Bergrivier Local Municipality Jobs

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SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (PIKETBERG)

Bergrivier Municipality ensures the wellbeing of all communities within the Bergrivier region through economic growth, social wellbeing, community involvement and effective management within a safe and healthy environment.
Bergrivier Municipality with its head office in Piketberg and approximately an 90 minute drive from Cape Town currently has the following vacancy and awaits applications from competent persons who comply with the minimum job requirements. (Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to also apply.)

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (PIKETBERG)
DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE SERVICES
REF: KD29/081/PB

Qualifications: National Diploma: Information Technology/Computer Science/Information Systems or Relevant professional ICT
qualification Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

Experience: Two (2) – Five (5) year’s relevant experience

Requirements: Valid Code B driver`s license ∙ System and database troubleshooting skills ∙ Report development using SQL, Power BI, Excel, or similar tools ∙ Familiarity with Active Directory, virtual servers, and software patching tools ∙ Basic scripting or low-code development experience ∙
Understanding of ICT security and risk principles ∙ Knowledge of change control processes and audit trails ∙ Familiarity with CMS platforms ∙ Must be able to work overtime ∙ Perform standby duty ∙ Ability to work independently and with confidential information ∙ Knowledge on a range of computer systems ∙ Ability to communicate via email, telephone or person to person ∙ Good sight and hearing required ∙ Must be physically fit and healthy ∙ Ability to perform manual operations ∙ Must be able to deal with stressful situations.

Job purpose: To support the effective functioning, integration, security, and compliance of municipal information systems, with a specific focus on financial systems, data governance, statutory reporting (e.g. mSCOA), and performance monitoring. The incumbent ensures systems stability through technical support, reporting development, access control, backup routines, and change management processes, while also acting as a system champion for strategic ICT initiatives such as Smart City technologies.

Key Performance Areas: Assigning and enforcing security policies for all databases and applications and installing or updating software in order to allow the IT department to perform their duties and be more effective and efficient ∙ Responsible for supporting the technical implementation and functional integration of municipal systems across departments. This include assisting with data migration, conducting compatibility testing, preparing integration documentation, and working with service providers to ensure that systems interface correctly. The role contributes to systems
rollouts, upgrades, and compliance by ensuring that integration routines are accurate, secure, and aligned with business and legislative
requirements ∙ Supports the implementation and monitoring of systems-based compliance controls across municipal ICT platforms. This includes
applying established procedures to manage user access, track audit trails, and assist with the preparation of information required for audits and
regulatory reporting. The role ensures that systems operate within the framework of applicable legislation such as the MFMA, mSCOA , POPIA,
and internal ICT policies ∙ Responsible for maintaining the performance, stability, and availability of core ICT systems and applications. The incumbent ensures routine updates, software patches, backups, and technical support are conducted in accordance with operational procedures and ICT standards. This includes providing second-line support for systems users, liaising with vendors for resolution of technical issues, and
proactively monitoring system health to prevent downtime or performance degradation ∙ Provide a procurement and IT asset management support
service to ensure all IT assets are accounted for, adequate IT stock are available and IT assets are insured ∙ Provides technical and analytical
support to ensure data integrity, consistency, and accessibility across municipal systems. This includes maintaining structured datasets for
reporting, validating data against mSCOA segment requirements, and assisting departments in retrieving and interpreting operational data. The role
supports compliance and decision-making by preparing reports, improving data accuracy, and ensuring that data-handling processes follow
approved procedures and classifications ∙ Responsible for implementing and monitoring operational ICT security controls that protect municipal
systems, data, and users. This includes applying established security procedures, enforcing access control standards, monitoring system activity
for irregularities, and supporting disaster recovery and business continuity efforts. The role supports risk mitigation by identifying basic
vulnerabilities, promoting end-user awareness, and assisting in the maintenance of ICT risk registers and backup routines ∙ Provides technical
support in the development and maintenance of business systems, reports, forms, and small-scale applications. This includes analysing user
requirements, configuring reporting tools, developing custom reports and templates, and assisting with minor workflow automation using approved
platforms. The role contributes to improved service delivery and compliance by enabling departments to access accurate, timely, and structured
information from municipal systems ∙ Provides support and technical maintenance of existing business applications used within the municipality.
The includes investigating user-reported issues, identifying root causes, implementing approved fixes or enhancements, and ensuring that software
updates are deployed efficiently. The role is responsible for sustaining operational reliability of applications by applying good governance practices,
using approved change management procedures, and ensuring municipal software remains current, secure, and functional ∙ Responsible for the
technical administration, operational support, and basic enhancement of the municipal website and internet. This includes monitoring system
performance, maintaining user access, coordinating content updates, managing backups, and supporting integration with internal systems. The role
ensures the website is operational, secure, and vendors, and ICT management. It also contributes to website performance reporting and supports
digital service delivery objectives under guidance ∙ Responsible for administering and coordinating the publishing of digital content on the municipal
website. This includes receiving and preparing content from internal departments, formatting it for online publication, applying document standards,
archiving expires content, and supporting public access to key documents. The role ensures that content is posted timeously, remains accessible,
and reflects current information standards ∙ Provides a helpdesk support and administration service to ensure that the IT department is efficient in
attending to users complaints effectively and within a specified timeframe∙ Responsible to take part in the Municipalitys Performance Management
and Development System

