eThekwini Metropolitan Vacancies

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Artisan (Body Builder)

Closing Date
2025/10/03
Reference Number
ETH250919-3
Job Number 35004634
Job Title Artisan (Body Builder)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T10
Division Null
Department Plant And Engineering
Branch Workshop
Vacancy Group Trading Services
Reporting To Superintendent (Workshop)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Operate overhead crane.

Job Purpose
To maintain all DSW specialised vehicles and skips in good and safe conditions.
Key Responsibility Areas

• Manufactures, maintains and repairs skips.
• Maintains compactor bodies.
• Undertakes duties associated with boiler making, welding and mechanical work.
• Repairs hydraulic cylinders.
• Compiles cost estimates for work to be done.

Competencies

• Problem solving.
• Quality orientation.
• Workplace safety.
• Discipline specific skills.
• Communication.
• Action orientation.
• Resilience.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Learning orientation.
• Team orient

Essential Requirements

• Trade Tested Artisan (Bodybuilder or Boilermaker).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC).
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) or to be obtained within 12 months of employment.
• 3 years relevant post apprenticeship experience.

Preferred Requirements

• CO2 MiG Welding qualification.
• 4 years relevant post apprenticeship experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration (R 331 758.60 / R 430 640.16)p.a Basic Salary
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name Human Capital -Waste Management Directorate
Contact Telephone 031 311 6251

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Senior Network Security Specialist

Closing Date
2025/10/03
Reference Number
ETH250917-6
Job Number 19000630B
Job Title Senior Network Security Specialist
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T13
Division Security
Department Telecoms Networks And Electronic Service
Branch Telecoms And Network
Vacancy Group CORPORATE SERVICES
Reporting To Manager (Network Security)
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Purpose
Be a technical expert in terms of IT security, datacentre networking & wireless technologies. This is to ensure the enforcement of network security policies by understanding, implementing and enforcing policies as per the organizational requirements in order to improve the information security posture of the organization.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Ensures the optimal functioning of network security, datacentre and wireless systems and facilities the alignment of information security controls with business objectives.
• Implements, administers and maintains information technology security solutions as well as datacentre network systems and wireless systems controls.
• Provides maintenance to network security, datacentre and wireless systems.
• Ensures the maintenance of network security, datacentre and wireless architecture by advising on future directions in information technology.
• Performs supply chain functions.
• Informs and provides support to project teams in relation to technical issues during the initiation and planning stages of projects& project implementations.
• Provides consultancy service.
• Performs technical evaluations of ICT business solutions.
• Provides input into Network Security Architecture and Standards.

Competencies

• Planning & Organising
• Monitoring & Control
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Advice & Guidance
• Operations
• Installation & Integration
• User Support
• Learning Orientation

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field.
• Advanced Network Certification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 4 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field.
• 5 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances CAR ALLOWANCE
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE (R883 361.00 / R1 120 275.00 PER ANNUM)
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HLENGIWE MHLONGO
Contact Telephone 031 3227736

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Environmentalist

Closing Date
2025/10/03
Reference Number
ETH250917-5
Job Number 10400010
Job Title Environmentalist
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T14
Division Null
Department Sustainability And Resilience Co Ordnation And Integration
Branch Nil
Vacancy Group OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Reporting To Manager (Policy Implementation)
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Purpose
Contributes to the co-ordination, preparation and implementation of an Environmental Management System aimed at achieving sustainable development and protection of the Unicity’s environmental assets.

Key Responsibility Areas
ENVIRONMENTALIST 10400010

•Implements of the eThekwini Environmental Management Policy and other related environmental policies.
•Contributes to the preparation and implementation of an Environmental Management System.
•Contributes to the preparation of EMs environmental input into provincial environmental management and implementation plans.
•Contributes to the regular state of the environment reporting.
•Contributes to the councils Local Agenda 21/ Local Action 21 programme.
•Oversees the preparation of environmental plans for specific areas or issues.
•Liaise with stakeholders and officials concerned with environmental planning and management matters.
•Oversees project implementation.
•Assists Manager Policy Co-ordination and Implementation in the management of consultants.
•Assists committees in their deliberations where these may have an impact on the environmental management.

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTALIST 10400010B

•Implements of the eThekwini Environmental Management Policy and other related environmental policies.
•Contributes to the preparation and implementation of an Environmental Management System.
•Contributes to the EMs environmental input into provincial environmental management and implementation plans.
•Contributes to the councils Local Agenda 21/ Local Action 21 programme.
•Contributes to the regular state of the environment reporting.
•Liaise with stakeholders and officials concerned with environmental planning and management matters.
•Oversees and co-ordinates the preparation of environmental plans for specific areas or issues.
•Oversees and co-ordinates project implementation.
•Identifies strategic projects or research that needs to be undertaken and prepares appropriate budgets and action plans.
•Conceptualises and develops sustainable development indicators.
•Assists committees in their deliberations where these may have an impact on the environmental management.

