STEVE TSHWETE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

STEVE TSHWETE
LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
A fast growing and financially sound Municipality with ±182 000 citizens, situated in the middle of Mpumalanga, only 120km
from central Gauteng. Moderate climate with many surrounding holiday resorts. Steve Tshwete Local Council is committed to
achieve and maintain diversity and equity in employment in respect of race, gender and especially disability.
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for the following position/s before the closing date of:
06 January 2012
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT: CONSUMER RELATIONS
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
LEVEL : 5
Salary : R247 680, R253 905, R260 283 p.a.
Requirements: Grade 12 and a B Degree or National Diploma with Accounting III
or Municipal Accounting III as a major subject plus five years relevant experience.
Knowledge of the Municipal Property Rates Act, Municipal Finance Management
Act, Municipal Systems Act. Computer Literacy. Communication and be in
possession of a valid code B driver’s license.
Key Performance Areas: Supervise and control over consumer services actions
personnel, including all cashiers and enquiries personnel, ensure that daily banking
are balanced daily and banked on time, balancing of consumer debtor controls and
deposits register, ensure that all consumer levies are done correctly and that all
necessary monies are collected according to the by-laws and council resolutions,
update engineering service fees on the relevant stand account and provide
engineering department with information, ensure that meter readings are done on
time and captured correctly.
Ref: 2060
ACCOUNTANT ESTATE AFFAIRS AND HOUSING
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
Level : 6
Salary : R213 447, R224 304, R235 695 p.a.
Requirements: Grade 12 and a relevant B Degree or National Diploma with
accounting III or Municipal Accounting III as a major subject plus five years
relevant experience. Knowledge of the Municipal Finance Management Act,
Municipal system Act, Municipal Property Rates Act. Computer literacy plus a valid
code B drivers license.
Key Performance Areas: Administer all functions relating to sale of stands,
Council properties, sundry debtors, credit control on sale of stands, Council
properties and issuing of clearances and supervise the staff in the Estate affairs
department. Open estate accounts in the name of the new buyers, verify and sign
clearances, ensure that proper allocations are made in Erf register, ensure counter

alancing of various votes as well as sundry debtors with VAT outstanding.
Ref: 2012
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE / SENIOR
DEPARTMENT: HEALTH SERVICES
LEVEL: 9/8
SALARY SCALE: R144 792, R151 662, R158 955, R166 626, R170 736, R179
412, R188 550 p.a.
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12. Diploma in General Nursing, Midwifery, Community
Health, Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care. Registration
with SANC and code 08 drivers license is compulsory. 5 Years experience in
Primary Health care. Physically fit.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Render Primary Health Care services in all clinics,
situated in MP313.
Ref: 4153, 4013, 4187
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER GRADE 2 (SECRETARIAT) (Re-Advert)
DEPARTMENT : LEGAL & ADMINISTRATION
LEVEL : 8/7
SALARY : R170 736, R179 412, R188 550, R193 299, R203 139,
R213 447 p.a.
REQUIREMENTS: Matric and a minimum of 4 subjects of a relevant National
Diploma or Degree. 2 Years relevant experience and Computer literacy.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Compiling of Agenda items of Mayoral Committee
Portfolio and other related meetings. Compiling of Agendas for Bid and Portfolio
Committee meetings. Render of secretariat functions.
Ref: 1056
VERIFIER (OHS) (RE-ADVERT)
DEPARTMENT : TOWN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
LEVEL : 9
SALARY SCALE : R144 792, R151 662, R158 955, R166 626 p.a.
BENEFITS : Scarcity allowance as per Council resolution.
REQUIREMENTS : N3 heavy current and trade test as required by the
Occupational Health and Safety Act. ORHVS (module 1-10) above 80%. Have
experience up to 88kV equipment, Must be in position of valid Code 10 Driver
license, Experience on low to high voltage (Up to 88kV) networks\ and electrical
installation inspection. Computer literacy in MS word, MS Excel and MS Power
point is required. Have sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS : Primary duties will includes: Ensuring that the

following are performed and reported on correctly: Works orders, Pre-task
planning, Risk assessment, Workers register, Vehicle log sheet, Safety meeting,
Safety talk, Tool box talk, Perform Job Observation, Assist in ensuring that all
authorizations are valid, Inspect work done by operators and contractors for
compliance, Ensure that all matters related to safety are adhered and address
within reasonable time, Liase with safety officer from Human Resources. Other
duties includes: Ensure maintenance low and high voltage networks (Up to 88kV,
Ensure maintenance of all street lights, Arrange for trainings and update training
schedule, Assist with fault finding and control repair work on network, Prepare and
commission of equipment, Testing and maintenance work on equipment, Taking
care that maintenance be done on equipment etc.
Ref : 7069
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER GRADE 2 (MONITORING) (Re-advert)
DEPARTMENT : LEGAL & ADMINISTRATION
LEVEL : 8/7
SALARY : R170 736, R179 412, R188 550, R193 299, R203 139,
R213 447 p.a.
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and a minimum of four subjects of a relevant
National Diploma or degree plus 2 years relevant municipal experience. Computer
literacy in office software packages. Valid Code B drivers license.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Rendering of secretariat services to monitoring
and Council Committees. Responsible to ensure all Council resolutions and all
incoming correspondence are implemented. Rendering of administrative functions.
Ref: 1086
SPECIAL WORKSMAN
DEPARTMENT: TOWN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Level : 10
Salary : R121 818, R126 933, R132 396, R138 447 p.a.
Requirements : Std. 8 (Grade 10) plus practical training in a electrical field. PDP
Drivers Permit and a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in electrical
networks.
Key Performance Areas: Duties on the streetlight, highmast and area lights network
including the following: All aspects of streetlight, highmast and area lights maintenance.
Installation of new streetlights, highmast, area lights and associated equipment. Supervise
and control work assigned to labourers. Operate machines in which training was provided
and authorized to operate. (e.g. Area platform).Take care that all vehicles and machines
utilized comply with the applicable legislation and are in good working condition.
Supervise that machines and vehicles be cleaned and maintained.
Ref: 7019