Salary: R 410 724.00 per annum (T12 of a Category 3 Local Authority)
Date of acceptance: 01 April 2026 or as soon as possible
Enquiries: Mr S Lesch at 022 913 6000

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MANAGER: ADMINISTRATION & LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES (PIKETBERG)

RE-ADVERTISE:
MANAGER: ADMINISTRATION & LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES (PIKETBERG)
DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE SERVICES
REF: KD4/101/PB

Qualification: LLB Degree or equivalent Law Degree (NQF 7)
Experience: Five (5) years or more relevant experience of which 2 years must be at Supervisory level

Requirements: Computer Literacy (MS Office) ∙ Code B Driver’s License ∙ Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western
Cape (Afrikaans/English/Xhosa – Read, Write and Speak) ∙ Good supervision, management, financial, human relations, interpersonal and
communication skills ∙ Ability to give attention to detail ∙ High level of responsibility ∙ Ability to work under pressure ∙ Ability to deal with conflict
situations ∙ Good legal, writing and administration skills ∙ Must act in the position of Director Corporate Services when required ∙ Must work overtime
and attend meetings after official working hours ∙ Must perform duties in any area of the municipality

Job Purpose: Plans, leads and manages the key performance areas and result indicators associated with the provision of effective Information
and Communication Technology Services, Records and Archives Services, Committee and Secretarial Services, Client Services, Legal Support
Services and general administrative support by amending, adjusting and reviewing policies and procedures against departmental, statutory and
audit guidelines ∙ Providing strategic advice to the Director, Municipal Manager and Council with respect to legal services in accordance with
relevant legislation

Key Performance Areas: Identifies, defines and implements the immediate, short and long term managerial objectives and plans (3 to 5 years)
associated with the provision of administrative support to departments ∙ Initiates, plans, develops and drives long term plans for the human
resource functionality in respect of the Department ∙ Manages, directs and controls outcomes associated with the utilization, productivity and
performance of personnel in the department ∙ Manages and co-ordinates procedures and processes associated with maintaining employment
relations and workplace peace ∙ Manages the implementation of financial controls/procedures and provides information to support financial
planning sequences ∙ Manages the formulation of specific contracts and tender documents and controls contractual obligations in respect of the
relevant areas of responsibility ∙ Initiates the compilation of new corporative / administrative related policies and / or changes to existing policies ∙
Implements procedures, systems and controls to regulate specific work and associated sequences associated with the functionality ∙ Compiling /
disseminating strategic, functional and operational information / decisions on short and long term objectives and current developments, problems
and constraints ∙ Manages, co-ordinates and controls key dimensions and requirements associated with occupational health and safety within the
department ∙ Manages, co-ordinates and controls specific processes associated with the implementation, monitoring and communication phases of
projects pertaining to the different functionalities ∙ Leads, directs, oversees and manages the provisioning of ICT rendered by the dedicated Division
by ensuring proper end user support and analyses, diagnoses and resolving information and technology related problems ∙ Manage the
implementation of procedures and systems associated with document flow – archives and records system (in accordance with statutory
prescriptions) and establish, evaluate and maintain registry procedures for the operation of the main registry office and sub-offices and regulating
record keeping ∙ Interacts internally and externally on specific issues associated with the functionality ∙ Manages, co-ordinate and control the key
performance and result indicators associated with Legal support services ∙ Disseminates information on outcomes, current developments, problems
and constraints and/or makes strategic presentations on the department responsibilities ∙ Co-ordinates specific administrative and reporting
requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality ∙ Promoting the sharing of knowledge to enhance the
collective capacity and skills of officials ∙ Responsible to take part in the Municipality`s Performance Management and Development System

Salary: R 816 984.00 per annum (T17 of a Category 3 Local Authority) plus car allowance
Date of acceptance: 01 April 2026 or as soon possible
Enquiries: Mr JWA Kotzee at 022 913 6000