eThekwini Metropolitan Jobs

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Director (Organisation Effectiveness & Continuous Improvement)

Closing Date
2025/07/11
Reference Number
ETH250702-4
Job Number 63000000
Job Title Director (Organisation Effectiveness & Continuous Improvement)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T20
Division Nil
Department Nil
Branch Nil
Vacancy Group CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Reporting To Executive Director (Corporate Services)
Location – Town / City eThekwini
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Purpose
Plans, leads and directs the Organisation Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement functionality for the Municipality through the design, development and alignment of Performance Management / Organisational Development / Strategic Planning (Change Management / Business System Analysis) policies, procedures, systems and controls guiding management advisory / consulting interventions, applications and outcomes
and providing strategic advice on review of business plans with respect to Human Resources Development and Business Systems aimed at supporting the accomplishment of the Municipality’s key performance areas and service delivery objectives.

This post reports to EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (CORPORATE SERVICES)

Key Responsibility Areas

• Researches and develops strategic and short to medium term plans for the Organisation Effectiveness & Continuous Improvement Directorate and advises various Departments.
• Directs and controls the key performance indicators and outcomes of personnel within the Directorate.
• Investigates and provides recommendations to various Directorates with regard to policy reviews, formulation of procedure manuals and systems and administrative controls.
• Advises various Directorates and Departments on systems and best practices.
• Implements communication strategies aimed at creating awareness and/ or seeking acknowledgment.
• Manages the conducting of research on behalf of the Municipality.
• Manages customer service improvement initiatives for the Municipality thereby promoting service delivery and leads the development of service level standards and ensuring compliance thereof.
• Manages the scope and procedural administrative requirements and reporting deadlines associated with the functionality.

Competencies

• Moral Competency
• Planning & Organising
• Analysis & Innovation
• Knowledge & Information Management
• Communication
• Results & Quality Focus
• Strategic Direction and Leadership
• People Management
• Program & Project Management
• Financial Management
• Change Leadership
• Governance Management

Essential Requirements
Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields:

• Organisational Development / Operations Management
• Industrial Psychology
• Human Resource Management

Valid motor vehicle driving license.

8 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a senior management level.

Preferred Requirements
Post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in one of the following fields:

• Organisational Development / Operations Management
• Industrial Psychology
• Human Resource Management

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Yes-Locomotion Allowance.
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration SALARY NEGOTIABLE
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL DIRECTORATE
Contact Telephone FOR JOB ENQUIRES 0313113167 FOR SYSTEM ISSUES 0313226050

First Aid Officer

Closing Date
2025/07/11
Reference Number
ETH250613-3
Job Number 65000102
Job Title First Aid Officer
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T07
Division Nursing
Department Occupational Health
Branch Nursing
Vacancy Group CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Reporting To Chief Professional Nurse
Location – Town / City eThekwini
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Purpose
To provide first aid and coordinate training on first aid to eThekwini Municipality employees.

This post reports to CHIEF PROFESSIONAL NURSE.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Responds and attend to calls regarding injuries on duty (IOD) and emergency medical cases.
• Consults with relevant clinical superior on issues pertaining to IODs.
• Liaises with various stakeholders regarding the injured employee’s documents.
• Attends to employees on follow up as required.
• Orders, maintains and supplies first aid requisites to respective units.
• Ensures all first aid and emergency equipment is properly maintained and in good working order.
• Completes compensation documents, resumption of duty reports and collate all medical reports and related data.
• Maintains first line of contact with injured employees and their supervisors.
• Updates and maintains records.
• Coordinates training and re-training of First Aiders.
• Plans and undertakes refresher courses for employees.

