eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality Jobs

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Senior Professional Nurse

Job Description

CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

SENIOR PROFESSIONAL NURSE

GRADE 12

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY DIRECTORATE

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH DIVISION

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Provides primary medical care services.
• Plans and executes a health promotion programme in line with the National Health Calendar.
• Plans and implements an effective wellness management programme within the allocated region.
• Provides an occupational health and hygiene service and keeps up to date with current trends and standards in light thereof.
• Oversees the First Aid and Injury on duty management at clinic level.
• Provides an efficient, effective legally compliant occupational health service to ensure healthy employees.
• Effectively markets and/ or promotes occupational health service to all council employees.
• Ensures clinical and administrative policies, procedures and processes are adhered to.
• Continually assesses and evaluates the performance of subordinates.

Competencies:

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Professionalism
• Patient Care
• Medical knowledge
• Customer Orientation and Customer Focus
• Action and Outcome Orientation
• Resilience
• Cognitive Ability
• Learning Orientation
• Team Orientation

Essential Requirements:

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in General Nursing.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a General Nurse.
• Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Dispensing Course Certificate.
• Certificate in Audiometry.
• Certificate in Spirometry.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 years post graduate experience in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements:

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in General Nursing.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a General Nurse.
• Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Dispensing Course Certificate.
• Certificate in Audiometry.
• Certificate in Spirometry.
• Registration of Occupational Health as an additional qualification with the South African Nursing Council.
• 3 years post graduate experience in Occupational Health Nursing.

Special Conditions:

1. To be able to travel within the Ethekwini Municipality Boundaries.
2. Posts are interchangeable within occupational health regional clinics.
 

This post reports to CHIEF PROFESSIONAL NURSE

Qualifications

Essentail Experience • B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering or equivalent and registration with ECSA as Pr. Eng (Electronic Engineering). , Computer Literacy. Preferred Experience • 3 years post graduate experience in Occupational Health Nursing. Essential Qualifications • CA(SA), member of SAICA, and Associate member of IMFO. , Certificate in Audiometry., Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing., Certificate in Spirometry. , Certificate or Degree (NQF Level 7) in Occupational Health Nursing. , Diploma (NQF Level 6) in General Nursing. , Dispensing certificate. , Dispensing Course Certificate. , Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a General Nurse, Valid motor vehicle driving license. Preferred Qualifications • Certificate in Audiometry., Certificate in Spirometry. , Certificate or Degree (NQF Level 7) in Occupational Health Nursing. , Diploma (NQF Level 6) in General Nursing. , Dispensing Course Certificate. , Registration of Occupational Health as an additiona

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Accounting Support Advisor

Job Description

Key Responsibility Areas:
• Undertake specialist accounting and financial sector training and legislative compliance, in line with the International Financial Reporting Frameworks (IFRS), International Standards on Auditing (ISA), the King Report, South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).

• Generally Recognised Accounting Practices (GRAP) and the Municipal Finance Management
Act (MFMA) in conjunction with other professional assessors.

• Manage specialist Chartered Accountant and financial sector training governed by the South
African Institute of Chartered Accountancy (SAICA) training program, developed in line with
the IFRS, ISA and the King Report, aimed at fulfilling the NT and National Development Plan
(NDP) objective of professionalising the Public Sector through the contribution towards
producing Chartered Accountants within the Public Sector.

• Manage specialist Local Government, Accounting Standards Board (ASB), Generally
Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) and Municipal Finance Management Intern Program
(MFMIP) aligned graduate accountant and trainee accountant program.

• Manage the forward planning, implementation and monitoring all our specialist technical
training programs.

• Perform research pertaining to proposed new legislation, accounting standards and regulated specialist accounting frameworks.

• Monitor and ensure the compliance and submission of documents pertaining to legislative
training and development.

• Undertake special projects as required by the Director Expenditure.

Competencies:

• Accounting.

• Financial reporting.

• Financial process management.

• Organisational awareness.

• Problem solving.

• Planning and organising.

• Interpersonal relationships.

• Communication.

• Action and outcome orientation.

• Learning orientation.

• Team orientation.

• Coaching and mentoring.

Essential Requirements:
• Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 8) in Accounting or equivalent with completed SAICA articles.

• Must be in possession of National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF6) OR Must obtain a National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF6) within 18 months of date of appointment.

