Government EntityMossel Bay Municipality
    LocationMossel Bay, Western Cape
    SalaryR3 297,73 per month during training period
    Centre / LocationMossel Bay
    Closing DateSeptember 11, 2026
    Source and Applicationmosselbay.gov.za

    MOSSEL BAY MUNICIPALITY Mossel Bay Municipality, an employer committed to equal employment, invites persons to apply for the undermentioned vacancies. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to be trained in various sections of the Municipality and to be placed on a list for relief personnel when needed. RELIEF PERSONNEL (CONTRACTUAL APPOINTMENTS) APPLICANTS RESIDING WITHIN THE MOSSEL BAY MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES SHALL RECEIVE PREFERENCE In the event of any discrepancy arising from translation, the English version of the advertisement shall prevail. ONLY HARDCOPY APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED • A SEPARATE APPLICATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EACH POST. • Clearly indicate on the application form for which post you are applying. • Application forms are available on the municipal website (www.mosselbay.gov.za) or at the Mossel Bay Municipality HR department (Old Power Station Building, Santos Beach, Mossel Bay). • Only hardcopy applications will be accepted (electronic applications will not be considered). • Hardcopy applications to be placed in the relevant application boxes placed at the following municipal offices: Herbertsdale / Friemersheim / Great Brak River / Hartenbos / Mossel Bay (HR Building). SECRETARY REQUIREMENTS • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) • Computer literate (MS Office applications) • 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience • Fluent in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape • Good organisational and interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently and with confidential information • Good typing skills • Relevant NQF 5 qualifications will be an advantage COMPETENCIES • Identifies problems in processes • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills • Professional in interaction with general public and stakeholders • Sets out work in a well-planned and organised manner CALL CENTRE CLERK REQUIREMENTS • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) • Minimum of 0 to 2 years’ relevant experience • Computer literate (MS Office applications) • Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape • Required to work afterhours and night shifts as per roster • Proficiency in a 3rd language will be an advantage • Call Centre or Customer Care experience will be an advantage COMPETENCIES • Confirms/clarifies understanding of instructions • Checks work for errors/omissions before submission • Interacts with various stakeholders • Answers basic questions politely and helpfully • Follows procedures as prescribed in policies/standard operating procedures LIBRARY AID (Mossel Bay, Hartenbos, Greenhaven, Ellen van Rensburg, Friemersheim, Herbertsdale, Ruiterbos, Toekoms, Sonskynvallei, Brandwag, Buisplaas, D’Almeida, KwaNonqaba) REQUIREMENTS • Grade 12 • 0 to 2 years ‘relevant experience • Computer literate (MS Office applications) • Ability to carry ±20 kg (books) • Good communication and interpersonal skills • Experience in a similar environment will be an advantage COMPETENCIES • Solves problems of a basic nature • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication • Communicates effectively with colleagues and clients LIBRARY ASSISTANT (Mossel Bay, Hartenbos, Greenhaven, Ellen van Rensburg, Friemersheim, Herbertsdale, Ruiterbos, Toekoms, Sonskynvallei, Brandwag, Buisplaas, D’Almeida, Kwanonqaba) REQUIREMENTS • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) • Computer literate (MS Office applications) • 0 to 1 year experiential knowledge of public libraries • Ability to carry ±20 kg (books) • Good communication and interpersonal skills COMPETENCIES • Able to use the Dewey/Slims system and alphabet correctly • Displays an active interest in reading and a general knowledge of various subjects • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS • Grade 12 (NQF level 4) • 0 to 2 years’ experience • Computer literate (MS Office applications) • Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape • Good communication and people skills • Ability to work under pressure • Call centre or Customer Care experience will be an advantage • Proficiency in a 3rd language will be an advantage COMPETENCIES • Solves problems of a basic nature • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication • Communicates effectively with colleagues and clients CASHIER (FINANCIAL SERVICES) REQUIREMENTS • Grade 12 with Accountancy or Mathematics as a subject (NQF Level 4) • Computer literate (MS Office applications) • 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience • Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape • Good communication and interpersonal skills COMPETENCIES • Identifies problems in processes • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication • Professional in interaction with general public and stakeholders • Sets out work in a well-planned and organised manner CLERK (FINANCIAL SERVICES) REQUIREMENTS • Grade 12 with Accountancy as a subject (NQF Level 4) • Computer literate (MS Office applications) • 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience • Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape • Good communication and interpersonal skills COMPETENCIES • Identifies problems in processes • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication • Professional in interaction with general public and stakeholders • Sets out work in a well-planned and organised manner CLERK (ASSET MANAGEMENT) REQUIREMENTS • Grade 12 with Accountancy as a subject (NQF Level 4) • Computer literate (MS Office applications) • 0 to 2 years’ relevant experience • Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape • Valid Code B driver’s license (manual vehicle) COMPETENCIES • Solves problems of a basic nature • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication • Communicates effectively with colleagues and clients • Enters data into specific applications • Plans tasks on a daily basis according to a set schedule INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ASSISTANT REQUIREMENTS • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) • Excellent computer literacy skills in Windows 11 and MS Office applications • 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience preferably as IT Technician and in desktop support • Fluent in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape • Good organisational and interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently and with confidential information • Good typing skills • Relevant NQF 5 qualification will be an advantage COMPETENCIES • Identifies problems in processes • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication • Professional in interaction with general public and stakeholders • Sets out work in a well-planned and organised manner CLERK (FACILITIES) REQUIREMENTS • Grade 12 • Computer literate (MS Office applications) • 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience • Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape • Valid Code B driver’s license (manual vehicle) COMPETENCIES • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication • Identifies problems in processes • Plans tasks on a daily basis according to a set schedule • Understands client’s issues and seeks information about future and current requirements REMUNERATION: R3 297,73 per month during training period

