Harry Gwala District Municipality invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the positions detailed below. These vacancies span the Budget and Treasury Office, Water Services Department, and Corporate Services Department. Each role carries defined salary grades, reference numbers, minimum requirements, and key performance areas. Applications close at 15h00 on 30 October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates receive further correspondence. Personal information is processed solely for recruitment purposes in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.
Harry Gwala District Municipality Vacancies 2026
Budget and Treasury Office
- Accountant: Expenditure
- Administrator (Creditors)
- Administrator Bids (Supply Chain Management)
- Senior Clerk (Supply Chain Management)
Water Services Department
5. Artisan Plumber (Kokstad Satellite)
6. Senior Process Controller – Re-Advertisement (Franklin)
7. Process Controller (2 Posts) – Dr Ndz Satellite
8. Truck Driver (JPP)
9. Driver (Truck and TLB) (JPP)
10. General Workers (3 Posts) – Dr Ndz and Kokstad Satellite
Corporate Services Department
11. General Worker
Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 15:00.
The municipality maintains a commitment to the National Equity Strategy. Proof of canvassing with Councillors or Management results in immediate disqualification. The Council reserves the right not to proceed with interviews or appointments if no suitable candidates are identified.
Budget and Treasury Office
Position: Accountant: Expenditure
Salary Grade: (T12) R430 196.89 – R558 408.35 per annum plus applicable benefits
Reference Number: BT O/5/4/2/1
Requirements
- Grade 12 Matrix
- National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Financial Management, Accounting or relevant qualification
- 2 – 4 years’ experience in the finance management field
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Software packages
- Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence
Duties
- Analyse and approve expenditure recording processes by referring to information detailed in supporting documentation and resolving deviations from procedures
- Provide support with regard to the consolidation of Expenditure transactional information to facilitate the production of Financial Statements
- Prepare statistical reports depicting short to medium term expenditure trends inclusive of explanations to support specific deviations
- Interact with internal and external auditors and make available information, supporting documentation and proofs of approval guiding specific recordings, adjustments and allocation of Expenditure Accounts
- Analyse and verify transactional recordings, expenditure reports and summaries
- Process or approve adjustments to entries with due consideration given to settlement discounts, cash flow requirements and payment terms
Position: Administrator (Creditors)
Salary Grade: (T9) R274 139.98 – R355 840.36 per annum plus applicable benefits
Reference Number: BT O/5/4/2/2
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric
- National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Financial Management, Accounting, Public Finance or relevant qualification
- 1 – 3 years’ experience in the finance management field
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Software packages
- Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence
Duties
- Review and scrutinise supporting documents submitted by staff regarding creditors’ reconciliation
- Obtain explanations from the creditors clerk for unusual or long outstanding items reflected in the reconciliation
- Authorise and verify the accuracy by signing the reconciliation schedule
- Create a supplier record on the system and ensure supplier name and VAT registration number are correct
- Capture relevant documentation pertaining to supplier applications on the system
- Prepare debit notes and process on the system to delete outstanding GRN
- Maintain the supporting documents that are filed in accordance with approved business process for the section by Creditor’s clerks
Position: Administrator Bids (Supply Chain Management)
Salary Grade: (T9) R274 139.98 – R355 840.36 per annum plus applicable benefits
Reference Number: BT O/5/4/2/3
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric
- National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Financial Management, Supply Chain Management or relevant qualification
- 1 – 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Software packages
- Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence
Duties
- Ensure the compliant, efficient execution of the tendering process
- Provide the secretariat for Bid Committees (Specification, Evaluation and Adjudication) by preparing agendas, setting up meetings and compiling evaluation packs
- Manage vendor databases
- Process requests for quotations (RFQs) and handle tender documentation tracking, filing and reporting
- Maintain secure, audit-ready physical and digital filing systems for all bids, contracts and purchases
- Participate each financial year in the formulation of the Municipal Procurement Plan and ensure publication of an SCM Plan setting out all contracts to be procured within the financial year
- Provide input into the drafting of tender notices or quotations and the formulation of contracts in respect of procuring and appointing vendors or service providers
- Ensure compliance with applicable treasury guidelines, GCC, CIDB and JBCC
Position: Senior Clerk (Supply Chain Management)
Salary Grade: (T6) R178 884.06 – R232 218.81 per annum plus applicable benefits
Reference Number: BT O/5/4/2/4
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric
- National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Supply Chain Management, Financial Management, Accounting or relevant qualification
