to persist with goals despite obstacles.
Accountability and Ethical Conduct: Ability to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct in order to promote confidence and trust in the public service and to adhere to codes of good corporate governance.
Learning Orientation: The willingness and motivation to learn, acquire knowledge, development insight and focuses on continuous self-improvement.

MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Direction Setting: The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy-in and commitment to the goals of the unit.
Impact and influence: The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively.
Team Orientation: The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively.
Coaching and mentoring: The ability to assess skills, performance, and potential of subordinates and to encourage their development with the view of optimizing their talent and potential.

Information to Consider

Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Please take note:

Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area

If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.

Notice 49 of 2025_Artisan Fitter Pumpstation Operator(Closing 14 March 2025) (143.76 KB)

Application for Employment (553.42 KB)

Reference Checking Consent Form (311.84 KB)

PROCESS CONTROLLER ASSISTANT (NATURES VALLEY)

Closing Date

2025-03-14

BASIC SALARY

R 139 676,00 – R 180 393,12 (T5) per annum

REF NO.:

53 of 2025

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

● Grade 12 ● 1-2 years’ relevant experience ● Must be qualified as a Class 1 or Class 11 Process Controller Certificate ● Valid driver’s license ● Good verbal and written communication skills in at least two of the three Official languages of the Western Cape.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

● Required to work in all weather conditions ● Good problem solving abilities ● Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages in the Western Cape Province (read, write and speak) ● Be responsible, reliable and work independently ● Be responsible, motivated and able to work within a team and independently; ● Willing to work in very bad sewerage conditions; ● Required to work outside normal working hours, shifts, during emergencies and planned overtime. ● Mentally fit and healthy.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Process control of chemicals; ● Process control of flocculation channels; ● Process control of sedimentation units; ● Process control of D.A.F. plant; ● Process control of C12 gas; ● Process control of Ozone plant; ● Safety control on Purification works and Personnel; ●Sampling of water; ● Operates pumps and motors and backwash filters; ● Monitor telemetry system; ● Building maintenance, gardening and machinery maintenance duties on purification plants; ● Transport of shift workers; ● Do maintenance on water reservoirs; ● Operate mechanical and non- mechanical equipment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Oral Communication: The ability to articulate a message in an understandable and convincing manner;
Written Communication: The ability to communicate in writing as appropriate to specific audiences;
Problem Solving: The ability to identify potential problems, to break the problems into component parts, to generate potential solutions, to select an option and implement it;
Decision making: The ability to make logical decisions to ensure execution of tasks according to plan;
Planning and Organising: The ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and to execute these activities according to plan;
Ethics and Professionalism: The ability to identify and deal with ethical issues and conflicts of interest;

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Discipline Specific Skills: Able to undertake and evaluate complex tasks;
Task Management: Communicates work in a clear and concise manner;
Use of process specific Technology/Equipment: Demonstrates more complex operational knowledge;
Quality Orientation: Proposes ideas to correct all round quality issues;
Work Place Safety: Ensures workplace is clean;
People Management: Ensures that the teams roles are clearly defined;

PUBLIC SERVICE ORIENTATION COMPETENCIES

Service Delivery Orientation: Engages effectively with the general public and clients;
Interpersonal Relationships: Acknowledges contributions of others;
Communication: Responds to questions with accurate and complete answers;
Service Delivery Orientation: Engages effectively with the general public and clients;

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

Action and outcome orientation: Shows enthusiasm to take on new projects;
Resilience: Shows emotional resilience during difficult situations;
Change readiness: Open to new ideas and ways of doing things;
Cognitive ability: Demonstrates logical, consequential thinking;
Learning orientation: Learns from experience – does not repeat mistakes;

MANAGEMENT/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Direction Setting: Good at establishing clear direction;
Impact and Influence: Makes positive impact and comes across as confident;
Coaching and Mentoring: Provides guidance and support where necessary;
Team Orientation: Participates actively as a member of a team;

Information to Consider

Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Please take note:

Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area

If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.

Notice 53 of 2025_Process Controller Assistant – Natures Valley (Closing 14 March 2025) (143.67 KB)

Application for Employment (553.42 KB)

Reference Checking Consent Form (310.53 KB)

DRIVER / OPERATOR (JETTING TRUCK)

Closing Date

2025-03-14

BASIC SALARY

R 198 344,73 – R 257 461,71 (T7) per annum

REF NO.:

51 of 2025

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

● Basic Literacy ● Valid Code C1 driver’s License with PrDP or it must be obtained within 6 months of commencing with employment’. ● 3 years’ experience in operating heavy plant.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

● Knowledge of operating High Pressure Jettings system ● Proficiency in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape (read, write and speak) ● Communication Skills ● Ability to operate a heavy vehicle op other specialized machine ● Ability to operate without direct supervision from time to time ● Required to work in all weather conditions ● Work outside normal working hours, on standby, during emergencies and planned overtime.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CORE COMPETENCIES

CORE PROFESSIONAL

Operation monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Workplace Safety: Promotes principles of Occupational Health and Safety.
Planning and Organizing: The ability to plan broad activities within specific timeframes and then to execute these activities according to plan.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Vehicle Safety: Preparing the vehicle and its occupants for the journey. Make sure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy.
Driving Behaviour: Guiding and controlling the vehicle. Using the road in accordance with governing traffic laws. Interacting appropriately with other road users.
Learning Orientation: Continually reviewing and adjusting driving behavior. Learn from experience.
Quality Orientation: Ensures high quality output, accurately checks processes and tasks and shows attention to detail.

