Blue Crane Route Municipality is inviting qualified and experienced individuals to apply for the position of Credit Control and Free Basic Service Co-ordinator within the Finance Department. This external vacancy is ideal for candidates with financial administration or bookkeeping experience who want to support community services and indigent management programmes.
Vacancy Overview
| Employer: | Blue Crane Route Municipality |
|---|---|
| Closing Date: | 21 November 2025 at 16:30 PM |
| Location: | Somerset East, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Notice Number: | 76/2025 |
| Directorate: | Finance Department |
| Position: | Credit Control and Free Basic Service Co-ordinator |
| Task Grade: | 10 |
| Salary Scale: | R294 659.76 – R382 470.48 per annum |
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- National Diploma or B. Degree in:
- Financial Administration
- Bookkeeping
- Or equivalent
- Two (2) years’ experience in a financial environment in a local municipality
- Bookkeeping as a subject is an added advantage
Key Performance Areas
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Implementing access to free basic services for indigent residents
- Creating and maintaining indigent household lists
- Managing consumer cut-off lists for non-payment of accounts
- Monthly reporting and arrangements with consumers in arrears
- Determining the affordability level of consumers for free basic services
- Processing indigent applications and verifying supporting documentation
- Preventing debt escalation through proper assessment and controls
- Verifying registration applications and checking for fraud or maladministration
- Submitting reports to the Accountant: Revenue
- Capturing indigent profiles on the municipal system
- Ensuring accurate and updated indigent information
- Loading and interpreting data on the system
- Maintaining files and records to support adjustments and queries
How to Apply
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of:
- Educational certificates
- South African ID Document
- Completed Blue Crane Route Municipality Application Form
(downloadable from www.bcrm.gov.za) - Covering letter stating the position being applied for
Submission Methods
You may apply using one of the following:
Email Applications:
Postal Submission:
Corporate Services Department
Blue Crane Route Municipality
P.O. Box 21
Somerset East
5850
Hand Delivery:
88 Nojoli Street
Somerset East
Important Notes
- Canvassing of municipal officials or councillors is strictly prohibited.
Any person found guilty will be disqualified immediately. - Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The municipality is committed to employment equity, particularly in respect of race, gender and disability.
- The municipality reserves the right to approve or decline the appointment.
Enquiries
For more information, contact:
📞 Mr L. Mgota – 042 243 6400