• Valid motor vehicle driving license

• 4 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• 5 Years relevant experience.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to work after hours.
• Represent Expenditure at Committee, Inter-departmental and Business meetings

Qualifications

Essentail Experience • 4 Years relevant experience., Computer Literacy. Preferred Experience • 6 Years relevant experience. Essential Qualifications • B Com Accounting Honours with completed SAICA articles., Must be in possession of National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF6) OR Must obtain a National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF6) within 18 months of date of appointment., Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). Preferred Qualifications • Relevant post graduate qualification.

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34007386 – Senior Manager (Plant And Logistics)

Job Description

 TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

SENIOR MANAGER (PLANT AND LOGISTICS)

REF NO: 34007386

ETHEKWINI WATER SERVICES DIRECTORATE

AUXILIARY SERVICES DIVISION

Job Purpose:
To manage and control the Plant and Logistics to branch to achieve optimal utilisation of the Water and Sanitation, Plant and Vehicles in order to ensure that the services provided are technically adequate and economically justifiable.
Key Responsibility Areas:
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Manage the staff of the branch.
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Manage the technical operations of the branch in order to ensure that the service provided is technically adequate and economically justifiable.
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Controls the contractual operations of the branch in order to ensure that work performed meets the required standards in a cost-effective manner.
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Ensures the sound financial management of the branch, in order to ensure that the technical operations and service provided is of the required standard within the necessary financial constraints.
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Manage and control the workshop to ensure that work performance meets the required standard in a cost effective manner.
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Planning the activities of the branch to ensure that the operational needs of the whole division are met in terms of an agreed level of service.
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Establishes ,develops and maintained the necessary communication channels and relationships internal/external to the organisation in order to ensure an effective overall service to the customer.
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Deputises for Deputy Director Technical support.
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Ensuring safety of the branch’s employees.
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Undertakes related assignments.
Competencies:
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Organisational awareness.
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Financial management.
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Planning and organising.
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Conceptual thinking.
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Task management.
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Procurement and tenders.
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Communication.
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Service delivery orientation.
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Action and outcome orientation.
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Ethics and accountability.
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Direction setting.
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Coaching and mentoring.
Essential Requirements:

Degree (NQF Level 7) in Operations Management, Logistics Management or Supply Chain
Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
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Valid motor vehicle driving license
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6 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at management level.
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Computer Literacy.
Preferred Requirements:
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Post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in operations management, Logistics Management
or Supply Chain Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
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7 years relevant experience of which 4 years must be at a management level.
Special Conditions:
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Must be able to respond to emergency work even after hours, provide advice and make decisions accordingly.
Physical Requirements:
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Physically able.
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Must be able to work in a pressurised environment.

Qualifications

Essential Experience 

• 6 Years relevant experience. 

Computer Literacy. 

Preferred Experience 

• 8 Years relevant experience. 

Essential Qualifications 

• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree.,

 Valid motor vehicle driver’s license (Code B).

 Preferred Qualifications 

• Relevant post graduate qualification.

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.

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71002370 – Senior Manager (Dept Ac) (W&S C&Sw & G T

Job Description

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

SENIOR MANAGER (DEPT AC) (W&S C&SW & G)

EXPENDITURE DIRECTORATE

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION

Total Value of Remuneration Package

Grade: 17 

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Identify and define the immediate, short and long term objectives of the finance division.

• Manages the implementation of financial controls/procedures and the assessment of potential risk areas in the finance division.

• Directs and controls the outcomes associated with productivity and the performance of
personnel within the Finance division of eThekwini Electricity.

• Manages the analysis and evaluation of all existing financial systems within eThekwini
Electricity and the successful implementation of new financial systems.

• Interprets the departmental procedures and policies, the Municipal Finance Management act and Financial regulations and devising internal financial policies.

Competencies:

• Accounting.

• Procurement.

• Budgeting.

• Financial management.

• Costing.

• Financial reporting.

• Financial process management.

• Organisational awareness.

• Problem solving.

• Interpersonal relationships.

• Service delivery orientation.

• Planning and organising.

• Interpersonal relationships.

• Communication.

• Action and outcome orientation.

• Impact and influence.

• Direction setting.

• Team orientation.

• Coaching and mentoring.
 

