Breede Valley Municipality
2026/06/04 Worcester
Job Reference Number: CS/HS02/0626
Department: Housing Development
Business Unit
Industry: Government
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: R148 956,50 - R192 411,63
(EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT) DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS & HOUSING MANAGEMENT LOCATION: WORCESTER CLERK: INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS (PERMANENT) BASIC SALARY: R 148 956.50 – R 192 411.63 per annum [T5]
Job Description
Job Purpose: Performs tasks/ activities associated with the monitoring of informal areas and illegal occupation of land.
Duties:
- Doing snap surveys in informal settlements
- Check for any illegal structures erected on sites
- Ensure that all informal structures are marked according to the set procedure
- Loading materials and equipment on the vehicle
- Breaking down empty illegal structures
- Preventing the erection of new structures
- Assist during disaster events
- Adhere to Health and Safety regulations
- Report any defects / shortcomings relating to water and sanitation.
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- 1-year relevant work experience
- Physical fit and healthy
- Must lift and carry weights up to 25kg
- Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages in the Western Cape
Competencies: (
For a detailed description of competencies, read competency level 1 from page 52 / 770
of the Competency Framework on our website / on this link- https://bvm.gov.za/download/municipal-staff-regulations-competency-framework/)
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Please read the below conditions carefully, only those who comply with the conditions will be considered:
- No late applications will be considered.
- The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and as such will adhere to the requirements of the Employment Equity Act and its EE plan.
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- When applying via the link please ensure that you fill in all required fields.
- Also attach an updated CV (Including details of contactable WORK REFERENCES and the relevant numbers), certified copies of qualifications not older than six (6) months and covering letter.
- Applicant with a foreign/ international educational qualification must submit a certificate of verification by SAQA.
- Candidates may be subjected to medical examination.
- Any candidate appointed at the Breede Valley Municipality will sign an employment and performance agreement subject to probation per the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations.
- For enquiries contact the Human Resources Office at 023 348 4961 or by email address: jobs@bvm.gov.za
- Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker is not permitted, and proof thereof will result in disqualification.
- Misrepresentation of information or fraudulent qualifications documentation will immediately disqualify any applicant.
- If you have not heard from us within sixty (60) days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
All applications should reach us by
18 June 2026 at
14:00.
The Municipality reserves its right not to make an appointment.
