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Chief Administration Officer (REF: COR 3)
Closing Date: 04 September 2026
Salary: R 495 954.99 per annum (Post level T13 of a Grade 4 Municipality)
Requirements:
- A 3 Year relevant NQF Level 6 qualification in Public Administration / Public Management.
- Code B driver's licence.
- 5 Years relevant administration experience in the government sphere.
- Computer literacy in MS Office applications.
- Good interpersonal, planning and communication skills.
- Good supervisory, control, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to give attention to detail; mentally fit and able to do the work.
- Must be fit and healthy to carry out duties, with good eyesight, hearing, and speech ability.
- Must be able to function effectively in difficult working conditions.
- High level of responsibility, ability to work under pressure, and ability to handle conflict.
- Required to work overtime and/or outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.
- Must perform duties in the whole municipal area.
- Fluent in at least 2 of the 3 languages spoken in the Western Cape: Afrikaans, English or IsiXhosa.
- Please note: A performance agreement is also applicable to this position whereby the employer reserves the right to institute a performance management program.
Duties
- Take all steps relating to arrangements of meeting and the preparation of the Council Chamber; Take notes and prepare draft minute at meeting as directed; Check and submit final document to the manager Administration; Prepare reports to the Executive Mayoral Committee; Check and distribute executive correspondence; Arrange that all executive Mayoral decisions be conveyed to internal Directorates/Sections and public; Oversee that all Mayoral decisions are implemented and executed.
- Ensure that delegations are evaluated regularly for their compliance with administrative legal principles and recommend change as the needs arise; Provide information and advice to other departments with regard to agreements and reports to Council.
- Control and ensure that an efficient and effective messenger service is in place.
- Control and coordinate the delivery of auxiliary services with regard to photocopying, reproduction service, typing, switchboard, client services and catering services.
- Organize catering for meetings and a variety of functions; Co-ordinate specific logistical and procedural requirements associated with Council's meeting and Committee support functions; provide guidance on meeting procedures and serve as custodian of such proceedings
- Allocating secretarial resources in accordance with the status and complexity of meetings and submitting completed schedules for approval and execution.
- Ensuring the implementation of Council's resolution by means of instruction sheets and cuttings (extracts from minutes of Council and
its committee meeting) are compiled by the Administration officers for distribution via Record Section to the relevant Departments for execution thereof.
- Ensuring that the Admin Officer responsible for a particular agenda/meeting imposes fines on Councillors for non-attendance of Council and its committee meetings.
- Referring to Council's schedule of meetings and arranging and confirming the venue with due consideration given to the number of
delegates attending and facilities required.
- Communicating with internal departments and/ or external service providers in respect of the stationery and equipment needed for
specific sessions; Compiling Council's annual program of scheduled meetings.
- Providing fully functional secretarial support to various Committee and Sub-Committee meetings.
- Communicating with Office Bearers to establish items for inclusion in the agenda.
- Submission of investigational/general reports and proposals supporting agenda items.
- Ensuring that all supporting information is included with specific items to eliminate any possible confusion.
- Responsible for scrutinizing all draft agendas for correctness prior to having it signed and distributed.
- Accessing and making information available prior to the meeting to the Chairperson and I or representatives on specific items for
discussion, referring to Council resolution, reports and correspondence.
- Provide administration support in preparing items and render a translation service.
- Co-ordinate the compilation of Council agenda and minutes as well as reports to standing committees.
- Oversee the typing and printing of all official and general documents through word processing.
- Responsible for the compilation and generation of all official documents for inclusion in the relevant agenda and minutes of Council. Committees and co-ordinates the provision of an efficient and effective translation service for Council.
- Monitors the use of languages in the municipality pertaining to the translation of documents/adverts/notices and press releases of Council, recommendations, and summaries of all items and gives instructions for any translation request to be executed as a matter of priority.
- Coordinate the functioning of the translator in order to prioritize translation/interpretation requests and work received.
- Allocate and distribute committee function work amongst the subordinate personnel; coordinate activities relating to meetings, such as the deadlines in accordance with the rules of order for council and its committees; Advertise council and committees in the media in accordance with the Municipal System Act; Check and scan through all meeting agendas and correspondence for correctness.
- Compile a work schedule for the compilation of agendas for Council and Committee meetings in order to distribute work evenly.
- Coordinate the rendering of an efficient translation service throughout the municipality.
