Midvaal Local Municipality invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for General Worker vacancies within Waste Management for 2026 in Meyerton, Gauteng.
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 11 September 2026 at 12:00
Vacancy Location: Meyerton, Gauteng, South Africa
Midvaal Municipality General Worker Vacancies 2026
Midvaal Local Municipality is recruiting General Workers to support Waste Management operations.
The position involves physical work such as refuse removal, street cleaning, litter collection, landfill support and general maintenance activities.
Vacancy Overview
Organisation: Midvaal Local Municipality
Position: General Worker – Waste Management
Reference: MN3677/23 1
Location: Meyerton, Gauteng
Minimum Qualification: Basic Literacy or Grade 10
Experience: 1 year relevant waste management general work experience within a Local Government Authority
Salary: R166,392 – R182,280 per annum
Total Package: R307,561 per annum inclusive of benefits
Closing Date: 11 September 2026 at 12:00
Application Method: Online
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Basic Literacy or Grade 10.
- At least one year of relevant general work experience related to Waste Management within a Local Government Authority.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate bilingually.
- Ability to follow and execute instructions.
- Good physical health.
- Basic knowledge and ability to perform physical work.
- A hard-working and self-disciplined approach.
The following will be an added advantage:
- Grade 12.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for duties such as:
- Performing litter control.
- Supporting general landfill operations.
- Assisting at recycling centres when required.
- Helping spotters direct and control landfill traffic.
- Assisting members of the public with waste disposal.
- Removing metal and sharp objects that may cause tyre damage.
- Safely storing work equipment after use.
- Maintaining protective clothing.
- Removing weeds from pavements.
- Loading and off-loading materials and equipment.
- Collecting refuse from households.
- Sweeping streets and sidewalks.
- Cleaning taxi and bus ranks.
- Picking up litter along streets and main roads.
- Cleaning public open spaces.
- Removing building rubble from public areas.
- Emptying street and public dustbins.
- Cleaning areas around municipal buildings and facilities.
Waste Management Responsibilities
General Workers may also be expected to:
- Keep landfill areas clean and orderly.
- Assist with waste disposal operations.
- Clean rubbish around buildings.
- Perform duties assigned by supervisors or managers.
- Execute lawful instructions from supervisors.
- Perform other related ad hoc Waste Management duties when required.
Salary
The advertised basic salary is:
R166,392 – R182,280 per annum
The position is graded at:
Level 13 of a Grade 8 Local Authority
The advertised total package inclusive of benefits is:
R307,561 per annum
How to Apply for Midvaal Local Municipality General Worker Vacancies 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the Midvaal Local Municipality recruitment portal.
Click here to apply for Midvaal Local Municipality General Worker Vacancies 2026
Applicants should search for the General Worker – Waste Management vacancy and ensure the correct reference is used:
MN3677/23 1
Incomplete, unclear or illegible applications and applications submitted without a CV may be disqualified.
Vacancy Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
11 September 2026 at 12:00
Applicants should submit their applications before the closing time.
Employment Equity
Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Preference may be given to candidates whose appointment will contribute to the municipality’s employment equity and representativeness objectives.
Background Checks
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening, which may include:
- Verification of qualifications.
- Criminal record checks.
- Security vetting.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA letter confirming the South African equivalence of their qualifications.
Enquiries
For Human Resources enquiries, contact:
016 360 7435
016 360 7432
016 360 7569
016 360 7557
For suspected fraudulent recruitment activities, contact the Fraud Hotline:
010 496 2662
The municipality states that it does not charge applicants any recruitment fees.
Important Application Notes
- Basic Literacy or Grade 10 is the minimum academic requirement.
- Grade 12 is an added advantage.
- A valid driver’s licence is an added advantage.
- One year of relevant waste management general work experience within local government is required.
- Applicants must be physically capable of performing general labour duties.
- The basic salary ranges from R166,392 to R182,280 per annum.
- The total package is R307,561 per annum inclusive of benefits.
- Applications must be submitted online.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo background screening.
- Applicants who receive no response within three months should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
- Applications close on 11 September 2026 at 12:00.