Vhembe District Municipality Vacancies 2026: 82 Government Jobs Available
Vhembe District Municipality is recruiting for 82 positions across administration, firefighting, water services, technical services and general work. Opportunities include 17 Junior Firefighters, 12 Process Controllers, 11 General Workers and other roles. Applications close on 26 June 2026.
Introduction
Vhembe District Municipality is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for 82 employment opportunities across several municipal departments.
The available positions include Junior Firefighters, General Workers, Process Controllers, Water Operators, Borehole Operators, Driver Operators, technicians, administrative staff and senior management roles.
The vacancies are based within Vhembe District Municipality in Limpopo, and the closing date for applications is 26 June 2026.
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About Vhembe District Municipality
Vhembe District Municipality is a local government institution situated in the northern part of Limpopo.
The municipality is responsible for coordinating and delivering essential services across the district, including water and sanitation, disaster management, infrastructure development, fire and rescue services, municipal administration and community services.
Quick Vacancy Overview
| Vacancy detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Vhembe District Municipality |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Total number of positions | 82 |
| Number of job categories | 18 |
| Employment type | Permanent and fixed-term contract positions |
| Minimum qualification | Varies from basic literacy and Grade 10 to diplomas and degrees |
| Application method | Hand delivery |
| Closing date | 26 June 2026 |
| Application form | Official Vhembe District Municipality HR application form |
List of Available Positions
The municipality is advertising the following positions:
| Position | Number of posts | Post level | Salary or package |
| Chief of Staff – Contract | 1 | 03 | Total package of R1,315,511.52 |
| VIP Protection to the Executive Mayor – Contract | 1 | 07 | Total package of R577,529.09 |
| Manager: Communication | 1 | 03 | R771,037.46 per annum |
| Administrator: Recruitment | 1 | 08 | R392,460.44 per annum |
| Services Worker | 1 | 15 | R159,892.72 per annum |
| Junior Firefighter | 17 | 11 | R245,442.90 per annum |
| PMU Civil Technician | 2 | 05 | R569,183.98 per annum |
| Water Service Planning Technician | 1 | 05 | R569,183.98 per annum |
| Chief Process Controller: Portable Water Operations | 2 | 06 | R502,907.82 per annum |
| Chief Process Controller: Wastewater Operations | 1 | 06 | R502,907.82 per annum |
| Process Controller: Portable Water Operations | 12 | 12 | R218,218.87 per annum |
| Process Controller: Wastewater Operations | 9 | 12 | R218,218.87 per annum |
| Driver Operator | 4 | 10 | R392,460.45 per annum |
| Driver Operator: Borehole Drilling | 1 | 10 | R392,460.45 per annum |
| Borehole Operator | 9 | 15 | R159,892.72 per annum |
| Wastewater Operator | 7 | 15 | R159,892.72 per annum |
| Portable Water Operator | 2 | 15 | R159,892.72 per annum |
| General Worker | 11 | 15 | R159,892.72 per annum |
Office of the Executive Mayor Vacancies
Chief of Staff
Number of posts: 1
Contract: Fixed-term contract linked to the term of office of the Executive Mayor
Post level: 03
Total package: R1,315,511.52
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Management or an equivalent qualification
- A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
- Excellent computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet use
- Speech-writing and analytical skills
- Excellent office management, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Understanding of government legislative frameworks and municipal service delivery
- A valid driver’s licence
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will provide strategic, administrative and logistical support to the Executive Mayor.
