George Local Municipality

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ADMINISTRATOR

DIRECTORATE: Financial Services
POST DESIGNATION: ADMINISTRATOR – George
(Permanent)
WC044 0661
REFERENCE: 3682441

Salary: R267 576 – R347 388 (T9)
Additional Service Benefits: Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed
requirements), 13th Cheque

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or B Com with Financial accounting as a
  major subject (include transcript)
• Computer Literacy, MS Office
• 0-2 years relevant experience

COMPETENCIES:

• Functional Competencies: Accounting, Procurement, Budgeting, Financial Management, Costing
  Financial Reporting, Financial process management.
• Professional Competencies: Oral Communication, Written Communication, Organisational Awareness,
• Problem Solving, Planning and Organising.
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery
• Orientation.
• Personal Competencies: Action and outcome orientation, Resilience, Cognitive ability, Change
  readiness, Learning orientation.
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting,
  Coaching and Mentoring.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure proper access control and monitor existing and new financial system users.
• Maintain a system of internal control and to ensure that the Data Processing Section functions
  effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure that debtor account payments are updated with information as received.
• Ensure that data is processed and checked for correctness and submitted according to specific
  timeframes to institutions for processing.
• Ensure that the information captured on debtor accounts are correct.
• Ensure that all data is captured correctly and that data master files are created.
• Ensure that data is checked, verified and correct prior to salary update runs.
• Ensure that printouts issued are correct and that totals are compared prior to sending it out to
  Directorates and Sections.
• Ensure that all the processing of vehicle fleet requirements is done.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST:

• Must be able to work under pressure to meet monthly deadlines.
• Supervise efficient and accurate data processing for data integrity.
• Excellent Accounting skills for reconciliation purpose.
• Must have excellent communication and interpretation skills.
• Must have fast typing skills.
• Time management skills with the ability to supervise complete daily tasks, thorough and meticulous
  approach.
• Accurate reporting and record keeping.

PROBATION PERIOD: 6 months
ENQUIRIES: Jocelyn Krotz ((044) 801 9151)

NSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS (Please read carefully)
Applications must be submitted electronically on the E-recruitment site, which can be found on the George Municipality website, www.george.gov.za , under Job Portal. Applicants must register and apply online before [2025-06-04] at 16:30pm.

Please Note the following when applying on the Portal:

• Applicants must please ensure to follow the Assisting Guidelines that can be accessed on the website
  under Job Portal, before completing their online application.
• Applicants should check and verify their current status or the progression of their application, by
  referring to their ” Inbox” tab on the Portal.
• Please ensure that all the information on your profile is correct and all the necessary documents are
  attached, prior to submitting your job application.

Applicants must complete all the mandatory profile fields honestly and thoroughly. Please ensure the following
documents are submitted under the correct field titles:

• A comprehensive CV (Stipulating full employment history-title of position held, time periods and
  duties).
• All applications must be accompanied by certified copies (not older than 6 months), by a
  Commissioner of Oath.
• All relevant Qualifications and Identity document must accompany your application. Driver’s license
  and registration with a professional body must accompany your application only If applicable.
  Only online applications will be accepted.

The turnaround time for assistance with any portal related challenges is two (2) working days. Applicants are
urged to register and apply well in advance.
Disqualification:
Please note that the following will lead to disqualification:
Non-submission of required documents or submission of fraudulent documents.
Canvassing of Councillors and/or officials.
Non-adherence to the instructions on the advertisement.
NB: Please note, where necessary, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a screening and vetting process.
By applying for this position, candidates agree to background checks being performed which will include
reference and other relevant checks.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Should you not hear from us within 3 months of the closing date, kindly regard your application as being
unsuccessful.
George Municipality is an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action
and Employment Equity. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated/under -represented
groups.
The appointment will be subject to the need for signing of an employment contract and, where applicable, a
performance agreement and disclosure of benefits and interest.
CLOSING DATE: [2025-06-04] AT 16:30PM

Controller: Rates & Taxes

DIRECTORATE: Financial Services
POST DESIGNATION: Controller: Rates & Taxes – George
(Permanent)
WC0440639
REFERENCE: 3682431

