KCDM VACANCIES CLOSING 17 JULY 2026

VACANCIES CLOSING DATE: 17 JULY 2026 AT 16H00 VACANCIES: DEPARTMENT POSITION 1. Municipal Manager ? Organizational Performance Officer 2. Financial Services ? Manager: Tenders, Acquisitions & Demand Management 3. Technical Services ? Senior Technician (Project Management Unit) (X2 Posts) ? Safety Officer VACANCIES: Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the appointment to the following positions at King Cetshwayo District Municipality Applications must reach Corporate Services Department: Human Resources Section not later than 17 July 2026 @ 16h00. Candidates must state clearly the position to which appointment is sought. DEPARTMENT: MUNICIPAL MANAGER ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OFFICER T11 TASK LEVEL (Permanent post) R373 129.02 per annum (Minimum – excluding benefits) BASIC SALARY In addition, fringe benefits include a 13th cheque, membership of the provident fund, group life insurance, medical aid and housing allowance. ADVERTISED INTERNAL / WEBSITE / ZULULAND OBSERVER / ILANGA ? Applicants must possess Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma in Human Resource Management / Public Administration NQF-Level 6 or equivalent qualification. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ? The post requires 2-3 years’ experience. ? In addition, applicants must possess valid EB driver’s license and must be Computer Literate-MS Office Applications. ? SPECIALISED APPLICATIONS: ? PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY & COMPLIANCE SERVICE KEY ? ALIGNING REQUIREMENTS TO SUPPORT METHODOLOGY PERFORMANCE ? PROCEDURAL APPLICATIONS & ADMINISTRATION AREAS: ? SKILLS ANALYSIS AND PROFILING ? COMMUNICATION: ? CREATING UNDERSTANDING AND AWARENESS SPECIAL CONDITIONS ? Maybe required to travel. ATTACHED TO THE POST: DEPARTMENT: FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER: TENDERS, ACQUISITIONS AND DEMAND MANAGEMENT T15 TASK LEVEL (Permanent post) R643 780.66 per annum (Minimum – excluding benefits) BASIC SALARY In addition, fringe benefits include a 13th cheque, membership of the provident fund, group life insurance, medical aid, travel allowance and housing allowance. ADVERTISED INTERNAL / WEBSITE / ZULULAND OBSERVER / ILANGA ? Applicants must possess Grade 12 certificate and an Appropriate Tertiary Supply Chain Management Qualification-NQF Level 7. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ? The post requires 4-5 years’ experience. ? In addition, applicants must possess valid code EB driver’s license and must be Computer Literate- MS Office Applications. ? SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS: ? OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT KEY ? PRODUCTIVITY / PERFORMANCE AND PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AREAS: ? FINANCIAL CONTROL ? RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: ? COMMUNICATION & REPORTS SPECIAL ? Must comply with the code of conduct for the public service as CONDITIONS contained in chapter 2 of the Public Service Regulations, 2001 ATTACHED TO especially items C4.5 to C4.12 and C5 to C5.4 thereof. THE POST: DEPARTMENT: TECHNICAL SERVICES SENIOR TECHNICIAN (PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT) (X2 POST) T12 TASK LEVEL (Permanent post) R440 508.88 per annum (Minimum – excluding benefits) BASIC SALARY In addition, fringe benefits include a 13th cheque, membership of the provident fund, group life insurance, medical aid and housing allowance. ADVERTISED INTERNAL / WEBSITE / ZULULAND OBSERVER / ILANGA ? Applicants must possess Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma in Civil Engineering NQF Level 6 or equivalent qualification. ? B-Tech in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 7) will be an added advantage. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ? The post requires 3 years or more experience in Civil Engineering field. ? Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineering Technologist. ? In addition, applicants must possess valid EB driver’s license and must be Computer Literate- (CAD) ? OPERATIONAL ENGINEERING FUNCTIONS: ? BUILDING PROJECTS/CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES KEY ? PROJECT MONITORING AND CONTROL PERFORMANCE AREAS: ? GENERAL FUNCTIONS: ? COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING ? ADMINISTRATION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ? Must be physically fit and able bodied. OF THE POST: SPECIAL CONDITIONS ? May be required to work after hours. ATTACHED TO THE POST DEPARTMENT: TECHNICAL SERVICES SAFETY OFFICER T9 TASK LEVEL (Permanent post) R280 718.85 per annum (Minimum – excluding benefits) BASIC SALARY In addition, fringe benefits include a 13th cheque, membership of the provident fund, group life insurance, medical aid and housing allowance. ADVERTISED INTERNAL / WEBSITE / ZULULAND OBSERVER/ ILANGA ? Applicants must possess Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety NQF Level 6 / SAMTRAC or equivalent qualification. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ? The post requires 2 years’ relevant experience. ? In addition, applicants must possess valid code EB driver’s license and must be Computer Literate- MS Office Applications. ? SAFETY CONTROLS: ? OPERATIONAL PLANNING AND REPORTING ? SAFETY PROCEDURES, SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS KEY ? OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES: PERFORMANCE ? COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT AREAS: ? GENERAL FUNCTIONS: ? COMMUNICATION ? OFFICE / DEPARTMENTAL SYSTEMS SUPPORT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF ? Must be physically fit and able bodied. THE POST: SPECIAL CONDITIONS ? May be required to work in all weather conditions. ATTACHED TO THE POST: CLOSING DATE: 17 JULY 2026 In terms of the Municipality’s Recruitment Policy, this position is open to candidates from the designated group; however, preference will be given to candidates as per the Municipality’s Employment Equity Plan. The Municipality will take into consideration the objectives of the Employment Equity Act (Act 55 of 1998) in the filling of these vacancies. Applications must clearly indicate ‘’POST TITLE’’, consist of a COMPREHENSIVE CV IN ENGLISH, application form obtainable from our website together with certified other supporting documents. “All applications must be accompanied by a signed proof of residence by the respective Ward Councilor”. These must be addressed to the: Municipal Manager, King Cetshwayo District Municipality, Private Bag X1025, Richards Bay, 3900 or handed in at the Corporate Services Department, Reception Ground Floor at Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi House, Corner Kruger Rand & Barbados Bay Road, Richards Bay CBD by no later than 17 July 2026 at 16H00. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted or considered. Enquiries may be directed to the Senior Manager: Human Capital, Ms AS Shandu on (035) 799 2500. Please note: Faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted. Canvassing of councillors and officials may lead to candidates being disqualified and the Municipality reserves the right to appoint or not to appoint. Should you not hear from the Municipality within 30 days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. NB: The Municipality will not compensate applicants for any travelling and accommodation expenses incurred during all stages of the recruitment process. The Municipality subscribes to an Affirmative Action Programme, which is non-racist, non- sexist, non-discriminatory and based on merit. MR. PP SIBIYA MUNICIPAL MANAGER KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY