Vacancies

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            : ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
 DIVISION               : FLEET SERVICES
 POSITION               : FLEET OFFICER
 UNIT                   : FICKSBURG 
SALARY                  : R 391 601.01 per Annum (PL 5)

REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12, Three (3) year National Diploma in Public Management / Public Administration / Transport Management / Logistics. The candidate must have at least 3 – 5 years of functional experience in fleet management / transport. Candidate must be in possession of valid South African driver’s license preferably Code B.

COMPETENCIES 
Candidate must demonstrate high level of communication, interpersonal, problem solving, report writing skills and must be computer literate. Candidate must have knowledge of Munsoft program. Candidate must be responsible, reliable, be able to work independently, and be able to take instructions.

DUTIES  
Assist with compiling the reports on fleet downtime and consult with the Fleet Manager and the Mechanical workshop to enhance service delivery. Assist with enforcing Fleet Management policies and procedures. Oversee the daily operations of the Council Fleet and support the authorization of Fleet movement during office hours. Ensure that vehicle movements are strictly monitored to optimize service delivery. Monitor fuel consumption per vehicle and compile departmental reports. Oversee the administrative function for the correct completion of logbooks and fuel authorizations. Assist with administrative functions of fleet, including incident and accident management. Oversee the maintenance and management of the municipality’s fleet of vehicles and equipment. Updating inventory on the Assets Register.

ENQUIRIES 
Resource Advisor (Mrs. 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 Municipal Manager, Setsoto Local Municipality, P O Box 116, Ficksburg 9730.  Faxed or e-mailed applications will be automatically disqualified.

Closing date              27 MARCH 2026. before the CLOSE of the business day (16h30).

Mrs. NF Malatjie

Municipal Manager

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 : MUNICIPAL MANAGER’S OFFICE
DIVISION : SPEAKER’S OFFICE
POSITION : PUBLIC OFFICER: PETITION AND HEARING
UNIT : FICKSBURG
SALARY : R 391 601.01 per Annum (PL 5)

(Position will run concurrently with the term of office of the Speaker)

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12, Post Matric Qualification in Public Administration or equivalent Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Public Management, Administration or Social Science. Proven knowledge of local government legislation, specifically regarding public participation and petitions. Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office) Excel. Candidates must have 3 to 4 experiences in public administration or community liaison. Candidate must be in possession of valid South African driver’s license preferably Code B.

COMPETENCIES: Candidate must be able to demonstrate high level of leadership skills, Communication Skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, report writing skills and computer skills. Candidates must have the ability to handle pressure and to work independently and be able to address people or / community.

DUTIES: Candidate will be responsible for handling petitions and hearings, must participate during stakeholders’ meetings, gatherings and engagements. Candidate will be monitoring and reporting as well as administering the petitions lodged against the municipality and ensuring timeous response. Candidate will organize and co-ordinates municipal services to the community, which can include planning, logistical arrangements, people co-ordination management of the service delivery process and handling community interactions.

ENQUIRIES: Human Resources 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 Municipal Manager, Setsoto Local Municipality, P O Box 116, Ficksburg 9730. Faxed or e-mailed applications will be automatically disqualified.

Closing date 12 MARCH 2026. before the CLOSE of the business day (16h30).

Mrs. NF MALATJIE
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

SETSOTO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
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.

DIRECTORATE : CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DIVISION : PAYROLL
POSITION : MANAGER: PAYROLL
UNIT : FICKSBURG
SALARY : R 583 612.29 per Annum (PL 1)

REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma in Finance or B-Com degree with financial accounting as a major subject. The candidate must have at least 8 years or more relevant working experience covering all aspects of the relevant financial process and the Management of financial information or having gained specialist experience in a finance discipline. Candidate must be in possession of valid South African driver’s license preferably Code B.

COMPETENCIES: Candidate must demonstrate high level of communication, interpersonal, problem solving, report writing skills and must be computer literate.

DUTIES: Plan, manage, organise and control the continuous provision of Payroll Management Services. Develop, co-ordinate and supervise personnel to promote productivity, and to achieve the goals of the division. Oversee the management of the Payroll Annual budget process to ensure sound financial practices that are in line with the budgetary requirements. Responsible for providing expert financial advice. Responsible for managing financial information accordingly to prescribed norms and standards. Supervise and manage the team responsible for financial information. Extensive understanding and knowledge of the application applicable to local government legislation (MSA, MFMA) and others as applicable. Coordinates and aligns financial system applications (SAGE VIP/ Pay Day HR/ Payroll software system super user / or system administration.

ENQUIRIES: Manager: Human Resource Management (Mrs. B.L. Mokoena), 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 27 FEBRUARY 2026. before the CLOSE of the business day (16h30).

Mrs. NF MALATJIE
MUNICIPAL MANAGER