Local Municipality Vacancies 2026 – General Worker & Officer Jobs

Mogalakwena Local Municipality

Mogalakwena Local Municipality invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the available vacancies within the municipality. Positions include General Worker (18 posts), Social Media Liaison Officer and Public Relations Officer. The General Worker positions are based in Mapela, Bakenburg, Salem and Nkidikitlana.

The General Worker position requires a minimum of Grade 8, while the Social Media Liaison Officer and Public Relations Officer positions require Grade 12 plus a National Diploma in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Media or a related field. The officer positions also require 2–3 years of relevant experience, excellent English communication skills and a valid driver’s licence.

The closing date is 14 September 2026 at 12:00 PM. Applicants must complete the compulsory Mogalakwena Municipality application form and submit it together with a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications. Faxed, Z83 forms and emailed applications will not be accepted. Applications must be hand-delivered to 54 Retief Street, Mokopane, or posted to The Manager: Corporate Support Services, P.O. Box 34, Mokopane, 0600.

Available Positions & Salaries
  • General Worker – 18 Posts — R151,984 per annum
    • Mapela × 5
    • Bakenburg × 4
    • Salem × 5
    • Nkidikitlana × 4
  • Social Media Liaison Officer — R488,279 – R539,143 per annum
  • Public Relations Officer — R488,279 – R539,143 per annum

Mogalakwena Local Municipality hereby invites applications from experienced, qualified, innovative, committed, energetic individuals with vision for appointment to the following positions:

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
GENERAL WORKER (18 posts)

(Mapela x 5, Bakenburg x 4, Salem x 5, Nkidikitlana x 4)

Duties:
Reporting directly to the Plumber (Operation & Maintenance), the incumbent will perform the following duties:

  • Perform manual tasks by digging and filling trenches
  • Cutting pipes
  • Drilling holes in pipes
  • Loading and offloading pipes on truck/trailer
  • Connecting pipes
  • Cleaning and storing of equipment
  • Perform any other related reasonable task

Requirements:

  • Grade 8
  • Be able to read and write
  • Be physically strong and withstand all weather conditions

Salary: R151 984,00 basic salary per annum excluding benefits

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
SOCIAL MEDIA LIAISON OFFICER

Duties:
Reporting directly to Divisional Head Communications, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

  • Coordinate social media communications & channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and other relevant platforms
  • Work as part of a team to develop social media campaigns
  • Propose new ideas and concepts for social media content
  • Update all municipal web pages
  • Uploading of municipal data on web and social media platforms
  • Monitoring social media channels to respond appropriately to posts/comments, and identifying issues that require escalation
  • Analyse and report audience information and demographics, and success of existing social media projects
  • Monitor feedback comments posted on social media platforms in collaboration with customer support unit in order to respond to inquiries
  • Support events of the Mayor and Municipal events by providing Social Media services
  • Interview different stakeholders and produce write-ups on various human settlements and sector issues
  • Developing and implementing content marketing campaigns appropriate to the channel used
  • Monitoring social media channels to respond appropriately to posts/comments, and identifying issues that require escalation

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 plus National Diploma in Public Relations/Communications/Journalism/Marketing/Digital Media or a related field
  • 2–3 years’ relevant experience. Experience in managing organisational or institutional social media platform is needed
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication in the English language is critical
  • Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant social media management tools
  • Ability to function well under pressure and meet prescribed deadlines
  • A valid drivers’ licence

Salary Scale: R488 279,00 – R539 143,00 basic salary per annum excluding benefits

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Duties:
Reporting directly to the Manager in the Office of the Mayor, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

  • Develop and implement public relations and communication plans aligned with the municipality’s strategic objectives
  • Prepare and distribute media statements, press releases, articles, public notices, newsletters and other communication materials
  • Draft speeches, speaking notes, presentations and key messages for the Mayor when required, ensuring alignment with municipal priorities and programs
  • Coordinate media relations and respond to media enquiries in accordance with approved municipal communication protocols
  • Coordinate public relations activities during municipal events, campaigns, community engagements and official programs
  • Maintain effective relationship with media houses, communities, councillors, traditional healers, government departments and other stakeholders
  • Monitor media coverage and public sentiments concerning the municipality
  • Prepare media monitoring reports

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 plus National Diploma in Public Relations/Communications/Journalism/Marketing or a related field
  • 2–3 years’ relevant experience (experience in a municipal or public sector communication environment)
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to function well under pressure and meet prescribed deadlines
  • A valid drivers’ licence

Salary Scale: R488 279,00 – R539 143,00 basic salary per annum excluding benefits

Closing date: 14 September 2026 @ 12H00PM

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE.

General Information

Mogalakwena Municipality subscribes to the principles of equal employment and affirmative action. We welcome applications from people with disabilities.

NB: The language policy of the Council is English.

Appointments on the above-mentioned positions will be on the competency of the Municipal Manager and no canvassing will be allowed.

Due to high crime rate/fraud enquiries should strictly be directed to:

  • Ms. K Bontsi – (015) 491 9634
  • Ms. S S Baloyi – (015) 491 9652

The compulsory Mogalakwena Municipality’s application form (obtainable from www.mogalakwena.gov.za or from the Mogalakwena municipal offices) together with a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications should be sent to:

The Manager: Corporate Support Services
P O Box 34, Mokopane, 0600

Or hand deliver at the Frontdesk / Reception area of 54 Retief Street, Mokopane.

ONLY CANDIDATES WHO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM IN FULL AND ATTACH CERTIFIED COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED DURING SHORT LISTING.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FAXED, Z83 FORMS AND EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Should you not hear from us two months after the closing date you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. No further correspondence will be entered into with regard to this matter.