Senior Clerk: Information MN 4031/25

REQUIREMENTS

- Grade 12. - Computer literacy Certificate. – National Diploma in Administration or equivalent NQF qualification will be an added advantage. - Code 08 Driver’s License. - Computer Literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Excellent telephone etiquette, communication and interpersonal skills. - Skills and competencies associated with vocation: adaptability, communication, assertiveness/leadership skills, conflict and stress management, negotiation skills, problem solving skills, office management/diary management skills, strong administrative skills, writing and typing skills. - Attention to detail. - Knowledge and understanding of Municipal Engineering will be an added advantage. - 2-3 years’ experience in Local Government administration, Customer Care Office. - Experience within the administration of technical management support will be an added advantage.

DUTIES

- Handling of Engineering Services’ telephonic requests, complaints system, public enquiries and transferring of calls to relevant officials. - Handling queries pertaining to new connection fees and costs for water and sewer services. - Render administration support in access fees recovery process for Vehicle Accidents within the department. - Assist with facilitating Traffic fines payments within the department. - Assist with facilitating of third party (insurance) claims reports within the department. - Rendering of interview support. - Assist with compilation of forms, memo’s and documents submitted to other departments. - Assist with compiling of applications and quotations on new water and sewer connections. - Assist with compiling of Randwater Services provider letters. - Taking and keeping of internal records, meeting minutes and recordings. - Prioritise and co-ordinate work orders of all engineering sections in accordance to policy and procedures. - Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time.

SALARY:           R 274 380.00 p.a. – R 313 416.00 p.a. (Level 8 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

                        Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 439 507.40 p.a

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 29 JANUARY 2026

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for job levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435, 7432, 7557, 7569. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.