Looking to build your career in a world-class metro? eThekwini Municipality has opened multiple vacancies across key directorates. Qualified, motivated applicants are invited to apply before the closing date. Read the full advert below and submit your application online in time.
Vacancy Details
| Employer: | eThekwini Municipality |
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| Closing Date: | Friday, 17 October 2025 (12:00 midday) |
| Location: | Durban / eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
Human Settlements Directorate
Deputy Head (Projects) — Ref 32001814 (Grade 20, Salary Negotiable)
Purpose: Lead and manage the Housing Projects Department to deliver housing opportunities on time.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Built Environment; valid driver’s licence; 8 years’ management experience (incl. 3 years at senior management); computer literacy.
Competencies: Strategic leadership, programme & project management, financial management, negotiation, resilience.
Manager (Research and Policy) — Ref 32001312 (Grade 15, R943 843 – R1 198 297 p.a. total package)
Purpose: Manage the Research & Policy Section.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Social Sciences/Public Admin/Public Policy or related; driver’s licence; 5 years’ relevant experience (2 years supervisory); computer literacy.
Competencies: Research & analysis, public consultation, policy, project & financial management, leadership.
Engineering Services Directorate
Senior Manager (Mechanical Engineering) (MBS) — Ref 36000714 (Grade 18, R1 714 208 – R2 196 822 p.a. total package)
Purpose: Oversee quality and conformity of designs, installations and repairs for energy systems, refrigerants and conveyors.
Requirements: BSc/BEng (NQF 8) Mechanical; Pr Eng (ECSA); driver’s licence; 8 years’ relevant experience (5 post-registration).
Senior Manager (Structural Engineering) — Ref 36000264 (Grade 17, R1 499 461 – R1 918 074 p.a. total package)
Purpose: Manage integrated structural/architectural outputs.
Requirements: BSc/BEng (NQF 8) Civil; Pr Eng (ECSA); driver’s licence; 7 years’ relevant experience (5 post-registration).
Clerk of Works — Ref 36001174 (Grade 11, R391 642.44 – R508 372.92 p.a.)
Purpose: Monitor roads and drainage works; read plans; prepare reports and payment docs.
Requirements: Trade-tested Artisan (Building); driver’s licence; 4 years post-apprenticeship; ability to read plans and supervise roadworks.
Artisan (Roads & Stormwater) — Ref 36003934/VARIOUS (Grade 10, R331 758.60 – R430 640.16 p.a.)
Purpose: Undertake specialised civil construction work for roads & stormwater.
Requirements: Trade-tested in Civil Construction or equivalent; C1 licence + PrDP; truck-mounted crane competency (or within 6 months); Basic First Aid (within 6 months); 3 years’ post-qualification.
Special: Standby/overtime; all-weather fieldwork.
Driver/Clerk — Ref 36004958 (Grade 05, R162 855.60 – R211 405.80 p.a.)
Purpose: Collect/distribute mail and related items.
Requirements: Grade 12; driver’s licence; 3 months’ experience; computer literacy.
Road Plant Operator — Ref 36001278 (Grade 07, R232 438.20 – R301 728.48 p.a.)
Purpose: Transport material/equipment/personnel; operate heavy plant.
Requirements: Grade 12; heavy-plant & truck-mounted crane competency; EC licence + PrDP; 2 years’ experience.
Waste Management Directorate
Project Executive — Ref 35005018 (Grade 17, R1 499 461 – R1 918 074 p.a. total package)
Purpose: Lead complex, high-risk environmental projects and defend contractual terms.
Requirements: Bachelor’s (NQF 7) in SCM/Contracts/Finance/Built Environment or equivalent; Project Management certificate; driver’s licence; 6 years’ relevant experience.
Principal Clerk (Contracts, Procurement & Merchandising) — Ref 35003438 (Grade 07, R232 438.20 – R301 728.48 p.a.)
Purpose: Provide comprehensive clerical/administrative services to the Unit.
Requirements: Grade 12; driver’s licence; 2 years’ experience; computer literacy.
Team Leader — Ref 35000390 (Grade 05, R162 855.60 – R211 405.80 p.a.)
