eThekwini Metropolitan Vacancies

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Principal Clerk

Closing Date
2025/10/17
Reference Number
ETH250930-8
Job Number 51000232
Job Title Principal Clerk
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T07
Division Null
Department City Hall Support
Branch Accounts
Vacancy Group CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Reporting To Manager (Administration And Travel)
Location – Town / City eThekwini
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Purpose
Provides an administration function in relation to rental agreements for Councillors, travel payments for Municipal Officials and Councillors.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Purchase items through JDE system for the department.
• Processing of invoices.
• Capture schedule for goods received notes.
• Perform post capture function.
• Management of stores/material.
• Control petty cash for the unit.
• Perform administration contract.
• Perform Councillors external office administration.
• Administration of travel payment.
• Perform general customer liaison.

Competencies

• Attention to detail.
• Influencing.
• Ethics and professionalism.
• Organisational awareness.
• Planning and organising.
• Business processes.
• Data processing & Analysis.
• Communication.
• Action Orientation.
• Resilience.
• Learning orientation.

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Computer Literacy.
• 2 years relevant experience

Preferred Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) plus an Administrative Certificate or equivalent.
• 3 years relevant experience

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R232 438.20 – R301 728.48 PER ANNUM
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTORATE
Contact Telephone FOR JOB ENQUIRIES (031) 3227701, FOR SYSTEM ISSUES (031) 3226050

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Principal Clerk (Contr & Proc & Merch)

Closing Date
2025/10/17
Reference Number
ETH250922-3
Job Number 35003438
Job Title Principal Clerk (Contr & Proc & Merch)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T07
Division Marketing And Sales
Department Strategic And New Development
Branch Business
Vacancy Group Technical Services
Reporting To Senior Waste Consultant
Location – Town / City North Central
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Posts are interchangeable at the discretion of the Director (Waste Management).

Job Purpose
To provide a comprehensive clerical administrative service to the Directorate.

Key Responsibility Areas
Undertake preliminary investigations in respect of queries and/or complaints from the public in respect of trade refuse contracts.

Assist the Waste Consultants with onsite investigations.

Provides the Waste Consultants with backgroud information on existing and potential customers.

Performs data capture, filing and general office administration functions.

Undertake related assignments.

Competencies
Oral Communication.

Attention to detail.

Organisational awareness.

Problem Solving.

Use of technology.

Data processing & analysis.

Interpersonal relationships.

Communication.

Service delivery orientation.

Customer orientation and customer focus.

Action orientation.

Essential Requirements
Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

Valid motor vehicle driving license.

2 Years relevant experience.

Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements
Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and a certificate in the Administrative field.

3 years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Not Applicable
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 232, 438.20 / R 301, 728.48
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HR Waste Management
Contact Telephone 031 311 6251

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Principal Clerk (Events)

Closing Date
2025/10/17
Reference Number
ETH250930-7
Job Number 55000042
Job Title Principal Clerk (Events)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T07
Division Null
Department Mayoral Affairs
Branch Ceremonial Events And Programmes
Vacancy Group CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Reporting To Functions Co-Ordinator
Location – Town / City eThekwini
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions

• Must maintain strict confidentiality on all matters concerned.

Job Purpose
Responsible for providing a complete secretarial service.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the post.

This post reports to FUNCTIONS CO-ORDINATOR

Key Responsibility Areas

• Provides a complete secretarial service, typing duties, receptionist, co-ordinating, controlling and distributing incoming mail and diarising the necessary follow-up
• Undertaking routine correspondence duties by drafting replies and returns where necessary.
• Directing and controlling telephone calls by screening and re-directing calls where appropriate and by making calls, including truck calls as directed.
• Compiling and distributing agendas and taking minutes by attending relevant meetings.
• Maintain a confidential filing system.
• Maintaining and updating relevant policy and procedural records.
• Arranging conferences, seminars, presentations, meetings and office functions and ensuring the necessary documentation is available.
• Co-ordinating and controlling the diaries of Office Bearers by diarising events/functions and informing the respective Office Bearers.
• Liaising with Office Managers and Executive Secretaries to ensure an accurate co-ordination of diaries.

Competencies

• Attention to detail.
• Ethics and professionalism.
• Organisational awareness.
• Planning and organising.
• Use of Technology.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Communication.
• Service delivery orientation.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Action orientation.
• Learning orientation.

Essential Requirements

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

Preferred Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and an Administrative Certificate.
• 3 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R232 438.20 – R301 728.48 PER ANNUM
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE
Contact Telephone FOR JOB ENQUIRIES (031) 3227701, FOR SYSTEM ISSUES (031) 3226050

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Administration Officer (Regulations)

Closing Date
2025/10/17
Reference Number
ETH251002-2
Job Number 73001398
Job Title Administration Officer (Regulations)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T10
Division Null
Department 0073 Support Services
Branch Contracts Policy And Regulations
Vacancy Group City Fleet
Reporting To Manager (Contracts,Policy & Regulations)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Purpose
Undertakes administrative processes and procedures relating to the regulatory provisions of the Supply Chain Management process by preparing plans to give effect to investigative, verification, information management and capacity building activities, overseeing conformance with preferential procurement and competitive bidding procedures and the applicability of utilizing alternative methods provided for in regulations, promoting understanding on specific changes or the content of Supply Chain regulations in order to ensure the Administration functionality contributes effectively towards the broader objective of maintaining accountability. transparency and integrity.

