KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)
EXTERNAL VACANCY
NOTICE NO: 171/2025
Kouga Local Municipality is committed to the prescripts of the approved Employment Equity Plan and furthermore invites suitably qualified applicants to submit a detailed application for the following positions:
MILLWRIGHT
REQUIREMENTS:
- Technical NQF 4 qualification ie., Trade tested Artisan- Mechanical Fitting and Turning with electrical;
- 3 years relevant experience;
- Code EC1 driving license;
- Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical repairs;
- Ability to work in a team;
- Attention to detail;
- Good analytical skills;
- Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and
Xhosa).
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Required to work in all weather conditions;
Required to work outside normal working hours, be on standby on intervals, called upon during emergencies and planned overtime.
SALARY: R420 533.54 – R545 881.51 Per Annum
TASK: 12
DUTIES:
- Implements tasks and activities associated with the fitting and machining for the functionality (Fixed Mechanical and Electrical Plant);
- Receiving and machining Mechanical and Electrical plant components as required e.g. drilling, milling, polishing, etc;
- Making/ fabricating replacement parts for Mechanical and Electrical plant e.g. hydraulic rams, special bolts and nuts, flanges, adaptor plates, etc;
- Inspecting lifting gears, electric motors, machinery/ equipment, etc every three months for detection of defects;
- Controls the tasks/activities of personnel and prioritizes outcomes;
- Monitoring attendance/ conduct and output and addressing deviations from agreed performance indicators through meetings/ counseling and/ or other approved methods designed to improve and motivate personnel;
- Addressing workplace conflict/ conduct through the initiation and coordination of consultative processes and implementation of specific disciplinary procedures;
- Assessing and introducing measures to facilitate understanding of processes and procedures with respect to relevant applications and/ or providing input into specific training requirements;
- Completes internal transactional documentation (e.g. time sheets, log sheet, progress and productivity report, etc.) and related forms (vehicle checklist);
- Inserting the relevant information (quantitative/ qualitative) and/ or details of activities, and forwarding to the relevant personnel for processing;
- Referring to work schedules and registers to correct deviations in entries raised during processing.
BENEFITS: As per standard conditions of service.
Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Tuesday, 12 August 2025 at 12:00.
For any enquiries contact Ms Z Gxuluwe: 042 2002 200.
Disqualification:
Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:
- Canvassing of councillors.
- Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.
NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting and assessment process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.
MR C DU PLESSIS P. O. BOX 21
MUNICIPAL MANAGER JEFFREYS BAY
6330
