City of Ethekwini – Operational Jobs

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Audio Visual Technician

Closing Date
2025/04/04
Reference Number
ETH250317-3
Job Number 52000152
Job Title Audio Visual Technician
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T09
Division Nil
Department Communications
Branch Ecommunications
Vacancy Group GOVERNANCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUSTER
Reporting To Video Producer
Location – Town / City eThekwini
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Purpose
Responsible for the overall facilitation of video programmes produced for the Ethekwini Municipality.

This post reports to VIDEO PRODUCER

Key Responsibility Areas

• Performs administrative/ office duties.
• Assist in the maintaining the video tape stock control and “master” library.
• Assist the Manager Administration by ensuring that clients are billed for production costs.
• Maintain all studio equipment.
• File all records pertaining to production for easy retrieval, archival and audit purposes.
• Performs field work.
• Taking video footage using the Departments cameras as required.

Competencies

• Communication.
• Organisational awareness.
• Project management.
• Technology usage.
• Service delivery orientation
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Customer orientation and customer focus.
• Action orientation.
• Resilience
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Learning orientation.
• Team orientation.

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and a video production certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 3 years relevant experience
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Film and video Technology or equivalent related qualification.
• 4 years relevant experience in operating a video camera and sound system.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R280 601.13 / R364 222.19 PER ANNUM
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL UNIT
Contact Telephone FOR JOB DETAILS CONTACT 031 322 7701 AND FOR SYSTEM QUERY CONTACT 031 322 6050

Handyman Workshop

Closing Date
2025/04/04
Reference Number
ETH250314-1
Job Number 44011648
Job Title Handyman Workshop
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T07
Division District 4
Department Parks Leisure And Cemeteries
Branch Parks Leisure And Cem Distr 2 3 4 8 9
Vacancy Group PARKS RECREATION AND CULTURE
Reporting To Horticulturist
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
May be required to work overtime.
May be required to work in all weather conditions.

Job Purpose
To ensure that all small plant and equipment within the Parks, Leisure and Cemeteries Department is
serviced and maintained.

Key Responsibility Areas
Implements and monitors the servicing, minor repairs and maintenance to machinery.
Drives allocated vehicles.
Maintains records.
Ensures compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.

Competencies
Problem solving.
Planning and organising.
Quality orientation.
Workplace safety.
Discipline specific skills.

Essential Requirements
Grade 10 or equivalent.
Valid motor vehicle driving license
2 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements
Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC1).
Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
3 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R221 348.60 – R287 333.14pa
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name Human Capital Officer
Contact Telephone 0313114102

Superintendent (Electrical)

Closing Date
2025/04/04
Reference Number
ETH250313-11
Job Number 33002066
Job Title Superintendent (Electrical)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T12
Division Works 4
Department Hv Operations
Branch Hv Substations
Vacancy Group Electricity
Reporting To Specialist Engineer (Hv Substations)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Special Conditions:

1. 40 hour, 5 day week.
2. Standby duties on a roster basis for which an allowance is payable.
3. Undertake Switching Operations, including isolating, earthing and issuing work permits for which
   an allowance is payable.
4. Protective clothing as per PPE.
5. Overtime Category: III. Employees must be required to work overtime to meet the exigencies of
   HV Operations.

Job Purpose
Job Purpose:
To manage a group carrying out the maintenance and/or construction work associated with the High/Medium Voltage infrastructure in the most effective and efficient manner.

Key Responsibility Areas
Key Responsibility Areas:

• Responsible for the construction, maintenance, installation, commissioning, operation, repair and testing of high and medium voltage plant and associated equipment from low voltages to 275 kv.
• Perform administrative functions for accurate recording of operational information.
• Support and promote the safety and accident prevention in the workplace.
• Manage staff performance and productivity.
• Performs training functions.

Competencies
Competencies:

• Managing Work
• Problem Solving
• Planning & Organising
• Quality Orientation
• Workplace Safety
• Discipline Specific Skills
• Customer Orientation & Customer Focus
• Resilience
• Accountability & Ethical Conduct
• Team Orientation
• Coaching & Mentoring

Essential Requirements
Essential Requirements:

• Trade Tested Artisan (Electrician).
• In possession of a NTC2 or NCV3 in Electrical Engineering from a Further Education and Training College registered with the Department of Education.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code B or EC1) as applicable.
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) or to be obtained within 6 months from date of appointment as applicable.
• Valid First Aid Certificate or be trained within 6 months from date of appointment.
• (For posts requiring switching) Must be authorised in terms of eThekwini Electricity Systems Operating Regulations to operate on Medium Voltage.
• Must be authorised in terms of eThekwini Electricity Systems Operating Regulations to operate High Voltage up to and including or 275kV or be in a position to be authorised within 9 months of appointment.
• Must pass a proficiency test set by the department to prove sufficient general knowledge of HV plant fundamentals and philosophies.
• 5 years relevant experience as a competent Electrician in terms of the Code of Practice A/16 of which 3 years must be in the installation and maintenance of the types of equipment associated with the HV Operations.

