Municipal Work Opportunity – City of Ekurhuleni
The City of Ekurhuleni is recruiting General Workers under the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). Successful candidates will assist with municipal service delivery activities, general labour-intensive tasks, fieldwork support and administrative support related to business licensing activities.
This opportunity is suitable for residents of the City of Ekurhuleni who meet the minimum requirements and are interested in gaining workplace experience while supporting municipal operations.
Job Details
- Employer: City of Ekurhuleni
- Position: General Worker
- Reference Number: XECOD007
- Department: Real Estate and Development Planning
- Programme: EPWP
- Location: City of Ekurhuleni
- Remuneration: R4 356
- Closing Date: 7 October 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 10 qualification.
- South African citizenship.
- Must be a resident of the City of Ekurhuleni.
- Knowledge of municipal services.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for:
Municipal Support Activities
- Receiving daily work instructions from the designated supervisor.
- Providing general assistance to support municipal service delivery operations.
- Performing labour-intensive tasks in municipal offices, workshops, yards and field sites.
- Carrying out additional duties assigned by an authorised supervisor.
Business Licensing Support
- Conducting business visits to encourage applications for Business Licences and Trading Permits where applicable.
- Maintaining accurate daily records of businesses visited and work completed.
- Capturing and updating business owner and contact information.
- Reporting suspected non-compliant business activities and operational challenges to supervisors.
Equipment and Safety
- Loading, offloading and transporting materials, tools and equipment safely.
- Ensuring tools, equipment and materials are kept in a safe and serviceable condition.
- Following Occupational Health and Safety requirements and safe working procedures.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates must apply through the City of Ekurhuleni online application system:
Applicants must quote:
- Ward number
- Reference number: XECOD007
Important Information
- No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
- Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates may be required to provide proof of the NQF level applicable to their qualifications.
- If applicants are not contacted within six weeks after the closing date, they should consider their application unsuccessful.
- The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint or not appoint candidates.
Enquiries
Tel: 0860 54 3000
Employer: City of Ekurhuleni
Position: General Worker
Programme: EPWP
Closing Date: 7 October 2026