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) in Finance or Economics or Accounting with Financial
Accounting 3 as major subject or any other related and equivalent qualification.

• Must be in possession of National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF6) OR Must obtain a National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF6) within 18 months of date of appointment.

• Valid motor vehicle driving license.

• 6 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a management level.

• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 8) in Finance or Economics or Accounting or any other
related and equivalent qualification.

• Must have a professional registration of either CA(SA) or CIMA or ACCA.

• 7 years relevant experience of which 4 years must be at management level.

Special Conditions:

• 8 hour day- 40 hour week: Flexi hours to be agreed with Deputy Director.

• Overtime Category 1

Qualifications

Essentail Experience • 6 Years relevant experience. Preferred Experience • 8 Years relevant experience. Essential Qualifications • B.Com (Accounting) or equivalent qualification degree., Must be in possession of National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF6) OR Must obtain a National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF6) within 18 months of date of appointment., Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). Preferred Qualifications • Relevant post graduate qualification.

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36002658 – Superintendent

Job Description

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Manages the planning, implementation of procedures and monitoring, investigation and reporting of Road Repairs (Maintenance and Construction works), Storm Water Maintenance; Lines and Signs operations (Painted Road Marking and Pavement Road Signs), canal cleaning operations and milling and replacing operations.
• Plans, prioritises and schedules roads and storm-water project and maintenance work.
• Plans, co-ordinates and controls tasks/activities associated with controlling personnel performance, productivity and discipline.
• Monitors and evaluates progress with regards to repair, construction, installation and maintenance type work (e.g. construction of asphalt/gravel roads, installation of underground pipelines, kerb-laying, lines and signs, etc.).
• Co-ordinates and controls compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Performs specific administrative tasks/activities associated with the updating and maintaining records/information related to the activities/operations at the Depot.

Competencies:

• Managing Wok.
• Problem Solving.
• Planning and organising.
• Quality Orientation.
• Workplace Safety.
• Discipline Specific Skills.
• Service Delivery Orientation.
• Communication.
• Resilience.
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
• Team Orientations.
• Coaching and Mentoring.

Special Conditions:
 

• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.
• Required to be on stand-by.
• This post is interchangeable with other Superintendent posts within the Department and staff can be reassigned at the discretion of the Deputy Director in accordance with laid down policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

The physical attributes required for the performance of tasks associated with specific key performance areas in this post necessitates that the incumbent be physically fit and able bodied.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:
 

• Trade Certificate (Civil or Construction).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 years relevant post trade test experience.
• Computer Literacy.

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.

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37000900A – Candidate Civil Engineer

Job Description

37000900A

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Acquires knowledge and applies principles and techniques associated with the development and presentation of technical designs for complex forms of engineering work related to specific projects.
• Applies procedures associated with the preparation, collation of contract documentation and/or, participating and gaining understanding of the evaluation of tender applications for complex engineering work related to the project.
• Participates in processes associated with the monitoring conformance with broader engineering standards, project deliverables and specification in respect of complex Engineering contracts.
• Applies professional engineering theoretical principles and learning outcomes to prepare submissions, responses to correspondence and functional reports relating to complex engineering work projects.

Competencies:

• Planning.
• Attention to Detail.
• Design.
• Project Management.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Communication.
• Action and outcome orientation.
• Resilience.
• Learning orientation.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Team Orientation.
• Coaching and Mentoring.

37000900

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Provides comments on options and alternatives with respect to the processes and procedures encapsulated in specific complex engineering work.
• Applies principles and techniques associated with the development and presentation of technical designs.
• Disseminates information on the professional aspects of a specific design concept and provides reports.
• Provides advice/information and guidance on the principles procedures and applications associated with a complex form of Engineering Project.
• Co-ordinating and/ or guiding sequences and procedures associated with the preparation and collation of contract documentation and/or evaluating tender applications for complex engineering work related to the project.
• Defines standards and controls the implementation/outcomes associated with specific complex Engineering contracts.

Competencies:

• Planning.
• Organizational Awareness.
• Attention to Detail.
• Design.
• Project Management.
• Communication.
• Action and outcome orientation.
• Resilience.
• Learning orientation.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Team Orientation.

Special Conditions:

Appointment or, progression to Civil Engineer level will be subject to applicants’ achieving the
required number of credits that would be deemed as a pass in the Internal Assessment Test.