Preferred Requirements
Nil

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Car allowance may be applicable
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R758 472.00 – R959 295 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HC Electricity
Contact Telephone 0313111301

Clerical Assistant

Closing Date
2025/04/04
Reference Number
ETH250313-1
Job Number 30000036
Job Title Clerical Assistant
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T04
Division Nil
Department Nil
Branch Dcm Support Services
Vacancy Group SUPPORT SERVICES
Reporting To Senior Project Officer
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
N/A

Job Purpose
Responsible for providing and performing clerical duties to ensure smooth running of the
Support Services Department

Key Responsibility Areas
Undertake vehicle inspections and reports

Sort and distribute correspondence to and from various sections

Attend to stationery requirements for the department

Compile basic statistical reports and ensure proper filing

Undertake other related assignments as directed

Competencies
Written Communication

Attention to Detail

Influencing

Ethics and Professionalism

Problem Solving

Planning and Organising

Use of Technology

Interpersonal Relationships

Communication

Action Orientation

Essential Requirements
Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent

Preferred Requirements
N/A

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R141 770.69 – R178 814.46 Per Annum
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HRSYSTEMS / HRENG
Contact Telephone 0313226050 /0313227710

Project Executive

Closing Date
2025/04/04
Reference Number
ETH250312-2
Job Number 35005018
Job Title Project Executive
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T17
Division Nil
Department Headquarters Cleansing And Solid Waste
Branch Nil
Vacancy Group Trading Services
Reporting To Head (Cleansing And Solid Waste)
Location – Town / City Durban – Springfield
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
May be required to work irregular hours

Job Purpose
To provide input into the unit’s objectives and controls the delivery of a professional project management service through the determination and control of the process of analysing, investigating, assessing, defining, conceptualizing and designing major complex and high risk interventions in the environment and preparing and defending contractual terms or resolving disputes and, providing information, advice and recommendations on the best practice to guide, enable and ensure delivery of strategic initiatives that responds to the social upliftment and economic development drive of the City and is adaptable to the confirms with environmental, social and legislative changes and demands.

Key Responsibility Areas
Providing input into the process of defining policies, determining strategies and positioning of the Cleaning and Solid Waste Unit with respect to the management of strategic engineering related projects and programmes.
Prepare business plan to determine and present the sustainability of major high complex projects.
Applies professional knowledge of engineering design policies application, principles and the understanding of associated disciplines, legislations and practice to analyse, comment and coordinate design and detail requirements associated with major complex and high risk built interventions in the environment.
Managing processes associated with the preparation of contracts and resolves conflicts and/ or defends actions.
Managing development and projects management processes associated with the scoping, resourcing, implementation, monitoring and communication phase of major complex and high risk Engineering projects related to the Cleaning and Solid Waste Unit.
Interacts internally and extremely disseminating technical and professional information with recommendations, solutions and alternative on proposed and current infrastructure development projects and completed work.
Managing specific administrative and responding requirements associated with key performance and result indicators of the functionality.
Analysing the capability and adaptability of designs, building types and changes in material and construction technologies, strategies for building procurement in order to improve service delivery.
Administrating contracts to ensure that specifications and standards are maintained and, where applicable, supervision of consultants and or contractors.
Development of Particular and Special conditions for inclusion in tender documentation.
Monitoring project performance against budget contractual limits and assessing and reporting on the need for further funding, processing payments and certificates against completed works and, attending to and resolving contractual payments and claims.
Collating and consolidating interim/final reports, inspections schedules and contractual agreement to facilitate dispute resolution sequences with respect to contractual claims and/ or presenting the required evidence at Arbitration.
Controlling the recording and updating of financial and administrative information and attending the preparation and submission of management reports to the immediate superior for perusal and inclusion into consolidated reports.
Providing input into estimation of capital and operating budgets requirements using forward plans and costing frameworks and or historical financial performance indicators.
Competencies

• Discipline Specific Skills
• Financial Management
• People Management
• Planning and organising
• Monitoring and Control
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus
• Cognitive ability
• Accountability and ethical conduct
• Team Orientation

Essential Requirements
Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in any of the following fields: Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, Financial Management, BuiltEnvironment or equivalent.
Project Management Certificate.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
6 Years relevant experience.
Computer Literacy.
Preferred Requirements
Post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in any of the following fields: Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, Financial Management, Built Environment or equivalent.
8 Years relevant experience.
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Yes, Car Allowance (Locomotion)
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration (R1 431 698.00 Min. / R1 831 300.00 Max.)p.a Total Remuneration Packages.
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name Human Capital – CSW
Contact Telephone 031 311 6251

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