Garden Route District Jobs

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS

(GEORGE X 1 & MOSSEL BAY X 1)

Salary: R 420 527.28 – R 545 884.92
Task Grade: T12

Minimum requirements:

• Relevant B Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent qualification.
• Completed 1-year minimum community services (statutory requirement).
• 2-5 years relevant experience in environmental health or related field.
• Computer Literacy MS Office.
• Valid Driver’s License Code B.
• Registration with the Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Proficient in at least English and another official language of South Africa.

Competencies:

1. Core Professional Competencies: Organisational Awareness; Planning and organising;
   Consulting; Communication; and Conceptual Thinking.
2. Functional Competencies: Information Management; Evaluation and Research; and Use of
   Technology.
3. Public Service Orientation Competencies: Service delivery orientation; Client Orientation and
   Customer Focus; Advocacy/ Negotiation; Interpersonal Skills; Confrontational skills;
   Assertiveness; and Confidentiality.
4. Personal Competencies: Integrity; Action and Outcome orientation; Attention to detail; Analytical
   skills; Flexibility; and Learning orientation.
5. Management Leadership Competencies: Direction setting; Impact and influence; Coaching and
   Mentoring; and Team Orientation.

Duties:

• Execute legislative requirements and compliance matters in relation to Municipal Health Services.
• Assess, monitor, ensure corrective action, control and prevent environmental factors that can
  adversely affect human health.
• Implement processes, conclude and resolve investigations, and generate compliance notices and
  documentation to ensure enforcement of relevant legislation.
• Assist with long-term planning and execute the expected activities.
• Assist with the managing of the interface and relationships with key stakeholders in support of
  meeting objectives.
• Render health educational programs and awareness sessions within the community in the GRDM
  jurisdiction.
• Plan, co-ordinate and control the tasks of self, to deliver on projects and tasks as required by
  specifications and within the budget and schedule.
• Review and study relevant information from various sources to develop new information as
  required.
• Assist with the optimisation of the financial management of the municipality through the use of
  policies and procedures.

Please note:

1. The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
2. It would be expected of candidates to be subjected to thorough evaluations. References will be
   contacted. Verification will be done on qualifications, criminal and credit records. The candidates
   will be required to disclose all financial interests. Original qualification certificates must be
   produced at any resultant interviews.
3. Please apply by completing your online profile on the eRecruitment Portal. The eRecruitment
   System is available on the Garden Route District Municipality website at
   www.gardenroute.gov.za/jobs/apply for job/Option1: E-recruitment website/ register or log on.
   Please upload or attach a copy of your Curriculum Vitae, certified copy of your Identity Document
   and relevant qualifications (Certified within the last 3 months). The successful applicant will be
   stationed in George, and his/her appointment is subject to the signing of an employment contract
   and a performance agreement; disclosure of financial interest; and security vetting.
4. No posted, faxed, email or hand delivered applications will be considered • If you have not heard
   from us within two months of the closing date, please accept that your application has been
   unsuccessful.
5. Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker is not permitted, and proof thereof will
   result in disqualification • Fraudulent qualifications or documentation, will immediately disqualify
   any applicant.

Probation period: 6 months
Benefits:

• Subsidised housing-, medical-, pension- and group insurance schemes.
• Optional membership of major medical expenses plan.
• Generous vacation and sick leave benefits, plus a bonus equivalent to one month’s salary.
• Five-day working week.

Applying process and further information:
Please apply by completing your online profile on the eRecruitment Portal. The eRecruitment System is
available on the Garden Route District Municipality website at www.gardenroute.gov.za/jobs/apply for job/Option1: E-recruitment website/ register or log on. Please upload or attach a copy of
your Curriculum Vitae, certified copy of your Identity Document and relevant qualifications (Certified within the last 3 months).

For enquiries, contact Loyiso Shoto at Human Resources on 044 803 1373/ 1388/ 1413.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should candidates not be contacted within two months after the closing date, they may accept their application as unsuccessful.
The Garden Route District Municipality reserves the right not to make or confirm an appointment
on posts.
Closing date; 2025-09-03 at 16:30
Notice no: 76/2025
N. M. RAISA-MLANDU
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE MAYOR

Garden Route District Municipality is situated in George and serves the people in the Southern Cape
and Little Karoo. Garden Route District Municipality seeks to achieve the integrated, sustainable,
and equitable socio-economic development of its area as a whole by: • Ensuring integrated
development planning; Promoting bulk infrastructure development • Building the capacity of
local municipalities in its area to perform their functions and exercise their powers where such
capacity is lacking • Promoting the equitable distribution of resources between local municipalities
in its area to ensure appropriate levels of municipal services.

Period of appointment:
The contract period will be equal or linked to the term of office of the current
Political Office Bearer.

