eThekwini Metro Vacancies (Circular 607): Apply by 31 October 2025

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Opportunities at eThekwini Municipality — Apply Today

eThekwini Municipality invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for multiple vacancies across various directorates. The City is guided by Employment Equity principles and encourages women and people with disabilities to apply. If you’re ready to serve the people of Durban and grow your public-sector career, submit your application before the closing date.

Vacancy Snapshot

Employer:eThekwini Municipality (Metro)
Closing Date:Friday, 31 October 2025 (12:00 midday) — unless stated otherwise per post
Location:Durban/eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Posts and Requirements

Financial Internal Auditor Specialist (Ref: 12000444) — Grade 16

Total Package: R1 256 750.00 – R1 603 022.00 p.a.
Purpose: Provide specialised financial auditing assurance over high-risk Treasury/Financial operations.
Essential Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Financial Accounting/Auditing
  • 3 years SAICA-accredited articles
  • 6 years’ relevant experience
  • Valid driver’s licence; computer literacy
    Core Competencies: Written communication, research & analysis, internal auditing, ethics & professionalism, organisational awareness.

Occupational Health Medical Practitioner (Ref: 65000028) — Grade 16

Total Package: R1 256 750.00 – R1 603 022.00 p.a.
Purpose: Clinical and supervisory management of Occupational Health services municipality-wide.
Essential Requirements:

  • MBChB (NQF 8) or equivalent recognized by HPCSA
  • Diploma in Occupational Health (NQF 8) or HPCSA-acceptable equivalent
  • Current HPCSA registration as Medical Practitioner + Occupational Health as an additional qualification
  • Dispensing certificate; valid driver’s licence
  • 6 years’ post-qualification experience (min. 2 years in Occupational Health)
    Competencies: Medical knowledge, service delivery orientation, resilience, communication, team orientation.

Manager (Operations) – Information Technology (Ref: 19000332) — Grade 14

Total Package: R990 043.00 – R1 256 750.00 p.a.
Purpose: Manage and deliver sustainable IT Operations across the Council’s computing services and centres.
Essential Requirements:

  • Diploma (NQF 6) in ICT field
  • 4 years’ relevant experience
  • Valid driver’s licence
    Competencies: Planning & organising, monitoring & control, technical strategy & planning, operations, business change management, communication, coaching & mentoring.

IT Security Officer – Energy Management (Ref: 33000410 / 33000412) — Grade 12

Basic Salary: R462 393.60 – R600 186.12 p.a.
Purpose: Plan, manage and implement defences against security breaches; audit and administer security policies and standards.
Essential Requirements:

  • Diploma (NQF 6) in ICT
  • IT Security-related certificate
  • 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Valid driver’s licence
    Note: Must be physically capable of carrying out duties.

Senior Database Administrator – Energy Management (Ref: 33000394 / 33000396) — Grade 12

Basic Salary: R462 393.60 – R600 186.12 p.a.
Purpose: End-to-end database administration across multiple platforms and DB types.
Essential Requirements:

  • Diploma (NQF 6) in ICT
  • 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Valid driver’s licence
    Special Conditions: After-hours work as required.

Project Officer – Energy Management (Ref: 33000358) — Grade 10

Basic Salary: R331 758.60 – R430 640.16 p.a.
Purpose: Support efficient delivery and administration of Electricity’s ICT project portfolio.
Essential Requirements:

  • Diploma (NQF 6) in ICT
  • 2 years’ relevant experience
  • Valid driver’s licence
    Physical: Must be capable of carrying out duties.

Receptionist – Energy Management (Ref: 33007072) — Grade 05

Basic Salary: R162 855.60 – R211 405.80 p.a.
Purpose: Provide reception and word-processing support.
Essential Requirements:

  • Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent
  • 3 months’ relevant experience
    Physical: Must be physically fit.

Maintenance Inspector Assistant – Energy Management (Ref: 33003904 / 33003908) — Grade 03

Basic Salary: R145 379.76 – R170 771.52 p.a.
Purpose: Assist MV/LV Inspector with distribution network pole inspections.
Essential Requirements:

  • Basic numeracy and literacy
    Special Conditions: PPE as per schedule; overtime/relocation as required; all-weather work.
    Physical: Fit and dexterous; good health as per City Medical Officer.

Chief Draughtsperson – Engineering Services (Ref: 36004638) — Grade 11

Basic Salary: R391 642.44 – R508 372.92 p.a.
Purpose: Supervise draughting staff; render complex draughting/advisory services.
Essential Requirements:

  • Diploma (NQF 6) in Geomatics/GIS or related equivalent
  • 5 years’ relevant experience
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Computer literacy (MS Office and/or AutoCAD/related packages)

Road Plant Operator – Road Infrastructure Management (Ref: 36002660 / Various) — Grade 07

Basic Salary: R232 438.20 – R301 728.48 p.a.
Purpose: Transport materials/equipment/personnel; operate heavy plant for roads & stormwater maintenance.
Essential Requirements:

  • Appropriate level of secondary education
  • Competency certificate for heavy plant
  • Code C1 licence + PrDP
  • 2 years’ relevant experience
    Special Conditions: All-weather work; emergencies and planned overtime; interchangeable across depots.
    Physical: Fit and able-bodied.