Duties may include:
- Managing the Executive Mayor’s diary and official arrangements
- Coordinating correspondence and mayoral priorities
- Maintaining relationships with stakeholders
- Monitoring projects and mayoral programmes
- Coordinating meetings, workshops, events and campaigns
- Managing confidential and sensitive information
- Supervising workflow and office deadlines
- Supporting the Executive Mayor in organisational and political matters
VIP Protection to the Executive Mayor
Number of posts: 1
Contract: Fixed-term contract linked to the term of office of the Executive Mayor
Post level: 07
Total package: R577,529.09
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Grade 12
- A diploma in Security Management, Policing or an equivalent qualification
- A valid driver’s licence
- Knowledge of criminal justice, law, court procedures and legal codes
- Training in field combat, defence and weaponry
- A firearm licence
- PSIRA compliance
- An advanced driving certificate
- Relevant experience will be an added advantage
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will:
- Provide protection to the Executive Mayor
- Plan and carry out security and reconnaissance duties
- Conduct background and safety checks
- Secure public venues and official locations
- Escort the Mayor during official engagements
- Drive the Mayor between locations
- Identify and respond to security threats
- Perform other assigned protection duties
Manager: Communication
Number of posts: 1
Post level: 03
Salary: R771,037.46 per annum
Benefits: Car and cellphone allowance
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A relevant three-year tertiary qualification
- A National Diploma or degree in Communications or a related field
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Computer literacy
- A valid driver’s licence
- At least six years of relevant experience
- Experience at a senior practitioner level
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will manage the municipality’s communication services, including:
- Internal and external communication
- Media liaison
- Public information campaigns
- Communication planning
- Municipal publications
- Website and social-media content
- Branding and visual communication
- Stakeholder communication
- Monitoring and evaluating communication programmes
- Advising management on communication matters
Corporate Services Vacancies
Administrator: Recruitment
Number of posts: 1
Post level: 08
Salary: R392,460.44 per annum
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Grade 12
- A National Diploma in Human Resources Management, Public Management, Public Administration or a related qualification
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Two to five years of relevant experience
Key Responsibilities
Duties include:
- Managing recruitment and selection administration
- Compiling staff establishment information
- Receiving and processing job applications
- Preparing shortlisting and interview documentation
- Arranging interview panels and venues
- Recording recruitment proceedings
- Assisting with appointment documentation
- Maintaining recruitment records
Services Worker
Number of posts: 1
Post level: 15
Salary: R159,892.72 per annum
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Basic literacy
- Between zero and one year of relevant experience
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will perform cleaning and general services, including:
- Vacuuming carpets and floors
- Dusting and cleaning office furniture
- Sweeping floors
- Cleaning windows
- Replacing water containers where required
- Cleaning public facilities and office areas
- Cleaning toilets and related facilities
- Reporting damaged or defective items
- Keeping municipal premises clean and orderly
Community Services Vacancies
Junior Firefighter
Number of posts: 17
Post level: 11
Salary: R245,442.90 per annum
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Grade 12
- Firefighter I qualification
- Hazmat Awareness qualification
- First Aid Level 3
- Code EB driver’s licence
- Physical and mental fitness
- Medical fitness
- No criminal record
- One year of relevant operational experience
Key Responsibilities
Junior Firefighters will:
- Operate firefighting equipment
- Respond to fires and emergencies
- Conduct search-and-rescue operations
- Assist with vehicle and property rescue incidents
- Control hazardous substances
- Provide emergency medical assistance
- Participate in inspections and fire-prevention activities
- Maintain firefighting vehicles and equipment
- Conduct drills and training
- Report equipment defects and operational problems
Technical Services Vacancies
PMU Civil Technician
Number of posts: 2
Post level: 05
Salary: R569,183.98 per annum
Benefit: Car and cellphone allowance
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A relevant National Diploma in Engineering
- Registration as a Professional Engineering Technician
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Code EB driver’s licence
- Between five and eight years of relevant experience
- Professional registration where required
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicants will:
- Prepare and review technical plans
- Monitor municipal infrastructure projects
- Conduct site inspections
- Prepare technical reports
- Monitor project timelines and costs
- Assess construction materials and workmanship
- Coordinate service providers and contractors
- Ensure compliance with project specifications
- Assist with municipal infrastructure grant projects
Water Service Planning Technician
Number of posts: 1
Post level: 05
Salary: R569,183.98 per annum
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A relevant National Diploma in Engineering
- Registration as a Professional Engineering Technician
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Code EB driver’s licence
- Between five and eight years of relevant experience
- Professional registration where applicable
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will:
- Develop and review water-services plans
- Conduct water-demand and supply studies