- Ensure a high standard of typing, printing and copying of official documentation (Minutes and Agendas) as well as other documentation for which the section is responsible; Coordinate the systematic safekeeping of agendas and coordinate the systematic safekeeping of meetings.
- Ensure that a Procedure Manual pertaining to Committee functioning is compiled and maintained.
- Responsible for sourcing quotations in terms of the Supply Chain Policy.
- Responsible for the administration and sequencing of all official donations.
- Responsible for all in- house maintenance requirements for the whole of the Witzenberg Municipality offices.
- Monitor and audit the telephone expense account of council administration staff.
- Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders on council matters; communicate with departmental heads regarding the inclusion of items in agendas; Planning and sourcing information in conjunction with the various departments; Obtain information from departments in order to finalize planning for items for specific agendas; communicate resolutions to the various stakeholders in expediting the action deriving from it; Communicate meeting dates and times to Councillors to ensure attendance.
- Interact with the various Chairmen of Committees in order to verify the correctness of agendas and minutes.
- Handle all staff matters that may have an effect on the smooth functioning of the section; Assign work, check work and monitor the performance of subordinates to identify possible problems before it affects productivity; deal with grievances and disciplinary matters and assess the performance of individuals and control leave arrangements by recommending or disapproving leave applications.
News
24 April 2026
Supplementary Valuation Roll For The Period 2022/3
PUBLIC NOTICE
INSPECTION OF SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION
ROLL FOR THE PERIOD 2022/3
Notice is hereby given, in terms of the provisions of Section 49(1)(a)(i) read together with Section 78(2) of the Government: Municipal Property Rates Act (no 6 of (2004), herein after referred to as the “Act” that the Supplementary Valuation Roll 2022/3 lies open for Public Inspection at the various offices of the Municipality or the Webpage www.witzenberg.gov.za as from 17 April 2026 to 08 May 2026 An invitation is also extended, in terms of the provisions of Section 49(1)(a)(ii), read together with Section 78(2) of the Act, that any owner of immovable property or any other person may submit an objection to
the Municipal Manager regarding any matter or omission in connection with the Valuation Roll within the abovementioned period. Your attention is specifically drawn to the provisions of Section 50(2) of the Act that any objection must refer to a particular property and not to the Valuation Roll as a whole. The prescribed form for the lodging of objections is available from under mentioned officials for the owners of the properties involved where
supplementary valuations have been completed.
Enquiries may be directed Ms Marizel Poole or Ms Nokutula Mtalo Tel (023) 3161854. Address: The Municipal Manager. Witzenberg Municipality, P O Box 44, Ceres, 6835.
Last published 24 April 2026News
27 March 2026
Electricity Meter Audits – Revenue Enhancement Programme (REP)
Electricity Meter Audits – Revenue Enhancement Programme (REP)
Witzenberg Municipality wishes to inform residents that electricity meter audits will be conducted as part of the Revenue Enhancement Programme (REP). The purpose of the project is to improve billing accuracy and strengthen municipal revenue, which supports critical infrastructure upgrades such as roads, water supply, and electricity services.
Authorised fieldworkers will be visiting properties to inspect and verify electricity meters. All personnel will be clearly identifiable by:
- Official uniforms
- Municipal identification badges
- Letters of authorisation issued by Witzenberg Municipality
Audit Schedule and Areas
- Wolseley: 24 – 27 March 2026
- Ceres: 30 March – 22 April 2026
- Bella Vista: 13 – 22 April 2026
- Nduli: 23 – 30 April 2026
Residents are kindly requested to cooperate with the authorised teams to ensure the successful completion of this important initiative.
Enquiries
For further information, please contact Candice Boer at Witzenberg Municipality on 023 316 1854.
Last published 27 March 2026News
12 March 2026
SCAM ALERT: Witzenberg Municipality HR
SCAM ALERT – Witzenberg Municipality HR
An incident occurred today involving a member of the public who reported being contacted by someone falsely claiming to represent Witzenberg Municipality HR.
- The individual posed as an HR employee and requested personal information.
- They arranged to meet the person outside our offices and instructed her not to enter.
- When she approached our security team, she was assisted by our one of our HR officials and shared her story.
- The phone number used appeared on TrueCaller as “HR Municipality,” but none of our HR staff made any such calls today.
Witzenberg Municipality encourages the public to be vigilant when contacted for interviews, they may contact the HR department to verify if thay have been selected for potential recruitment.