Competencies

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Professionalism
• Patient Care
• Medical knowledge
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Customer Orientation and Customer Focus
• Action and Outcome Orientation
• Learning Orientation

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Valid First Aid Certificate at Level 3.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and a valid Basic Life Support Certificate.
• 3 Years relevant experience

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R221 348.60 / R287 333.14 PER ANNUM
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL DIRECTORATE
Contact Telephone FOR JOB DETAILS INFO 031 311 3167 / FOR SYSTEMS ISSUES 031 322 6050

Senior Medical Practitioner

Closing Date
2025/07/11
Reference Number
ETH250619-1
Job Number 41000398
Job Title Senior Medical Practitioner
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T16
Division Medical
Department Communicable Disease Control
Branch Communicable Disease Centre
Vacancy Group Health
Reporting To Senior Manager (Communicable Disease)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Purpose
To coordinate and control the Department’s planning and development to the communicable
Diseases (Tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/ AIDS act) Health care services and
attending to the clinical management and primary health care and providing a consultative service
to the nursing personnel at the clinic level in accordance to the requirements of the unit.

Key Responsibility Areas
Managing communicable diseases (TB, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/Aids etc.) in the
Department.
Controlling specific procedures and measure pertaining to research and compliance to
relevant National, Provincial and Municipal legislation.
Coordinating functions associated with the financial and human resources management.
Contributing to the provision of a high-quality clinical service.
Performing specific activities associated with communication/liaison support with relevant
stakeholders.

Competencies
Interpersonal and communication skills
Professionalism
Systems-based practice
Patient care
Medical knowledge
Practice-based learning and improvement
Service delivery orientation
Action and outcome orientation
Change readiness
Cognitive ability
Coaching and mentoring
Team orientation

Essential Requirements
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) (NQF Level 8) or equivalent.
Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical
Practitioner.
Valid motor vehicle driving license
6 years relevant experience of which one year must be in the provision of ARV initiation
service.
Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) (NQF Level 8) or equivalent.
Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical
Practitioner.
Dispensing certificate.
7 years relevant experience in Communicable Diseases Management

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Locomotion
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 675,757.08 – R 877,172.16
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name Human Capital
Contact Telephone 031 311 3633

Senior Training Officer

Closing Date
2025/07/11
Reference Number
ETH250613-4
Job Number 62000262
Job Title Senior Training Officer
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T11
Division Service Delivery
Department Competency Learning And Development
Branch Generic Training
Vacancy Group CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Reporting To Principal Training Officer
Location – Town / City eThekwini
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Purpose
To conduct training lessons to all Council employees at all levels.

This post reports to PRINCIPAL TRAINING OFFICER.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Determining the training needs of each Unit, ensuring that they are informed by the IDP and implements training needs supplied by Units.
• Designing and producing training manuals and notes and presents existing courses.
• Conducting classroom based training and customises existing training material where necessary.
• Developing and co-ordinating the WSP and co-ordinates training events.
• Researching, developing and updating learning material.
• Designing and conducting learner assessments and evaluates training provided.
• Responsible for the maintenance of safe working conditions in the training centre.
• Providing post course follow-up.

Competencies

• Attention to detail.
• Ethics and Professionalism.
• Planning and Organising.
• Use of Technology.
• Learning and Development.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Communication.
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• Resilience.
• Learning Orientation.
• Cognitive ability.
• Conflict Management.

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Education or Training or Human Resources Management or Business Administration or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• National Certificate Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices (OD-ETDP) (NQF Level 5) or certificate in Education Training and Development Practices (NQF Level 5).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 3 years relevant experience in a Learning and Development environment.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Education or Training or Human Resources Management or Business Administration or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• National Certificate Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices (OD-ETDP) (NQF Level 5) or certificate in Education Training and Development Practices (NQF Level 5).
• Instructional Design tools for e-Learning Certificate.
• 4 years relevant experience in a Learning and Development environment.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R372 957.32 / R484 118.58 PER ANNUM.
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL DIRECTORATE
Contact Telephone FOR JOB DETAILS 031 311 3167 / FOR SYSTEMS ISSUES 031 322 6050

Engineer (Comm Netw Eng)

Closing Date
2025/07/11
Reference Number
ETH250620-8
Job Number 33007222
Job Title Engineer (Comm Netw Eng)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T14
Division Communication Network Engineering
Department Technical Support
Branch Communication Network
Vacancy Group TRADING SERVICES
Reporting To Specialist Engineer (Comm Network Eng)
Location – Town / City ETHEKWINI
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions

• Hours of work 40 hours, 5 days week
• Flexi-time At the sole discretion of the Manager
• Shift Work As and when required and as per employment contract
• Standby No
• Special Allowance No
• Incentive Bonus No
• Overtime Category Incumbents must be prepared to work overtime when required to meet the exigencies of the service
• Locomotion Permanent locomotion allowance or Departmental transport at the discretion
  of the EThekwini Municipality’s Locomotion Sub-Committee
• 9 Transfer/Relocation Incumbents will be subject to transfer/relocation to any of the Electricity Unit’s depots or divisions as required.
• Protective Clothing As per the PPE schedule.

