The Stellenbosch Municipality invites suitably qualified and motivated candidates to apply for a range of current municipal vacancies. These positions form part of the Municipality’s commitment to strengthening governance, improving service delivery, and advancing sustainable local development in line with its vision, mission, and values.
Through transparent recruitment processes, the Municipality seeks professionals who are dedicated to public service excellence, accountability, and community development. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the available opportunities and submit applications in accordance with the relevant requirements and deadlines.
About the Municipality
The Municipality operates through a structured governance framework that includes the Council, Mayoral Committee, Administration, and various municipal departments. Its mandate is to provide efficient, responsive, and sustainable services to communities, while promoting inclusive growth, sound financial management, and effective spatial and infrastructure planning.
Available Vacancies
The following current vacancies are available for application. Full job descriptions, requirements, and application details are accessible through the downloadable vacancy documents.
Manager: Wastewater Treatment
This role is responsible for overseeing the planning, operation, and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and public health standards.
Key focus areas include:
- Management of wastewater treatment operations
- Compliance with environmental and water quality legislation
- Infrastructure planning, maintenance, and optimisation
- Leadership of technical and operational teams
Manager: Transport Planning & Public Transport
The Manager: Transport Planning & Public Transport is responsible for coordinating integrated transport planning and overseeing public transport systems to support safe, efficient, and accessible mobility within the municipality.
Key focus areas include:
- Transport planning and policy implementation
- Public transport systems management
- Integration of land use and transport planning
- Stakeholder engagement with transport operators and authorities
Internal Auditor
The Internal Auditor plays a critical role in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control systems across the Municipality.
Key focus areas include:
- Conducting internal audits in line with legislative and regulatory frameworks
- Assessing financial, operational, and compliance risks
- Providing assurance and advisory services to management and Council
- Supporting transparency, accountability, and good governance
Application Process
Interested candidates are required to:
- Review the full vacancy documents for detailed job descriptions and minimum requirements
- Ensure that all application requirements are met before submission
- Submit applications within the specified closing dates
Applicants are advised to note that some downloadable vacancy documents may have limited availability periods, and expired downloads may no longer be accessible after the stated expiry date.
Stay Connected
Members of the public and prospective applicants are encouraged to stay informed by:
- Regularly visiting the Municipality’s official website
- Monitoring the Vacancies section for updates
- Using the “Stay in Touch” feature to report issues or submit suggestions
For further information, applicants may use the official contact channels provided on the Municipality’s website.
Building Capacity for Better Service Delivery
By filling these strategic roles, the Municipality aims to strengthen institutional capacity, improve service delivery outcomes, and support sustainable development initiatives that benefit local communities. These vacancies present an opportunity for professionals to contribute meaningfully to local government and public sector transformation.
