Nyandeni Local Municipality invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of General Assistant: Road & Stormwater. Applicants must have a minimum of Grade 8, basic literacy skills, and at least three months of relevant work experience. The role involves performing general laboring activities related to road and stormwater maintenance, including clearing debris, repairing potholes, and complying with health and safety regulations.

Interested candidates must complete the official Nyandeni Local Municipality Application for Employment Form, available on the municipal website and offices, and submit it together with a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID, and a valid driver’s license by 09 October 2025. Hand-delivered applications should be addressed to the Municipal Manager at the Nyandeni Local Municipality offices in Libode or Ngqeleni.

• Position: General Assistant: Road & Stormwater X4 – Task Grade 03
• Salary Scale: R142 526.00 – R159 859.00 per annum

Requirements:

• Grade 8
• Ability to read and write
• 3 Months work experience

Key Performance Areas:

• Performing general laboring activities associated with maintenance and repair work to roads and storm water channels and drainage systems.
• Perform laboring activities associated with providing support during excavations of defined areas using handheld tools, laying of materials and reinforcement products (concrete blocks, etc.), cleaning or clearing blockage and removing debris from storm water channels / drainage systems, repair and maintenance of potholes.
• Clean worksites, stores equipment, load/off load materials prior to and from worksites.
• Sweep, gather and load litter and general waste and place in designated areas/vehicles.
• Cleaning store and equipment/tools.
• Cleans external areas such as entranceways, sidewalks and parking lots using manual and power brooms, rakes, shovels and other equipment to remove dirt, leaves, snow and other refuse.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Removing debris or grit using handheld tools from designated areas.
• Comply to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993).

• Receiving instructions and guidelines from the immediate superior on activities to be carried out.
• Conducting routine maintenance checks.
• Picking up litter and other items within the area and sweeping walkways.
• Trimming shrubs and/or removing overgrown vegetation using handheld tools.
• Informing the public about hazardous areas and showing them the alternative routes in order to ensure adequate support is made available to enable continuity of operations and laid down instructions are complied with.

NB: Application for Employment Form for Nyandeni Local Municipality (not 283) is available at www.nyandenilm.gov.za and Nyandeni LM offices at both Libode and Ngqeleni. A detailed CV must accompany the Application for Employment Form. Copies of qualifications, ID copy and valid driver’s license (which may not be certified). Failure to submit documents listed above will result in disqualification. Hand delivered applications should be sent to the Registry Office at Nyandeni Local Municipality Office at Libode and Reception at Ngqeleni Offices. Females, Coloureds, Indians, Whites and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply in line with the municipality’s approved Employment Equity Plan. People with disabilities must disclose the nature of their disability in the space provided in the application form.

The words “APPLICATION FOR VACANCY” should appear on the same side of the envelope but separate from the address in the same envelope to sensitise the Registry Office of the closing date.

FAXED AND E-MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only short-listed and successful candidates will be contacted and therefore if you have not heard from us within 90 days after the closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to continue with the filling of these vacancies if the Council feels no suitable candidate found or there are changes in operational requirements.

Canvassing of Councillors/Management is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification. Qualification verification and Criminal record checks will be conducted to shortlisted candidates.

NB: In submitting any information or documentation requested above or any other information that may be requested pursuant to this advertisement, you are consenting to the processing by Nyandeni Local Municipality of your personal information.

Information contained therein, as contemplated in the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (POPI Act) and its Regulations. Nyandeni Local Municipality also commits to handle all the submitted personal information in compliance with the POPI Act and in line with her POPI Compliance Policy. The POPI Compliance Policy is available on request or can be downloaded on the municipal website www.nyandenilm.gov.za.

• Applications clearly marked “Application for Employment” should be addressed to:
• The Municipal Manager
• Nyandeni Local Municipality
• Private Bag X504
• LIBODE 5160

For enquiries, contact Corporate Services Department at 047 555 5028/24 and at Ngqeleni Offices at 047 568 0300/1.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 09 October 2025