Job Purpose
Provide support to the Chief Engineer (Communication Networks) by effectively researching and investigating, testing, designing, planning and commissioning of the Communication Networks of eThekwini Electricity which relate to new and broadly available and unavailable technical practices.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Compiles and updates basic and complex specifications and standards of broadly available
  and unavailable technical systems within the Communication Network.
• Compiles and adjudicates basic and complex tenders relating to broadly available and
  unavailable technical aspects of the fibre, radio and wireless, data, copper and other media
  systems of the Communication Network.
• Introduces new basic and complex sub-systems, systems and focus technologies, and,
  maintenance and fault repairs to the backbone of the Fibre Optic Network of the
  Communications Network.
• Introduces new basic and complex sub-systems, systems and focus technologies and,
  maintenance and fault repairs to the customer connections which are directly connected to the backbone of the Fibre Optic Network of the Communication Network.
• Introduces new basic and complex sub-systems, systems and focus technologies, and,
  maintenance and fault repairs to the Radio and Wireless Network of the Communications
• Network and customer connections to it.
• Introduces new basic and complex sub-systems, systems and focus technologies, and,
  maintenance and fault repairs to the Technical Data Network and customer connections to it.
• Introduces new basic and complex sub-systems, systems and focus technologies, and,
  maintenance and fault repairs to the Copper Pilot Network of the Communication Network and customer connections.
• Introduces new basic and complex sub-systems and focus technologies, and, maintenance
  and fault repairs to other identified communication systems of the Communication Network
  and other customer connections.
• Provides specialised software and hardware tools required to undertake trouble shooting and monitoring of the operation of the communication system.
• Monitors the performance and utilisation of the existing fibre, copper, data, radio and wireless and other media systems of the communication networks.
• Manages and maintains central computerised technical records and drawings relating to the
• communication networks, customer connections and the division.
• Initiates the acquisition of goods, materials and services.
• Accepts appointment in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (1993) and
  regulations.
• Ensures compliance with safety rules as stipulated in Chapter 25 of the Town Clerks Standing
  Orders.

Competencies

• Planning.
• Organisational awareness.
• Attention to detail.
• Design.
• Project management.
• Construction.
• Operation and maintenance.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Communication.
• Action and outcome orientation.
• Cognitive ability.
• Team orientation

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Electronic or Computer or
  Electrical Engineering.
• Registered as a Candidate Engineer (Electrical) with the Engineering Council of South Africa
  (ECSA) within 3 months of employment.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 2 years relevant post qualification experience.

Preferred Requirements
N/A

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances YES-LOCOMOTION & MARKET ALLOWANCE MAY BE APPLICABLE
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 945 416.00 – R 1 200 010.00 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HR COUNTER
Contact Telephone 0313113103

Artisan (Bricklayer / Plumber)(Level Ii)

Closing Date
2025/07/11
Reference Number
ETH250620-6
Job Number 34004044
Job Title Artisan (Bricklayer / Plumber)(Level Ii)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T10
Division South
Department Sanitation Operations
Branch Wastewater Network
Vacancy Group WATER AND SANITATION (SANITATION OPERATIONS)
Reporting To Superintendent (Reticulation)
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Posts of Artisan (Bricklayer/Plumber) are interchangeable with the Department at the discretion of the Deputy Head: Operations.

Job Purpose
Performs plumbing/bricklaying tasks associated with the maintenance on sewerage drainage systems and attending to routine/general administrative recording requirements.

