Municipal vacancies – management, communication, admin, fire & sanitation

About the role

Mopani District Municipality is recruiting for a range of permanent positions across several directorates, including the Office of the Municipal Manager, Budget and Treasury, Community Services, Water & Sanitation, and Fire Services. The vacancies span senior management, communication, administrative, secretarial, firefighting and general labour roles.

Key responsibilities

• Manage strategic organisational performance, performance monitoring frameworks and reporting against the Integrated Development Plan.
• Develop, monitor and adjust annual budgets, prepare performance reports and maintain stakeholder relations.
• Compile speeches, coordinate media liaison, branding activities and external communication strategies.
• Administer payroll, process purchases, reconcile creditors and ensure compliance with municipal financial systems.
• Manage senior manager’s diary, arrange travel, coordinate events and handle logistical support.
• Provide fire and emergency response, maintain fire stations, equipment and conduct rescue operations.
• Perform cleaning, maintenance and support services for municipal facilities and event venues.

Required profile

• Minimum Grade 12 qualification; relevant tertiary qualifications such as a Bachelor’s in Public Administration, National Diploma in Media Studies, Financial Management, Office Management or BAA Fire Fighter 1 Certificate.
• 3‑5 years of relevant experience for senior posts, 1‑2 years for junior posts.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to undergo security clearance.
• Preparedness to be subjected to security clearance where required.

Required skills

• Computer Literacy
• Knowledge of local government legislation and acts
• Report writing
• Payroll principles and accounting fundamentals
• Fire service act knowledge and disaster management regulations