Vacancies
Heavy Duty Drivers X 2
SETSOTO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
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.
DIRECTORATE : ENGINEERING SERVICES
DIVISION : FLEET SERVICES
POSITION : HEAVY DUTY DRIVERS X 2
UNIT : FICKSBURG AND SENEKAL
SALARY : R 226 485.66 per Annum (PL 8/4)
REQUIREMENTS: Basic Literacy / Grade 10. Candidate must have minimum of 1–2-year heavy duty driving experience. Candidate be in possession of valid South African driver’s license EC plus a PDP.
COMPETENCIES: Candidate must know how to operate heavy-duty machinery / equipment. Must always keep machine clean and tidy. The candidate must perform and execute the responsibilities as expected all the time. Required to work in all weather conditions. Good problem-solving abilities. Must have good communication skills. Be responsible, reliable and work independently. Continuously improve own driving behavior and keeps up with changing traffic laws.
DUTIES: Safely operate a special motor vehicle in a public traffic system. Be able to follow written and verbal instructions. Be able to perform safety inspections, recognize, and report mechanical problems and perform preventative maintenance. Be able to work under pressure and follow the Supervisor’s instructions. Make safe driving decisions and operate a vehicle with no restrictions.
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 office of Municipal Manager, Setsoto Local Municipality, P O Box 116, Ficksburg 9730. Faxed or e-mailed applications will be automatically disqualified.
Closing date 28th March 2025. before the end of the business day (16h30).
Mrs. NF MALATJIE
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Director Corporate Services
SETSOTO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Setsoto Municipality, with its seat in Ficksburg, Free State, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. It is our 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.
Incorporating, Ficksburg (Head Centre), Senekal, Clocolan and Marquard
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
POSITION: DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES
(PERMANENT POSITION)
UNIT: FICKSBURG
SALARY: (Min – R965 958.00; Mid – R1 103 953.00; Max – R1 224 083.00) Including 4% remote allowance. Total remuneration package will be in terms of Government Gazette No.50737 dated 30/05/2024
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor Degree in Public Administration / Management Science / Law or equivalent or any other equivalent qualification registered with the National Qualifications Framework at NQF Level 7 with a minimum of 360 credits.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The appointed candidate must be a South Africa Citizen or permanent resident with no criminal record. He/she must be in possession of a valid driver’s license (Code 08 (EB) and a suitable vehicle for proper performance of his/her functions; willingness to work irregular hours with extensive travelling.
ADDED ADVANTAGE: Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP) or similar recognized relevant professional body. Certificate in Municipal Finance Management (SAQA Qualification ID No. 48965) or attain the qualification within 18 months from the date of appointment.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years relevant experience at a Middle Management level and have proven successful institutional transformation within Public or Private Sector.
KNOWLEDGE: The candidate will be expected to demonstrate:
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management;
• Good knowledge of corporate governance support services including:
(a) Human Resources Development;
(b) Human Capital Management;
(c) Legal Services;
(d) Facilities Management;
(e) Information Communication Technology; and
(f) Council Support
• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000);
(g) Good Governance;
(h) Labour Relations Act, and other Labour-related Prescripts;
(i) Legal background and Human Capital Management; and
(j) Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialized support functions.
LEADING COMPETENCIES: Strategic Direction and Leadership, People Management, Program and project Management, Financial Management, Change Leadership and Governance Leadership.
