Job Vacancy: General Assistant for Street Cleaning at Bergrivier Municipality
Position: General Assistant – Street Cleaning
Location: Velddrif
Directorate: Technical Services
Reference: TD186/551/VD
Salary: R118,740.00 per annum (T03 of a Category 3 Local Authority)
Start Date: 01 December 2024 or as soon as possible
About Bergrivier Municipality:
Bergrivier Municipality is dedicated to promoting the welfare of all communities within the Bergrivier region by fostering economic growth, social wellbeing, and community involvement, all within a safe and healthy environment.
We are currently seeking applications for the following position:
General Assistant – Street Cleaning
Qualifications & Experience:
- Basic literacy required.
- At least one (1) year of relevant experience.
Requirements:
-Proficiency in at least two of the official languages (Afrikaans/English/Xhosa), with the ability to speak, read, and write.
-Must demonstrate a high level of responsibility.
-Flexibility to work outside normal hours during emergencies or scheduled overtime.
-Physically fit and able-bodied.
-Capable of working in all weather conditions.
-Willing to perform duties across all areas of the municipality as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collect refuse from residential and business premises, and assist in loading and unloading refuse from trucks.
- Sweep streets and clean stormwater channels, maintaining cleanliness in accordance with service delivery standards.
- Clean the area surrounding the refuse disposal site.
- Maintain and care for cleaning vehicles and tools.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations to minimize accidents and injuries.
- Participate in the Municipality’s Performance Management and Development System.
Benefits:
- A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, subject to the applicable conditions.
- Standard municipal benefits, including a housing allowance for homeowners (subject to terms).
Important Information:
- Bergrivier Municipality is committed to employment equity and encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply.
- The municipality is not obligated to make an appointment and reserves the right to cancel the vacancy.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo a security clearance process and may be required to complete an interview and evaluation process.
- Only candidates residing within the Bergrivier area (WC013) will be considered.
Application Process:
- Submit a covering letter, at least two contactable references, a completed application form, certified copies of qualifications, ID, driver’s license, and a detailed CV (maximum 3 pages).
- Application forms are available by request (Tel. 022 913 6000) or from the municipality’s website: www.bergmun.org.za.
- Deliver applications to any of the municipal offices (Aurora, Eendekuil, Redelinghuys, Piketberg, Porterville, Velddrif) or send them by post to:
PO Box 60, Piketberg, 7320
Attention: Mr. DF Verhoog - Alternatively, courier applications to:
13 Church Street, Piketberg, 7320 - Please note: The municipality is not responsible for late or undelivered applications. No faxes or electronic applications will be accepted.
Closing Date: Friday, 04 October 2024, at 15:00
Bergrivier Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and respects the provisions of the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates who align with the municipality’s employment equity targets.
By applying, you agree to the terms outlined in the Protection of Personal Information Act. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within six weeks after the closing date.