Purpose: Plan and supervise cleaning teams.
Requirements: Grade 10; 6 months’ relevant experience; must be physically fit.
Fleet Management & Administration Directorate
Manager (Fleet Operations) — Ref 73001110 (Grade 15, R943 843 – R1 198 297 p.a. total package)
Purpose: Provide specialised services across all municipal vehicle assets.
Requirements: Diploma (NQF 6) in Transportation/Fleet/Operations or related; driver’s licence; 6 years’ relevant experience (2 supervisory); computer literacy.
Administration Officer (Regulations) — Ref 73001398 (Grade 10, R331 758.60 – R430 640.16 p.a.)
Purpose: Administer SCM regulatory processes, investigations, and compliance.
Requirements: Diploma (NQF 6) in SCM/Procurement/Finance/Contract Management; driver’s licence; 3 years’ experience.
Revenue Management Directorate
Business Compliance Advisor — Ref 71001904 (Grade 14, R830 620 – R1 051 308 p.a. total package)
Purpose: Provide legal/compliance guidance and manage dispute resolution.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Law or related; driver’s licence; 4 years’ experience.
Principal Clerk — Ref 71001030 / 71001052 / 71002188 (Grade 07, R232 438.20 – R301 728.48 p.a.)
Purpose: Assess and issue Revenue Clearance Certificates; recover municipal debts.
Requirements: Grade 12 with Accounting; 2 years’ experience; computer literacy.
Small Plant Operator — Ref 71002946 (Grade 05, R162 855.60 – R211 405.80 p.a.)
Purpose: Operate small plant for water services location, maintenance and construction.
Requirements: Primary education; small-plant competence (or within 6 months); 6 months’ experience.
Special: All-weather, physically demanding site work.
Executive & Council Support Directorate
Manager (Administration) — Ref 55000044 (Grade 14, R830 620 – R1 051 308 p.a. total package)
Purpose: Plan and manage support services for the Mayoral Parlour Unit.
Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) in Public Admin/Management/Financial fields; 6 years’ relevant experience (2 supervisory).
Principal Clerk (Events) — Ref 55000042 (Grade 07, R232 438.20 – R301 728.48 p.a.)
Purpose: Provide complete secretarial service.
Requirements: Grade 12; driver’s licence; 2 years’ experience; computer literacy.
Principal Clerk — Ref 51000232 (Grade 07, R232 438.20 – R301 728.48 p.a.)
Purpose: Administer councillor rental agreements and travel payments.
Requirements: Grade 12; 2 years’ experience; computer literacy.
Business Support Directorate
Cold Store Assistant — Ref 25000240 (Grade 06, R192 271.68 – R249 585.48 p.a.)
Purpose: Maintain efficient cold store/ripening room facility.
Requirements: Grade 12; Reach Truck certificate; 1 year’ experience; computer literacy.
Special: Handle ammonia/ethylene; 40-hour 6-day week; cold environment.
Multi-Purpose Rooms Assistant — Ref 25000252 (Grade 06, R192 271.68 – R249 585.48 p.a.)
Purpose: Maintain multi-purpose rooms/cold store facility.
Requirements: Grade 12; Reach Truck certificate; 1 year’ experience; computer literacy.
Special: Work at ~5°C; physically fit.
DCM Office: Economic Development & Planning
Receptionist — Ref 20000026 (Grade 05, R162 855.60 – R211 405.80 p.a.)
Purpose: Provide reception/switchboard and office support to the Office of the Executive Director.
Requirements: Grade 12; 3 months’ experience; computer literacy.
Recreation & Parks Directorate
Library Attendant — Ref 44000766/VARIOUS (Grade 04, R148 873.44 – R187 773.12 p.a.)
Purpose: Repair, shelve and process library materials; baggage attendant duties.
Requirements: Appropriate secondary education; 3 months’ experience.
Facilities Directorate
Administration Officer (Tenders & Contracts) — Ref 45000348 (Grade 10, R331 758.60 – R430 640.16 p.a.)
Purpose: Coordinate and administer tenders and contracts.
