The City of Ekurhuleni has opened an opportunity for suitably qualified South African citizens to apply for a General Worker position under the EPWP programme within the Department of Real Estate and Development Planning. This opportunity is based in the City of Ekurhuleni and is aimed at candidates who are willing to perform a range of practical, field-based and labour-intensive duties in support of municipal operations.
The position may be suitable for job seekers looking for an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience while contributing to service delivery within their local municipality. Applicants should carefully review the requirements before submitting their applications, particularly the residency and educational requirements.
General Worker Job Opportunity
Position: General Worker
Reference: XECOD007
Department: Real Estate and Development Planning
Location: City of Ekurhuleni
Assignment Type: EPWP
Remuneration: R4,356
Closing Date: 7 October 2026
The successful candidates will work under the direction of an authorised supervisor and will be expected to complete assigned duties responsibly and accurately. The work involves supporting municipal activities both in office-related environments and at various field locations.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants interested in this General Worker opportunity should meet the following basic requirements:
- Applicants must have at least Grade 10.
- Candidates must be South African citizens.
- Applicants must be residents of the City of Ekurhuleni.
- Candidates should have knowledge of municipal services.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not automatically guarantee appointment. Applicants may also be required to provide supporting documentation relating to their qualifications or educational level during the recruitment process.
Duties and Responsibilities
The appointed General Worker will assist with several activities designed to support municipal service delivery. Duties may include visiting businesses in the area and encouraging business owners to apply for the relevant Business Licences and Trading Permits, where these are required.
Accurate information management will also form part of the role. Employees will be expected to keep proper daily records of businesses visited and work completed. Information relating to business owners and their contact details may need to be collected, captured and updated as part of the assigned duties.
The successful candidates will also be expected to identify and report suspected non-compliant business activities to the relevant supervisor. Any operational difficulties encountered while performing assigned duties should likewise be communicated through the appropriate channels.
The position also involves practical work. General Workers may be required to load, unload and move materials, tools and equipment while following appropriate safety procedures. Other labour-intensive activities may be performed at municipal offices, workshops, yards and field locations.
Employees will be responsible for taking reasonable care of the tools, equipment and materials provided to them. These items must be kept in a safe and usable condition.
Health and safety are also important components of the position. Successful applicants will be expected to follow applicable Occupational Health and Safety requirements, workplace procedures and instructions provided by authorised supervisors.
Additional general assistance may be required to support municipal service delivery. Candidates should therefore be prepared to perform other reasonable tasks that fall within the requirements of the position and are assigned by an authorised supervisor.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity may be suitable for Ekurhuleni residents who have completed at least Grade 10, meet the citizenship requirements and are interested in gaining practical experience through an EPWP opportunity.
Candidates should be dependable, willing to work under supervision and capable of carrying out practical duties in different working environments. Since the role includes field activities, record keeping and interaction with businesses, applicants should also be able to follow instructions and maintain accurate information.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the City of Ekurhuleni’s online application system.
Applicants are required to apply online through the official municipal website:
www.ekurhuleni.gov.za
No applications sent by fax or email will be accepted.
Candidates should make sure that the ward number and reference number XECOD007 are correctly quoted on their application.
Applicants may be asked to provide proof of the relevant NQF level associated with qualifications they have obtained. It is therefore important to ensure that supporting documents are available if requested during the recruitment process.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 7 October 2026. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline rather than waiting until the final day.
For enquiries relating to the vacancy, candidates can contact the City of Ekurhuleni on 0860 54 3000.
Candidates who do not receive communication regarding the outcome of their application within six weeks after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
The City of Ekurhuleni follows the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint, or make a later appointment where appropriate.
Job seekers interested in this opportunity should carefully check all requirements and apply through the official City of Ekurhuleni online application system before the closing date.
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