Key Responsibility Areas
Carries out maintenance on sewerage drainage systems.
Repairs damaged manholes/pipes and builds new brick or precast ring manholes were
required.
Ensures that work site is securely barricaded and made safe for road or pedestrian traffic.
Carries out shoring of deep trenches according to departmental standards.
Completing job costing/work schedule records for work undertaken.
Prepares schedules of materials required from stores for each job and being responsible for
the correct use of all such materials.
Supervises and controls a team of General Workers and issuing job instructions.
Transports staff/equipment and materials to and from work sites in a responsible manner.

Competencies
Managing work.
Problem solving.
Planning and organising.
Quality orientation.
Workplace safety.
Discipline specific skills.
Service delivery orientation.
Accountability and ethical conduct.
Impact and influence.
Team orientation.

Essential Requirements
Trade Tested Artisan (Bricklayer or Plumber).
Valid Basic First Aid and Basic Safety certificate or to be completed within 6-12 months from
date of appointment.
Valid motor vehicle driving license
Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
3 Years relevant post qualification experience.

Preferred Requirements
4 years relevant post qualification experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 315 930.44 / R 410 094.39 pa
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL
Contact Telephone 031 311 8779

Clerk

Closing Date
2025/07/11
Reference Number
ETH250620-9
Job Number 33005214
Job Title Clerk
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T05
Division Lv
Department Mv Lv Operations
Branch Network Control
Vacancy Group Electricity
Reporting To Senior Administration Officer
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
N/A

Job Purpose
Job Purpose:
The provision of telephone answering service for customers reporting electricity faults.

Key Responsibility Areas
Key Responsibility Areas:
•
Answering of telephone calls from customers reporting electricity faults within the Region.
•
Accurately recording and capturing faults and direct to appropriate LV control officer for action.
•
Provides assistance to other regional clerks providing the same service.
•
Responsible for carrying out filing and general clerical duties.

Competencies
Competencies:
•
Attention to Detail
•
Ethics and Professionalism
•
Problem Solving
•
Planning and Organising
•
Use of Technology
•
Data Processing & Analysis
•
Communication
•
Client Orientation and customer Focus
•
Learning Orientation

Essential Requirements
Essential Requirements:
•
Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
•
3 months relevant experience.
•
Computer Literacy

Preferred Requirements
Preferred Requirements:
•
6 months relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 155 085.75 – R 201 319.69 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HC Electricity
Contact Telephone 0313111301

Artisan (Diesel Mechanic)

Closing Date
2025/07/11
Reference Number
ETH250624-4
Job Number 35004628
Job Title Artisan (Diesel Mechanic)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T10
Division Nil
Department Plant And Engineering
Branch Workshop
Vacancy Group Trading Services
Reporting To Superintendent (Workshop)
Location – Town / City Durban – Springfield
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
None

Job Purpose
To carry out planned and unplanned maintenance on vehicles as instructed, ensuring deadlines are met also maintaining DSW Fleet in compliance with the National Road Traffic Act of 1996 as amended.
Key Responsibility Areas
Undertakes engine tuning and inspects vehicles and records / fixes defects on various makes and models, both petrol and diesel.
Tows and recovers vehicles as well as reassembles and adjusts the clutches, gearbox, propeller and shafts where necessary.
Utilises compression testers, fuel pump pressure gauges for fault-finding and maintains cooling systems.
Diagnosing of defects on a variety of vehicles in consultation with Superintendents and replaces and services components.
Assumes responsibility for the supervision and training of apprentices and over workshops during late afternoon and week-end duty.
Installs overhead cables, maintains pulleys and bearings and ensures that job cards, time sheets and vehicle trip sheets are completed.
Repairs hydraulic systems on vehicles and tests vehicles.
Undertakes other repairs and maintenance work applicable to the trade of diesel / plant / petrol mechanic e.g. roadside repairs and liaises with workshop superintendent and suppliers for required spares.
Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Quality Orientation
• Work Place Safety
• Discipline Specific Skills
• Communication
• Action Orientation
• Resilience
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct
• Learning Orientation
• Team Orientation

Essential Requirements

• Trade Tested Artisan (Diesel Mechanic).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC).
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• 3 Years relevant post apprenticeship experience.

Preferred Requirements

• 4 Years relevant post apprenticeship experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 315 930.44 / R 410 094.39 pa Basic Salary
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name Human Capital – CSW
Contact Telephone 031 311 6251

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