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