City of Tshwane General Workers – 48 Posts Across Pretoria & Tshwane | Basic Literacy Required – Apply by Various Dates

September 3, 2026 admin Comments 0 Comment

Employer: City of Tshwane
Positions: General Worker / General Workman
Total Number of Positions: 48
Locations: Various areas across Pretoria and the City of Tshwane
Departments: Regional Operations & Coordination / Water & Sanitation / Other Municipal Services
Employment Level: Entry Level / General Services
Salary: Varies by position
Closing Date: Refer to the individual vacancy listing

Available General Worker Posts

The City of Tshwane is recruiting for a combined 48 General Worker and General Workman positions across various municipal departments and locations.

The available vacancies include:

General Worker X2 – Region 3
Reference: SDTM1394-3-2026
Department: Regional Operations & Coordination
Location: Region 3
Number of Posts: 2
General Worker X4 – Rayton Cemetery Services / Parks and Horticulture Services
Reference: SDTM1382-5-2026
Locations: Rayton Cemetery Services and Parks & Horticulture Services
Number of Posts: 4
General Worker X5 – Soshanguve, Klerksoord TDK, Ga-Rankuwa and Mayville Depot
Reference: SDTM1376-1-2026
Department: Regional Operations & Coordination
Number of Posts: 5
General Worker X5 – Môregloed Parks Depot
Reference: SDTM1390-3-2026
Location: Môregloed Parks Depot
Number of Posts: 5
General Worker X5 – Proclamation Hill & Loftus Depot
Reference: SDTM1391-3-2026
Locations: Proclamation Hill – 3 posts; Loftus Depot – 2 posts
Number of Posts: 5
General Worker X2 – Rietgat & Daspoort Waste Water Treatment Works
Reference: PWWS469-2026
Department: Water & Sanitation
Number of Posts: 2
General Worker – Belle Ombre Clinic
Reference: CSHS493-2026
Location: Belle Ombre Clinic
Number of Posts: 1
General Worker X2 – Region 3
Reference: SDTM1392-3-2026
Department: Regional Operations & Coordination
Number of Posts: 2
General Worker – Soshanguve, Region 1
Reference: PWWS444-2026
Department: Water & Sanitation
Number of Posts: 1
General Worker X9 – Region 3
Reference: PWWS449-2026
Department: Water & Sanitation
Number of Posts: 9
General Worker – Soshanguve, Region 1
Reference: PWWS447-2026
Department: Water & Sanitation
Number of Posts: 1
General Worker X6 – Atteridgeville Depot & Belle Ombré Depot
Reference: SDTM1402-3-2026
Locations: Atteridgeville Depot – 1 post; Belle Ombré Depot – 5 posts
Number of Posts: 6
General Workman – Region 1
Reference: PWWS443-2026
Department: Water & Sanitation
Number of Posts: 1
General Worker X3 – Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria Central
Reference: PWWS479-2026
Department: Water & Sanitation
Number of Posts: 3
General Worker – Bronkhorstspruit
Reference: PWWS482-2026
Department: Water & Sanitation
Number of Posts: 1

Overview

The City of Tshwane is offering 48 General Worker and General Workman positions across a range of municipal facilities and operational areas.

Depending on the assigned department, successful candidates may assist with general maintenance, cleaning, gardening, municipal facilities, parks, swimming pools, cemeteries, depots, water and sanitation facilities and other operational support duties.

These roles are suited to physically fit individuals who are willing to perform hands-on work and assist with the daily upkeep and operation of City of Tshwane facilities.

For the Region 3 Community Services General Worker vacancy provided, applicants only need basic literacy and the ability to perform the required duties, while relevant experience is considered an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on the department and location, General Workers may be responsible for:

– Performing general cleaning duties.

– Maintaining municipal facilities and surrounding areas.

– Assisting with minor maintenance and repair work.

– Performing gardening and grounds-maintenance duties.

– Removing refuse and maintaining clean work areas.

– Assisting with loading, unloading and moving equipment or materials.

– Providing logistical support to municipal teams.

– Assisting skilled employees and supervisors where required.

– Carrying tools, equipment and materials.

– Maintaining cleanliness of depots, facilities and public areas.

– Supporting parks and horticulture operations.

– Assisting with cemetery-maintenance activities.

– Supporting water and sanitation operations.

– Carrying out general manual labour.

– Following instructions issued by supervisors.

