iLembe District Municipality is hiring across Finance, Technical Services, Corporate Services, Community Services and the Office of the Municipal Manager. If you’re passionate about service delivery and meet the requirements, submit your application by the stated closing dates below.
| Employer: | iLembe District Municipality |
|---|---|
| Closing Date: | 14 November 2025 (Superintendent) • 21 November 2025 @ 12h00 (most posts) • 21 November 2025 @ 16h00 (General Worker x3) |
| Location: | KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
Senior Clerk (Expenditure) — Department of Finance
Task Grade: 06 (R174 862.08 – R227 005.20 p.a.)
Requirements
- Grade 12; National Diploma in Public Finance Management & Administration (or equivalent with Accounting/Management Accounting majors).
- 1 year Finance Administration experience; computer literacy (MS Excel, recognised financial systems).
Responsibilities
- Coordinate investment quotations with banks; process inter-bank transfers; capture bank/cash transactions in Munsoft.
- Maintain petty cash; generate manual invoices; implement SOPs; maintain accurate records and filing.
Superintendent — Department of Technical Services
Task Grade: 12 (R420 533.52 – R545 881.56 p.a.)
Closing date: 14 November 2025 @ 12h00
Requirements
- Grade 12; N3 with Water & Plumbing Trade Certificate / Water-Wastewater Treatment Certificate.
- 3 years’ experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and supervise water distribution and water/wastewater treatment plant operations.
- Monitor performance, analyse reports, enforce testing/compliance, investigate incidents.
- Oversee contractors, repairs, preventative maintenance, pipeline commissioning and community/project meetings.
- Allocate work, supervise teams and ensure safety and SOP compliance.
Senior Clerk (Skills Development) — Corporate Services
Task Grade: 06 (R174 862.08 – R227 005.20 p.a.)
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12; National Certificate: Admin/Human Resources (NQF 5); 2 years’ admin experience.
Responsibilities
- Administer training & development; advise staff on study opportunities; manage skills development filing.
- Support Internship and In-Service programmes; assist with WSP and Skills Audit administration.
Senior Clerk: ERM — Office of the Municipal Manager
Task Grade: 06 (R174 862.08 – R227 005.20 p.a.)
Requirements
- Grade 12; National Diploma in Internal Audit/Accounting/Risk Management/Administration.
- 1 year relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Monitor Auditor-General dashboard; verify ERM projects; identify risks and improvements; provide ERM admin support.
Senior Clerk (Disaster Management) — Community Services
Task Grade: 06 (R174 862.08 – R227 005.20 p.a.)
Requirements
- Grade 12; 1–2 years’ disaster-related experience; physically fit; English & isiZulu; basic report writing.
Responsibilities
- Respond to incidents/disasters; support awareness & capacity-building; distribute relief aid; update district risk profile.
Principal Clerk: Operation & Maintenance (KZ294) — Technical Services
Task Grade: 07 (R211 406.04 – R274 416.00 p.a.)
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12; 2 years relevant experience; computer literate.
Responsibilities
- Admin support to water & sanitation maintenance; secretarial duties; handle public/official queries.
- Records & file management, registers, reception for Technical Office; compile reports.
Internal Auditor — Office of the Municipal Manager
Task Grade: 12 (R420 533.52 – R545 881.56 p.a.)
Requirements
- Grade 12; National Diploma in Commerce (Accounting & Internal Auditing as majors); 2–3 years’ internal audit experience; Code EB driver’s licence.
Responsibilities
- Document process flows; risk & control analysis; data collection and analytical reviews.
- Plan and execute audits; ensure working papers support findings; draft reports; evaluate financial & performance reliability.
Systems Support Administrator — Corporate Services
Task Grade: 10 (R301 729.02 – R391 643.04 p.a.)
Requirements
- Grade 12; National Diploma in IT; MCSA advantageous.
- 2–5 years’ experience supporting FMS/ERP; valid driver’s licence.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and resolve application & hardware issues; monitor systems performance; manage change control.
- User support & training; OS backups/restores; monthly reporting.
ICT Support Officer — Corporate Services
Task Grade: 10 (R301 728.96 – R391 643.04 p.a.)
Requirements
- Grade 12; National Diploma in IT; MCSA advantageous; 2–5 years’ IT support experience; valid driver’s licence.
Responsibilities
- Resolve hardware/software issues; monitor OS performance; change management; user support & training; backups/restores; monthly reports.
Controller (Expenditure) — Financial Services
Task Grade: 10 (R301 728.96 – R391 643.04 p.a.)
Requirements
- Grade 12; National Diploma in PFMA (or equivalent Finance with Accounting/Management Accounting majors).
- 2–3 years’ finance administration; computer literacy (MS Excel, recognised financial system).
Responsibilities
- Prepare bank reconciliations; review daily cash management; clear control/suspense accounts monthly.
- Process journals; budget monitoring and variance reporting; ensure policy compliance; inputs for revenue reports.
Accountant: Expenditure (General) — Financial Services
Task Grade: 12 (R420 533.52 – R545 881.56 p.a.)
Requirements
- Grade 12; National Diploma in PFMA (or equivalent Finance with Accounting/Management Accounting majors).
- 3–5 years’ experience in Financial Accounting/Budgeting/Cost Management; MS Excel & Word.
Responsibilities
- Control general expenditure processes; verify/approve expenditure records; statistical reporting.
- Reconcile creditors; ensure statutory payments; authorise electronic payments and journals.
- Month-end & year-end closures; coordinate W&S revenue budget inputs; liaise with auditors; compile expenditure reports.
General Worker (Stores) x2 — Corporate Services
Task Grade: 03 (R131 600.64 – R155 355.36 p.a.)
Requirements
- ABET or Grade 10; 1 year municipal stores experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with receiving/offloading, shelving and yard storage; issue stock to plumbers; stock-taking; filing; security of stores; investigate variances; telephone queries.
General Worker x3 — Corporate Services
Task Grade: 03 (R131 600.64 – R155 355.36 p.a.)
Closing date: 21 November 2025 @ 16h00
Requirements
- Secondary level/Grade 8; 6 months’ relevant experience; able to read and write.
Responsibilities
- Clean offices & surroundings; prepare boardrooms; refreshments; other tasks as assigned.
Benefits (all applicable posts)
13th Cheque • Generous Leave • Subsidised pension • Medical aid • Additional provident fund • Home ownership scheme (subject to conditions).
How to Apply
Submit (per post): Application letter, detailed CV, and certified copies of qualifications, ID and valid driver’s licence.
By Post: The Municipal Manager, iLembe District Municipality, P.O. Box 1788, KwaDukuza, 4450
Hand Delivery: iLembe House, 59/61 Mahatma Gandhi Street, KwaDukuza
Administrative enquiries: Manager: Human Resources, Mr GM Nzuza — (032) 437 9348 / 9524
Closing dates:
- 14 November 2025 @ 12h00 — Superintendent (Technical Services)
- 21 November 2025 @ 12h00 — All other posts listed above (except General Worker x3)
- 21 November 2025 @ 16h00 — General Worker x3 (Corporate Services)
Important: Incomplete, faxed or emailed applications and late submissions will not be considered. If not contacted within 3 months of the closing date, your application was unsuccessful. Application forms are available at iLembe House or on the iLembe District Municipality official website.