EXTERNAL/INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE NO: 25/2025
The Thembelihle Municipality, with its headquarters in Hopetown, hereby invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following vacant posts.
The Municipality is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and subscribes to the principles of employment equity. We actively promote representation in terms of race, gender, and disability.
Directorate: Technical Services
Position: Two (2) Electrical Interns
Contract Type: Fixed-term – 10 months
Remuneration: R10 000.00 per month
Benefits:
• Leave benefits
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or any equivalent relevant qualification
• Good communication skills
• Valid driver’s license
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
The successful candidates will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
• Assisting in planning, scheduling, and coordinating EEDSM project activities
• Collecting and analyzing data related to energy consumption and efficiency
• Supporting the development and implementation of innovative solutions to improve energy efficiency
• Assisting in the preparation of technical specifications for energy-efficient equipment
• Preparing detailed reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and projected savings
• Coordinating with contractors, vendors, and municipal staff to ensure project alignment and progress
• Receiving instructions from the immediate superior regarding work layouts and execution sequences
• Operating hand-held equipment (e.g. Jackhammer) to cut through concrete and tarred surfaces
• Laying cables, positioning supporting structures (poles), cleaning, and tinning conductors
• Binding, strapping, and stripping individual conductors
• Assisting with the erection and installation of poles, cross arms, stays, lines, aerial transformers, switchgear, etc.
• Using hand-held power tools to drill, mount junction boxes, brackets, cable trays, and racks, and tightening screws and bolts
• Terminating cables and wires to junction boxes, connecting blocks, and terminals, including soldering, fitting of lugs, and harnessing wires
Additional Information
• Applicants will be required to undergo an interview and evaluation process.
• Reference checks, qualification verifications, credit checks, and police security clearances will be conducted.
• Canvassing for selection will automatically disqualify an applicant.
• If you have not received a response within 60 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• Late or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Certified copies of original qualifications must be attached.
• The Municipality reserves the right not to appoint.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit the following:
• A covering letter
• A comprehensive CV
• Certified copies of qualifications
Email applications to: recruitment@tlm.gov.za
Or deliver/post applications to:
The Municipal Manager
Thembelihle Municipality
PO Box X3
Hopetown, 8750
Enquiries
For more information, contact:
Mr. Trevin R. Oliphant
Senior Manager: Corporate Services
053 2030 005/8
mcs@tlm.gov.za
Closing Date
09 September 2025 at 16h00
Best of luck with your application!
