Closing Date: 21 May 2026 at 12:00
Location: Meyerton, Gauteng
Salary/Stipend: R156.88 per day
Contract Duration: Fixed Term Contract (24 Months)
Job Overview
Midvaal Local Municipality, through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), aims to reduce unemployment and alleviate poverty by creating temporary work opportunities for unemployed individuals.
The municipality is recruiting 30 EPWP General Workers for the:
- Public Safety and Roads Department (Roads Section)
- Engineering Services Department (Water, Purification and Sewer Sections)
Available Positions
- Roads and Storm Water Section – 20 Posts
- Engineering Services – 10 Posts
Applicants must clearly indicate the section they are applying for.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 10
- Must be bilingual and at least understand English
- Must reside within Midvaal Local Municipality jurisdiction
- Ability to follow and execute instructions
- Good physical health and basic understanding of labour work
- Ability to perform physically demanding duties in different weather conditions
- Hard-working and self-disciplined
- 0–1 year experience in general worker/labour-intensive duties
- Must be unemployed or serving the final 3 months of a contract
Duties
- Loading and off-loading materials, tools, and equipment
- Placing traffic signs near municipal road work areas
- Cleaning working areas using manual labour tools/equipment
- Operating manual and electrical tools
- Executing instructions from supervisors
- Performing ad hoc labour-related duties as required
Important Applicant Notes
- Due to operational requirements, these EPWP positions are available for male candidates only
- Preference will be given to youth between 18–35 years
- The programme targets unskilled and semi-skilled applicants
- These are temporary EPWP opportunities and do not guarantee permanent employment
Applicants from the following neighbouring municipalities will be disqualified:
- Lesedi Local Municipality
- Emfuleni Local Municipality
- City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
- City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
- City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
- Mogale City Local Municipality
- West Rand District
- Sedibeng District
Disqualification Conditions
Applications may be disqualified if:
- Information is misrepresented
- CV is incomplete, unclear, or illegible
- No CV is attached
- Unsupported file formats are used
- CV lacks detailed work experience and references
Employment Equity
Preference will be given to applicants promoting representativeness in line with Employment Equity targets.
How to Apply
Submit a detailed CV clearly showing:
- Relevant experience
- Employer details
- Job duties
- Duration of employment
- Contactable references
Applicants must clearly indicate the department/section they are applying for.
Additional Information
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Late applications will not be considered
- The EPWP contract runs for a maximum of 24 months
- This opportunity is open to all Midvaal residents and is not ward-specific