Qualifications

37000900A

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Civil Engineering.
• Registered as a Candidate Civil Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or within 3 months of employment.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.

37000900

Essential Requirements:

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

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50000000 – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER)

Job Description

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER)

REF NO: 50000000

GRADE: 24

MINIMUM:  R2 219 302 PER ANNUM

Appointment will be on a permanent basis.

The employee’s ordinary place of work will be eThekwini and may be required to work within the Republic of South Africa as may be necessary, whether on a temporary or permanent basis and may be required to travel internationally in the performance of their duties.

eThekwini Municipality is an Affirmative Action/ Employment Equity employer. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Annual Total Remuneration Package will be in line with the Local Government Municipal Systems Act 2000 as amended, 2000, (Act No.32 of 2000), Gazette 50737, applicable to a Grade 10 Municipality in terms of upper limits of total remuneration packages payable to Senior Managers directly accountable to Municipal Manager.

Job Purpose: 

Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Department in the following functional areas: Executive Management Support, International & Intergovernmental Relations, Legal Service, eThekwini Municipal Academy, City Integrity & Investigations directorate, Strategy & Integrated Development Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Advisory Services.

Key Responsibility Areas: 

•Develop and implement strategic plans through the formulation of short, medium and long-term service delivery plans. •Translate the city’s long-term vision into actionable annual business plans, performance goals, and operational metrics. •Assume the role of a transversal leader, coordinating efforts across departments to break down silos and ensure a unified, responsive approach to service delivery. •Provide visible, supportive and effective leadership for the department and drive performance to ensure achievement of the department business plan. • Oversee stakeholder management on an international, national and intergovernmental level. •Ensure an analytical and methodical structuring of projects and project planning for adequate control over projects. •Analysing and evaluating the performance reports to understand the impact on, and to guide planning in respect of strategies and goals including the implementation of the budget and Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP) and policies within the area of responsibility. •Supports and implement good governance by supporting and implementing clear roles and responsibilities, separation of powers and regular reporting lines for all role players within the area of responsibility to ensure transparency and accountability. •Understands risk and guides the management of risk for the municipality within the area of responsibility by contributing to and supporting the Accounting Officer with the establishment and maintenance of effective, efficient and transparent systems of risk management and internal control. •Analyse the financial and non-financial impact of changes in the external and internal environment that could affect the area of responsibility. •Supports and contributes to the formulation of policies for continuous improvement and compliance. •Support the implementation of performance reporting in order to obtain the optimum level of assurance from the Auditor-General.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND LEADERSHIP- Provide and direct a vision for the institution and inspire and deploy others to deliver on the strategic institutional mandate.
• PEOPLE MANAGEMENT- Effectively manage, inspire and encourage people, respect diversity, optimise talent and build and nurture relationships in order to achieve institutional objectives.
• PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT- Able to understand program and project management methodology; plan, manage, monitor and evaluate specific activities in order to deliver on set objectives.
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT – Able to compile, plan and manage budgets, control cash flow, institute financial risk management and administer procurement processes in accordance with recognized financial practices. Further to ensure that all financial dealings are managed in an ethical manner.
• CHANGE LEADERSHIP- Able to direct and initiate institutional transformation on all levels in order to successfully drive and implement new initiatives and deliver professional and quality services to the community.
• GOVERNANCE LEADERSHIP- Able to promote, direct and apply professionalism in managing risk and compliance requirements and apply a thorough understanding of governance practices and obligations. Further, able to direct the conceptualization of relevant policies and enhance cooperative governance relationships.

Essential Requirements: 

• Law, or Auditing or Finance qualification or related and equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7). • A certificate of minimum municipal competencies from an accredited institution or obtainable within 18 months from date of appointment. •Valid motor vehicle driver’s license. • Relevant 8 years’ managerial experience of which at least 5 years must be at a middle management level in a district or metropolitan municipality. 

* Middle management level refers to a position directly accountable to a Section 56 position within the local government sector. 

* Should the required competency levels not be attained within the eighteen (18) month period from the agreed date of assumption, the employment contract will terminate automatically within one month after the applicable period.

* The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the following checks: criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship, verification of educational qualifications, verification of previous experience from employers and verification from the Central Supplier Database for Government. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA.

