Maruleng Municipality invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various permanent and contract vacancies across Corporate Services, Community Services, Technical Services, Budget and Treasury, and Community and Technical Services. These opportunities are suitable for candidates with legal, licensing, finance, administration, plumbing, roads and general work experience.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Maruleng Municipality |
| Closing Date | 29 June 2026 at 12h00 |
| Location | Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa |
| Application Method | Post |
| Required Form | Maruleng Municipality application form |
| Enquiries | 015 590 1650 |
Legal Advisor
Directorate: Corporate Services
Type: Permanent
Remuneration: R634 731.59 per annum plus 30% car allowance
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 plus a Bachelor of Law Degree or LLB.
A minimum of five years’ experience in legal services is required, together with sufficient understanding of local government.
Applicants must have excellent computer skills, particularly MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Good communication skills, report-writing skills and strong litigation skills are required.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have no criminal record or pending cases and must be prepared to undergo security clearance and disclose financial interests.
Duties
The successful candidate will develop the divisional vision and strategy and ensure implementation to support effective service delivery.
Duties include formulating short- and medium-term objectives for legal services, examining documents and reports with legal implications, vetting agreements, representing the municipality in courts of law and providing legal advice on by-laws, policies and procedures.
The candidate will also provide advice on labour matters, support corporate governance compliance, comment on national and provincial legislation affecting the municipal sphere, draft letters of demand, pleadings and notices, and develop strategies to recover revenue and debt.
Senior Licensing Officer
Directorate: Community Services
Type: Permanent
Remuneration: R368 011.36 per annum
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 plus a National Diploma in Administration, Public Administration, Management or a relevant qualification.
An academic record must be attached.
An eNaTIS certificate will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have a minimum of three years’ experience in licensing and administration.
A driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have no criminal record and must be computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint.
Skills and knowledge of legislation and interpretation are required, together with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and record management expertise.
Applicants must be prepared to undergo security clearance and disclose financial interests.
Duties
The successful candidate will ensure that key service delivery priorities are identified and outcomes are managed through continuous assessment.
Duties include contributing to operational plans, ensuring compliance with vehicle roadworthiness and driver capability requirements under the Road Traffic Act, ensuring compliance in the issuing of licences, responding to correspondence, managing workplace conflict and supervising staff.
Examiner for Driving Licences
Directorate: Community Services
Type: Permanent
Remuneration: R281 835.17 per annum
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 plus a Diploma for Driving Licence and must be registered with the Department of Transport and Community Safety as an Examiner for Driving Licences.
A valid Code EC manual transmission licence is required.
Applicants must have at least three years’ relevant experience within a municipal environment.
Exposure to practices and procedures in the licensing and registering authority division will be an added advantage.
Applicants must be mentally fit, willing to work extended hours and perform duties when required.
Applicants must have no criminal record and must be prepared to undergo security clearance and disclose financial interests.
Duties
The successful candidate will test applicants for learner’s and driver’s licences in line with the National Road Traffic Act, 1996.
Duties include conducting eye tests for driver’s licence renewals, Professional Driving Permits and new applications.
The candidate will also coordinate activities linked to the examination, testing and issuing of learner’s and driving licences, complete administrative reporting and recording, and guide personnel to ensure compliance with road traffic legislation.
Management Representative
Directorate: Community Services
Type: Permanent
Remuneration: R368 011.36 per annum
Note: This is a re-advertisement.
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 plus a Diploma in Examiner for Driving Licences, Grade D.
A minimum of three years’ experience as an Examiner for Driving Licences is required.
Applicants must have a valid Code EC driver’s licence and must be registered as an examiner.
Computer literacy is required.
Applicants must have a clean criminal record.
Required competencies include in-depth knowledge of driving licence and testing centre procedures, ability to work long hours and under pressure, policy interpretation, report writing, computer literacy, communication, negotiation and supervisory skills.
Applicants must be prepared to undergo security clearance and disclose financial interests.
Duties
The successful candidate will schedule and supervise learner’s licence tests, driver’s licence renewal applications and Professional Driving Permit renewals.
Duties include allocating and supervising subordinates, serving as a reliever examiner, ensuring adherence to legislation and standard operating procedures, liaising with clients and stakeholders, keeping records, compiling reports, managing testing equipment, coordinating eNaTIS user registration, coordinating audit processes, verifying work performed and performing other official duties delegated by the supervisor.
General Assistant
Posts: 21
Directorate: Community and Technical Services
Type: Permanent
Remuneration: R137 558.27 per annum
Note: This is a re-advertisement. Applicants who previously applied must re-apply.
Requirements
Applicants must have at least Grade 8 or Standard 6.
Work experience and practical experience will be added advantages.
Duties
The successful candidates will carry out general work across municipal service areas.
Duties include cleaning municipal buildings, street cleaning, maintaining parks and gardens, litter picking, grass cutting and refuse removal services.