Competencies
•Planning.
•Attention to Detail.
•Project Management.
•Discipline Specific Skills.
•Interpersonal relationships.
•Communication.
•Resilience.
•Change Readiness.
•Cognitive Ability.
•Team Orientation.
•Direct Setting.

Essential Requirements
ENVIRONMENTALIST 10400010

•Post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
•Valid motor vehicle driving license.
•4 Years relevant experience.

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTALIST 10400010B

•Post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
•Valid motor vehicle driving license.
•5 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements
ENVIRONMENTALIST 10400010

•Masters Degree (NQF Level 9) in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
•5 years relevant experience.

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTALIST 10400010B

•Masters degree (NQF Level 9) in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
•6 years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances CAR ALLOWANCE
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE – GRADE T14 (R990 043.00 / R1 256 750.00 PER ANNUM) – GRADE T15 (R1 126 875.00 / R1 434 389.00 PER ANNUM)
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HLENGIWE MHLONGO
Contact Telephone 031 3227736

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Data Analystics Advisor

Closing Date
2025/10/03
Reference Number
ETH250917-10
Job Number 12000406
Job Title Data Analystics Advisor
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T14
Division Null
Department Information And Communication Technnology
Branch Nil
Vacancy Group OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Reporting To Senior Manager (Information & Communication Technology Auditing)
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Purpose
To develop and conduct specialist data analytic standards, strategies and procedures in support of audits, investigations and proactive forensic reviews.

Key Responsibility Areas
•Plan and conduct data analysis audits of various systems and applications organisation-wide to safeguard assets, identify risk and threats, ensure accuracy of data and also promote operational efficiency.
•Assist to implement and review Internal Audit projects and initiatives.
•Interacts and communicates with various stakeholders across the organisation and within the Unit.
•Undertake administrative and reporting requirements associated with the area of responsibility.
•Support knowledge management systems (continuity and business recovery process) of the Unit.
•Design and develop analytic tests to address audit related risks.
•Highlight risks through proactive awareness and follow- through on identification of possible losses or weaknesses in various organisational systems.

Competencies
•Research and Analysis
•Ethics and Professionalism
•Internal Auditing
•Engagement Management
•Information Management
•Interpersonal Relationships
•Communication
•Service Delivery Orientation
•Customer Orientation and Customer Focus
•Action and Outcome Orientation
•Resilience
•Cognitive Ability

Essential Requirements
•ICT qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent.
•Valid motor vehicle driving license.
•4 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements
•Post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) and member of a recognized computer association.
•6 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances CAR ALLOWANCE
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE (R990 043.00 / R1 256 750.00 PER ANNUM)
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HLENGIWE MHLONGO
Contact Telephone 031 3227736

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Professional Technologist

Closing Date
2025/10/03
Reference Number
ETH250912-6
Job Number 33003484
Job Title Professional Technologist
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T14
Division Planning And Design
Department Mv Lv Operations
Branch Lighting Planning
Vacancy Group Energy Management
Reporting To Senior Manager (Lighting Planning)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Special Conditions:
40 hours, 5 day week. Flexi-hours to be agreed with the Manager: Lighting Planning.
Protective Clothing as per PPE Schedule.
Overtime as per overtime regulations.
This post reports to SENIOR MANAGER (LIGHTING PLANNING)

Job Purpose
Job Purpose:
To manage activities pertaining to construction planning of the streetlighting projects.

Key Responsibility Areas
Key Responsibility Areas:
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Provide technical/professional advice on electricity issues.
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Prepare, monitor and control capital and operating budgets.
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Actively support and promote safety and accident prevention.
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Maintain, enhance and encourage good public relations.
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Monitor staff performance.
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Undertakes the recruitment, training and development of staff and learners.
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Manage projects allocated to consultants and contractors.
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Comply with legislative and regulatory requirements.
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Investigate and implement new systems, practices and technology.
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Deal with ad-hoc issues that arise within the division.

Competencies
Competencies:
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Attention to Detail
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Organisational Awareness
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Planning
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Design
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Construction
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Communication
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Service Delivery Orientation
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Learning Orientation
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Action & Outcome Orientation
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Team Orientation
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Direction Setting
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Coaching & Mentoring

Essential Requirements
Essential Requirements:
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Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NQF Level 7) in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current).
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Registered as a Professional Electrical Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
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Valid First Aid certificate or be able to obtain one within 6 months from date of appointment.
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Valid motor vehicle driving license.
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3 Years relevant post qualification experience.