– Complying with municipal procedures and workplace safety requirements.

Duties for Sport, Recreation and Swimming Pool Facilities

For the Region 3 Sport, Recreation and Library Services positions, responsibilities include:

Performing general swimming-pool and facility maintenance.
Assisting with minor repairs.
Providing cleaning services at swimming-pool facilities.
Performing gardening and grounds-maintenance duties.
Providing general logistical support.
Supporting water-dosing activities where required.
Providing messenger services.
Helping improve the cleanliness and condition of recreation facilities.
Following applicable municipal policies and operating procedures.

Minimum Requirements

Requirements may differ between the advertised vacancies.

For the Region 3 General Worker positions under Sport, Recreation and Library Services, applicants must have:

Ability to perform the required duties.
Basic literacy.
Physical fitness and good general health.
Ability to perform physically demanding work.
No back problems that would prevent the performance of manual duties.

Relevant experience in general swimming-pool or facility maintenance will be an advantage.

Candidates applying for the swimming-pool-related positions must be prepared to undergo a practical swimming assessment during the selection process.

Applicants should check the individual advert for their preferred vacancy, particularly Water & Sanitation, cemetery, clinic, parks and depot positions, because specific requirements may differ.

Requirements and Skills

Suitable candidates should demonstrate:

Physical fitness and strength.
Willingness to perform manual work.
Ability to follow instructions.
Basic literacy.
Reliability and punctuality.
Ability to work under pressure.
Good communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work independently when necessary.
Willingness to accept responsibility.
Self-motivation.
Flexibility and adaptability.
Ability to maintain established routines.
Responsible and accountable behaviour.
Willingness to work outdoors where required.

For swimming-pool positions, a basic understanding of pool maintenance will be beneficial.

Physical Requirements

Candidates should be prepared for duties that may involve:

Standing and walking for extended periods.
Lifting and carrying equipment or materials.
Outdoor work.
Cleaning and gardening.
Working around water or municipal infrastructure.
Repetitive manual tasks.
Working in different weather conditions.
Using basic tools and equipment.

Applicants should therefore be physically capable of safely completing the duties associated with the position.

Salary

For the Region 3 General Worker X2 positions, Reference SDTM1394-3-2026, the advertised remuneration is:

Salary Scale: R173,436 – R202,668 per annum

Estimated Total Remuneration Package: R252,686 – R289,893 per annum

Salary packages for the other advertised General Worker positions may differ and should be confirmed on the individual vacancy advertisement.

Selection Process

Depending on the vacancy, candidates may be required to undergo:

Screening against the minimum requirements.
Practical assessments.
Physical ability assessments.
Swimming assessment for applicable swimming-pool positions.
Criminal-record checks.
Verification of information provided in the application.

For the Region 3 swimming-pool positions, candidates must allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department for the required criminal-record screening.

Possible Interview Questions

Applicants may prepare for questions such as:

Why do you want to work as a General Worker for the City of Tshwane?
What experience do you have performing manual work?
Have you previously worked in cleaning, gardening, maintenance or municipal services?
Are you comfortable performing physically demanding duties?
How do you make sure you complete tasks safely?
How would you respond if your supervisor asked you to perform several tasks during the same shift?
Have you worked with basic maintenance or gardening tools?
Are you comfortable working outdoors?
How do you work as part of a team?
What would you do if you noticed a safety hazard while working?
Are you reliable and able to report for duty on time?
For swimming-pool positions: Are you able to swim confidently?
What do you understand about maintaining a clean public facility?

CV Tips for City of Tshwane General Worker Applicants

Keep your CV simple and focus on experience relevant to physical and general work.

Include any previous experience involving:

General worker duties.
Cleaning.
Gardening.
Parks maintenance.
Cemetery maintenance.
Swimming-pool maintenance.
Facility maintenance.
Construction labour.
Water and sanitation.
Wastewater facilities.
Warehouse duties.
Loading and off-loading.
Municipal work.
Handyman duties.
Grounds maintenance.

If you have limited formal work experience, highlight practical abilities such as:

Physical fitness.
Ability to follow instructions.
Reliability.
Punctuality.
Teamwork.
Ability to use basic tools.
Willingness to perform manual labour.
Ability to work outdoors.

For swimming-pool vacancies, clearly mention if you can swim and whether you have any previous pool-maintenance, cleaning or recreation-facility experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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