    Requirements

    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) • Computer literate (MS Office applications) • 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience • Fluent in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape • Good organisational and interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently and with confidential information • Good typing skills • Relevant NQF 5 qualifications will be an advantage COMPETENCIES • Identifies problems in processes • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills • Professional in interaction with general public and stakeholders • Sets out work in a well-planned and organised manner CALL CENTRE CLERK • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) • Minimum of 0 to 2 years’ relevant experience • Computer literate (MS Office applications) • Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape • Required to work afterhours and night shifts as per roster • Proficiency in a 3rd language will be an advantage • Call Centre or Customer Care experience will be an advantage COMPETENCIES • Confirms/clarifies understanding of instructions • Checks work for errors/omissions before submission • Interacts with various stakeholders • Answers basic questions politely and helpfully • Follows procedures as prescribed in policies/standard operating procedures LIBRARY AID (Mossel Bay, Hartenbos, Greenhaven, Ellen van Rensburg, Friemersheim, Herbertsdale, Ruiterbos, Toekoms, Sonskynvallei, Brandwag, Buisplaas, D’Almeida, KwaNonqaba) • Grade 12 • 0 to 2 years ‘relevant experience • Computer literate (MS Office applications) • Ability to carry ±20 kg (books) • Good communication and interpersonal skills • Experience in a similar environment will be an advantage COMPETENCIES • Solves problems of a basic nature • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication • Communicates effectively with colleagues and clients LIBRARY ASSISTANT (Mossel Bay, Hartenbos, Greenhaven, Ellen van Rensburg, Friemersheim, Herbertsdale, Ruiterbos, Toekoms, Sonskynvallei, Brandwag, Buisplaas, D’Almeida, Kwanonqaba) • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) • Computer literate (MS Office applications) • 0 to 1 year experiential knowledge of public libraries • Ability to carry ±20 kg (books) • Good communication and interpersonal skills COMPETENCIES • Able to use the Dewey/Slims system and alphabet correctly • Displays an active interest in reading and a general knowledge of various subjects • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR • Grade 12 (NQF level 4) • 0 to 2 years’ experience • Computer literate (MS Office applications) • Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape • Good communication and people skills • Ability to work under pressure • Call centre or Customer Care experience will be an advantage • Proficiency in a 3rd language will be an advantage COMPETENCIES • Solves problems of a basic nature • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication • Communicates effectively with colleagues and clients CASHIER (FINANCIAL SERVICES) • Grade 12 with Accountancy or Mathematics as a subject (NQF Level 4) • Computer literate (MS Office applications) • 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience • Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape • Good communication and interpersonal skills COMPETENCIES • Identifies problems in processes • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication • Professional in interaction with general public and stakeholders • Sets out work in a well-planned and organised manner CLERK (FINANCIAL SERVICES) • Grade 12 with Accountancy as a subject (NQF Level 4) • Computer literate (MS Office applications) • 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience • Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape • Good communication and interpersonal skills COMPETENCIES • Identifies problems in processes • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication • Professional in interaction with general public and stakeholders • Sets out work in a well-planned and organised manner CLERK (ASSET MANAGEMENT) • Grade 12 with Accountancy as a subject (NQF Level 4) • Computer literate (MS Office applications) • 0 to 2 years’ relevant experience • Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape • Valid Code B driver’s license (manual vehicle) COMPETENCIES • Solves problems of a basic nature • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication • Communicates effectively with colleagues and clients • Enters data into specific applications • Plans tasks on a daily basis according to a set schedule INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ASSISTANT • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) • Excellent computer literacy skills in Windows 11 and MS Office applications • 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience preferably as IT Technician and in desktop support • Fluent in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape • Good organisational and interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently and with confidential information • Good typing skills • Relevant NQF 5 qualification will be an advantage COMPETENCIES • Identifies problems in processes • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication • Professional in interaction with general public and stakeholders • Sets out work in a well-planned and organised manner CLERK (FACILITIES) • Grade 12 • Computer literate (MS Office applications) • 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience • Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape • Valid Code B driver’s license (manual vehicle) COMPETENCIES • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication • Identifies problems in processes • Plans tasks on a daily basis according to a set schedule • Understands client’s issues and seeks information about future and current requirements REMUNERATION: R3 297,73 per month during training period

    Source / Circular Reference

    mosselbay.gov.za