The Endumeni Municipality invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for seasonal employment within the Community Services Department, Parks and Gardens Section, as Brush Cutters (x29). These positions will be based within the Endumeni area on a six-month contract from 01 December 2025 to 31 May 2026, with a daily rate of R239.00. The Municipality seeks individuals who are physically fit, able to read and write, have knowledge and experience in operating brush cutters, and can communicate effectively in the local community languages.

Applicants must be unemployed and not receiving any social grant, including disability or foster care grants. Successful candidates will work under the supervision of senior staff to maintain and improve the cleanliness and appearance of public parks and gardens across Endumeni. Preference will be given to women and persons with disabilities, as the Municipality is committed to promoting employment equity and diversity in the workplace.

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT: NOTICE NO. 200/2025

The Endumeni Municipality, an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer herewith invites candidates to apply for the under-mentioned casual work:

DEPARTMENT : COMMUNITY SERVICES
SECTION : PARKS AND GARDENS
POSITION : BRUSH CUTTERS (X29)
LOCATION : WITHIN ENDUMENI AREA
SALARY : R 239.00 PER DAY
CONTRACT PERIOD : 01 DECEMBER 2025 – 31 MAY 2026 (6 MONTHS)
CLOSING DATE : 17/11/2025

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to read and write
• Unemployed, not receiving grant; disability, foster care etc
• Knowledge of using brushcutter
• Physical fit
• Knowledge to communicate fluently in the languages of the community

The successful candidate will be expected to work under supervision of present senior staff.

DIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
Endumeni Local Municipality is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and employment equity, especially in terms of race, gender and disability. Designated groups, including people with disability and women, are particularly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons meeting the criteria are requested to forward a covering letter together with detailed cv, certified copies of qualifications and ID documents no later than the closing date to the Acting Municipal Manager, Mr M Sithole, Endumeni Municipality, Private Bag x 2024, Dundee, or hand deliver to 64 Victoria Street, Registry Section. Due to large number of applications communications will be limited to the selected applicants.

The Municipality reserves the right to make enquiries with previous employers and/or references, and to verify the authenticity of any qualifications submitted.

Enquiries regarding the above post shall be directed to the Human Capital Management, on 034 212 2121 during office hours.

No applications that are received late and/or after closing date shall be accepted. Faxed and e-mailed applications shall be rejected. Canvassing of any member of the appointment committee will immediately disqualify applicants.

THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER IS NOT OBLIGED TO FILL THIS POSITION.

MR M. SITHOLE
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER