Mogalakwena Local Municipality Job Vacancies

Mogalakwena Local Municipality is inviting applications from qualified, experienced, and committed individuals for the following positions. These opportunities are in the Departments of Technical Services and Corporate Support Services. We subscribe to equal employment and affirmative action principles and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

Closing Date: 8 September 2025 at 12:00 PM (No late applications will be accepted.)
Enquiries: Ms. K Bontsi at (015) 491 9634 or Ms. S S Baloyi at (015) 491 9652.
Note: No canvassing allowed. The Council’s language policy is English. If you do not hear from us within two months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Department of Technical Services

1. Divisional Head: Operation & Maintenance

• Reference Number: 121/2025
• Salary: R597,279.00 per annum
• Requirements: Bachelor’s degree/BTech in Water Care/Civil Engineering/Community Water and Sanitation or equivalent; Certificate in project management (advantage); 5 years’ experience (3 years in technician position).
• Key Duties: Manage rural water operations and maintenance; Ensure efficient water supply; Staff management, training, and budgeting; Administrative tasks; Liaison with stakeholders; Compliance with water regulations; Quality control.

2. Engineering Technician (Rebone Satellite)

• Salary Scale: R540,855.00 – R582,615.00 per annum
• Requirements: Grade 12; Diploma in Civil Engineering; 2-3 years’ experience in roads and stormwater; Project management/municipal background (advantage).
• Key Duties: Conduct road inspections; Develop maintenance plans; Supervise crews and contractors; Ensure compliance with standards.

3. Superintendent (Rebone Satellite)

• Salary Scale: R466,137.00 – R514,695.00 per annum
• Requirements: N6 in Civil Engineering + trade test certificate; 1-2 years’ relevant experience in roads and stormwater; Project management/municipal background (advantage); Code B driver’s license.
• Key Duties: Supervise staff; Implement maintenance plans; Liaise with communities; Control work quality.

4. Artisan (Rebone Satellite)

• Salary Scale: R411,681.00 – R454,716.00 per annum
• Requirements: N5 in Civil Engineering + trade test certificate; 1 year relevant experience in roads and stormwater; Code B driver’s license.
• Key Duties: Pothole patching and surface repairs; Inspect pavement defects; Construct/repair drains, culverts, and structures; Maintain stormwater channels.

5. Heavy Plant Operator (Rebone Satellite) – 4 Posts

• Salary Scale: R253,599.00 – R284,058.00 per annum
• Requirements: Grade 8; Operator’s certificate (TLB/grader/excavator); Able to read/write; Code C1+ driver’s license; 9-12 months’ relevant experience.
• Key Duties: Operate grader, excavator, compactor; Perform earthmoving and landsliding tasks; Keep operation records.

6. Driver (Rebone Satellite) – 5 Posts

• Salary Scale: R178,491.00 – R196,389.00 per annum
• Requirements: Grade 10; Valid Code EC/14 driver’s license + PDP; 6-12 months’ driving experience.
• Key Duties: Drive trucks/vehicles; Ensure work completion and safety; Transport equipment/staff.

7. General Worker (Rebone Satellite) – 5 Posts

• Salary: R145,092.00 per annum
• Requirements: Grade 8; Able to read/write; Physically strong; Withstand all weather conditions.
• Key Duties: Manual tasks (digging trenches, road patching, fixing pavements); Any other reasonable tasks.

8. Engineering Technician – Surface Road Maintenance – 2 Posts

• Salary Scale: R540,855.00 – R582,615.00 per annum
• Requirements: Grade 12; Diploma in Civil Engineering; 2-3 years’ experience in roads and stormwater; Project management/municipal background (advantage).
• Key Duties: Road inspections; Maintenance planning; Supervise crews/contractors; Ensure compliance.

9. Artisan – Surface Road Maintenance – 3 Posts

• Salary Scale: R411,681.00 – R454,716.00 per annum
• Requirements: N5 in Civil Engineering + trade test certificate; 1 year relevant experience in roads and stormwater; Code B driver’s license.
• Key Duties: Pothole patching/surface repairs; Inspect pavement defects/cracks.

10. Engineering Technician – Stormwater Management

• Salary Scale: R540,855.00 – R582,615.00 per annum
• Requirements: Grade 12; Diploma in Civil Engineering; 2-3 years’ experience in roads and stormwater; Project management/municipal background (advantage).
• Key Duties: Inspect stormwater infrastructure; Develop maintenance plans; Construction/maintenance of drainage; Cleaning/repairs; Supervise contractors.

11. Artisan – Stormwater Management

• Salary Scale: R411,681.00 – R454,716.00 per annum
• Requirements: N5 in Civil Engineering + trade test certificate; 1 year relevant experience in roads and stormwater; Code B driver’s license.
• Key Duties: Construct/repair drains, culverts, pipes, gabions; Clean/maintain stormwater channels.

12. Superintendent

• Salary Scale: R466,137.00 – R514,695.00 per annum
• Requirements: N6 in Civil Engineering + trade test certificate; 1-2 years’ experience in roads and stormwater; Project management/municipal background (advantage); Code B driver’s license.
• Key Duties: Supervise staff; Implement maintenance plans; Liaise with communities; Control work quality.

13. Engineering Technician – Water and Sanitation

• Salary Scale: R540,855.00 – R582,615.00 per annum
• Requirements: Grade 12; Diploma in Civil Engineering/Water Care; 2-3 years’ experience in water treatment; Project management/municipal background (advantage).
• Key Duties: Supervise staff/budget; Administrative tasks; Operate/maintain water treatment plants; Inspect sewer systems/pump stations; Maintain water distribution; Ensure plant condition; Analyze water samples.

14. Plant Operator – 3 Posts

• Salary Scale: R253,599.00 – R284,058.00 per annum
• Requirements: N3 in Waste Water Treatment + Operators certificate; 9-12 months’ relevant experience.
• Key Duties: Supervise shifts; Meter reading/control sludge flow; Dispose sludge; Control mechanical equipment.

Department of Corporate Support Services

15. Committee Clerk

• Salary Scale: R289,953.00 – R329,895.00 per annum
• Requirements: Grade 12; Secretarial Diploma or equivalent; 1 year relevant experience.
• Key Duties: Administrative duties (compile agendas/minutes); Secretarial functions; Document safekeeping/filing; Liaise with councillors/officials.

16. Messenger

• Salary Scale: R145,092.00 – R148,902.00 per annum
• Requirements: Grade 10; Valid Code C1 driver’s license; 6-12 months’ relevant experience.
• Key Duties: Messenger services (hand/delivery driving); Transport goods/passengers; Vehicle maintenance.

How to Apply

• Download the compulsory Mogalakwena Municipality application form from www.mogalakwena.gov.za or obtain it from municipal offices.
• Submit the completed form with a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications.
• Address to: The Manager: Corporate Support Services, P.O. Box 34, Mokopane, 0600.
• Or hand deliver at the Frontdesk/Reception, 54 Retief Street, Mokopane.
• Important: Only full applications with certified copies will be considered. Faxed, Z83 forms, and emailed applications will NOT be accepted.

For full details, refer to the official advertisement.