Midvaal Local Municipality Hiring X33 EPWP General Workers for Parks (2-Year Contract)
Midvaal Local Municipality Hiring 33 EPWP General Workers for Parks (2-Year Contract)
The Midvaal Local Municipality has officially opened applications for 33 EPWP General Worker positions in the Parks Section. This opportunity forms part of the municipality’s ongoing commitment to reduce unemployment and alleviate poverty through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).
Unemployed residents within the Midvaal jurisdiction are strongly encouraged to apply before the closing date. The positions are offered on a two-year fixed-term contract, providing valuable work experience in municipal parks and recreation services.
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This recruitment drive is expected to attract significant interest from job seekers across the region, particularly youth between the ages of 18 and 35.
📍 Location
- Town: Meyerton, Gauteng
- Employer: Midvaal Local Municipality
- Programme: Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)
- Number of Posts: 33
- Contract Duration: Up to 24 months
💰 Salary
Successful candidates will receive:
- Daily rate: R156.88 per day
- Tools of trade and personal protective equipment provided by the municipality
While this is a temporary EPWP opportunity, it offers meaningful income support and hands-on work experience for unemployed residents.
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📋 Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:
- Grade 10 qualification
- Must be bilingual (must at least understand English)
- Must reside within the Midvaal Local Municipality jurisdiction
- Ability to follow and execute instructions
- Good physical health and fitness
- Ability to perform physically demanding work in various weather conditions
- Must be hardworking and self-disciplined
- 0–1 year experience in general worker or labour-intensive duties (advantageous)
- Must be currently unemployed
⚠️ Important: Preference will be given to male applicants based on operational requirements.
🛠️ Key Duties and Responsibilities
The EPWP General Worker role is labour-intensive and involves supporting parks maintenance operations. Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Load and off-load materials, tools, and equipment
- Place traffic warning signs near municipal roads when required
- Clean work areas using manual labour tools
- Operate garden tools (manual and electrical)
- Perform grass cutting and brush cutting
- Tend to flower beds
- Sweep and rake designated areas
- Follow all lawful instructions from supervisors
- Perform ad hoc duties as required by management
This role is ideal for individuals who are physically fit and comfortable working outdoors.
🎯 Important Applicant Notes
Applicants should carefully review the following conditions before applying:
- The position is classified as elementary and labour-intensive
- Targeted EPWP participants will receive preference
- The contract will not exceed 24 months
- Appointment does not guarantee permanent employment
- The opportunity is not ward-specific
- Youth aged 18–35 will receive preference
- Only Midvaal residents qualify
❌ Who Will Be Disqualified
Applications will be rejected if:
- The applicant resides outside Midvaal Local Municipality
- The CV is incomplete, unclear, or illegible
- No CV is attached
- Information is misrepresented
- CV format is unsupported
- Work history lacks proper details
Residents from neighbouring municipalities such as:
- Lesedi
- Emfuleni
- Ekurhuleni
- City of Johannesburg
- City of Tshwane
- Mogale City
- Westrand District
- Sedibeng District
…will unfortunately not be considered.
📅 Closing Date
- 25 February 2026 at 12:00
Late applications will not be accepted, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
📨 How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the official Midvaal Local Municipality website:
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Applicants must ensure their CV clearly shows:
- Employer names
- Job titles
- Duties performed
- Duration of employment
- Contactable references
Failure to provide full details may result in disqualification.
📞 Enquiries
For questions about this opportunity, contact Human Resources:
- (016) 360-7435
- (016) 360-7432
- (016) 360-7569
- (016) 360-7557
🔐 Important Recruitment Notes
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo background screening
- Qualification verification will be conducted
- Criminal record checks may be performed
- Foreign qualifications require SAQA evaluation
- The municipality follows POPIA data protection regulations
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
If you do not receive feedback within three months, please consider your application unsuccessful.
🌱 Why This EPWP Opportunity Matters
The Expanded Public Works Programme plays a critical role in:
- Reducing unemployment
- Providing temporary income relief
- Building basic work experience
- Supporting community infrastructure
For many unemployed youth and entry-level workers, EPWP opportunities serve as an important stepping stone into the labour market.
With 33 positions available, this intake presents a meaningful opportunity for qualifying Midvaal residents.
🚀 Final Reminder
If you meet the requirements and reside within Midvaal Local Municipality, submit your application before 25 February 2026 at 12:00.
Competition is expected to be high, so early application is strongly recommended.