Preferred Requirements
Nil

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Car & Market allowances may be applicable
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R990 043.00 – R1 256 750.00 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HC Electricity
Contact Telephone 0313111301

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Contact Centre Consultant

Closing Date
2025/10/03
Reference Number
ETH250912-4
Job Number 34000418
Job Title Contact Centre Consultant
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T07
Division (Blank)
Department Customer Services
Branch Contact Centre
Vacancy Group WATER AND SANITATION (WATER AND SANITATION)
Reporting To Supervisor (Contact Centre)
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Be able to work in a shift environment.

Job Purpose
To provide an efficient and professional interface to all eThekwini residents in relation to services related to water accounts (billing), water, wastewater, storm-water, roads and traffic (engineering fault reporting via a toll free telephone contact point.

Key Responsibility Areas
Ensures that the customer is given accurate information and is satisfied with the service provided.
Liaises with the Engineering Department, captures all related engineering faults effectively and prioritises and classifies the faults in terms of severity.
Undertakes the screening of all no water complaints.
Updates the consumer and accounts details on the Billing system with regard to terminations and transfers.
Authorises reconnection of water services on receipt of full payment.
Follows up on electronic payments to banks and third party agencies.
Follows up on queries referred to meter shop, meter audit division.
Undertakes the adjustments of accounts.

Competencies
Written communication
Oral communication
Attention to detail
Ethics and professionalism
Organisational awareness
Problem solving
Use of technology
Communication
Resilience
Learning orientation
Team orientation
Coaching and mentoring

Essential Requirements
Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
2 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements
Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and an Administrative certificate.
3 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 232 438.20 / R 301 728.48 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL
Contact Telephone 031 311 8779

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Principal Training Officer (Fire)

Closing Date
2025/10/03
Reference Number
ETH250912-1
Job Number 43004566
Job Title Principal Training Officer (Fire)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T12
Division Null
Department Training
Branch Nil
Vacancy Group Fire Services Directorate
Reporting To Chief Training Officer (Fire)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Nil

Job Purpose
To conduct training lessons to all council employees at all levels.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Implements training needs supplied by the units.
• Design and produce training manuals and notes research, develop and update learning material
• Presents existing courses.
• Customise existing training material where necessary.
• Determines training needs of each unit and ensure that they are informed by IDP.
• Conducts classroom based training.
• Develops and coordinates Workplace Skills Plan.
• Co-ordinates training events.
• Evaluates the training provided.
• Designs learning outcomes and conduct assessments for learners.
• Provides post course follow-up.

Competencies

• Problem solving.
• Communication.
• Firefighting.
• Rescue operations
• Special operations (Hazmat, urban search and rescue).
• Fire safety and prevention.
• Emergency medical care.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Learning orientation.
• Change readiness.
• Team orientation.

Essential Requirements

• Diploma in Fire Technology or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code C).
• 8 years relevant operational experience of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level (e.g. Leading Fire Fighter).
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements
Nil

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Nil
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 462,393.60 – R 600,186.12 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name Centre of Excellence
Contact Telephone 0313113103

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Senior Manager (Sectoral Programmes)

Closing Date
2025/10/03
Reference Number
ETH250911-1
Job Number 54000328
Job Title Senior Manager (Sectoral Programmes)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T17
Division Null
Department Programmes And Projects
Branch Sectorial Programmes
Vacancy Group COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Reporting To Deputy Head (Programmes And Projects)
Location – Town / City eThekwini
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Purpose
Responsible for the overall management and the provision of operational direction to different programmes.

This post reports to DEPUTY HEAD (PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS)

Key Responsibility Areas

• Manages the sectoral programmes branch through leading, planning, organizing and controlling the administrative functions.
• Ensures compliance and implementation of the strategic needs, resources and interventions.
• Compiles reports for submission to the relevant political structures, funders/donors and other stakeholders on the development and implementation of programmes/ projects.
• Secures units (within the EMA) and other stakeholders support and awareness to deliver on prioritized programmes and projects.
• Provides input into the business plans and budgets in compliance with the Integrated development plan.
• Facilitate a research capacity to inform the interventions and implementation of programmes.
• Undertakes the selection, reviewing and briefing of tender specifications with consultants.
• Manages staff and identify performance and developmental needs.

Competencies

• Discipline specific skills.
• Financial Management.
• People Management.
• Planning an organizing.
• Monitoring and control.
• Organizational awareness.
• Problem solving.
• Service delivery orientation.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Impact and influence.
• Coaching and mentoring.

Essential Requirements

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 7 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Public Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• 8 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances YES – LOCOMOTION ALLOWACE
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R1 499 461.00 – R1 918 074.00 PER ANNUM (TOTAL VALUE OF REMUNERATION PACKAGE)
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE
Contact Telephone FOR JOB ENQUIRIES (031) 3227701 / FOR SYSTEM ISSUES (031) 3226050

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