Author: Matilo Tladi

Setsoto Local Municipality, with its seat in Ficksburg, Free State, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. It is the municipality’s intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the set Employment Equity targets. Qualified persons, women, and people with disability with the skills and expertise to discharge the duties of the under-mentioned positions are invited to apply. The Whites, Indians and African Females will be given first preference and are encouraged to apply.

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REQUIREMENTS

A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma in Financial Management or higher certificate in accounting. Candidate must demonstrate a high level of computer Literacy (Microsoft Office), Excel and 0-2 years’ experience in a Municipal Financial environment. No criminal record of any kind.
COMPETENCIES Oral Communication- Ensure professional interaction and communication with clients. Organizational awareness – understand how the financial processes are executed in the municipality. Problem solving- Applies tacit knowledge /experience to determine best possible solutions.
DUTIES Opening of new accounts. (new applications). Termination of accounts. Debtor account enquiries; handle, process, follow up and provide feedback to consumers. Provide an accessible mechanism for consumers to make queries and report service delivery complaints, as well as giving prompt feedback to consumers and corrective action by Engineering as well as the Community Services Department

ENQUIRIES

Recruitment Officer (Mr. Gift Motleleng), tel (051) 933 9300

NOTE

Applications must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae, as well as certified copies of all qualifications and Identity Document. Failure to submit requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Applicants who do not receive feedback within two months from the closing date must accept that their application was unsuccessful. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checks, vetting, and signing of indemnity forms. A candidate who canvasses for preference will be disqualified. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Please send your applications to the Municipal Manager, Setsoto Local Municipality, P O Box 116, Ficksburg 9730. Faxed or e-mailed applications will be automatically disqualified.

Closing date : 07 August 2026. Before the end of the business day (16h30).

Mrs. NF MALATJIE
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Setsoto Local Municipality, with its seat in Ficksburg, Free State, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. It is the municipality’s intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the set Employment Equity targets. Qualified persons, women, and people with disability with the skills and expertise to discharge the duties of the under-mentioned positions are invited to apply. The Whites, Indians and African Females will be given first preference and are encouraged to apply.

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REQUIREMENTS

Grade 10, Code EB and EC, Plus PDP driver’s license. A candidate must have 1-2 years of relevant technical experience and be able to follow verbal and written instructions. No Criminal Record of any kind.
COMPETENCIES Candidate be punctual at work all the time. Be able to read and understand basic documents and work with other team members. Be able to follow basic verbal instructions as contained in written communication and be able to respond in writing to basic types of communication. Candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team. Candidates must have knowledge of how to deal with and handle confidential information and have sound judgment on matters that are sensitive and can deal with issues responsibly. Candidate must be able to communicate at least in English.
DUTIES Transportation of material, goods and workers to and from site daily. Complete log/inspections sheet, report mileage, fuel consumption and report any defects. Ensure that vehicles complain with traffic laws and road worthy. Maintenance of gravel/asphalt roads, road shoulders and other related work/

ENQUIRIES Recruitment Officer (Mr. Gift Motleleng), tel (051) 933 9300

NOTE

Applications must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae, as well as certified copies of all qualifications and Identity Document. Failure to submit requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Applicants who do not receive feedback within two months from the closing date must accept that their application was unsuccessful. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checks, vetting, and signing of indemnity forms. A candidate who canvasses for preference will be disqualified. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Please send your applications to the Municipal Manager, Setsoto Local Municipality, P O Box 116, Ficksburg 9730. Faxed or e-mailed applications will be automatically disqualified.

Closing date 09 August 2026. before the end of the business day (16h30).

Mrs. NF MALATJIE
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Setsoto Local Municipality, with its seat in Ficksburg, Free State, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. It is the municipality’s intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the set Employment Equity targets. Qualified persons, women, and people with disability with the skills and expertise to discharge the duties of the under-mentioned positions are invited to apply. The Whites, Indians and African Females will be given first preference and are encouraged to apply.