- Monitor water-service infrastructure
- Assess municipal water requirements
- Support groundwater and surface-water planning
- Collect and analyse technical information
- Prepare reports and project recommendations
- Assist with water-infrastructure planning and implementation
Chief Process Controller: Portable Water Operations
Number of posts: 2
Post level: 06
Salary: R502,907.82 per annum
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A National Diploma in Water Care, Chemical Engineering or a relevant qualification
- Registration as a Class 5 Process Controller in portable-water treatment
- A valid driver’s licence
- At least four years of relevant experience
- Relevant experience in water-treatment operations
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicants will:
- Plan and manage water-treatment operations
- Monitor water quality
- Supervise process controllers and operators
- Inspect filters, pumps, tanks and other equipment
- Monitor chemical dosing and treatment processes
- Ensure compliance with water-quality standards
- Maintain operational records
- Identify and report equipment faults
- Coordinate maintenance and emergency responses
Chief Process Controller: Wastewater Operations
Number of posts: 1
Post level: 06
Salary: R502,907.82 per annum
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A National Diploma in Water Care, Chemical Engineering or a related qualification
- Registration as a Class 5 Process Controller in wastewater treatment
- A valid driver’s licence
- At least four years of relevant experience
- Relevant wastewater-treatment experience
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will:
- Manage wastewater-treatment processes
- Monitor plant operations and water quality
- Supervise treatment-plant staff
- Inspect pumps, filters, tanks and chemical systems
- Monitor compliance with environmental requirements
- Maintain treatment records
- Report plant defects and operational problems
- Coordinate repairs and maintenance
Process Controller: Portable Water Operations
Number of posts: 12
Post level: 12
Salary: R218,218.87 per annum
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science
- Registration as a Class 4 Process Controller
- A valid driver’s licence
- Between four and eight years of relevant experience
- Experience in portable-water treatment
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicants will:
- Purify raw water through filtration and disinfection
- Monitor water-treatment processes
- Test water samples
- Operate valves, pumps and chemical systems
- Maintain water-treatment records
- Monitor reservoirs and water levels
- Report faults and breakdowns
- Ensure compliance with drinking-water standards
- Perform basic plant maintenance and housekeeping
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Process Controller: Wastewater Operations
Number of posts: 9
Post level: 12
Salary: R218,218.87 per annum
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science
- Registration as a Class 4 Process Controller
- A valid driver’s licence
- Between four and eight years of relevant experience
- Experience in wastewater treatment
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicants will:
- Treat wastewater using approved processes
- Monitor bacteria, chlorine and other treatment indicators
- Test water and wastewater samples
- Operate pumps, valves and treatment systems
- Monitor chemical dosing
- Maintain operational records
- Clean filters, screens and plant equipment
- Identify and report defects
- Ensure compliance with environmental and water-quality standards
Driver Operator
Number of posts: 4
Post level: 10
Salary: R392,460.45 per annum
Distribution of Posts
- Musina: 2 posts
- Makhado: 1 post
- Collins Chabane: 1 post
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Basic literacy
- Code EB and EC driver’s licences
- Professional Driving Permit
- Relevant driving experience
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicants will:
- Inspect vehicles before use
- Complete vehicle logbooks
- Operate municipal vehicles and equipment
- Transport water and materials
- Operate valves, pumps and other equipment
- Connect and disconnect pipes and hoses
- Maintain vehicles and equipment
- Report mechanical faults
- Follow safety requirements
Driver Operator: Borehole Drilling
Number of posts: 1
Post level: 10
Salary: R392,460.45 per annum
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Basic literacy
- Code EB and EC driver’s licences
- Professional Driving Permit
- Good communication skills
- Between one and two years of relevant experience
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will:
- Conduct vehicle inspections
- Operate drilling vehicles and borehole equipment
- Transport drilling material and equipment
- Position drilling rigs
- Inspect drilling tools and equipment
- Support borehole-drilling operations
- Carry out minor repairs
- Maintain safety standards
- Report underground utilities and possible obstructions
Borehole Operator
Number of posts: 9
Post level: 15
Salary: R159,892.72 per annum
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Grade 10
- Knowledge of water-sector operations
- Knowledge of local government operations
- Knowledge of borehole operations
- Good listening and communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to work in a team
- At least one year of relevant experience
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicants will:
- Inspect pump houses
- Switch pumps on and off
- Monitor water levels
- Record pump readings
- Complete operational log sheets
- Report water shortages
- Monitor borehole operations
- Clean and maintain pump-house areas
- Report faults to supervisors
Wastewater Operator
Number of posts: 7
Post level: 15
Salary: R159,892.72 per annum
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Grade 10
- At least one year of relevant experience
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicants will:
- Remove waste materials from treatment systems
- Clean treatment screens and channels
- Remove floating materials and debris
- Clean treatment ponds
- Check sludge levels
