Municipal Officer Positions – Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality

About the role

Ba‑Phalaborwa Municipality is inviting applications from experienced and dynamic individuals for a range of permanent positions across its Office of the Municipal Manager, including Valuation Officer, Internal Audit Technician, Senior Human Resources Officer, LED Officer, Senior Records Officer and Water Services Manager. The aim is to promote representivity in race, gender and disability while strengthening municipal services.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct property valuations and maintain valuation rolls in accordance with the Municipal Property Rates Act.
• Perform risk‑based internal audits, prepare audit working papers and follow‑up on recommendations.
• Manage recruitment, selection and staff records, ensuring compliance with legislation and security clearance processes.
• Support local economic development initiatives, small business assistance and informal trade management.
• Oversee records management, GIS updates and coordination of municipal documentation.
• Develop and administer water services administration and related documentation.

Required profile

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Relevant 3‑year National Diploma (e.g., Real Estate, Internal Audit, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Development Studies, etc.).
• Minimum three years of relevant experience in the specific functional area.
• Preparedness to undergo security clearance.
• Code B driver’s licence.

Required skills

• Code B driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of the Local Government Municipal Property Rates Act.
• Experience with risk‑based internal audit methodology.
• Property valuation and GIS data handling.