Total remuneration package:
R270 900 – R351 624 per annum (Package will be determined on a CTC basis)

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Relevant Office Administration and/or Secretarial qualification.
• 2-3 years administration or secretarial experience.
• Language Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the
  Western Cape (Afrikaans and/or Englishand/or Xhosa).
• Computer literacy and MS Office
• Code B driver’s licence
• The candidate must be willing to work after-hours

Competencies:

• Sound written and oral communication
• Ability to deal with conflict
• Strong planning and organising skills
• Attention to detail
• Good Interpersonal relationship skills to work with people inside and outside
  of the Municipality
• Professionalism and ethical behaviour

Duties will include:

• Personal assistant support; Secretarial service, administrative responsibilities;
• Front office and reception duties;
• Ensure effective liaison between the Deputy Executive Mayor’s Office,
  Executive Mayor’s Office, and Senior Management of the
  municipality/ public / other municipalities on matters requiring the
  attention of the Deputy Executive Mayor;
• Liaise with the Deputy Executive Mayor on the costing of events and provide
  input for budget purposes

Note(s):

• Garden Route District Municipality is committed to Employment Equity.
  Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of
  the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of
  the Organisation
• Applicants should confirm their employment history by submitting the following
  supporting documentation:
• Qualifications (Degree/Diploma);
• Identity Document (SA);
• Any other applicable documentation required;
• Candidates must be willing to be subjected to practical/proficiency testing;
• Candidates must be willing to be subjected to a criminal record check;
• Your application will also be subjected to references from your previous or
  current employers.
• No late or faxed applications will be accepted.

Application forms and further information:
Please apply by completing your online profile on the e-Recruitment Portal. The eRecruitment System is available on the Garden Route District Municipality website at
www.gardenroute.gov.za/jobs/apply for job/Option1: E-recruitment website/ register
or log on. Please upload or attach a copy of your Curriculum Vitae, certified copy of
your Identity Document and relevant qualifications (Certified within the last 3 months).
For enquiries, contact Loyiso Shoto at Human Resources on 044 803 1373/ 1388/ 1413.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should candidates not be
contacted within two months after the closing date, they may accept their
application as unsuccessful.

The Garden Route District Municipality reserves the right not to make or confirm an
appointment on posts.
Closing date: Thursday, 11 September 2025, at 16:30
Notice no: 78 /2025

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MANAGER: SUPPORT

Applications are invited for the following vacancy in the Office of the
Deputy Executive Mayor.
MANAGER: SUPPORT
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE MAYOR (GEORGE)
Fixed-Term Contract

Period of appointment:
The contract period will be equal or linked to the term of office of the current Political
Office Bearer.

Total remuneration package:
Basic salary: R473469.24 – R614585.04 per annum (Package will be determined on a
CTC basis).

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Minimum Municipal Competency
• Valid Driver’s License Code B
• 3 Years of experience in local government working in a political office
• Computer Literacy in office applications
• Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape

Competencies:

• Good human relations, interpersonal skills
• Sound written and oral and communication
• Accuracy and ability to give attention to detail
• High degree of confidentiality and responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with conflict situations
• Good Planning and organizational skills

Duties will include:

• Responsible for the overall functioning and coordination of the Office of the Deputy
  Executive Mayor.
• Management and supervision of personnel in the Office of the Deputy Executive
  Mayor.
• Perform administrative related duties.
• Management and implementation of the financial and budget requirements of the
  Office of the Deputy Executive Mayor.
• Co-ordination and implementation of projects related to the Office of the Deputy
  Executive Mayor.
• Facilitation and coordination of Deputy Executive Mayoral Events and functions.
• Responsible for all Social Media platforms and print media press releases for the
  Office of the Deputy Executive Mayor.
• Facilitate communication and functions between the Office of the Deputy
  Executive Mayor and the Municipal Administration.

Note(s):

• Garden Route District Municipality is committed to Employment Equity. Preference
  will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated
  groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation
• Applicants should confirm their employment history by submitting the following
  supporting documentation:
• Qualifications (Degree/Diploma)
• Identity Document (SA);
• Any other applicable documentation required.
• Candidates must be willing to be subjected to practical/proficiency testing.
• Candidates must be willing to be subjected to a criminal record check.
• Your application will also be subjected to references from your previous or current
  employers.
• No late or faxed applications will be accepted

Application forms and further information:
Please apply by completing your online profile on the e-Recruitment Portal. The eRecruitment System is available on the Garden Route District Municipality website at
www.gardenroute.gov.za/jobs/apply for job/Option1: E-recruitment website/ register
or log on. Please upload or attach a copy of your Curriculum Vitae, certified copy of
your Identity Document and relevant qualifications (Certified within the last 3 months).
For enquiries, contact Loyiso Shoto at Human Resources on 044 803 1373/ 1388/ 1413.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should candidates not be contacted
within two months after the closing date, they may accept theirapplication as
unsuccessful.

The Garden Route District Municipality reserves the right not to make or confirm an
appointment on posts.
Closing date: Thursday, 11 September 2025, at 16:30

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