Salary: R301 296 – R391 080 (T10)
Additional Service Benefits: Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed
requirements), 13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or B Com with financial accounting
  as a major subject.
• Computer literacy: MS Office
• 0-2 years’ relevant experience required.
• Code B Drivers License

COMPETENCIES:

• Functional Competencies: Accounting, Procurement, Budgeting, Financial Management, Costing
  Financial Reporting, Financial process management.
• Professional Competencies: Oral Communication, Written Communication, Organisational Awareness,
  Problem Solving, Planning and Organising.
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery
  Orientation.
• Personal Competencies: Action and outcome orientation, Resilience, Cognitive ability, Change
  readiness, Learning orientation.
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting,
  Coaching and Mentoring.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure proper Billing from effective periods and that the Supplementary Valuation Rolls, Reviewed
  Supplementary Rolls, Appealed and Objected Supplementary Valuation Rolls are balanced and that the
  totals compare with the Financial System, and the services tariffs matches the category assigned to the
  property.
• Ensure prepared journals are captured error-free for vote reconciliation purposes.
• Ensure that findings emanating from inspections are executed according to departmental guidelines.
• Ensure that journals are captured and balanced correctly per data on the printout.
• Ensure Deeds of Sale contracts are processed and captured on the financial system for the levying of
• rates and levies.
• Ensure that cancellation of contracts is processed and that all administrative requirements are met.
• Ensure that all applications for rebates are processed according to guidelines and approved
• procedures.
• Ensure that debit raising is carried out where building clauses are concerned.
• Ensure that all tariffs are adjusted as necessary and corrections done by journal.
• Ensure that change of property ownership is registered and that the applicable debits are raised.
• Ensure that correct tariffs are applied to new services and that the correct debits are raised.
• Ensure that consolidations and subdivisions reflect correctly on the Financial System.
• Ensure the processing of valuation transactions are completed accurately in accordance with laid down
• accounting procedure and MPRA.
• Ensure that rates and service charges are updated prior to debit raising.
• Ensure that the correct tariffs are charged on Investment Incentives as approved by Council.
• Aid clients and other personnel with enquiries on rates and taxes.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST:

• Professional proficiency – good knowledge of functional area
• Good knowledge of the financial legislation applicable to local government
• Accuracy and ability to give attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good administrative and numerical skills
• Firm but fair approach
• Ability to function independently without constant supervision
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literacy
• High work standards
• Must be able to communicate in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape

PROBATION PERIOD: 6 months
ENQUIRIES: Cheryl Langeveldt ((044) 801 9010)
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS (Please read carefully)
Applications must be submitted electronically on the E-recruitment site, which can be found on the George
Municipality website, www.george.gov.za , under Job Portal. Applicants must register and apply online before
[2025-06-04] at 16:30pm.
Please Note the following when applying on the Portal:

• Applicants must please ensure to follow the Assisting Guidelines that can be accessed on the website
  under Job Portal, before completing their online application.
• Applicants should check and verify their current status or the progression of their application, by
  referring to their ” Inbox” tab on the Portal.
• Please ensure that all the information on your profile is correct and all the necessary documents are
  attached, prior to submitting your job application.

Applicants must complete all the mandatory profile fields honestly and thoroughly. Please ensure the following
documents are submitted under the correct field titles:

• A comprehensive CV (Stipulating full employment history-title of position held, time periods and
  duties).
• All applications must be accompanied by certified copies (not older than 6 months), by a
  Commissioner of Oath.
• All relevant Qualifications (attach transcript) and Identity document must accompany your
  application. Driver’s license and registration with a professional body must accompany your
  application only If applicable.
  Only online applications will be accepted.
  The turnaround time for assistance with any portal related challenges is two (2) working days. Applicants are
  urged to register and apply well in advance.
  Disqualification:
  Please note that the following will lead to disqualification:
  Non-submission of required documents or submission of fraudulent documents.
  Canvassing of Councillors and/or officials.
  Non-adherence to the instructions on the advertisement.