Key Responsibility Areas
Identifies with the programming and support requirements for providing an administrative service in relation to the Directorates compliance with Supply Chain regulations.
Co-ordinates processes associated with the review and application o administrative procedures and systems to address functional requirements and provisions contained in Supply Chain regulations.
Controls compliance with Regulations in relation to Supply Chain processes involving the acquisition and disposal of a diverse range goods and services.
Provides guidelines and facilitates understanding of Supply Chain Management Regulations in relation to the Directorates procurement activities.
Co-ordinates specific activity related administrative requirements associated with the preparation of reports and records.
Attends to queries/ enquires and makes information available.

Competencies
Written Communication.
Problem Solving.
Planning & Organising.
Procurement & Tenders.
Information Management.
Project Management.
Financial Process Management.
Communication.
Service Delivery Orientation.
Action & Outcome Orientation.
Ethics & Accountability.

Essential Requirements

Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Supply Chain management or Procurement or Finance or Contract Management.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
3 Years relevant experience.
Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements
4 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R331 758.60/R430 640.16 Per Annum
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HC Finance
Contact Telephone 0313227305

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Receptionist

Closing Date
2025/10/17
Reference Number
ETH250909-3
Job Number 20000026
Job Title Receptionist
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T05
Division Null
Department Nil
Branch Support Services
Vacancy Group DCM Office
Reporting To Manager (Support)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
N/A

Job Purpose
To provide reception and telephone switchboard service and undertake activities and tasks associated with general office support for the Office of the Executive Director.

This post reports to MANAGER (SUPPORT)

Key Responsibility Areas
Provides a reception and telephone service to the Office of the Executive Director.
Provides office support to management and staff.
Undertakes related assignments.
Competencies
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Attention to Detail
Influencing
Ethics & Professionalism
Organisational Awareness
Planning & Organising
Use of Technology
Data Processing & Analysis
Interpersonal Relationships
Resilience
Cognitive Ability
Essential Requirements
Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
3 Months relevant experience.
Computer Literacy.
Preferred Requirements
6 Months relevant experience.
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R162 855.60 / R211 405.80 PA
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name Naidu T
Contact Telephone 0313113174

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Trainee Applications Engineer

Closing Date
2025/10/17
Reference Number
ETH251002-6
Job Number 19000406T
Job Title Trainee Applications Engineer
Job Type Graduate
Job Grade T10
Division Null
Department Applications And Projects
Branch Nil
Vacancy Group CORPORATE SERVICES
Reporting To Senior Manager (Projects & Data Warehous
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
2 Year Fixed term contract

Special Conditions:

People who have already participated/benefited in Government or the private sector Work Experience/ Internship/In-service/WIL Programme for a period of 12 months and above will not be considered.

Job Purpose
To devise and design computer system requirements for the solution of business problems and formulate procedure for the solution and participates and follows guidelines during the analysis, development, documentation, implementation and maintenance of computer systems.

Key Responsibility Areas
•Participate and improve understanding on the processes and procedures involved with designing, building and implementing effective business solutions.
•Improve understanding of the methodology used throughout the System Development Life Cycle through practical application and seeking clarification on processes.
•Prepare and maintain system documentation related to technical, operating and training manuals and attend to the circulation and security of documentation.
•Provide support for existing applications through the acquisition of knowledge, analysis and resolution of faults or escalating unresolved problems for attention.

Competencies
•Business Communication
•Consulting
•Planning & Organising
•Oral Communication
•Written Communication
•Advice & Guidance
•Data Conversion
•Operations
•Installation & Integration
•Learning Orientation

Essential Requirements
•Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field or any other related and equivalent qualification.
•Valid motor vehicle driving license.
•Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements
•Degree (NQF Level 7) in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or any other related and equivalent qualification.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration BASIC SALARY (R331 758.60 / R430 640.16 PER ANNUM)
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HLENGIWE MHLONGO
Contact Telephone 031 3227736

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Driver/Clerk

Closing Date
2025/10/17
Reference Number
ETH250926-9
Job Number 36004958
Job Title Driver/Clerk
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T05
Division Null
Department Ims
Branch Administration
Vacancy Group Engineering Services
Reporting To Manager (Administration)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Nil

Job Purpose
Undertakes tasks / activities associated with the collection and distribution of mail and
other related correspondence / documentation and items to / from internal
Departments and external sources.

Key Responsibility Areas
Performs specific tasks associated with the delivery and collection of items to /
from external sources.
Attends to specific activities associated with the sorting / filing of documents,
correspondence and / or mail.

Competencies
Attention to Detail
Ethics & Professionalism
Problem Solving
Planning & Organising
Business Processes
Use of Technology
Data Processing & Analysis
Communication
Client Orientation & Customer Focus
Resilience
Learning Orientation
Team Orientation

Essential Requirements
Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
3 Months relevant experience.
Computer Literacy

Preferred Requirements
6 Months relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Nil
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R162 855.60/R211 405.80 Per Annum
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HcSystems/ HREngRecruit
Contact Telephone 0313226050/ 0313117749

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