Telephonic enquiries should be directed to the Head: Human Capital, Mr S. Mkhize (Sihle), (031- 322 9618). When applying for the position, visit www.durban.gov.za or email eRecruit.OCM@ durban.gov.za Closing date is 08 May 2026.

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.

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60000000 – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (CORPORATE SERVICES)

Job Description

CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (CORPORATE SERVICES)

REF NO: 60000000

Grade:24

MINIMUM:  R2 219 302 PER ANNUM

Appointment will be on a permanent basis.

The employee’s ordinary place of work will be eThekwini and may be required to work within the Republic of South Africa as may be necessary, whether on a temporary or permanent basis and may be required to travel internationally in the performance of their duties.

eThekwini Municipality is an Affirmative Action/ Employment Equity employer. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Annual Total Remuneration Package will be in line with the Local Government Municipal Systems Act 2000 as amended, 2000, (Act No. 32 of 2000), Gazette 50737, applicable to a Grade 10 Municipality in terms of upper limits of total remuneration packages payable to Senior Managers directly accountable to Municipal Manager.

Job Purpose: 

To provide strategic leadership and direction for the Department in the following functional areas: Marketing & Communications, Executive & Council Support, Human Resources, Stakeholder Management & Engagement, Occupational Health & Safety, Organisation Effectiveness and Information Technology. 

Key Responsibility Areas: 

•Ensure alignment of organizational strategies and goals with national and provincial policy frameworks. • Provides visible, supportive and effective leadership to the Accounting Officer, Senior Management team, and Council and advise on policy objectives to ensure clarity of direction and purpose. •Develop and implement strategic plans through the formulation of short, medium and long-term service delivery plans. •Contribute and maintain registers to support the supply chain management function, including details of all tenders received and awarded, disclosure of sponsorships, inducements, rewards, gifts and favours, awards to close family members and persons in the service of the state within the area of responsibility. •Provides management, direction and guidance for all utility projects and oversee the implementation of project plans within the area of responsibility. •Develop and contribute to the formulation of specifications for accurate and appropriate financial operating systems within the area of responsibility. •Support the implementation of financial and performance reporting, including the implementation of the budget and Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP). • Monitor and advise the Accounting Officer of changes that may affect the working capital within the area of responsibility. •Support the Accounting Officer to ensure that the budget process relating to the area of responsibility aligns with the related policies of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP) of the municipality. •Analyse and evaluate the performance of service delivery mechanisms (internal and external) and outsourced service agreements against performance targets. • Support and implement clear roles and responsibilities, separation of powers and regular reporting lines for all role players within the area of responsibility to ensure transparency and accountability. •Support the Accounting Officer and contribute to the administrative aspects of the process for adopting related policies and By-laws.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND LEADERSHIP- Provide and direct a vision for the institution and inspire and deploy others to deliver on the strategic institutional mandate.
• PEOPLE MANAGEMENT- Effectively manage, inspire and encourage people, respect diversity, optimise talent and build and nurture relationships in order to achieve institutional objectives.
• PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT- Able to understand program and project management methodology; plan, manage, monitor and evaluate specific activities in order to deliver on set objectives.
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT – Able to compile, plan and manage budgets, control cash flow, institute financial risk management and administer procurement processes in accordance with recognized financial practices. Further to ensure that all financial dealings are managed in an ethical manner.
• CHANGE LEADERSHIP- Able to direct and initiate institutional transformation on all levels in order to successfully drive and implement new initiatives and deliver professional and quality services to the community.
• GOVERNANCE LEADERSHIP- Able to promote, direct and apply professionalism in managing risk and compliance requirements and apply a thorough understanding of governance practices and obligations. Further, able to direct the conceptualization of relevant policies and enhance cooperative governance relationships.

Essential Requirements: 

•Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration or Management Sciences or Law or related and equivalent qualification. •A certificate of minimum municipal competencies from an accredited institution or obtainable within 18 months from date of appointment. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. • Relevant 8 years’ managerial experience of which at least 5 years must be at a middle management level in a district or metropolitan municipality.

*Middle management level refers to a position directly accountable to a Section 56 position within the local government sector. 

* Should the required competency levels not be attained within the eighteen (18) month period from the agreed date of assumption, the employment contract will terminate automatically within one month after the applicable period.

