Lekwa Local Municipality has announced 53 employment opportunities across various departments in its 2026 recruitment drive. The vacancies cover management, finance, human resources, administration, technical services, community services, public safety, infrastructure, and general support functions.
The municipality is located in Mpumalanga Province and forms part of the Gert Sibande District. Lekwa Local Municipality is a Category B municipality.
Applicants interested in these opportunities should carefully review the requirements for the specific position they wish to apply for and ensure that their application is submitted according to the municipality’s official recruitment procedure.
Lekwa Local Municipality Vacancies 2026
The municipality is recruiting for the following positions:
Management and Professional Positions
- Manager: Human Settlements – 1 Post
Salary: R785,128 per annum
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 - Manager: Financial Reporting – 1 Post
Salary: R785,128 per annum
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 - Town Planner – 1 Post
Salary: R604,855 per annum
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 - Employee Health and Wellbeing Practitioner – 1 Post
Salary: R604,855 per annum
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 - Accountant: Financial System Administration – 1 Post
Salary: R537,207 per annum
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 - Accountant: Budget – 1 Post
Salary: R537,207 per annum
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 - Accountant: Billing – 1 Post
Salary: R537,207 per annum
Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Administration, Human Resources and Records Positions
- Senior Human Resources Development Clerk – 1 Post
- Chief Records Officer – 1 Post
- Senior Human Resources Clerk – 1 Post
- Senior Clerk Property Rates – 1 Post
- Senior Clerk IPMDS – 1 Post
- Senior Customer Care Agent – 1 Post
- Senior Clerk Billing – 1 Post
- Senior Clerk Credit Control X2 – 2 Posts
- Senior Debt Collection Clerk X2 – 2 Posts
- Records Officer – 1 Post
The positions in this group generally support the municipality’s administrative, human resources, customer service, records, revenue, and internal operational functions.
Technical Services and Infrastructure Positions
- Truck Driver (Technical Services) X2 – 2 Posts
Salary: R270,062 per annum - Electrician – 1 Post
Salary: R404,165 per annum - TLB Operator X2 – 2 Posts
Salary: R270,062 per annum - Electrical Assistant – 1 Post
Salary: R198,403 per annum - Road Signs and Marking Assistant X4 – 4 Posts
Salary: R198,403 per annum
These positions support the municipality’s technical operations, infrastructure maintenance, transport, electrical services, and road-related activities.
Community Services and Public Safety Positions
- Building Inspector – 1 Post
Salary: R477,149 per annum - Fire Prevention Officer – 1 Post
Salary: R477,149 per annum - Supervisor: Street Cleaning and Disposal – 1 Post
Salary: R404,165 per annum - Caretaker Cemeteries – 1 Post
Salary: R404,165 per annum - Sports and Recreation Coordinator – 1 Post
Salary: R304,068 per annum - Gender and Disability Coordinator – 1 Post
Salary: R304,068 per annum - By-Law Enforcement Officer X2 – 2 Posts
Salary: R304,068 per annum - Control Room Attendant – 1 Post
Salary: R304,068 per annum - Land Invasion Officer X2 – 2 Posts
Salary: R239,867 per annum - Truck Driver (Community Services and Safety) X2 – 2 Posts
Salary: R270,062 per annum
Data, Clerical and Support Positions
- Data Capture PMU – 1 Post
Salary: R270,062 per annum - Clerical Assistant: Landfill Site – 1 Post
Salary: R270,062 per annum - Clerical Assistant: Indigent – 1 Post
Salary: R270,062 per annum - Data Capturer X2 – 2 Posts
Salary: R270,062 per annum - Clerical Assistant: Enquiries X2 – 2 Posts
Salary: R270,062 per annum - Clerical Assistant: Property Clearance Valuation Roll X2 – 2 Posts
Salary: R270,062 per annum - Data and Monitoring Clerk X3 – 3 Posts
Salary: R270,062 per annum - Office Cleaner X10 – 10 Posts
Salary: R198,381 per annum
Application Deadlines
The vacancies have different closing dates, so applicants should pay close attention to the deadline attached to their preferred position.
17 August 2026
The following positions close on 17 August 2026:
- Manager: Human Settlements
- Manager: Financial Reporting
- Town Planner
- Employee Health and Wellbeing Practitioner
- Accountant: Financial System Administration
- Accountant: Budget
- Accountant: Billing
25 August 2026
The majority of the vacancies close on 25 August 2026, including positions such as:
- Truck Driver
- Building Inspector
- Fire Prevention Officer
- Electrician
- Human Resources Clerks
- Records Officer
- Customer Care Agent
- TLB Operator
- Data Capturer
- By-Law Enforcement Officer
- Land Invasion Officer
- Road Signs and Marking Assistant
- Office Cleaner
The municipality’s official vacancy listing confirms, for example, the Caretaker Cemeteries vacancy with reference number MP305/CSS/CC/01, salary of R404,165 and closing date of 25 August 2026. (Lekwa Local Municipality)
26 August 2026
The Clerical Assistant: Indigent position closes on 26 August 2026.
How to Apply
Applicants should use the official Lekwa Local Municipality vacancy information and follow the application instructions provided for the particular position.
According to the municipality’s official application instructions, applicants are required to submit an application in response to the advertised position together with an application form, comprehensive CV, and originally certified copies of qualifications and identity documents. Applications can be submitted to the Municipal Manager, Attention: Manager Human Resources, at P.O. Box 66, Standerton, 2430, or hand-delivered to the Lekwa Local Municipal Administrative Building, Corner Dr Beyers Naude and Mbonani Mayisela Street, Standerton. (Lekwa Local Municipality)
Applicants should always consult the individual vacancy advertisement because additional requirements may differ according to the position.
Official vacancy page: Lekwa Local Municipality Current Vacancies
Official application instructions: Lekwa Local Municipality – How to Apply
Important Application Advice
Candidates should:
- Apply for positions for which they meet the stated minimum requirements.
- Use the correct reference number when completing their application.
- Provide a comprehensive and updated CV.
- Ensure that required qualifications and identity documents are properly certified.
- Check the closing date for the specific vacancy.
- Submit their applications through the official method specified by the municipality.
- Avoid submitting incomplete applications.
Applicants should also be cautious of recruitment scams and should not pay anyone claiming to guarantee employment with Lekwa Local Municipality.
Final Thought
The Lekwa Local Municipality Vacancies 2026 – 53 Posts recruitment drive provides opportunities for candidates across a wide range of career levels, from professional and managerial positions to technical, administrative, operational, and support roles.
Because several positions have an earlier closing date of 17 August 2026, eligible candidates should prioritize those applications and ensure that their documents are submitted on time. The remaining vacancies close on 25 August and 26 August 2026, giving applicants additional opportunities to pursue suitable positions within the municipality.