- 1 – 2 years’ experience in supply chain management
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Software packages
Duties
- Check products and confirm or acknowledge details recorded on transaction documents correspond with receipts
- Communicate and interact with personnel across various Departments in respect of specific requirements and priorities
- Receive and verify information recorded on requisition forms (vote numbers, specifications, etc.), process information onto the system and allocate order numbers
- Communicate with the Accountant: Demand Supply Chain on the status of specific orders or possible delays necessary to avoid stock depletion based on supplier delivery lead times
- Identify products and materials against requisitions or works orders
- Process orders and ensure compliance with legislative requirements
Water Services Department
Position: Artisan Plumber (Kokstad Satellite)
Salary Grade: (T10) R308 656.09 – R400 637.87 per annum plus applicable benefits
Reference Number: WT O/5/4/2/1
Requirements
- Grade 9 / Standard 7
- Trade Test Certificate
- 2 – 5 years’ experience in Plumbing
- Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence
- Assertiveness, coaching skills, communication (verbal) skills, community liaison skills, conflict handling skills, decision making skills, leadership skills, people orientation, problem solving skills, supervisory skills and writing skills
Duties
- Responsible for water in cases of a pipe burst and repair of pipe bursts in emergency situations
- Responsible for installation of water meters
- Co-responsible for the maintenance works on the reticulation system and for the restoration of the area afterwards
- Co-responsible for regular inspections and problem-solving at water network areas where artisans are working to determine the quality of work and to tender a service to the satisfaction of the public
- Supervise the excavation of water lines and other network line construction
- Responsible for the supervision of staff under control and monitoring the performance of employees
- Ensure adherence to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act in the work environment
- Ensure understanding of and adherence to the Conditions of Service
- Responsible for own safety as well as that of all subordinates
Position: Senior Process Controller – Re-Advertisement (Franklin)
Salary Grade: (T8) R245 479.38 – R316 061.15 per annum plus applicable benefits
Reference Number: WT O/5/4/2/2
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric with Physical Science and Mathematics as subjects
- NQF Level 4 qualification in Water Waste Water treatment or relevant qualification
- At least 3 years’ experience in water purification
- National Diploma in Water Care or equivalent (advantage)
- DWS Class IV registration or eligible to register (advantage)
- Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence
Duties
- Undertake preventative maintenance on plant equipment as per the prescribed maintenance programme
- Perform manual operations and process interventions as per the prescribed operating procedures
- Maintain accurate record-keeping of plant interventions and activities for future reference, including log sheets, incident and shift reports
- Adhere to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Health and Safety Act)
- Strive to minimise the consumption of chemicals and electricity
- Undertake the required water analysis
- Compile and issue relevant reports
- Adjust the parameters of the plant in order to achieve the required water quality and quantity
- Coordinate, control and monitor all operational activities on the plant within a shift period
- Verify water quality compliance by collecting water samples throughout the purification process, analysing the sample for different parameters using lab instruments, and reporting results to the Superintendent
- Observe water quality in tanks regularly
- Report deviation of water samples to Superintendent
- Carry out Process Controller duties in the absence of the Process Controller
- Carry out specific tasks and instructions as directed by the Superintendent
Please note: Applicants who previously applied for the Senior Process Controller position must submit a new application, as previous applications will not be considered.
Position: Process Controller (Two Posts) (Dr Ndz Satellite)
Salary Grade: (T7) R216 245.92 – R280 718.85 per annum plus applicable benefits
Reference Number: WT O/5/4/2/3
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric with Physical Science and Mathematics as subjects
- NQF Level 3 qualification in Water and Waste Water treatment or relevant qualification
- Eligibility to register as Class II or III Process Controller with the Department of Water and Sanitation
- At least one year work experience in the field of water or wastewater treatment or purification
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Software packages
- Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence
Duties
- Coordinate, control and monitor all operational activities on the plant within a shift period
- Collect samples and complete analyses in the site laboratory as per the prescribed monitoring programme
- Ensure raw water flow into the system is correct
- Ensure proper chemical dosing as per dosing rate
- Monitor floc formation and report any deviation to the senior process controller
- Operate water and wastewater treatment plants to ensure effective dosing
- Adjust the parameters of the plant in order to achieve the required water quality and quantity
- Check and receive bulk chemical deliveries meant for the area
- Collect samples and complete analyses in the site laboratory as per prescribed monitoring programme
- Report defects daily to Senior Process Controller and follow up on defects
- Maintain good housekeeping and safety in the workplace
