EPWP General Worker: Various Departments MN 4186/26

Midvaal Local Municipality; Meyerton; On-site; ZAR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Midvaal Local Municipality in Meyerton is advertising for EPWP General Worker across departments. The role focuses on manual labour, loading/off-loading materials, and assisting with safety practices on municipal sites.

Applicants should have Grade 10 (Grade 12 an asset), be bilingual with strong interpersonal skills, and have a valid driver’s license (added advantage). Preference is for residents within the Midvaal area.

Qualifications

• Grade 10/12 educational background required, with Grade 12 preferred.
• Bilingual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to follow instructions and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Load and off-load materials and equipment with safety tools.
• Place warning traffic signs near roads during excavation.
• Clean surrounding area with manual labour equipment.
• Perform any labour tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Follow all lawful instructions to ensure productivity.
• Carry out ad hoc tasks as required by management.

Skills

bilingual

interpersonal skills

communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Good physical health

Self-disciplined

Valid Driver’s License

Education

Grade 10

Grade 12 (added advantage)

Job description

EPWP General Worker: Various Departments MN 4186/26

Date: 8 Oct 2026

Location: Meyerton, ZA

Company: Midvaal Local Municipality

Requirements

• Grade 10.
• Grade 12 (added advantage).
• Valid Driver’s License (added advantage).
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (must be bilingual).
• Applicants that reside within the Midvaal area will be given preference
• Ability to follow & execute given instructions.
• Good physical health, basic skill & know how of doing physical work.
• Must meet operational requirements of the post
• A hard-working self-disciplined person.
• 0 to 1 year experience in general worker within Local Government Authority.

Duties

• Responsible for loading and off-loading of materials and equipment of the section with protected hands and safety tools.
• Put out traffic signs to warn traffic about workers next to municipal roads during excavation of work.
• Clean in and around the working area of responsibility with various manual labour equipment/tools to ensure clean environment.
• Do any labour related work when requested by either the supervisor or the superintendent of the section.
• Execution of all legal instructions from the supervisor to ensure productivity and smooth running of the section.
• Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time.

Salary

R 164.33 p.d (EPWP General worker daily rate) (Fixed Term Contract 2 years)

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF MIDVAAL ONLY

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Preference will be given to applicants that promote representativeness in terms of employment equity targets

Closing date: 23 October 2026 at 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for job levels 1 to 4.

Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).

The municipality does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting).

Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications.

Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es).

If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB: The council reserves the right not to make an appointment to the above position/s. Advertised salary: R164.33 per day. Closing time: 12:00 on 23 October 2026.