Clerk Grade 1 (Secretary to the Speaker) Contractual position which will run
concurrently with the term of office of the Speaker ending May 2016.
DEPARTMENT : Office of the MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Level : 10
Salary : R121 818, R126 933, R132 396, R138 447 p.a.
This post is a contractual position which will run concurrently with the term
of Office of the Speaker.
Requirements : Grade 12 plus a Secretarial qualification at NQF level 5 Must be
computer literate (MS Word, Excel & Power point) and typing skills, (at least 35
w.p.m.) Experience as a secretary/Personal Assistant and as receptionist. Basic
knowledge and proven experience in dealing with the public. Good interpersonal
skills. Excellent verbal- and written communication skills.
Key performance Areas : Responsible for the secretarial functions to the Office
of the Speaker. Perform reception duties. Be prepared to work extensive overtime
including weekends, after hours and public holidays. Ref : 0026
DRIVER OF EXECUTIVE MAYOR
DEPARTMENT : Office of the MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Level : 10
Salary : R121 818, R126 933, R132 396, R138 447 p.a.
Requirements : Grade 12. Valid driver’s license (Code B) is essential.
Key performance Areas : Drive the mayoral vehicle on all official trips and
events. Perform responsibilities towards ensuring the safety of the Mayor and
Council interest. Run errands for the Mayor and other Councillors. Perform any
other duties assigned by the Municipal Manager. Be prepared to work irregular
hours and extensive overtime, including weekends and public holidays.
Ref : 0033
CLERK GRADE 1 (Salaries)
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
Level : 10
Salary : R121 818, R126 933, R132 396, R138 447 p.a.
Requirements : Grade 12. Microsoft Office Advanced. Income tax training.
Payroll certificate and 3 years relevant experience.
Key Performance Areas: To accurately and timeously process all salary related
inputs at month end. Reconcile all creditors. Processing and capturing telephone
accounts, consumer accounts and sundry payments authorised by employees.
Ref: 2045
FINANCE MANAGEMENT : INTERNS (X3)
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
Level : 11
Salary : R107 115, R110 979, R115 020 p.a.
Requirements : A 3 years Bachelor’s degree or national diploma with majors in
accounting, economic or finance including risk management and or auditing.

Key Performance Areas: Participate in an Internship skills development training
programme and work experience programme in all aspects of municipal finance
management. Must sign an internship agreement, complete logbook and self
assessment.
Ref: FMG/3
CLERK GRADE 1
DEPARTMENT : HUMAN SETTLEMENT (HOUSING)
Level : 10
Salary : R121 818, R126 933, R132 396, R138 447 p.a.
Requirements : Grade 12 and computer literacy plus 3 years relevant working
experience.
Key Performance Areas: Administrative duties for the department including
typing , processing and completing of housing application forms, reception and
filing. Registering and dispatching of incoming and outgoing correspondence and
documents. Public enquiries.
Ref: 4551
CASHIER/CLERK
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
Level : 13/12
Salary : R85 359, R86 421, R89 160, R92 049, R95 085, R96 663, R99 972,
R103 455, R107 115 p.a.
Requirements : Grade 12, Computer Literate and experience in cashier duties.
Key Performance Areas: The incumbent will be responsible for receiving and
receipting of payments due to Council. General public enquiries on financial
system. Balancing of receipts and preparing of daily cashier statements.
Ref: 2053
CASHIER/CLERK (Hendrina)
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
Level : 15/14
Salary : R70 560, R71 133, R73 101, R75 162, R77 325, R78 798, R81 120,
R83 571, R85 359 p.a.
Requirements : Grade 12, Computer Literate and experience in cashier duries.
Key Performance Areas: The incumbent will be responsible for receiving and
receipting of payments due to Council. General public enquiries on financial
system. Balancing of receipts and preparing of daily cashier statements.
Ref: 2075 (Hendrina)

PLEASE NOTE:
1. The appointment of a candidate is at the Steve Tshwete Local Councils’ sole
discretion, taking into account factors which Council considers relevant, including,
but not limited to, the Employment Equity Policy. Council also adheres to the OHS
Act and Non-Smoking Policy.
2. The submission of an application gives Steve Tshwete Local Council the right to
make inquiries necessary to obtain information regarding the applicant’s
background. Such inquiry will include current and previous employers as well
as academic institutions.
3. Applicants who have not been responded to within six weeks of the closing date
should consider their applications unsuccessful.
4. Steve Tshwete Local Council reserves the right not to make an appointment in
any or all of the above vacancies, and correspondence will only be entered into
with short-listed candidates.
5. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form (available from the
Municipal Offices or can be printed from Council’s web site
“www.stevetshwetelm.gov.za”) and or accompanied by a detailed CV with certified
copies of all qualification certificates and an identity document. Incomplete
applications will not be accepted.
6. Please submit your CV or application to: Human Resources Management
Services, P.O. Box 14, Middelburg, 1050. For Further information: Tel: (013) 249
7335.