- Apply good understanding of plant operation and dosing principles
Position: Truck Driver (JPP)
Salary Grade: (T7) R216 245.92 – R280 718.85 per annum plus applicable benefits
Reference Number: WT O/5/4/2/4
Requirements
- NQF Level 1 or Grade 9
- Valid (unendorsed) Code EC driver’s licence with PrDP
- 1 – 2 years’ relevant experience
Duties
- Responsible for performing tasks and activities associated with using heavy vehicles to and from sites
- Receive instructions and details of tasks and resources from the immediate superior
- Inspect safety devices, controls, lubricant levels, etc. on vehicles and verbally report or record defects
- Observe and/or participate in the loading or offloading sequences, checking material and consumable against work orders, condition of tools or equipment and any deviations from safety procedures
- Transport personnel, material, tools and equipment to and from work sites prior to and on completion of activities
- Use specialised heavy vehicles (tanker) to collect and transport water from residential areas to works plant
- Communicate requirements to support personnel and resolve or establish access points
- Check hose connections and activate petrol operated pumps and/or valves to activate collection and discharging sequences
- Correct specific deviations from requirements through demonstration or explanation to support personnel and/or communication with the immediate superior, seeking direction on serious, urgent or complex issues impacting continuity
Position: Driver (Truck and TLB) (JPP)
Salary Grade: (T6) R178 884.06 – R232 218.81 per annum plus applicable benefits
Reference Number: WT O/5/4/2/5
Requirements
- NQF Level 1 or Grade 9
- Valid (unendorsed) Code EC driver’s licence with PrDP
- Certificate of Competency in the operation of TLB
- 6 – 12 months’ experience in TLB operation
Duties
- Receive instructions and details of tasks or requirements from the immediate superior
- Inspect safety devices, controls, lubricant levels, etc. on the truck and TLB and verbally report to the immediate superior
- Wash and clean the truck and TLB, remove debris using pressurised hose and specific cleaning material and/or attend to the basic removal or replacement of defective parts (tyres, etc.)
- Drive the truck and operate the TLB in an effective and safe manner to perform allocated work and adhere to traffic rules and regulations
- Communicate with the Supervisor on site and confirm requirements, specifications and required levels
- Drive and manoeuvre TLB and engage controls to operate mechanisms to enable digging, demolition, loading and levelling and/or landscaping sequences
Position: General Workers (Three Posts) (Dr Ndz x 2 and Kokstad Satellite x 1)
Salary Grade: (T3) R138 508.77 – R159 666.42 per annum plus applicable benefits
Reference Number: WT O/5/4/2/6
Requirements
- Grade 9 / Standard 7
- 6 – 12 months’ experience in gardening services
Duties
- Cut or trim lawns and edges using hand held machines (brush-cutters, lawnmowers) and/or tools (shears) for clearing overgrown shrubs
- Receive instructions or guidance from the Supervisor and attend to the preparation of work site (e.g. placing road signage, loading or offloading equipment, tools, cleaning equipment plants, etc.) and/or fastening slings or ropes and guiding or holding material or equipment during the loading or offloading sequences
- Responsible for excavation and backfilling of trenches to defined levels using hand held tools (e.g. spade, picks, etc.)
- Clean and remove blockage, debris and alien vegetation from drainage systems (manholes, pipes, canals, etc.) using hand held tools (e.g. cleaning rods, spade, etc.)
- Responsible for preparing requisite quantities of material (e.g. concrete, mortar) and proceed with mixing sequences
- Clean equipment (brush-cutters, lawnmowers) using specific cleaning aids (brush) and replacing nylon cutting lines and/or checking or replenishing fuel to equipment
Corporate Services Department
Position: General Worker
Salary Grade: (T3) R138 508.77 – R159 666.42 per annum plus applicable benefits
Reference Number: COP O/5/4/2/1
Requirements
- Grade 9 / Standard 7
- Experience of 6 – 12 months and above in Office Cleaning or General Cleaning (added advantage)
Duties
- Clean offices, boardrooms, toilets, hallways, windows, porches and other office spaces
- Responsible for emptying bins
- Vacuum carpeted areas and furniture
- Prepare tea for visitors, senior managers and councillors
- Wash dishes on a daily basis
- Polish desks and other office furniture
- Clean kitchens and responsible for removing unwanted papers
- Keep track of cleaning schedule
Application Process
Enquiries are directed to the Human Resources Unit on telephone number 039 834 8700. Faxed applications are not accepted. Applications must be submitted with a signed Application Form available on the municipal website www.harrygwaladm.gov.za, accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of educational qualifications, Identity document and driver’s licence where applicable. Applications are addressed to the Municipal Manager for the attention of Mrs T.T. Thiyane-Mapasa, Executive Director: Corporate Services, Harry Gwala District Municipality, Private Bag X 501, Ixopo, 3276. Hand delivery or courier to 40 Main Street, Ixopo, 3276, or email to [email protected] is accepted provided the application reaches the municipality no later than 15h00 on 30 October 2026. When applications are submitted via email, the post title is inserted on the subject line.
Further correspondence is confined to shortlisted candidates. Candidates not contacted within four months of the closing date of the advertisement should accept that the application has been unsuccessful. Personal information is processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act and is used only for the purposes of recruitment processes.