Location: Velddrif, Bergrivier Municipality
Directorate: Technical Services
Reference Number: TD186/551/VD
Salary: R 118,740.00 per annum (T03 of a Category 3 Local Authority)
Date of Acceptance: 01 December 2024 or as soon as possibleBergrivier Municipality is dedicated to the wellbeing of all communities within the Bergrivier region through economic growth, social well-being, community involvement, and effective management in a safe and healthy environment. We invite applications from competent individuals who meet the minimum job requirements for the position of General Assistant: Street Cleaning.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Basic Literacy
Experience Required:
- One (1) year of relevant experience
Requirements:
- Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages (Afrikaans/English/Xhosa – Speak, Read, Write)
- High level of responsibility
- Ability to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime
- Must be physically fit and able-bodied
- Willingness to work in all weather conditions
- Availability to perform duties throughout the entire municipal area when required
Job Purpose:
The General Assistant will perform specific activities associated with the collection of refuse from residential and business premises, loading and offloading refuse on/from trucks, and cleaning streets and stormwater channels according to established service delivery standards.
Key Performance Areas:
- Collect refuse from domestic and business premises
- Maintain cleanliness of streets and public places
- Clean the area surrounding refuse disposal sites
- Clean vehicles and manage cleaning tools
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations during tasks
- Participate in the Municipality’s Performance Management and Development System
General Information:
- A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary may be payable, along with other benefits applicable to the Municipality.
- The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer, adhering to the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates who meet Employment Equity Targets.
- The Municipality is not obligated to make an appointment.
- All appointments are subject to police clearance; by applying, candidates consent to this process.
- Applications received after the closing date or without required documentation will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.
Application Process:
Interested candidates must submit a cover letter with at least two (2) contactable references, along with a completed application form (available upon request at Tel. 022 9136000 or on our website), certified copies of qualification certificates, ID document, Driver’s License, and a Curriculum Vitae (maximum of 3 pages). Applications should reach the Municipal Offices in Aurora, Eendekuil, Redelinghuys, Piketberg, Porterville & Velddrif or be posted to PO Box 60, Piketberg, 7320 or couriered to 13 Church Street, Piketberg, 7320 for the attention of Mr. DF Verhoog by no later than the closing date. Closing Date: Friday, 04 October 2024 at 15:00Note: The Municipality does not accept responsibility for applications that are mailed or sent by courier and received late or not at all. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure timely submission.