Metrobus EPWP General Workers 2026: X94 Posts Available

Studentroom; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Job summary

Metrobus invites unemployed South African residents of the City of Johannesburg to apply for 94 EPWP General Worker opportunities for 2026. The programme runs for 12 months and provides a monthly stipend of R5 500 at various depots and outlets within City of Johannesburg.

Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years old, be SA citizens, reside in City of Johannesburg, and have Grade 10, N2 or NCV Level 2 (matric not required). Closing date: 19 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be South African residents within City of Johannesburg.
• Minimum education includes Grade 10, N2 or NCV Level 2.
• Age between 18 and 45 years old.

Responsibilities

• Temporary placement as EPWP General Worker at Metrobus depots/outlets.
• Participate in workplace exposure during a 12-month programme.

Education

Grade 10

N2

NCV Level 2

Job description

Metrobus invites unemployed South African residents of the City of Johannesburg to apply for 94 EPWP General Worker opportunities for 2026.

EPWP Application Closing Date: 19 October 2026

EPWP Location: Various Metrobus depots and outlets, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Number of Positions: 94

Monthly Stipend: R5 500

About the Metrobus EPWP General Worker Programme

Metrobus is recruiting unemployed residents through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).

The programme aims to create temporary employment and provide participants with practical workplace exposure over a period of 12 months.

Successful candidates will be placed at various Metrobus depots and outlets within the City of Johannesburg.

Applicants must:

• Have at least Grade 10, N2 or NCV Level 2.
• Be between 18 and 45 years old.
• Be South African citizens.
• Reside within the City of Johannesburg Municipality.
• Provide recent proof of residential address.

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is suitable for unemployed Johannesburg residents who meet the minimum education and age requirements.

Importantly, applicants do not need Matric if they have one of the accepted minimum qualifications, namely:

• Grade 10
• N2

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee appointment, as Metrobus may receive more applications than the number of positions available.

Monthly Stipend

Successful applicants will receive a stipend of:

The programme runs for 12 months.

Applicants should note that this is an EPWP opportunity and does not guarantee permanent employment after completion.

Documents Required

Applicants should prepare:

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of ID.
• Certified qualification or certificates.
• Recent proof of residential address.

Applicants may also be required to produce original documents during the selection process.

Only applicants who live within the City of Johannesburg Municipality will be considered.

Applicants should therefore ensure that their proof of address is recent and clearly confirms their residence.

Applicants should complete the online application and attach all required supporting documents before submitting.

Closing Date: 19 October 2026

Metrobus states that it does not demand payment in any form for job placement.

Applicants should not pay anyone who claims that they can secure one of the EPWP positions in exchange for money.