* The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the following checks: criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship, verification of educational qualifications, verification of previous experience from employers and verification from the Central Supplier Database for Government. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA.

Telephonic enquiries should be directed to the Deputy Head: Human Capital, Mrs S. Gwambe (Sinazo), (031- 322 9618). 

When applying for the position, visit www.durban.gov.za or email eRecruit.Corpservice@durban.gov.za  

Closing date is 08 May 2026.

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70000000 – CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Job Description

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

REF NO: 70000000

Grade:24

MINIMUM:  R2 219 302 PER ANNUM

Appointment will be on a permanent basis.

The employee’s ordinary place of work will be eThekwini and may be required to work within the Republic of South Africa as may be necessary, whether on a temporary or permanent basis and may be required to travel internationally in the performance of their duties.

eThekwini Municipality is an Affirmative Action/ Employment Equity employer. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Annual Total Remuneration Package will be in line with the Local Government Municipal Systems Act 2000 as amended, 2000, (Act No.32 of 2000), Gazette 50737, applicable to a Grade 10 Municipality in terms of upper limits of total remuneration packages payable to Senior Managers directly accountable to Municipal Manager.

Job Purpose: 

To provide strategic leadership and direction for the Department in the following respective functional areas; Internal Control, Budgeting & Treasury, Revenue Management, Municipal Accounting, Asset Management & Reporting, Property Valuations & Management, Expenditure Management, Procurement & Supply Chain Management.

Key Responsibility Areas: 

•Providing strategic leadership in the development and implementation of financial strategies aligned with organizational objectives. •Preparing annual and adjustment budgets and ensuring accurate reporting to the council and National Treasury. •Enhance revenue through data-driven forecasting, identifying market expansion opportunities and advise the Accounting Officer, management team and council on the fiscal position of the municipality. •Ensuring the implementation of financial systems, including MSCOA (Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts). •Provides strategic direction and contributes to the development and review of comprehensive plans including the IDP & SDBIP. •Understands risk and guides the long-term financial planning and capital allocation decisions of the city. •Ensure that relevant policies are formulated and reviewed in compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act and other related financial regulations. •Implements, manages and oversees the implementation of service delivery and utility related legislation. •Supports the audit process within the area of responsibility in order to obtain the annual and optimum level of assurance from the Auditor-General. 

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND LEADERSHIP- Provide and direct a vision for the institution and inspire and deploy others to deliver on the strategic institutional mandate.
• PEOPLE MANAGEMENT- Effectively manage, inspire and encourage people, respect diversity, optimise talent and build and nurture relationships in order to achieve institutional objectives.
• PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT- Able to understand program and project management methodology; plan, manage, monitor and evaluate specific activities in order to deliver on set objectives.
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT – Able to compile, plan and manage budgets, control cash flow, institute financial risk management and administer procurement processes in accordance with recognized financial practices. Further to ensure that all financial dealings are managed in an ethical manner.
• CHANGE LEADERSHIP- Able to direct and initiate institutional transformation on all levels in order to successfully drive and implement new initiatives and deliver professional and quality services to the community.
• GOVERNANCE LEADERSHIP- Able to promote, direct and apply professionalism in managing risk and compliance requirements and apply a thorough understanding of governance practices and obligations. Further, able to direct the conceptualization of relevant policies and enhance cooperative governance relationships.

Essential Requirements: 

•Post Graduate Degree or qualification in the field of Accounting or Finance (NQF Level 8) and Chartered Accountant (SA). •A certificate of minimum municipal competencies from an accredited institution or obtainable within 18 months from date of appointment. •Valid motor vehicle driving license. •Relevant 8 years’ managerial experience of which at least 5 years must be at a middle management level in a district or metropolitan municipality. 

*Middle management level refers to a position directly accountable to a Section 56 position within the local government sector.

* Should the required competency levels not be attained within the eighteen (18) month period from the agreed date of assumption, the employment contract will terminate automatically within one month after the applicable period.

* The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the following checks: criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship, verification of educational qualifications, verification of previous experience from employers and verification from the Central Supplier Database for Government. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA.

Telephonic enquiries should be directed to the Head: Human Capital, Mr S. Mkhize (Sihle), (031- 322 9618). When applying for the position, visit www.durban.gov.za or email to eRecruit.Finance@durban.gov.za Closing date is 08 May 2026.

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