PUBLIC SERVICE ORIENTATION COMPETENCIES

Service Delivery Orientation: Engages effectively with the general public and clients
Interpersonal relationships: Shows confidence in engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
Communication: Responds to question with accurate and complete answers.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

Action Orientation: Successfully completes projects with time and budget allocations
Resilience: Stays calm and focused under pressure
Accountability and Ethical Conduct: Admits own mistakes and weaknesses and seek help from others were unable to deliver
Learning Orientation: Learns from experience-does not repeat mistakes and remain abreast of changes in the relevant trade
Impact and Influence: The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively
Team Orientation: The capacity to promote a cooperative climate in working with other to achieve a shared goal.

Information to Consider

Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Please take note:

Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area

If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.

Notice 51 of 2025_Driver Operator (Jetting Truck) – Waste Water Reticulation (Closing 14 March 2025) (169.17 KB)

Application for Employment (553.42 KB)

Reference Checking Consent Form (310.53 KB)

PROSECUTOR: MUNICIPAL COURT

Closing Date

2025-03-14

BASIC SALARY

R 394 551.72 – R 512 155.32 (T12) per annum

REF NO.:

46 of 2025

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• LLB Qualification (NQF Level 8) • Minimum of 4 to 6 years’ relevant legal experience, eligible to be appointed as a prosecutor by NPA.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Code B Driver’s license • Computer literacy (Office Applications) • Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape • Good interpersonal relations and communication skills • High level of responsibility • Ability to deal with conflict situations • Must be willing to work overtime ● Must be able to work under pressure with frequent interruptions • Ability to work on diverse legal matters at the same time • Ability to communicate legal advice to staff members in understandable terms • Specialized court duties • Good decision-making ability • Knowledge of information management, planning and organizational ability.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and provide an effective, efficient, independent and accountable prosecution service • Perform activities related to the management of the municipal court • Oversee the relevant processes and activities pertaining to municipal court services within legal parameters • Act as prosecutor in the municipal court • Supervise and manage subordinates, ensuring effective performance • Act as presiding officer at disciplinary hearings a minimum of two (2) days a week • Must be able to work under pressure with frequent interruptions • Ability to work on diverse legal matters at the same time • Ability to communicate legal advice to staff members in understandable terms • Specialized court duties • Good decision-making ability • Knowledge of information management, planning and organizational ability.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Written Communication: The ability to communicate complex legal information in understandable documents for specific audiences.
Oral Communication: The ability to articulate complex legal concepts in an understandable, convincing manner.
Advocacy / Negotiation: The ability to develop and present client or Municipality interests in appropriate forums, presenting and negotiation the best possible outcomes.
Ethics and Professionalism: The ability to identify and deal with ethical issues and conflicts of interest.
Organisational Awareness: The ability to understand the municipality’s objectives, and the impact of legal decisions on the community and the functioning of the various directorates.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Litigation Management: The ability to manage legal disputes brought against the municipality through applying legal procedures and managing stakeholders in order to resolve the legal.
Research and Analysis: Ability to break a legal problem into component parts, identify key issues, locate authority in the form of statute and case law and compile cogent legal arguments to support a position.

PUBLIC SERVICE ORIENTATION COMPETENCIES

Interpersonal Relationships: The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the Municipality.
Communication: The capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others.
Service Delivery Orientation: The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

Action Orientation: The display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promises. It manifests itself in one’s ability to stay focused on task, to be energetic, persistent and reliable.
Resilience: The ability to responds constructively to pressure / stress situations and the ability to persist goals despite obstacles and setbacks.
Change Readiness: The ability to innovate and challenge the status quo and the ability to cope with change driven by others.
Cognitive Ability: The ability to gather information, analyse issues and deal with complexity and ambiguity. Shows long-term thinking, follows through in a logical manner, aware of consequences and implications. Is able to see the ‘Bigger Picture’.
Learning Orientation: The willingness and motivation to learn, acquire knowledge, develop insight and focus on continuous self-improvement.

MANAGEMENT/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Impact and Influence: The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively.
Team Orientation: The capacity to promote a cooperative climate, understand group dynamics and apply appropriate facilitation techniques in working with others to achieve a shared goal.
Direction Setting: The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy-in and commitment to the goals.
Coaching and Mentoring: The ability to assess skills, performance, and potential of subordinates and to encourage their development with the view of optimising their talent.

Information to Consider

Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Please take note:

Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area

If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.

Notice 46 of 2025_Prosecutor (Closing date 14 March 2025) (135.45 KB)

Application for Employment (563.9 KB)

Reference Checking Consent Form (310.53 KB)

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