Application for Employment

All sections of this form are compulsory.

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Welcome to the Lephalale Municipality employment application

The purpose of this form is to assist a government department in selecting a person for an advertised post.

This form may be used to identify candidates to be interviewed. You need to fill in all sections of this form completely, accurately and legibly. This will help to process your application fairly.

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Who should complete this form?

Only persons wishing to apply for an advertised position in Lephalale Municipality.

Additional Information

This form requires basic information. Candidates who are selected for interviews will be requested to furnish additional certified information that may be required to make a final selection.

B. Personal Information

All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and will not be disclosed or used for any other purpose than to assess the suitability of a person, except in so far as it may be required and permitted by law. Your personal details must correspond with the details in your ID or passport.

C. Contact Details and Medium of Communication

D. South African Official Language Proficiency

E. Formal Qualification  (from highest to lowest)

Departments must accept certified documents that accompany the application(s) with certification that is up to 6 months, unless the advert prescribes a longer period.

F. Work Experience  (Also attach a detailed CV)

The applicant may submit additional information separately where the space provided is not sufficient.

Details of three previous employments

G. References  Give the names of three (3) people to whom reference may be made in support of your application. These should include two (2) previous employers (where applicable)

I declare that all the information provided (including any attachments) is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false information provided will result in my application being disqualified or disciplinary action taken against me if I am appointed.

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

    TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  1. The purpose of this form is to assist Lephalale Local Municipality in selecting suitable candidates for an advertised position.

  2. This form must be completed in full, accurately and legibly. All substantial information relevant to a candidate must be provided in this form. Any additional information may be provided on the CV.

  3. Candidates shortlisted for interviews may be requested to furnish additional information that will assist Lephalale Local Municipality to expedite recruitment and selection processes.

  4. All information received will be treated with strictly confidentiality and will not be used for any other purpose than to assess the suitability of the applicant.

  5. This form is designed to assist Lephalale Local Municipality with the recruitment, selection and appointment of senior managers in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000).

DETAILS OF THE ADVERTISED POST (as reflected in the advert)

Advertised post applying for

Reference number

Name of Municipality

Notice service period

PERSONAL DETAILS

Surname

First Names

ID or Passport Number

Race

Gender

Do you have a disability?

If yes, elaborate

Are a South African citizen?

If no, what is your

Nationality?

Work Permit Number (if any):

Do you hold any political office in a political party, whether in a permanent, temporary or acting

capacity? If yes, provide information below.

Political Party:

Position:

Expiry date:

Do you hold a professional membership with any professional body? If yes, provide information below

Professional Body:

Membership Number:

Expiry date:

CONTACT DETAILS

Preferred language for correspondence?

Telephone number during office hours

Preferred method for correspondence

Email

QUALIFICATIONS (Additional information may be provided on your CV)

WORK EXPERIENCE (Additional information may be provided on your CV)

If you were previously employed in Local Government, indicate

whether any condition exists that prevents your re-employment:

REFERENCE

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that all the information provided in this application and any attachments in support thereof is to the best of my knowledge true and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or failure to disclose any information may lead to my disqualification or termination of my employment contract, if appointed.

Signature:

Date:

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

CONFIDENTIAL

SURNAME AND FulNames

POSITION APPLIED FOR

UNDERTAKING BY APPLICANT

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  1. I HEREBY authorise the Council at any time to address enquiries with regard to my behaviour, diligence, and etcetera, to my present or previous employers or other source.

  2. I hereby certify that all the information included herein is to the best of my knowledge, true and correct.

  3. I also understand that, if I should be appointed in the vacant position and accept the appointment but fail to assume duty with the Council on the date agreed upon, I will be held responsible for payment of the wasted expenditure in respect of advertisements and subsistence and travelling allowances.

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE

NB

  1. REMEMBER TO SIGN THIS UNDERTAKING. If this undertaking is not signed by you, your application cannot be considered.

  2. ONLY CERTIFIED COPIES of certificates and testimonials should be attached hereto. The originals to be produced if and when required.

  3. THE COUNCIL reserves the right to cancel its employment agreement with an applicant upon proof of misrepresentation in the application.

  4. PERSONAL canvassing for appointment is strictly prohibited. Proof thereof shall disqualify an applicant for appointment.

  5. IF applicant's application is successful and he\she fails afterwards to accept the position, travelling expenses paid to him\her may be recovered from him\her.

  6. If no written response regarding the results of the vacancy has been received by you within

    30 days after the closing date of the said vacancy, please note that your application was then unsuccessful.

  7. Please note that some of the information requested in this application form is specific to comply with the stipulations of the Employment Equity Act and not be discriminating.

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PERSONAL PARTICULARS

SURNAME

FIRST NAMES

POSTAL ADDRESS

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

IDENTITY NUMBER

DATE OF BIRTH

RACE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

NATIONALITY

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT NO

(if not a SA citizen)

MARITAL STATUS

DEPENDANT CHILDREN & AGE

PREFERRED COMMUNICATION LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

ARE YOU IN POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER'S LICENCE?

ANY ENDORSEMENTS ON DRIVER'S LICENCE? IF SO, GIVE FULL PARTICULARS

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN SENTENCED FOR A CRIMINAL OFFENCE OR DISMISSED FROM ANY EMPLOYMENT? IF SO, GIVE PARTICULARS

DO YOU HAVE ANY PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DEFECTS OR DISEASE? IF SO, FURNISH PARTICULARS.

EDUCATION

OTHER AFTER SCHOOL STUDIES

SPECIAL COURSES UNDERTAKEN(OTHER APPLICABLE QUALIFICATIONS)

DETAILS OF PRESENT EMPLOYMENT

Are you employed at present?

Name of employer

Nature of business

Present position

Period of service start date

Current salary

Value of bonus or special allowance

Reason for wishing to leave

Period of notice required

Date services available

DETAILS OF PREVIOUS THREE EMPLOYMENTS

REFERENCE:

OFFICIAL USE ONLY

IF APPOINTED

RESOLUTION

POSITION

SCALE

NOTCH

DATE OF APPOINTMENT

PREVIOUS INCUMBENT

REMARKS: MANAGER

SIGNATURE

NAMES OF OBSERVERS:

SAMWU:

IMATU:

REMARKS: MUNICIPAL MANAGER

SIGNATURE