Umzimvubu Local Municipality invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for EPWP Vacant Positions 2026 under the Directorate: Citizen and Community Services.
EPWP Application Closing Date: 19 June 2026 at 14h00
EPWP Location: Umzimvubu Local Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Available EPWP Vacancies
EPWP: Waste Management Beneficiaries
Number of Posts: 30
Contract Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Stipend: R3 036 per month
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Grade 10, be physically able and fit, have good interpersonal skills, certified ID copy and proof of residence from Ward Councillor.
Key Performance Areas
Successful applicants will assist with improving waste outlook in catchment areas, creating baseline information regarding waste in Umzimvubu Municipality, enhancing waste management visibility for communities, promoting healthy living for all citizens, identifying illegal dumping sites, encouraging citizens to dispose waste into bins, supporting no-littering campaigns and supporting the sorting-at-source initiative for waste.
EPWP: Waste Management Team Leaders
Number of Posts: 02
Contract Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Stipend: R3 800 per month
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Grade 12, N6 in Office Administration, computer literacy, communication skills, interpersonal skills, certified ID copy and proof of residence from Ward Councillor.
Key Performance Areas
Successful applicants will supervise beneficiaries on site, perform administrative functions, monitor attendance daily, maintain site registers and perform other supervisory duties assigned by the supervisor.
EPWP: Project Coordinator
Number of Posts: 01
Contract Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Stipend: R3 300 per month
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Grade 12, Bachelor of Science / BA in Environmental Sciences or Management, Diploma in Environmental Management or equivalent qualification, computer literacy, certified ID copy and proof of residence from Ward Councillor.
Key Performance Areas
The successful candidate will coordinate the project, compile and submit monthly progress reports, perform administrative functions, be responsible for project management of the whole project and perform other administrative duties assigned by the supervisor.
EPWP: General Assistant – Cancele River
Number of Posts: 10
Work Schedule: 12 days in a month, 3 days a week
Contract Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Stipend: R1 656 per month
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Grade 10, certified ID copy, must be physically fit and proof of residence from Ward Councillor.
Key Performance Areas
Successful applicants will conduct waste management activities, eradicate alien invasive vegetation, clean illegal dumping and littering on the water catchment areas and engage with relevant stakeholders.
EPWP: General Assistant – Phakade to Phuka Wetlands
Number of Posts: 10
Work Schedule: 12 days in a month, 3 days a week
Contract Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Stipend: R1 656 per month
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Grade 10, certified ID copy, must be physically fit and proof of residence from Ward Councillor.
Key Performance Areas
Successful applicants will conduct waste management activities, eradicate alien invasive vegetation, clean illegal dumping and littering on the water catchment areas and engage with relevant stakeholders.
EPWP: General Assistant – Poti River
Number of Posts: 10
Work Schedule: 12 days in a month, 3 days a week
Contract Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Stipend: R1 656 per month
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Grade 10, certified ID copy, must be physically fit and proof of residence from Ward Councillor.
Key Performance Areas
Successful applicants will conduct waste management activities, eradicate alien invasive vegetation, clean illegal dumping and littering on the water catchment areas and engage with relevant stakeholders.
EPWP: Team Leaders – Catchment Areas
Number of Posts: 03
Work Schedule: 12 days in a month, 3 days a week
Contract Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Stipend: R1 680 per month
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Grade 12, computer literacy, certified ID copy, must be physically fit and proof of residence from Ward Councillor.
Key Performance Areas
Successful applicants will supervise beneficiaries on site, perform administrative functions, monitor attendance daily, maintain site registers and perform other supervisory duties.
EPWP: General Assistant – Riparian Tree Planting
Number of Posts: 03
Work Schedule: 12 days in a month, 3 days a week
Contract Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Stipend: R1 656 per month
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Grade 10, certified ID copy, must be physically fit and proof of residence from Ward Councillor.
Key Performance Areas
Successful applicants will plant trees and shrubs along the banks of rivers and streams, prepare sites before planting trees and dig planting holes to the correct depth and width based on tree species.
How to apply
Applications must include a Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of educational certificates, proof of residence and a covering application letter stating the post applied for.
Applications must be forwarded to:
The Special Programmes Department
Umzimvubu Local Municipality
Private Bag X902
KwaBhaca
5090
Applications may also be hand delivered to:
Dabula Street Sophia
New Municipal Offices
KwaBhaca
5090
Or:
67 Church Street
EmaXesibeni
4735
No faxed CVs or emailed applications will be accepted.
Enquiries
Enquiries may be directed to:
Abongile Mquk
Tel: 039 255 8500 / 8611
Important Notes
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants residing within the catchment areas are highly encouraged to apply.
Canvassing support from Municipal Officials and Councillors is prohibited, and any person found guilty will be disqualified with immediate effect. The Municipality reserves the right to approve or decline the appointment.