Last published 12 March 2026
News
03 March 2026
Tulbagh – Level 2 Water Restrictions
As a result of the low water level in the Tulbagh dam, Level 2 water restrictions will be implemented in the Tulbagh area, as from 1 March 2026.
This decision assumes that no water is abstracted from the Waverenskroon Dam due to concerns regarding the quality.
The Tulbagh dam level is currently at 60% (283 605m3). This is sufficient water for 3.5 months usage. All residents are urged to comply with the measures of the water restriction notice, which was hand-delivered to your post box. Further steps will be taken in cases where these restrictions are not complied with.
TULBAGH: LEVEL 2 WATER RESTRICTION
1. Sufficient water as per water supply schedule.
2. Implement tariffs as per approved budget tariffs.
3. Construction activities are allowed but no unattended hosepipes.
4. Gardens, Sport fields, Parks and other common areas (Public) may only be watered on even calendar days, but not between 08:00 and 18:00 and not for more than 2 hours. No watering at times of high winds. Boreholes and greywater may be used for irrigation, clear signage to be erected on premises indicating same.
5. Water slides are not allowed.
6. The washing of vehicles with a hosepipe, fitted with an automatic self-closing device. Otherwise, only buckets may be used. Cleaning of windows to be done with buckets.
7. The cleaning of any area (roofs, walls or paved areas) by means of potable water is prohibited. Permit is required where health reasons is applicable.
8. The filling of swimming pools can only be done manually with a hose pipe for one hour a week. Filling of new pools by permit only.
9. Water restrictions become effective immediately after being advertised in the media and in public places.
10. Any person who contravenes these restrictions is guilty of an offence and is, upon conviction, liable to a fine as published in the by-law or six months imprisonment.
11. Secondary offenders will be fined double the amount referred to in 10 above.
12. All owners’ needs to notify the municipality of existing boreholes, the municipality needs to notify before sinking new boreholes.
13. Applications for exemptions are to be submitted to the Department: Technical Engineering Services for approval. Once approved, a written exemption shall be provided and individual applications assessed.
14. Each household shall be limited to 32 kilolitre per month.
15. Other users, businesses and the entertainment industries shall reduce monthly consumption by 20 % of the usage of the similar months of the previous financial year. Failure to comply will result in a fine as published in the by-laws.
16. Industries shall reduce monthly consumption by 20 % of the use of the similar months of the previous financial year. Failure to comply will result in a fine as published in the by-laws.
17. Flow reducing devices shall be installed where the above limits are exceeded. Except for a registered indigent household, the offender will be charged for the cost of the installation.
Mr D Nasson
Municipal Manager
Last published 03 March 2026News
11 February 2026
Study Bursaries - 2026 (For 1 Year)
STUDY BURSARIES FOR 2026 (FOR 1 YEAR)
Financial support with registration of Witzenberg students at approved tertiary institutions.
The bursary will cover only registration fees.
Minimum requirements for a bursary:
• Applicants must be South African Citizens and reside in the Witzenberg area, aged between 18 to 35 years.
• A minimum level of 60% in the final examination.
• Combined household income must not exceed R15 000.00 per month.
• Preference will be given to candidates from historically disadvantaged societal groups and/or individuals with
disabilities.
Application forms are available at the Main Offices of the Municipality in Ceres or will be emailed on request. Applications can be hand-delivered to
the Main Building at 50 Voortrekker Road, Ceres, 6835, or emailed to jobs@witzenberg.gov.za. If you do not receive any communication within 30
days after the closing date for applications, please consider your application unsuccessful. Telephone inquiries should be directed to Willy Davids at
(023) 316-1854.
No late applications will be considered. Applications received will not be acknowledged in writing, and copies of supporting documents
will not be returned. Only successful applicants will be notified.
The Municipality reserves the right not to award bursaries.
Please note: The awarding of bursaries to cover only registration fees is subject to the availability of Municipal Funding for
Bursaries.
CLOSING DATE: 17 FEBRUARY 2026 BEFORE 12H00
Completed application forms, including certified copies of qualifications, are to be forwarded to the Human Resource
Section, Private Bag X44, Ceres 6835.
Witzenberg Municipality is committed to Employment Equity and endorses the principles of Affirmative Action. People with disabilities are therefore
encouraged to apply.
D. Nasson
Municipal Manager
Last published 11 February 2026