eThekwini Metropolitan Jobs – 05 September 2026

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34000372 – Draughtsperson

Job Description

Key Responsibility Areas:

 • Co-ordinating requirements associated with maintenance of technical sewer service information and drawings.

 • Preparing drawings of minor work, sewer extension, etc.

 • Attending to technical information requirements.

 • Operating and utilizing Geographical Information Systems to access detail of services.

 • Attend to services requests, queries and the collation of information. 

• Gathering data and information for presentation or to facilitate investigations. 

Competencies:

 • Organisational Awareness

 • Ethics & Professionalism

 • Planning & Organising

 • Public Consultation 

• Attention to Detail 

• Construction Technology 

• Graphic Communication 

• Use of Technology 

• Service Delivery Orientation 

• Client Orientation & Customer Focus 

• Action Orientation 

• Problem Solving

Qualifications

Essential Requirements: 

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Architectural Draughting or any other related and equivalent qualification. 

• Valid motor vehicle driving license. 

• 2 Years relevant experience. 

• Computer literacy in MS Office and or Auto CAD or any other related software packages.

 Preferred Requirements: 

• 3 years relevant experience

About Us

The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is a metropolitan municipality, created in 2000, that includes the city of Durban and surrounding towns. eThekwini is one of the 11 districts of the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.Apply Now

Job Info

• Job Identification1519
• Job CategoryCOMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOYEES
• Posting Date2026/09/02, 14:17
• Apply Before2026/09/11, 23:00
• Degree LevelDiploma
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Locations 3, Durban, 4001, ZA(On-site)
• Loco AllowanceNo
• 13th ChequeYes
• Housing SubsidyYes
• LeaveYes
• Medical AidYes
• Other AllowancesN/A
• Pension FundYes
• RemunerationR308 655.60 – R400 637.07
• Skill AllowanceNo
• GradeT09
• Cluster009 TECHNICAL SERVICES
• Directorate0092 ETHEKWINI WATER SERVICES
• Department0094 TECHNICAL CUSTOMER SERVICES

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35004280 – Supervisor Transfer Station

Job Description

• Ensure effective running of the transfer station. 

• Operate the static compactor and liaising with drivers. 

• Supervise the hitching up and disengaging of full and empty containers to and from compact and ensure safe operation. 

• Ensure that container are ready for transporting by supervising the placement of the cages on the container. 

• Keep record of number of containers filled each day. 

• Supervision and control of staff.

Qualifications

Essentail Experience • 2 Years relevant experience. Preferred Experience • 3 years relevant experience with 1 year supervisory experience. Essential Qualifications • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. , Valid motor vehicle driving license. Preferred Qualifications • Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Operations Management or Road Transportation or equivalent.

About Us

The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is a metropolitan municipality, created in 2000, that includes the city of Durban and surrounding towns. eThekwini is one of the 11 districts of the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.Apply Now

Job Info

• Job Identification1537
• Job CategoryCRAFTS AND TRADE (SKILLED)
• Posting Date2026/09/01, 16:55
• Apply Before2026/09/11, 23:00
• Degree LevelGrade 12
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Locations 17, Springfield, 4091, ZA
• Loco AllowanceNo
• 13th ChequeYes
• Housing SubsidyYes
• LeaveYes
• Medical AidYes
• Other AllowancesN/A
• Pension FundYes
• RemunerationR243 479.01 MIN – R316 060.58 MAX PER ANNUM
• Skill AllowanceNo

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43004390 – HANDYMAN

Job Description

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
HANDYMAN
REF NO:43004390
FIRE SERVICES DIRECTORATE
SUPPORT SERVICES PSFIRE DIVISION
R201 404.58 / R261 440.79 pa
Grade:06
 

Key Responsibility Areas:

•Attends to organizational arrangement of material, site clearing, testing of equipment and restoration of site on completion.
•Repair property assets, erect signs and any items forming part of the building.
•Request and receive all tools for work resources and keep them in a safe lockable place, utilize all maintenance works and report if lost.
•Attends to electricity maintenance procedures and application for the directorate.
•Performs specific repair applications to defective plumbing.
•Joining broken ends of supporting frames (chairs, tables, etc.) applying wood glue and/or inserting nails and clamping joint ends, allowing to dry prior to removing clamps.
 

Competencies:

•Task Accountability
•Quality Orientation
•Managing Work
•Work Place Safety
•Interpersonal Relationships
•Communication
•Action Orientation
•Resilience
•Accountability & Ethical Conduct
•Team Orientation

Essential Requirements: 
•Grade 10 or equivalent. 

•Valid motor vehicle driving license. 

•1 Year relevant experience 

Preferred Requirements: 
•Relevant trade skills certificate. 

•2 Years relevant experience. 

Special Conditions: 
Required to work in all weather conditions. Should be contactable after hours should the need arise in case of emergency. 

