Various Permanent Municipal Positions – Nquthu Municipality

About the role

Nquthu Municipality is recruiting for a range of permanent positions across its departments, covering administrative, technical, and operational functions. Candidates will join a dynamic public‑service environment and contribute to service delivery in the municipality.

Key responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Municipal Manager and other senior officials.
• Develop, maintain and analyse GIS databases, capture spatial data and produce technical reports.
• Coordinate and monitor sports programmes and community development activities.
• Plan, implement and monitor municipal infrastructure and capital projects.
• Respond to fire emergencies, conduct fire safety inspections and perform disaster‑management duties.
• Operate heavy machinery such as bulldozers, front‑loaders, graders and back‑actors for municipal works.
• Assist in library services, including cataloguing and patron support.

Required profile

• National Diploma in Office Management & Technology or equivalent.
• Degree or diploma in Cartography/Geo‑Information, Civil Engineering, Sports Management or related fields.
• Matric with relevant certificates (e.g., Firefighter I & II, First Aid).
• Valid driver’s licence (Code C1, EC1 or equivalent) and ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience for most positions.

Required skills

• Proficiency in office software (typing, filing, faxing, photocopying).
• GIS software expertise, particularly ESRI platforms.
• Spatial analysis and technical documentation skills.
• Heavy‑machinery operation (bulldozer, front‑loader, grader, back‑actor).
• Firefighter certification and Hazmat awareness.
• First Aid certification.

What we offer

• Medical Aid and Pension Fund.
• 13th Cheque and, for certain grades, Car and Cellphone Allowances.
• Opportunities for professional development within the municipal structure.