Looking for a 12-month municipal contract where you can use your accounting and admin skills? Hessequa Municipality is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill two Temporary Clerk: Revenue posts in Riversdale. If you have Grade 12 with Accounting and Mathematics and some experience in finance or revenue administration, this is a great opportunity to work in local government and support key financial processes.
Vacancy Overview
| Employer: | Hessequa Municipality |
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| Closing Date: | 18 November 2025 |
| Location: | Riversdale, Hessequa Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa |
Temporary Clerk: Revenue x2 – Riversdale (Ref: Revenue)
Contract Type: Temporary
Contract Duration: 01 December 2025 to 30 November 2026
Salary: R10 616.35 per month
Type: External temporary vacancies
Note: These are temporary contract positions and not permanent appointments.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 with Accounting and Mathematics as majors
- Ability to communicate in two of the official languages of the Western Cape
- One (1) year experience in a similar position (e.g. revenue, finance, billing, admin)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
As a Temporary Clerk: Revenue, your duties will include:
- Assisting with the maintenance of income registers
- Submitting reconciliations for review and approval
- Assisting in creating reconciliation and register templates
- Obtaining weekly registers from internal stakeholders
- Investigating and identifying imbalances on reconciliations
You will support the Revenue section to ensure accurate income records, proper reconciliation and timeous reporting.
Placement Areas
Although the posts are based in Riversdale, successful candidates may, where necessary, be placed anywhere within the Hessequa Municipal Area, which includes:
- Witsand
- Slangrivier
- Heidelberg
- Riversdale
- Still Bay
- Albertinia
- Gouritsmond
Applications from candidates residing within the Hessequa Municipal Area will receive preference.
How to Apply
Hessequa Municipality uses an e-recruitment system and also accepts manual applications.
Online Application (Preferred)
You can register and apply online via the e-recruitment portal:
- Visit the e-recruitment website:
Hessequa Municipality e-Recruitment Portal
Email or Manual Application
- Download the official application form from the municipal website:
To apply and for more details visit Hessequa Municipality official website - Complete the application form in full and attach:
- A comprehensive CV
- Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of:
- ID document
- Relevant qualifications
- Any other supporting documents requested in the advert
- Submit your completed application:
- By email: applications@hessequa.gov.za
- By hand delivery: At any Hessequa Municipal Office
- By post: Human Resources
Hessequa Municipality
P.O. Box 29
Riversdale
6670
Important Notes for Applicants
- The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and abides by the Employment Equity Act.
- Preference will be given to candidates who comply with Employment Equity targets and to applicants within the Hessequa Municipal Area.
- All applications are subject to:
- Reference checks
- Qualification verification
- Criminal record checks
- By applying, you consent to these checks and confirm your information is true, correct and up to date.
- Late applications or applications without the required application form will not be considered.
- Canvassing any councillor, member of the Appointment Committee or municipal staff member will lead to disqualification.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within three (3) months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- Successful candidates will be required to sign:
- A contract of employment
- Disclosure of benefits and interests
- A performance agreement
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Contact Details
For more information about the Hessequa Municipality Temporary Clerk: Revenue Vacancies, contact:
- Contact Person: Ms Jonecia Jansen
- Telephone: 028 713 7965