Garden Route District Municipality Vacancies

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MANAGER: SUPPORT

Garden Route District Municipality is situated in George and serves the people in the Southern
Cape and Little Karoo.
Garden Route District Municipality seeks to achieve the integrated, sustainable, and
equitable socio-economic development of its area as a whole by: • Ensuring integrated
development planning; Promoting bulk infrastructure development • Building the
capacity of local municipalities in its area to perform their functions and exercise their
powers where such capacity is lacking • Promoting the equitable distribution of resources
between local municipalities in its area to ensure appropriate levels of municipal services.

Applications are invited for the following vacancy in the Office of the
Deputy Executive Mayor.
MANAGER: SUPPORT
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE MAYOR (GEORGE)
Fixed-Term Contract

Period of appointment:
The contract period will be equal or linked to the term of office of the current Political
Office Bearer.

Total remuneration package:
Basic salary: R473469.24 – R614585.04 per annum (Package will be determined on a
CTC basis).

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Minimum Municipal Competency
• Valid Driver’s License Code B
• 3 Years of experience in local government working in a political office
• Computer Literacy in office applications
• Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape

Competencies:

• Good human relations, interpersonal skills
• Sound written and oral and communication
• Accuracy and ability to give attention to detail
• High degree of confidentiality and responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with conflict situations
• Good Planning and organizational skills

Duties will include:

• Responsible for the overall functioning and coordination of the Office of the Deputy
  Executive Mayor.
• Management and supervision of personnel in the Office of the Deputy Executive
  Mayor.
• Perform administrative related duties.
• Management and implementation of the financial and budget requirements of the
  Office of the Deputy Executive Mayor.
• Co-ordination and implementation of projects related to the Office of the Deputy
  Executive Mayor.
• Facilitation and coordination of Deputy Executive Mayoral Events and functions.
• Responsible for all Social Media platforms and print media press releases for the
  Office of the Deputy Executive Mayor.
• Facilitate communication and functions between the Office of the Deputy
  Executive Mayor and the Municipal Administration.

Note(s):

• Garden Route District Municipality is committed to Employment Equity. Preference
  will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated
  groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation
• Applicants should confirm their employment history by submitting the following
  supporting documentation:
• Qualifications (Degree/Diploma)
• Identity Document (SA);
• Any other applicable documentation required.
• Candidates must be willing to be subjected to practical/proficiency testing.
• Candidates must be willing to be subjected to a criminal record check.
• Your application will also be subjected to references from your previous or current
  employers.
• No late or faxed applications will be accepted.

Application forms and further information:
Please apply by completing your online profile on the e-Recruitment Portal. The eRecruitment System is available on the Garden Route District Municipality website at
www.gardenroute.gov.za/jobs/apply for job/Option1: E-recruitment website/ register
or log on. Please upload or attach a copy of your Curriculum Vitae, certified copy of
your Identity Document and relevant qualifications (Certified within the last 3 months).
For enquiries, contact Loyiso Shoto at Human Resources on 044 803 1373/ 1388/ 1413.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should candidates not be contacted
within two months after the closing date, they may accept theirapplication as
unsuccessful.

Closing date: Thursday, 11 September 2025, at 16:30

Click here to apply

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE MAYOR

Garden Route District Municipality is situated in George and serves the people in the Southern Cape
and Little Karoo. Garden Route District Municipality seeks to achieve the integrated, sustainable,
and equitable socio-economic development of its area as a whole by: • Ensuring integrated
development planning; Promoting bulk infrastructure development • Building the capacity of
local municipalities in its area to perform their functions and exercise their powers where such
capacity is lacking • Promoting the equitable distribution of resources between local municipalities
in its area to ensure appropriate levels of municipal services

Applications are invited for the following vacancy in the Office of the Deputy
Executive Mayor.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE MAYOR
(George), Fixed-Term Contract

Period of appointment:
The contract period will be equal or linked to the term of office of the current
Political Office Bearer.

Total remuneration package:
R270 900 – R351 624 per annum (Package will be determined on a CTC basis)

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Relevant Office Administration and/or Secretarial qualification.
• 2-3 years administration or secretarial experience.
• Language Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the
  Western Cape (Afrikaans and/or Englishand/or Xhosa).
• Computer literacy and MS Office
• Code B driver’s licence
• The candidate must be willing to work after-hours

Competencies:

• Sound written and oral communication
• Ability to deal with conflict
• Strong planning and organising skills
• Attention to detail
• Good Interpersonal relationship skills to work with people inside and outside
  of the Municipality
• Professionalism and ethical behaviour

Duties will include:

• Personal assistant support; Secretarial service, administrative responsibilities;
• Front office and reception duties;
• Ensure effective liaison between the Deputy Executive Mayor’s Office,
  Executive Mayor’s Office, and Senior Management of the
  municipality/ public / other municipalities on matters requiring the
  attention of the Deputy Executive Mayor;
• Liaise with the Deputy Executive Mayor on the costing of events and provide
  input for budget purposes

Note(s):

• Garden Route District Municipality is committed to Employment Equity.
  Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of
  the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of
  the Organisation
• Applicants should confirm their employment history by submitting the following
  supporting documentation:
• Qualifications (Degree/Diploma);
• Identity Document (SA);
• Any other applicable documentation required;
• Candidates must be willing to be subjected to practical/proficiency testing;
• Candidates must be willing to be subjected to a criminal record check;
• Your application will also be subjected to references from your previous or
  current employers.
• No late or faxed applications will be accepted.

Application forms and further information:
Please apply by completing your online profile on the e-Recruitment Portal. The eRecruitment System is available on the Garden Route District Municipality website at
www.gardenroute.gov.za/jobs/apply for job/Option1: E-recruitment website/ register
or log on. Please upload or attach a copy of your Curriculum Vitae, certified copy of
your Identity Document and relevant qualifications (Certified within the last 3 months).
For enquiries, contact Loyiso Shoto at Human Resources on 044 803 1373/ 1388/ 1413.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should candidates not be
contacted within two months after the closing date, they may accept their
application as unsuccessful.

Click here to apply

We wish you all the best with your applications