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REQUIREMENTS

Grade 10/ or equivalent technical qualification. Basic computer literacy: MS Word/Excel, Code 8/10 driver’s license. A candidate must have 3-5 years of relevant technical experience and be able to follow verbal and written instructions. No criminal record of any kind.
COMPETENCIES

Candidate be punctual at work all the time. Be able to read and understand basic documents and work with other team members. Be able to follow basic verbal instructions as contained in written communication and be able to respond in writing to basic types of communication. Candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team. Candidates must have knowledge of how to deal with and handle confidential information and have sound judgment on matters that are sensitive and can deal with issues responsibly. Candidate must be able to communicate at least in English.
DUTIES Maintenance of gravel/surface roads/stormwater channels/canals/trenches daily. Display personal interest in the well-being of colleagues and be able to identify and implement corrective action on routine tasks and within authority delegated at this level. Manage multiple teams by using time efficiency and preventing irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with completion. Monitor and control activities by maintaining a lot of work, production, or maintenance.

ENQUIRIES

Recruitment Officer (Mr. Gift Motleleng), tel (051) 933 9300

NOTE

Applications must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae, as well as certified copies of all qualifications and Identity Document. Failure to submit requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Applicants who do not receive feedback within two months from the closing date must accept that their application was unsuccessful. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checks, vetting, and signing of indemnity forms. A candidate who canvasses for preference will be disqualified. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Please send your applications to the Municipal Manager, Setsoto Local Municipality, P O Box 116, Ficksburg 9730. Faxed or e-mailed applications will be automatically disqualified.

Closing date 09 August 2026. before the end of the business day (16h30).

Mrs. NF MALATJIE
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Setsoto Local Municipality, with its seat in Ficksburg, Free State, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. It is the municipality’s intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the set Employment Equity targets. Qualified persons, women and people with disability with the skills and expertise to discharge the duties of the under-mentioned positions are invited to apply. The African males are also encouraged to apply.

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REQUIREMENTS

B-Degree / National Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning / or Architecture. Candidate be registered as a Professional Planner with SACPLAN. Candidate must possess a valid South African Driver’s preferably Code “B”. Candidate must have at least 2-5 years relevant experience. Candidate must be computer literate (Microsoft Office). No Criminal Record of any kind.

COMPETENCIES

Candidate must have the ability to monitor the results of delegations, assignments, or projects, considering the skills, knowledge, and experience of the assigned individual and the characteristics of the assignment or project (Monitoring & Control). The ability to achieve the desired objectives and agreements through interactive discussion with either internal or external parties. Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties (Negotiation). The ability to plan and organize the work unit using goal setting, objective, targets, creating work schedules and work plans with associated resources and budgets (Planning & Organizing). Spatial Planning competencies relate to an individual’s ability to utilize scientific disciplines, administrative techniques and interdisciplinary coordination to facilitate balanced regional development (Spatial Planning). Be responsible for Land Use Management and Information Management.

DUTIES

Candidate must understand the planning context and be able to apply this understanding in the evaluation of building and development applications. Candidates must have thorough understanding of planning policies and guidelines and be able to apply or use discretion / sound judgement in planning applications that fall outside the scope of policies and guidelines. Candidate must be able to make practical recommendations to the appropriate approval structures. Candidates must be able to assist in the development of Land Use Management policies and operational requirements, display sound research ability; and be able to analyze and synthesize knowledge to support planning initiatives.

ENQUIRIES

Human Resource Advisor (Ms. S.G. Potloane), Tel (051) 933 9300

NOTE

Applications must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae, as well as certified copies of all qualifications and Identity Document. Failure to submit requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Applicants who do not receive feedback within two months from the closing date must accept that their application was unsuccessful. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checks, vetting, and signing of indemnity forms. A candidate who canvasses for preference will be disqualified. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Please send your applications to the office of Municipal Manager, Setsoto Local Municipality, P O Box 116, Ficksburg 9730. Faxed or e-mailed applications will be automatically disqualified.

Closing date 07 August 2026. before the end of the business day (16h30).

Mrs. NF MALATJIE
MUNICIPAL MANAGER