City of uMhlathuze Vacancies

City of uMhlathuze is one of the most modern and fast-growing municipalities in South Africa and offers the ideal combination of a rewarding career and pleasant working conditions. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply for the following positions: Applications must reach the addresses indicated not later than 10 NOVEMBER 2025 @ 16h00. Candidates must state clearly the position to which appointment is sought. Applicants are requested to furnish telephone number/s at which they may be contacted.

CHIEF INTERNAL AUDIT: PROBITY, COMPLIANCE AND QAIP
(INTERNAL AUDIT)

SAP POST NUMBER 20007767
TASK T15
BASIC SALARY R 659 335.68 – R 710 274.00 per annum
ADVERTISED Internal & Website

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 National Diploma / Degree in Information Systems and a certificate in
Internal Audit or CISA;
 IIA and/or CISA Certification or equivalent;
 Post Graduate Degree in Information Systems or Internal Audit will be
an added advantage;
 Communication skills;
 Computer literacy (MS word, excel);
 5-6 Years auditing experience in compliance audit;
 Drivers Licence;
 Internal Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing;
ISACA Standards;
 Principles relating to Governance, Risk Management and Municipal
Finance Management Act;
 Project management and organizational skills;
 Coaching and motivating skills; Ability to supervise a team;
 Usage of Teammate;
 Must have a valid Driver’s Licence (Essential);
 Develop and perform QAIP;
 Must be able to prepare scripts and perform data analytics;
 3 years’ experience in Auditing SAP.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

 Professional audit work according to norms and standards under the
general direction of an experienced Senior Auditor;
 Can manage, lead and control the audit assignments according to the
norms and standards under the direction of the Manager: Internal
Audit;
 Responsible for managing the auditing teams; and
demonstrates a good knowledge base of governance, controls and risk
management;
 Prepares clear and concise draft reports that are in accordance with
the approved audit methodology / standards;
 Prepares notification letters engagements / aligned to scope and audit
objectives of annual audit plan;
 Interprets information adequately. Prepares engagement letter and
sign off as preparer;
 Approved audit steps are completed and signed off; Prepares the draft
audit report with reflection of management
 Reviews and approves the draft audit report ensuring clear and concise
communication to appropriate parties;
 Reports on significant findings in respect of risk, control and corporate
governance issues; and
 Reviews as to whether the draft audit reports are aligned to the audit
methodology / standards before submission to the Manager IA / Senior
Audit Manager.
 Understands and follows municipality’s policies and internal audit
policies and the Code of Ethics and Conduct, procedures and IA
methodology;
 Understands the mechanism available in municipality to resolve ethical
issues;
 Understands the independence and objectivity in performing of
engagements;
 Plans each assigned project with team members; Participates in
defining the scope and audit objectives and completion of the
preliminary risk assessment;
 Compiles system descriptions and internal control questionnaires in
accordance with IA Methodology; Develops the audit program;
 Ensures that audit work is in compliance with the norms and Standards
of Internal Auditing and other standards set by IA;
Timely complete own Performance Appraisal on each project;
 Keeps personal timesheet up to date and submit monthly to the
project manager for approval;
 Performs follow up reviews on progress made on corrective actions
taken by client management to correct reported deficiencies and
report thereon to the project manager;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Conduct and supervise the audit as per the audit program;
 Plan and conduct specific audits in line with the approved Internal Audit
plan;
 Allocate audit procedures according to auditors as per the audit
program;
 Review working papers for completeness and accuracy;
 Discuss findings with client personnel during the course of the audit to
ensure the accuracy of the findings;
 Draft audit reports with recommendations discussed and agreed with
management;
 Provide assurance and recommend controls in accordance with the
relevant laws and regulations;
 Develop and perform Internal Audit Quality Assurance and
Improvement Program.

DEPUTY MANAGER-PMU (ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES)

SAP POST NUMBER 20002141
TASK T17
BASIC SALARY R 796 848.36 per annum
ADVERTISED Internal & Website

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 B-Tech in Civil Engineering or BSc in Civil Engineering or equivalent;
 5 years’ experience within municipal Environment, Project
management.
 Drivers licence;
 Interpersonal and communication skills;
 Ability to concentrate and work under pressure;
 Computer literacy (MS Office);
 Project management and managerial skills;
 Report Writing;
 Conflict resolution skills;
 Attention to detail;

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

 Manage all costs relating to building projects;
 Manage projects and ensure that statutory building regulations are
met;
 Provide policy and operational direction to the department by
interpreting policies, legislation and trends and guiding the division in
implementing updated policies and procedures.
 Making recommendations to Council in terms of changes to current
service delivery or need for new services;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Risk Management (risks relevant to engineering project, develop
mitigation plans;
 Contract Management (Manage tender processes, contract
management, contract amendments, compliance);
 Financial management (project budget planning and monitoring);
 Project management.