Physical Requirements: 
Must be physically and medically capable of carrying out the duties of the post which may involve the lifting and carrying of heavy items and materials. Must be able to use ladders and electrical equipment/tools.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:
•
Grade 10 or equivalent.
•
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
•
1 Year relevant experience
Preferred Requirements:
•
Relevant trade skills certificate.
•
2 Years relevant experience.
Special Conditions:
Required to work in all weather conditions.
Should be contactable after hours should the need arise in case of emergency.
Physical Requirements:
Must be physically and medically capable of carrying out the duties of the post which may involve the lifting and carrying of heavy items and materials.
Must be able to use ladders and electrical equipment/tools.Apply Now

Job Info

• Job Identification1369
• Job CategoryCOMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOYEES
• Posting Date2026/08/28, 09:29
• Apply Before2026/09/11, 23:00
• Degree LevelGrade 10 or Equivalent
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Locations 90, Durban, 4001, ZA(On-site)
• Loco AllowanceNo
• 13th ChequeYes
• Housing SubsidyYes
• LeaveYes
• Medical AidYes
• Other AllowancesN/A
• Pension FundYes
• Remuneration201 404.58 /261 440.79 p.a.
• Skill AllowanceNo
• GradeT06
• Cluster008 PUBLIC SAFETY
• Directorate0082 FIRE SERVICES
• Department0084 ADMINISTRATION FIRESSSADM

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21000030 – Senior Manager (Bioversity Impact Assessment & Municipal Complia

Job Description

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Aligning functional areas to the broader divisional objectives.
• Prepares capital and operating estimates and controls expenditure against the approved budget allocations.
• Establish a framework of environmental regulatory tools for the assessment and mitigation of development impacts on sensitive biodiversity assets.
• Disseminates strategic and functional information to clearly defined audiences on the immediate, short and long term objectives and current applications and constraints.
• Controls and executes actions to address administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality.
• Undertakes related assignments.
 

Competencies:

• Planning
• Attention to Detail
• Project Management
• Discipline Specific Skills
• Data Processing & Analysis
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Action & Outcome Orientation
• Cognitive Ability
• Team Orientation
• Coaching & Mentoring

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Master of Science Degree (NQF Level 9) in Biological or Ecological or Environmental Sciences or Management.
• Registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat).
• Registered with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) as a Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 7 years relevant experience in environmental assessment, review of environmental impact assessment reports, environmental compliance monitoring and enforcement experience.
• Computer Literacy.
 

Preferred Requirements:

• 8 Years relevant experience in environmental assessment, review of environmental impact assessment reports, environmental compliance monitoring and enforcement experience.

About Us

The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is a metropolitan municipality, created in 2000, that includes the city of Durban and surrounding towns. eThekwini is one of the 11 districts of the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.Apply Now

Job Info

• Job Identification1462
• Job CategorySENIOR MANAGEMENT
• Posting Date2026/08/27, 23:00
• Apply Before2026/09/12, 11:00
• Degree LevelMaster’s Degree
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Locations 166, Durban, 4001, ZA(On-site)
• Loco AllowanceYes
• 13th ChequeYes
• Housing SubsidyYes
• LeaveYes
• Medical AidYes
• Other AllowancesN/A
• Pension FundYes
• RemunerationR1 570 619.00/R2 008 545.00 PA
• Skill AllowanceNo
• GradeT17
• Cluster005 MUNICIPAL PLANNING
• Directorate0052 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT
• Department0054 BIODIVERSITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MUNICIPAL COMPLIANCE

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16000000 – Director (Legal Services)

Job Description

Key Responsibility Areas: 

• Provide strategic leadership, direction, advice and support to the Directorate and Municipality. 

• Sets and aligns the immediate, short medium and long-term objectives/ plans associated with Litigation Services, Legal Support Services, Legislative Drafting Services, Employment Law Services, Municipal Court and Prosecution Services and Legal Compliance Services. 

• Direct and oversee the provision of legal support and employment law services to the Municipality. 

• Direct and control the provision of a specialized service to other Directorates and Committees of the Council and Administration. 

• Oversee the provision of legislative drafting service to the municipality. • Direct and control the management of all civil litigation affecting the municipality and oversee the smooth-running of the municipal courts. 

• Establish, direct and control an effective, accessible, fair and accountable municipal court system. 

• To establish, provide strategic direction on, oversee and control a specialized contract management service for the municipality, including in complex, high profile and strategic matters. 

• To establish, provide strategic direction on, oversee and control a specialize compliance function and the provision of a legal compliance service for the municipality. 

• Forward planning, strategic alignment, defining strategic and functional objectives of the Directorate’s intent and deliverables. 

• Controls outcomes associated with the utilization and performance of personnel within the division. 

• Disseminates functional and operational information on the immediate, short, medium and long-term objectives and current applications and constraints. 

• Planning and preparing capital and operating estimates for the division and controlling expenditure against the approved budget allocations. 

• To provide continuous mentoring, training and developmental capacity, building support to subordinates involved in managing the municipality’s strategic research sector. 

• Manages the administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the Directorate. 

Competencies: 

• Strategic Direction & Leadership 

• People Management 

• Financial Management 

• Planning & Organising 

• Communication 

• Results & Quality Focus 

• Advocacy/Negotiation 

• Ethics & Professionalism 

• Organisational Awareness 

• Interpersonal Relationships 

• Service Delivery Orientation 

• Impact & Influence

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

 • Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) in Law or any other related and equivalent qualification.

 • Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate (member of the Bar) and must be in good standing with the Practice Legal Council. 

• 9 Years relevant experience at a management level of which 5 years must be at a senior management level. Preferred Requirements: 

• Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 9) in Law or any other related and equivalent qualification. 

• 10 years relevant experience at a management level of which 6 years must be at a senior management level.Apply Now

Job Info

• Job Identification1475
• Job CategoryTOP MANAGEMENT
• Posting Date2026/08/27, 23:00
• Apply Before2026/09/11, 23:00
• Degree LevelDegree
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Locations 199, Durban, 4001, ZA(On-site)
• Loco AllowanceYes
• 13th ChequeYes
• Housing SubsidyYes
• LeaveYes
• Medical AidYes
• Other AllowancesYes
• Pension FundYes
• RemunerationSALARY NEGOTIABLE
• Skill AllowanceNo
• GradeT22
• Cluster006 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
• Directorate0062 LEGAL SERVICES
• Department0063 HEADQUARTERS LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE

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