Hessequa Municipality invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for Temporary Data Capturer, Assistant Fire Fighter and Substance Use Mentor vacancies 2026 across the Hessequa Municipal Area.
Vacancy Application Closing Dates: 22 and 23 October 2026
Vacancy Location: Hessequa Municipal Area, Western Cape, South Africa
Available Posts: 20
The opportunities are temporary contract positions and are not permanent appointments.
Available Hessequa Municipality Vacancies
The following temporary opportunities were advertised:
- Temporary Data Capturers X4
- Assistant Fire Fighters X8
- Temporary Substance Use Mentors X8
Temporary Data Capturers X4
Reference: Data
Number of Posts: 4
Daily Rate: R250 per day
Contract Period: 01 November 2026 to 30 June 2027
Closing Date: 23 October 2026
Minimum Requirements for Data Capturers
Applicants must have:
- Relevant NQF Level 5 qualification.
- Computer literacy.
- Microsoft Word skills.
- Microsoft Outlook skills.
- Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to communicate in two of the official languages of the Western Cape.
- At least one year of relevant experience in a similar position.
Data Capturer Duties
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Handling enquiries.
- Filing documents.
- Capturing data.
- Providing administrative support relating to EPWP projects.
Assistant Fire Fighters X8
Reference: FIRE
Number of Posts: 8
Daily Rate: R240 per day
Contract Period: 01 November 2026 to 30 June 2027
Closing Date: 23 October 2026
Minimum Requirements for Assistant Fire Fighters
Applicants must:
- Have at least Grade 10.
- Be able to read and write.
- Be 18 years or older.
- Be willing to complete practical firefighting training.
- Be willing to complete theoretical firefighting training.
- Be willing to be stationed at any Fire Station within the Hessequa Municipal Area.
- Be willing to work overtime.
- Be willing to work on short notice.
- Have no criminal record.
Two years of experience in a similar position will be an advantage.
Assistant Fire Fighter Duties
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Performing firefighting operations.
- Responding to fires.
- Checking firefighting equipment.
- Maintaining firefighting equipment.
- Keeping fire vehicles clean.
- Assisting with vehicle maintenance.
- Assisting with the clearing of fire breaks.
- Performing control room duties.
Candidates invited to an interview will undergo a fitness assessment according to prescribed guidelines.
Applicants who do not pass the fitness assessment will not qualify to continue with the evaluation process.
Temporary Substance Use Mentors X8
Reference: Mentor
Number of Posts: 8
Daily Rate: R240 per day
Contract Period: 01 December 2026 to 28 February 2027
Closing Date: 22 October 2026
Minimum Requirements for Substance Use Mentors
Applicants must:
- Have at least Grade 10.
- Be able to read and write.
- Have a background or knowledge of substance use and recovery.
- Have completed Peer Recovery Support Curriculum Training.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Have good interpersonal skills.
- Be able to communicate in two of the official languages of the Western Cape.
One year of experience in a similar position will be an advantage.
Substance Use Mentor Duties
Successful candidates will:
- Participate in training workshops.
- Refer participants to appropriate support services.
- Facilitate group discussions.
- Facilitate peer support sessions.
- Provide one-on-one mentorship.
- Monitor participant progress.
- Provide regular feedback to programme coordinators.
Possible Work Locations
Successful applicants may be placed anywhere within the Hessequa Municipal Area, including:
- Witsand
- Slangrivier
- Heidelberg
- Riversdale
- Still Bay
- Albertinia
- Gouritsmond
Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Hessequa Municipal Area.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online through the Hessequa Municipality e-Recruitment portal.
Click here to apply for Hessequa Municipality Temporary Vacancies 2026
Applicants may also download the official municipal application form from:
Click here to visit the Hessequa Municipality website
Completed application forms may be submitted by email to:
Email: applications@hessequa.gov.za
Applications may also be hand delivered to any Hessequa Municipal Office.
Postal applications may be sent to:
Human Resources
PO Box 29
Riversdale
6670
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- Applications submitted without the required municipal application form will not be considered.
- Late applications will not be accepted.
- Canvassing councillors, Appointment Committee members or municipal employees will lead to disqualification.
- Applications are subject to reference checks.
- Qualifications may be verified.
- Criminal checks may be conducted.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applicants who receive no feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
- Successful candidates will be required to sign an employment contract.
- Successful candidates may also be required to sign disclosure of benefits and interests documentation and a performance agreement.
- Candidates who arrive late for interviews may be disqualified.
- The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
The Municipality encourages applications from persons with disabilities and people from previously disadvantaged groups.
Enquiries
For enquiries, contact:
Ms Jonecia Jansen
Telephone: 028 713 7965
Closing Dates
Temporary Substance Use Mentors X8: 22 October 2026
Temporary Data Capturers X4: 23 October 2026
Assistant Fire Fighters X8: 23 October 2026
Applicants should note that these closing dates have already passed.