MANAGER: LEGAL SERVICES (LEGAL SERVICES)

SAP POST NUMBER 20000057
TASK T16
BASIC SALARY R 659 335.68 – R 745 787.04 per annum
ADVERTISED Internal & Website

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 LLB Degree;
 Admission as an attorney;
 Negotiation skills;
 General Management skills;
 Conflict resolution skills;
 High level of Computer Literacy;
 Excellent Communication skills (verbal & written) and presentation
skills;
 Experience in local government legislation and procedure;
 Ability to problem solve and provide written and verbal legal opinions
to various departments;
 Provide legal advisory on wide areas that concern Municipality,
Municipal laws and procedures;
 Write reports and be in a position to comment;
 Being able to deal with external stakeholders in managing problem
areas;
 Litigation knowledge to assist with litigation in the High court as well as
the magistrates court;
 Ability to negotiate settlement offers on behalf of the municipality;
 Attend Council, Exco and portfolios with a view to providing legal
advises and direction;
 Time management – compliance with turnaround times for matters;
 Ability to liaise with and provide instructions to panel attorneys and
stakeholders;
 Be able to create internal controls to strengthen processes within the
legal section and to other internal departments;
 5 years’ experience in local government.
 Driver’s licence

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

 Develop and manage appropriate systems, processes and procedures,
applicable codes of conduct in relation to the Legal function;
 Lead and oversee an effective and efficient functioning Legal Business
Unit to ensure that the unit is well capacitated and managed to support
the legal activities.
 Ensure that innovations and intellectual property protected from
unlawful replication and espionage.
 Participate actively in high level planning, strategizing and performance
reporting meetings and providing legal inputs in order to eliminate the
risk of non-compliance, lawsuits and penalties.
 Stakeholder Engagement and Management;
 Co-ordinate the budgeting process and planning in the Legal Business
Unit and monitor/control the unit’s budget so that the expenditure is
within the approved Budget.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Overseeing the drafting and vetting of agreements to ensure
compliance with legislative and Council policy requirements;
 Provision of legal advice to Council and the municipality components;
 Issuing of directives, preparing reports regarding new or proposed
legislation or amendments;
 Preparing and examining tender documents/contracts as well as
conveyancing papers.

REFUSE REMOVAL CONTROLLER X 3 POSTS (WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES)

SAP POST NUMBER 20000766,20000917&20000812
TASK T7
BASIC SALARY R 246 246.00 – R 307 527.60 per annum
ADVERTISED Internal Staff only

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 Grade 10 or equivalent;
 A valid driver’s licence Code EC (14) with PDP;
 Good communication skills and supervisory skills;
 Incumbent must be willing to work overtime when required;
 Willing and be ready to work shift system;
 2-3 years’ relevant experience

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

 Follow all traffic laws and safety regulations to maintain a safe working
environment;
 Assist in loading and unloading waste materials, ensuring proper
disposal and recycling processes;
 Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure
operational efficiency;
 Report any vehicle issues or maintenance needs to the supervisor
promptly;
 Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure
route efficiency;
 Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment;
 Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic;
 Ability to adapt to changing situations and demonstrate problemsolving skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Direct instructions to subordinates;
 Transport workers;
 Attend to work related problems;
 Supervises General workers;
 Ensure efficient and hygienic operation of the Waste Management
Service;
 Monitor and supervise utilization, application and maintenance of
machinery, equipment, tools and material.

CLOSING DATE: 10 NOVEMBER 2025 @ 16H00

NB: All applicants must forward an application on the prescribed form which can be downloaded from our website: www.umhlathuze.gov.za. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV with certified copies of qualifications certificates, Identity Document and driver’s licence, including the names of three contactable references from current and previous employers. Applications can be hand delivered during the week between 07h30- 16h00, to: Richards Bay Civic Centre Reception desk, Nseleni Rates Hall, Esikhaleni Rates Hall, Hlanganani Rates hall, Empangeni Civic Centre, Ngwelezane Rates Hall.

Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 1 month of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. The City of uMhlathuze is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. As such, it is our intention to promote and uphold representivity in the Municipality in terms of Race, Gender and Disability

We wish you all the best with your applications