Jobs at South African Local Government Association

South African Local Government Association (SALGA) regularly advertises positions across its national office in Pretoria and its nine provincial offices.

What it offers

• Permanent and contract roles in a public-sector entity listed under Schedule 3A of the Public Finance Management Act
• Salary packages aligned with the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council and SALGA’s HR policies

Who can apply

• South African citizens who meet the minimum educational and experience requirements advertised for each post
• Applicants must comply with the Relevant Employment Equity targets set by SALGA

What you'll do

• Deliver on SALGA’s mandate to represent, promote and protect local government interests
• Contribute to annual accountability to Parliament on performance and expenditure
• Work within a governance framework governed by the SALGA Constitution (2016) and PFMA (1999)

How to apply

• Submit a cover letter, CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID and proof of registration (where applicable) via the careers portal on the SALGA website
• Follow the specific application instructions published with each vacancy notice

Good to know

• SALGA’s funding mix is 81% membership fees, 6% donor projects, 9% other sources and 4% national fiscus allocation
• The National Executive Committee—comprising elected councillors—oversees affairs between National Conferences and Members’ Assemblies