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Call for applications
SALGA invites applications from capable and competent individuals to provide training facilitation services for the national roll-out of the 2026 Integrated Councillor Induction Programme (ICIP) following the 2026 Local Government Elections
Are you passionate about local government?
Are you keen to contribute to good governance and improved service delivery?
SALGA offers an exciting opportunity to serve as a Facilitator for the 2026 Integrated Councillor Induction Programme (ICIP).
The ICIP will cover modules including, amongst others:
- Ethics and Leadership; Governance; Local Government Legislation and Policy; Municipal Finance; Development Strategy and Planning (including infrastructure); Performance and Accountability; and 2026 Local Government White Paper.
Qualifications
- A relevant Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent formal qualification.
- A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
Experience
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at senior management or at least five (5) years’ experience as a councillor / public representative at an executive/portfolio political leadership level in government/public institution or (5) years’ experience in an academic institution, demonstrated expertise in local government or related fields within the public service, academia, or similar sectors.
Skills and knowledge
- Demonstrated expertise and practical experience in local government.
- A proven track record of ethical conduct, professionalism, and good standing.
- Ability to facilitate ICIP modules effectively within prescribed timeframes.
- Proven facilitation and presentation experience
- Willingness to participate in the Train-the-Trainer Programme, which may be preceded by interviews at SALGA’s discretion.
- Willingness and ability to deliver facilitation services in more than one province.
- Applicants must indicate their preferred province(s) for facilitation.
- Previous experience in delivering Councillor induction or orientation programmes must be clearly detailed in the CV.
- All shortlisted applicants will be subject to suitability and verification checks, including criminal record checks, qualification verification, and past misconduct screening.
- Facilitators will be remunerated at DPSA-approved government rates.
- Appointed facilitators will be required to strictly facilitate the sessions based on the approved 2026 Councillor Induction Manual and not according to past or present political affiliations.
- Current employees of national, provincial, and local governments will not receive remuneration for providing facilitation services.
How to apply
- Submit a comprehensive CV (with verifiable references), certified copies of qualifications, and a certified copy of ID.
- Applications must be emailed to:
2026facilitator.recruitmentEC@salga.org.za
2026facilitator.recruitmentFS@salga.org.za
2026facilitator.recruitmentGP@salga.org.za
2026facilitator.recruitmentKZN@salga.org.za
2026facilitator.recruitmentLP@salga.org.za
2026facilitator.recruitmentMP@salga.org.za
2026facilitator.recruitmentNC@salga.org.za
2026facilitator.recruitmentNW@salga.org.za
2026facilitator.recruitmentWC@salga.org.za - Closing date for applications: 10 July 2026.
- Please include a brief covering letter.
- Only applications from individuals, in their personal capacity, will be considered. Applications from companies, consultancies, or other entities will not be accepted.
Enquiries
For further information, please contact Dr Thobile Mhlongo or Mercia Colbert on 012 369 8000, or via email at tmhlongo@salga.org.za / mcolbert@salga.org.za.
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