- Assist with wastewater-treatment operations
- Operate booster pumps
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Report faults and operational problems
Portable Water Operator
Number of posts: 2
Location: Thulamela
Post level: 15
Salary: R159,892.72 per annum
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Grade 10
- Relevant experience in a similar environment
- At least two years of relevant experience
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicants will:
- Inspect pump houses
- Switch pumps on and off
- Monitor water levels
- Record pump readings
- Complete operational log sheets
- Report pump faults and water shortages
- Monitor reservoirs
- Assist with the operation of portable-water systems
General Worker
Number of posts: 11
Post level: 15
Salary: R159,892.72 per annum
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Basic literacy
- Between zero and one year of relevant experience
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicants will:
- Clean water reservoirs and surrounding areas
- Cut grass and remove overgrown vegetation
- Clean municipal buildings and work areas
- Load and unload equipment and materials
- Remove waste and debris
- Clean and maintain municipal vehicles
- Assist with general maintenance
- Report damaged tools and equipment
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures
- Perform other general work assigned by supervisors
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Completed official Vhembe District Municipality HR application form
- Comprehensive and updated CV
- Certified copy of a South African identity document
- Certified copy of a driver’s licence, where required
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Certified copies of professional registrations, where required
- Copies of relevant licences and certificates
- Any other supporting documents required for the position
Applicants should ensure that the position being applied for is clearly indicated on the application form.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted using the official Vhembe District Municipality HR application form.
Applications must be hand-delivered or forwarded to:
The Registry Office
Vhembe District Municipality
Old Parliament Building
Government Complex
Next to Khoroni Hotel
Thohoyandou
Limpopo
Applicants must attach the completed application form, CV and certified supporting documents.
Faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted.
Application Closing Date
The closing date for applications is: 26 June 2026
Applications received after the closing date may not be considered.
Important Information for Applicants
Applicants should note the following:
- Candidates may be subjected to personnel-suitability checks.
- Checks may include employment history, credit records, criminal records and reference checks.
- Faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Fraudulent qualifications or documents will result in immediate disqualification.
- Canvassing councillors or municipal officials is prohibited.
- Successful candidates may be required to sign a performance agreement.
- The municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
- Applicants who do not receive feedback within 90 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Enquiries
Recruitment-related enquiries may be directed to:
Recruitment Office
Telephone: 015 960 2045 or 015 960 2047
Frequently Asked Questions
How many positions are available?
Vhembe District Municipality is advertising 82 positions across 18 job categories.
Are there jobs for applicants with Grade 10?
Yes. Borehole Operator, Wastewater Operator and Portable Water Operator positions require Grade 10 together with relevant experience.
Are there jobs that require only basic literacy?
Yes. Services Worker and General Worker positions require basic literacy and limited experience.
Are there positions for unemployed youth with no experience?
Some General Worker and Services Worker positions require between zero and one year of experience. Applicants should still carefully check the requirements.
How many Junior Firefighter positions are available?
There are 17 Junior Firefighter positions available.
How many General Worker positions are available?
There are 11 General Worker positions available.
Can applications be emailed?
No. Faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted.
Where must applications be submitted?
Applications must be delivered to the Registry Office at Vhembe District Municipality’s Old Parliament Building in Thohoyandou.
When is the closing date?
Applications close on 26 June 2026.
iYouth Application Tips
Read the requirements for the specific vacancy carefully before applying.
Do not apply for technical, driving or firefighting positions unless you have the required licence, registration or qualification.
Make sure all certified copies are clear and valid.
Include the correct position title on the application form and organise your documents neatly.
Applicants for Grade 10 and basic-literacy positions should clearly include any experience in cleaning, maintenance, water services, general work, machinery, construction or municipal services.
Submit the application early to avoid delays on the closing date.
Never pay anyone who promises to secure a municipal job.
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This article is provided to help job seekers understand the official vacancy advertisement. Applicants must verify the requirements and application instructions using the official advert before submitting an application.
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Final Thoughts
The Vhembe District Municipality vacancies provide a wide range of opportunities for applicants with different levels of education and experience.
The 82 available positions include entry-level General Worker, Services Worker and water-operations roles, as well as firefighting, technical, administration and senior-management opportunities.
Eligible applicants should prepare the required documents and submit their applications before 26 June 2026.
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