The candidates will also maintain parks, gardens, open spaces and municipal facility surroundings, prune trees, care for flowers and plants, assist with maintenance programmes, repair and maintain streets, roads and stormwater drainage, clean site drainage, patch potholes, erect road signs and clear bushes.
Additional duties include general assistance work, complying with OHS regulations, operating and maintaining plant, mechanical equipment, tools and sites safely, assisting with plumbing maintenance, repairing municipal buildings, painting, and assisting with the installation and maintenance of water and sanitation infrastructure.
Financial Intern
Posts: 5
Directorate: Budget and Treasury
Type: Two-year contract
Remuneration: R100 000.00 per annum
Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in a finance-related field of study with majors in Accounting, Finance or Auditing.
Computer literacy and good communication skills are required.
The successful candidates will be required to sign employment contracts with the municipality.
Applicants must be prepared to undergo security clearance and disclose financial interests.
Duties
The successful interns will prepare bank reconciliations and cash flow reports.
Duties include processing payments for goods and services, providing revenue and debt collection support, performing asset barcoding and verification, assisting in budget compilation, coordinating acquisition processes and procedures, preparing requisitions for goods and services and compiling monthly reports.
Cashier
Directorate: Community Services
Type: Permanent
Remuneration: R197 805.69 per annum
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 and computer literacy.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Applicants must be prepared to undergo security clearance and disclose financial interests.
Duties
The successful candidate will administer application forms, bookings and authorisations for learner’s and driver’s licences.
Duties include renewing and registering motor vehicle licences, renewing Professional Driving Permit certificates, receiving payments from applicants for completed transactions, filing application forms, issuing motor trade numbers and temporary special permits, and attending to queries.
Data Capturer
Directorate: Technical Services
Type: Permanent
Remuneration: R232 693.05 per annum
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 plus a Diploma in Public Management, Administration or a relevant qualification.
One year of experience in administration is required.
Applicants must be customer-oriented and must have organisational skills and telephone etiquette.
Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
Good interpersonal skills and good verbal and written communication skills are required.
A valid motor vehicle driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Applicants must be prepared to undergo security clearance and disclose financial interests.
Duties
The successful candidate will maintain and update databases related to roads networks and stormwater infrastructure.
Duties include ensuring that collected data is accurate and reliable, conducting quality control checks and verification, recording maintenance activities, analysing data to identify trends and assess performance, compiling worksheets and preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
The candidate must also comply with health and safety procedures under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Plumber
Directorate: Technical Services
Type: Permanent
Remuneration: R197 805.69 per annum
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 plus a Trade Certificate as a pipe fitter or a relevant qualification.
One year of experience in local government water reticulation is required.
A valid motor vehicle driver’s licence is required.
Knowledge of municipal by-laws will be an added advantage.
Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
Good interpersonal skills and good verbal and written communication skills are required.
Applicants must be prepared to undergo security clearance and disclose financial interests.
Duties
The successful candidate will plan equipment and materials required before going to sites.
Duties include repairing damaged pipes, connecting and disconnecting water pipes, responding to reports of broken or damaged water infrastructure, reporting to the office and control room after completing tasks, installing new pipes, safeguarding working equipment, supervising co-workers and complying with OHS procedures.
Supervisor: Roads and Stormwater
Directorate: Technical Services
Type: Permanent
Remuneration: R273 940.76 per annum
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 plus National N3 in Civil Engineering.
One year of experience in civil construction, preferably in roads and stormwater, is required.
A valid Code EC driver’s licence with PDP is required.
Heavy-duty machinery theory and practical training certificate from registered institutions such as CETA or QTCO is required.
Applicants must be prepared to undergo security clearance and disclose financial interests.
Duties
The successful candidate will supervise, coordinate and control roads maintenance section operations.
Duties include coordinating procedures, monitoring work sequences, inspecting facilities and surroundings, arranging maintenance, planning and scheduling roads and stormwater projects, managing personnel performance and productivity, monitoring construction and maintenance progress, updating operational records, interacting with institutions and complying with OHS procedures.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted using the Maruleng Municipality application form, available from the municipality website.
To apply and access more details, visit the Maruleng Municipality official website.
Applications must include the completed municipal application form, curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications.
Applications should be directed to:
Municipal Manager
Maruleng Municipality
PO Box 627
Hoedspruit
1380
Enquiries
Ms Ramohlola Kidibone
Ms Mahlo Mokhobedi
Tel: 015 590 1650
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date for applications is 29 June 2026 at 12h00.
Faxed, late and Z83 applications will not be considered.
Applicants who previously applied for re-advertised positions must re-apply.
Maruleng Municipality is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
The municipality intends to promote representation in terms of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions.
The municipality reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.
Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.
If applicants do not receive notification regarding their applications within 90 days after the closing date, they should assume that their applications were unsuccessful.
Canvassing will result in applicants being penalised.
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