The City of uMhlathuze invites interested and suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Casual General Worker (Beaches). The successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of beaches and related facilities during the busy December and January period. Duties will include litter picking, sweeping car parks, cleaning ablution facilities, raking sand areas, pruning trees, and ensuring that all tools and equipment are in proper working condition. Applicants must have at least a Grade 8 qualification, be functionally literate, and possess the physical stamina required for manual labour tasks.

This temporary opportunity offers a daily rate of R371.99, with no overtime applicable. Candidates must be willing to work weekends and public holidays. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form available on the municipal website and accompanied by a detailed CV, certified copies of relevant documents, and contactable references. The closing date for applications is 04 November 2025 at 16h00, and only hand-delivered applications will be accepted at the designated municipal offices.

Position: Casual General Worker (Beaches) – X22 Posts
Salary: R371.99 per day (no overtime)
Duration: December & January (temporary)
Location: City of uMhlathuze Municipality
Closing Date: 04 November 2025 @ 16h00

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 8 or equivalent
• Functional literacy
• Communication skills
• Must be prepared to work during weekends and public holidays

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Cleaning and Maintenance: Ensuring sanitation and upkeep of the work environment
• Manual Labour: Engaging in physical work including lifting, digging, or picking
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks
• Basic Communication Skills: Understanding instructions and interacting with team members
• Teamwork: Collaborating efficiently in diverse group settings
• Flexibility: Adapting to various tasks and environments

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep the beaches and beach facilities in a clean and hygienic condition (litter picking, sweeping carparks, cleaning ablution facilities, raking beaches)
• Assist with weeding, pruning trees, shrubs, and trimming hedges
• Ensure tools and equipment are in working order

IMPORTANT NOTES

• No emailed applications accepted
• Due to high volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• If not contacted within 1 month of closing date → application unsuccessful
• Canvassing = automatic disqualification
• This job is NOT FOR SALE – report any fraud to HR
• Verification of qualifications, criminal & credit records will be conducted
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA
• Applicant must be a South African citizen or permanent resident
• Incomplete or late applications = automatic rejection
• Certified copies of original documents required – no exceptions

ADMIN ENQUIRIES:
Human Resources: 035 907 5198 / 5189 / 5151 / 5180 / 5475 / 5158

POPI ACT CONSENT:
By applying, you consent to personal information being processed (incl. reference & trace checks).

City of uMhlathuze – Equal Opportunity Employer
Promoting representivity in race, gender, and disability.

CLOSING DATE: 04 NOVEMBER 2025 @ 16H00

Applications must include:

• Detailed CV
• Certified copies of:
• Qualifications
• ID document
• Driver’s licence (if applicable)
• Names of 3 contactable references (current/previous employers)

HOW TO APPLY
All applicants MUST use the prescribed application form (download from: www.umhlathuze.gov.za).

Hand deliver only (Mon–Fri, 07h30–16h00) to:

• Richards Bay Civic Centre Reception
• Nseleni Rates Hall
• Esikhaleni Rates Hall
• Hlanganani Rates Hall
• Empangeni Civic Centre
• Ngwelezane Rates Hall

Appointment subject to Council’s conditions of service.