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General Workers X3 – Waste Management | Midvaal Local Municipality

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Midvaal Local Municipality is inviting applications for 3 General Worker positions in Waste Management in Meyerton, Gauteng. The positions involve general labour, waste management, cleaning, refuse removal, landfill upkeep and other operational duties within the municipality’s waste management section.

This opportunity may suit candidates with basic literacy or Grade 10 who have relevant general work experience and are physically capable of performing manual duties.

Job Details

Position General Workers X3 – Waste Management Employer Midvaal Local Municipality Location Meyerton, Gauteng Number of Positions 3 Employment Type Municipal position Job Reference MN3677/23 1 Salary R166,392 – R182,280 per annum Total Package R307,561 per annum, inclusive of benefits Job Level Level 13 of a Grade 8 Local Authority Date Posted 24 August 2026 Closing Date 11 September 2026 at 12:00 Disability Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Job Purpose

The General Workers will provide manual and operational support within the Waste Management Section. Duties include maintaining cleanliness, assisting with waste disposal operations, removing refuse and litter, supporting landfill activities and carrying out other general tasks as instructed by supervisors.

General Worker Responsibilities

The successful candidates may be required to:

Perform litter control and general labour at waste disposal facilities.
Assist with the general upkeep and operation of the landfill.
Assist at the recycling centre when required.
Assist spotters with directing and controlling landfill traffic.
Assist customers and members of the public with waste disposal.
Remove metal and sharp objects to help prevent customer vehicle tyre damage.
Safely store equipment after completing duties.
Maintain and safely look after protective clothing used during work.
Clean and remove weeds from pavements.
Load and off-load materials and equipment when required.
Perform household refuse removal.
Sweep streets, sidewalks, taxi ranks and bus ranks.
Pick up litter along streets, main roads and public open spaces.
Remove building rubble from public places.
Empty public street and dustbins.
Clean rubbish around buildings, streets, taxi ranks, bus ranks and open spaces.
Clean municipal buildings and facilities.
Follow lawful instructions from supervisors.
Perform additional duties within the Waste Management Section as delegated.
Complete ad hoc tasks and other duties requested by management.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

Basic Literacy or Grade 10.
Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
Valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Approximately 1 year of relevant experience in general work related to waste management within a local government authority.
Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
Applicants must be bilingual.
Ability to understand, follow and execute instructions.
Good physical health and the ability to perform physical/manual work.
Basic knowledge and practical skills relating to general physical work.
Must be hardworking and self-disciplined.

Salary and Benefits

The advertised salary is:

R166,392 – R182,280 per annum

The municipality also indicates a total package of R307,561 per annum, inclusive of all benefits.

Closing Date

11 September 2026 at 12:00

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing deadline.

How to Apply

Applications for this vacancy must be submitted via the Midvaal Local Municipality website.

Applicants should ensure that their CV and supporting information are complete and clear. Applications without CVs, as well as incomplete, unclear or illegible CVs, will be disqualified.

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

Important Information for Applicants

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness may receive preference.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo background screening, including qualification verification, criminal record checks and security vetting.
Candidates with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA letter confirming equivalence.
The municipality does not reimburse normal application costs.
Candidates travelling more than 400 km for interviews or assessments for job levels 1 to 4 may qualify for reimbursement of travelling costs, subject to the municipality’s applicable provisions.
Applications will not be individually acknowledged because of the anticipated volume of applications.
If no response is received within three months, applicants should consider their applications unsuccessful.
The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment to the position.

Recruitment Fraud Warning

Midvaal Local Municipality does not charge candidates fees during the recruitment process. Applicants should be cautious of anyone requesting payment in exchange for an interview, appointment or employment opportunity.

Suspected fraudulent recruitment activities should be reported through the municipality’s Fraud Hotline: 010 496 2662.

Enquiries

For vacancy-related enquiries, contact Human Resources on:

016 360 7435 / 016 360 7432 / 016 360 7569 / 016 360 7557

General Worker Jobs in Meyerton

This vacancy offers an opportunity for suitably qualified candidates to join the municipal Waste Management Section and contribute to refuse removal, public-area cleaning, landfill operations and general municipal services.

Closing date: 11 September 2026 at 12:00.

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General Workers X3 – Waste Management