NB: Please note, where necessary, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a screening and vetting process.
By applying for this position, candidates agree to background checks being performed which will include
reference and other relevant checks.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Should you not hear from us within 3 months of the closing date, kindly regard your application as being
unsuccessful.
George Municipality is an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action
and Employment Equity. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated/under -represented
groups.
The appointment will be subject to the need for signing of an employment contract and, where applicable, a
performance agreement and disclosure of benefits and interest.
CLOSING DATE: [2025-06-04] AT 16:30PM

Special Workman: Distribution

DIRECTORATE: Electrotechnical Services
POST DESIGNATION: Special Workman: Distribution

• George
  (Permanent)
  WC0442736
  REFERENCE: 3599415

Salary: R267 576 – R347 388 (T9)
Additional Service Benefits: Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed
requirements), 13th Cheque and G

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferably Proficiency certificate, Grade 11 or equivalent N2 level certificate
• Code C1 Driver’s License (PrDp would be an advantage)
• 2 – 3 years’ experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbent must able bodied and fit

COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: Managing Work, Problem Solving, Planning and Organising, Quality
  Orientation
• Functional Competencies: Workplace Safety, Discipline Specific Skills
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Service Delivery Orientation, Interpersonal relationships,
  Communication, Customer orientation and customer focus
• Personal Competencies: Action Orientation, Resilience, Accountability and Ethical Conduct, Learning
  Orientation
• Management/Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Impact and influence, Team Orientation,
  Coaching and mentoring

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure requirements are co-ordinated and instructions communicated to ensure the effective
  execution and completion of tasks
• Ensure that all relevant information is recorded and submitted according to policy
• Ensure activities are executed in accordance with laid down procedures
• Ensure installation and safety procedures and guidelines are compiled with and tasks executed in
  accordance with standards associated with quality workmanship and to expand the electrical
  network as required by growth
• Confirm that equipment is in functional order, and to confirm if circuits are carrying power or that
  power has been disconnected
• Ensure that faults are detected, isolated and repaired and that functionality be restored with minimum
  interruption
• To identify problem areas at an early stage
• Ensure that scheduled planned and predictive maintenance cycles and work procedures are
  complied with
• Ensure that faulty or broken equipment is repaired or reinstated
• Ensure maintenance work is carried out and that repairs are done timeously
• Ensure installation and safety procedures and guidelines are complied with, and tasks executed in
  accordance with standards associated with quality workmanship
• Ensure the stable operation and integrity of the network

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST:

• Must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions
• Must be able to work on uneven terrain
• Must be willing to perform standby duties
• Must be able to read line diagrams
• Must be able to work without supervision from time to time
• Must be able to operate vehicles equipped with specialized lifting equipment
• Must be able to perform limited switching operations on low voltage networks

PROBATION PERIOD: 6 months
ENQUIRIES: J Lawrence (044 801 9222)
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS (Please read carefully)
Applications must be submitted electronically on the E-recruitment site, which can be found on the George
Municipality website, www.george.gov.za , under Job Portal. Applicants must register and apply online before
[2025-06-11] at 16:30pm.
Please Note the following when applying on the Portal:

• Applicants must please ensure to follow the Assisting Guidelines that can be accessed on the website
  under Job Portal, before completing their online application.
• Applicants should check and verify their current status or the progression of their application, by
  referring to their ” Inbox” tab on the Portal.
• Please ensure that all the information on your profile is correct and all the necessary documents are
  attached, prior to submitting your job application.

Applicants must complete all the mandatory profile fields honestly and thoroughly. Please ensure the following
documents are submitted under the correct field titles:

• A comprehensive CV (Stipulating full employment history-title of position held, time periods and
  duties).
• All applications must be accompanied by certified copies (not older than 6 months), by a
  Commissioner of Oath.
• All relevant Qualifications and Identity document must accompany your application. Driver’s license
  and registration with a professional body must accompany your application only If applicable.
  Only online applications will be accepted.
  The turnaround time for assistance with any portal related challenges is two (2) working days. Applicants are
  urged to register and apply well in advance.
  Disqualification:
  Please note that the following will lead to disqualification:
  Non-submission of required documents or submission of fraudulent documents.
  Canvassing of Councillors and/or officials.
  Non-adherence to the instructions on the advertisement.
  NB: Please note, where necessary, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a screening and vetting process.
  By applying for this position, candidates agree to background checks being performed which will include
  reference and other relevant checks.
  The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  Should you not hear from us within 3 months of the closing date, kindly regard your application as being
  unsuccessful.

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