Principal Clerk – Road Infrastructure Management (Ref: 36004002 / 36004168) — Grade 07

Basic Salary: R232 438.20 – R301 728.48 p.a.
Purpose: Control movement of materials to/from depot store; monitor performance outcomes; execute clerical tasks.
Essential Requirements:

  • Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent
  • Computer literacy
  • 2 years’ relevant experience
  • Valid driver’s licence
    Special Conditions: Emergencies/planned overtime; interchangeable across depots.

Small Plant Operator – Road Infrastructure Management (Ref: 36001960 / Various) — Grade 04

Basic Salary: R148 873.44 – R187 773.12 p.a.
Purpose: Transport materials/equipment/personnel; operate small/heavy plant in roads & stormwater maintenance.
Essential Requirements:

  • Appropriate level of secondary education
  • Competency certificate for heavy plant
  • Code C1 licence + PrDP
  • 2 years’ relevant experience
    Special Conditions: All-weather work; emergencies and planned overtime; interchangeable across posts.
    Physical: Fit and able-bodied.

Fire Safety Officer – Fire Services (Ref: 43002036 / 43002044 / 43002046 / 43002064) — Grade 12

Total Package: R794 518.00 – R1 004 896.00 p.a.
Purpose: Prevent and reduce incidence/severity of fires and other threats.
Essential Requirements:

  • Diploma in Fire Technology or related equivalent
  • Fire Investigation certificate; Peace Officer certificate
  • 8 years’ operational experience (incl. 3 years at supervisory level, e.g. Leading Fire Fighter)
  • Valid driver’s licence; computer literacy
    Special/Physical: Standby duties; agility; must satisfy medical standard.

Manager (Customer Service & Supplier Relations) – Procurement & Supply Chain (Ref: 31000526) — Grade 14

Total Package: R830 620.00 – R1 051 308.00 p.a.
Purpose: Manage customer relations and marketing of the Directorate.
Essential Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualification (NQF 6) in SCM/Accounting/Finance/Economics
  • National Treasury MFMA minimum competency (NQF 6) on appointment or within 18 months
  • 5 years’ relevant experience (min. 2 years supervisory)
  • Valid driver’s licence; computer literacy

Driver Messenger – Internal Control (Ref: 70000292-1) — Grade 04

Basic Salary: R148 873.44 – R187 773.12 p.a.
Purpose: Provide prompt delivery service to Internal Control & Business Systems Department.
Essential Requirements:

  • Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • 3 months’ relevant experience
    Special/Physical: 40-hour week (07:00–16:00); physically fit and healthy.

General Assistant (Seasonal – One Month) – Waste Management (Ref: 99350113 & Various) — Grade 03

Basic Salary: R145 379.76 – R170 771.52 p.a.
Purpose: Perform refuse removal, cleaning, distribution of refuse bags/trolley bins, and related duties.
Essential/Preferred: Basic numeracy & literacy (preferred: appropriate primary education).
Physical: Must be physically capable of duties.
Application Window & Venue:

  • Opens: Monday, 20 October 2025
  • Closes: Friday, 24 October 2025 at 12:00
  • Submit at: New Germany Sports Ground, 5 Homestead Road, New Germany, 3610 (next to New Germany Community Hall) — Tel: 031 311 6251
  • Hours: 08:30 – 15:00
  • Forms: Available at all Sizakala Centres
  • Note: Seasonal post only

How to Apply (Most Posts)

  1. Apply online via the eThekwini Municipality e-Recruitment portal:
  2. Queries (online applications): HC Systems Branch helpdesk — 031 322 6050.
  3. In-person submission points (where applicable): Applications may also be lodged at designated HC Computer Labs/Sizakala Centres across eThekwini (e.g., Tongaat, KwaDabeka, Pinetown, KwaMashu, Umlazi, Hillcrest, Winklespruit, Verulam, Molweni, Chesterville, etc.).
  4. Important: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Canvassing Councillors/Officials will lead to disqualification. Pre-engagement medicals may apply.

Scam Alert: Municipality vacancies are not for sale. Do not pay anyone for a job.

How to Apply (General Assistant – Seasonal Only)

  • Submit forms in person at New Germany Sports Ground, 5 Homestead Road, New Germany, 3610 (next to New Germany Community Hall)
  • Dates/Times: 20–24 October 2025, 08:30–15:00 (closes 24 October 2025 at 12:00)
  • Telephone enquiries: 031 311 6251
  • Forms: Available at all Sizakala Centres

Compliance & Notes

  • Employment Equity applies; women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
  • Applicants not contacted within 3 months of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
  • Applicants may be deployed to any municipal workplace within jurisdiction.
  • Work sample and/or psychometric assessments may be required.
  • Attach certified copies of qualifications, ID, and (where applicable) driver’s licence.
  • Be honest about any criminal/departmental/civil cases; non-disclosure leads to disqualification.

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