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eThekwini Municipality Administrator Vacancy 2026 – Apply for Administrator Job in Durban

Are you looking for an Administrator job in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal? The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the 34000468 – Administrator vacancy within the Directorate: Water and Sanitation.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Durban. The successful candidate will provide general administrative, financial administration, reporting, education programme and public relations support to the relevant branch.

eThekwini Municipality Administrator Job Vacancy

Job Title: Administrator
Job Reference: 34000468
Job Identification: 1471
Directorate: Water and Sanitation
Division: Auxiliary Services
Department: Community Services
Cluster: Technical Services
Job Category: Community Services Employees
Grade: T09
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Work Arrangement: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: R308,655.60 – R400,637.07 per annum
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 22:00
13th Cheque: Yes
Housing Subsidy: Yes
Medical Aid: Yes
Pension Fund: Yes
Leave: Yes

Job Purpose

The Administrator will provide administrative and operational support to the branch, including general administration, financial administration, reporting, educational programme coordination, public relations activities and maintaining information relating to complaints received from Councillors and members of the public.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Performing general administrative functions.
Handling telephone enquiries and providing appropriate administrative assistance.
Taking minutes of meetings and maintaining accurate records.
Filing correspondence and other official records.
Providing financial administration services to the Manager and branch staff.
Compiling monthly progress reports relating to the delivery of education programmes.
Promoting education programmes to schools and community organisations.
Providing a booking service for educational tours to the Treatment Works.
Assisting with the planning, organisation and coordination of public relations activities.
Assisting with the management of education and public relations materials.
Performing administrative tasks related to education and public relations activities.
Assisting the Branch Manager with administrative duties.
Maintaining a database of complaints received from Councillors and members of the public.
Performing other relevant administrative duties as required.

Competencies Required

Applicants should demonstrate the following competencies:

Written Communication
Oral Communication
Attention to Detail
Planning and Organising
Use of Technology
Data Processing and Analysis
Interpersonal Relationships
Action Orientation
Learning Orientation

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for the Administrator position, applicants must meet the following essential requirements:

Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent qualification.
Certificate in the Administrative field.
Valid motor vehicle driving licence.
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Computer literacy.

Preferred Requirements

The following will be advantageous:

Diploma in the Administration field at NQF Level 6.
At least 4 years of relevant experience.

Salary and Benefits

The position offers a salary of:

R308,655.60 – R400,637.07 per annum

Additional benefits listed for the position include:

13th cheque
Housing subsidy
Medical aid
Pension fund
Leave benefits

No loco allowance or skill allowance is indicated for this position.

Location

The position is based in:

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

eThekwini Municipality’s contact address is:

21 Archie Gumede Place
Stamford Hill
Durban
4000

About eThekwini Municipality

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is a metropolitan municipality established in 2000. It includes the city of Durban and surrounding towns and forms part of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

The municipality provides a wide range of services to communities across the eThekwini metropolitan area, including water and sanitation services.

How to Apply for the eThekwini Municipality Administrator Vacancy

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply for the 34000468 – Administrator position through the official eThekwini Municipality recruitment system before the closing date.

Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 22:00

For recruitment enquiries, eThekwini Municipality lists:

Telephone: 031 322 6050
Email: [email protected]

Applicants are encouraged to ensure that they meet the stated minimum requirements before submitting their applications.

Important Information

The vacancy is an on-site, full-time position in Durban. Candidates should carefully review the qualification, driving licence, experience and computer literacy requirements before applying.

The preferred diploma and additional experience may strengthen an applicant’s profile but are listed separately from the essential requirements.

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eThekwini Municipality Administrator Vacancy 2026