Bergrivier Municipality ensures the well-being of all communities within the Bergrivier region through economic growth, social well-being, community involvement, and effective management within a safe and healthy environment. With its head office in Piketberg, approximately an hour’s drive from Cape Town, Bergrivier Municipality is currently looking to fill the following vacancy and awaits applications from competent individuals who meet the minimum job requirements.
Bergrivier Municipality General Assistant Job Overview
- Position: General Assistant: Parks (Redelinghuys)
- Directorate: Technical Services
- Reference: TD285/551/RH
- Closing date: 19 July 2024 AT 15:00
Key Responsibilities
- Maintenance of Parks and Gardens: Perform tasks to maintain the aesthetic and functional quality of parks and gardens, including trimming and shaping vegetation.
- Cleaning Drainage Systems: Attend to the cleaning and upkeep of drainage systems to ensure proper water flow and hygiene.
- Vehicle and Tool Maintenance: Clean vehicles and ensure the storage and care of cleaning tools.
- Weed Eradication: Undertake specific activities to control and eradicate weeds.
- Performance Management: Participate in the Municipality’s Performance Management and Development System.
Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Basic literacy is required.
- Experience: At least one year of relevant experience.
Requirements
- Proficiency in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans, English, isiXhosa – Speak, Read, Write).
- Physically fit and able-bodied.
- Willingness to work in all weather conditions.
- Prepared to enter confined spaces such as manholes, inlets, pipes, and culverts.
- Availability to work outside of normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.
- Flexibility to perform duties across the entire municipal area when required.
Competency Level
This position is classified as level 1 as stipulated in Annexure A of the Municipal Staff Regulations Government Notice R890, promulgated in Government Gazette 45181 dated 20 September 2021. It includes the following competencies:
- Functional/Professional Competencies:
- Managing Work
- Workplace Safety
- Task Accountability
- Quality Orientation
- Oral Communication
- Public Service Orientation Competencies:
- Service Delivery Orientation
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Communication
- Personal Competencies:
- Action Orientation
- Resilience
- Accountability and Ethical Conduct
- Learning Orientation
- Impact and Influence
- Team Orientation
Salary and Benefits
- Annual Salary: R118,740.00 (T03 of a Category 3 Local Authority)
- Date of Acceptance: 01 September 2024 or as soon as possible.
- A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary will be payable, supplemented by the normal benefits applicable to the Municipality, including a housing allowance for homeowners subject to certain conditions.
How to Apply
A covering letter with at least two contactable references (managers, subordinates, or peers) must accompany the completed prescribed application form. This form is available upon request at Tel. 022 913 6000 or on the municipality’s website www.bergmun.org.za. Please include certified copies of the necessary qualification certificates, ID document, driver’s license, and a curriculum vitae (maximum of 3 pages).
Submit applications to:
- Municipal Offices: Aurora, Eendekuil, Redelinghuys, Piketberg, Porterville & Velddrif.
- Post: PO Box 60, Piketberg, 7320.
- Courier: 13 Church Street, Piketberg, 7320, for the attention of Mr DF Verhoog.
Ensure your application reaches the municipality before the closing date.
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Additional Information
- The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets.
- All appointments are subject to police clearances. By applying, you give permission for the Municipality to obtain police clearance.
- Applications received after the closing date or without the required documentation will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews. If no feedback is received within six weeks from the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- Canvassing any councillor or member of the Appointment Committee is prohibited and will disqualify applicants.
- Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, a disclosure of benefits and interest, and a performance contract (where applicable).
- Preference will be given to candidates within the Bergrivier Municipal area (WC013).
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Bergrivier Municipality is committed to the well-being of its communities through economic growth, social development, community involvement, and effective management within a safe and healthy environment. This General Assistant position within the Technical Services Directorate offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to the maintenance and beautification of parks and gardens in Redelinghuys.