Requirements: Diploma (NQF 6) in SCM/Logistics/Procurement/Contract Management or related; driver’s licence; 3 years’ experience; computer literacy.
eThekwini Water Services Directorate
Professional Technologist (Civil) — Ref 34007948 (Grade 14, R990 043 – R1 256 750 p.a. total package)
Purpose: Manage O&M of rural water supply infrastructure.
Requirements: BTech/BEng (NQF 7) Civil; Pr Techno (ECSA); driver’s licence; 3 years’ post-qualification; standby/call-out.
Energy Management Directorate
Superintendent (Maintenance) — Ref 33003844 (Grade 12, R794 518 – R1 004 896 p.a. total package)
Purpose: Manage inspection-driven maintenance in the Service Unit.
Requirements: Trade-tested Electrician; NTC2/NCV3 Electrical; driver’s licence; First Aid (or within 6 months); pass proficiency test; 5 years’ ESI experience.
Special: 40-hour/5-day week; PPE; overtime; locomotion allowance/departmental transport.
Senior Storekeeper — Ref 33000502 / 33000510 (Grade 07, R232 438.20 – R301 728.48 p.a.)
Purpose: Control movement of materials to/from Stores; clerical tasks.
Requirements: Grade 12; driver’s licence; Forklift competency; 2 years’ experience.
Information Technology Directorate
Trainee Applications Engineer — Ref 19000406T (Grade 10, R331 758.60 – R430 640.16 p.a.)
Purpose: Analyse, develop, implement and maintain information systems.
Requirements: Diploma (NQF 6) in ICT or related; driver’s licence; computer literacy.
Special: Not open to candidates who already completed 12+ months of WIL/Internship/Work-Experience programmes.
Trainee Network Analyst — Ref 19000574T (Grade 07, R232 438.20 – R301 728.48 p.a.)
Purpose: Learn and support enterprise voice/data network operations.
Requirements: Diploma (NQF 6) in ICT or related; driver’s licence.
Special: Same WIL/Internship exclusion as above.
Occupational Health Directorate
Senior Professional Nurse — Ref 65000072 (Grade 12, R462 393.60 – R600 186.12 p.a.)
Purpose: Provide comprehensive occupational health services to municipal employees.
Requirements: Diploma (NQF 6) General Nursing; SANC registration; Occupational Health Nursing, Dispensing, Audiometry and Spirometry certificates; driver’s licence; 2 years’ post-grad OHN experience; computer literacy.
Special: Travel within municipal boundaries; posts interchangeable within regional clinics.
Human Resources Directorate
Client Liaison Officer — Ref 61001178 (Grade 11, R391 642.44 – R508 372.92 p.a.)
Purpose: Coordinate special assignments to improve HC Systems through training, process realignment and support.
Requirements: Diploma (NQF 6) in HRM or related; driver’s licence; 3 years’ HRIS experience; computer literacy.
How to Apply
Online applications only:
- External: https://durbangov.erecruit.co/
- Internal: https://durbangov.internal.erecruit.co/
Need help applying? You may lodge applications and get assistance at these HC Computer Labs / Sizakala Centres (selected sites):
Hambanathi (Tongaat) • Hammersdale • Clermont • KwaDabeka • SEDA (Johannes Nkosi, Durban) • uMnini (Umgababa) • Pinetown • Bester Library (KwaMashu) • Nagina (Marianhill) • Mid Way Mall (Ntuzuma) • Verulam • Kwa Mnyandu (Umlazi) • Kwa Ximba • Illovu • Maphephetweni (KwaMashu) • Fredville/Inchanga (Cato Ridge) • Umbumbulu • Mega City (Umlazi) • Magabheni (Umkomaas) • Lamontville • Molweni • Chesterville • Sankontshe • Tongaat • Main/Head Office SEDA (Berea) • Winklespruit • Hillcrest.
Enquiries (online system): HC Systems Helpdesk 031 322 6050.
General enquiries: 031 311 3103.
Important Notes
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Applicants may undergo assessments, psychometrics and a pre-engagement medical.
- Deployment anywhere within the municipal jurisdiction may be required.
- If you are not contacted within 3 months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- eThekwini applies Employment Equity; women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Municipal vacancies are not for sale. Canvassing councillors/officials will lead to disqualification.