CORE COMPETENCIES: Moral Competence, Planning and Organizing, Analyzing and Innovation, Knowledge and Information Management, Communication, Results and Quality Focus.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA: Provide strategic leadership in the Community Services Directorate of the Municipality. Develop and continuously evaluate short, medium and long term strategic organisational governance objectives of the Municipality. Ensure policy
development, research and compliance. Develop and monitor systems, procedures and processes to ensure correct working operations and practices. Coordination of portfolio Committee meetings and business processes and submit reports. Development and implementation of the departmental SDBIP. Compile and implement departmental budget. Give inputs and support towards preparation of IDP
to ensure alignment and efficient performance. Formulate creative solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of services and administration of the Municipality. Assist and support the Accounting Officer with the roles and responsibilities delegated to the Directorate
APPLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT
1. Applicants must download and fill in an Application Form (Annexure C) available on the Municipal Website at (www.setsoto.gov.za); which is also accessible on www.gpwonline.co.za) or directly from the Government Notice No. 21 of 17 January 2014 (Annexure C). No Applications will be considered if it is not on the Official Application Form. The application form must be accompanied by detailed CV with contactable references, recently certified original copies of qualifications, Identity document, driver’s licence and covering letter depicting the reference number of the post applied for and enclosed in an envelope clearly marked ‘’Application for the position: Director: Corporate Services”. Faxed and e-mailed applications will not be considered.
2. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to attach proof thereof.
3. Short-listed candidate will be subjected to reference checks, criminal record check and signing of indemnity forms. The applicant therefore gives consent that their personal information may be accessed for verification purposes in adherence to the POPI Act
4. Recommended candidates will be subjected to a competency-based assessment over 2 day’s prior appointment in terms of Annexure A (Competency framework for Senior Managers) of Notice No.21 of Government Gazette No. 37245 of 17 January 2014;
5. The successful candidate will be required to sign an Employment Contract before assumption of duty, a Performance Agreement within 60 days of appointment and the necessary Disclosure of Financial Interest Forms as well as undergoing the necessary Security Vetting Processes.
6. The incumbent will be stationed at Setsoto Local Municipality’s head office situated in Ficksburg but may be deployed anywhere within the municipality depending on the operational requirements.
7. Due to the large number of applicants, correspondence will be limited to the short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within a period of two months after the closing date of the advertisement, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
8. The successful candidate will be reporting directly to the Accounting Officer.
9. The municipality reserves the right not to appoint any applicant to this position.
10. A candidate who canvasses for preference will be disqualified.
APPLICATIONS
Detailed and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae accompanied by certified qualifications must be addressed to; The Municipal Manager, Setsoto Local Municipality, P O Box 116, Ficksburg 9730 or alternatively can be delivered at Municipal Building, 27 Voortrekker Street, Office of the Municipal Manager, Annexure Building, Second Floor, Ficksburg, 9730. Enquiries: Me N Malatjie) Tel: 051 933 9300 / 051 933 9395. Late applications will not be considered; post delays must be considered by the applicant.
CLOSING DATE: 07 February 2025 @16h30
Mrs NF MALATJIE
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Supervisor Waste Management
SETSOTO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
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.
DIRECTORATE : COMMUNITY SERVICES
DIVISION : WASTE MANAGEMENT
POSITION : SUPERVISOR WASTE MANAGEMENT
UNIT : CLOCOLAN
SALARY : R 367 406.73 per Annum (PL 5/3)
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 (Matric) plus Diploma in Environmental Science / Environment Management / or Waste Management. The candidate must have at least three (3) years’ experience in Waste Management at a junior management level. Must demonstrate high level of Communication Skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, report writing skills and computer skills. Candidates must not have any criminal record. Candidate must have valid South African driver’s license preferably code B.
COMPETENCIES: Candidate be able to manage personnel that include Team Leader, drivers and general workers. Knowledge of maintaining vehicles and equipment. Knowledge of managing and maintaining landfill sites.
DUTIES: Ensure that a comprehensive waste removal service is rendered in Clocolan and Hlohlolwane residential areas, CBD, business and industrial areas including a litter picking and illegal dumping services and maintenance of landfill sites. Planning, organizing and supervising drivers and general workers and projects such as EPWP, CWP and other EPWP orientated projects. Capturing monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Maintaining all filing of unit documents for safekeeping and incident reports.
ENQUIRIES: Recruitment & Placement 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 15th November 2024. before the end of the business day (16h30).
Mrs. NF MALATJIE
MUNICIPAL MANAGER