The Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality invites applications from unemployed individuals residing within the district to join the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). This initiative offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to community development while gaining practical work experience. The programme seeks to fill 141 positions, with placements available across various municipal offices and schools throughout the district.

Position Details

• Job Title: EPWP Participants
• Number of Posts: 141
• Duration: An eighteen-month contract
• Stipend: Compensation is determined based on the Ministerial Determination (Notice no. 347) issued by the Minister of Labour, in accordance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997. The stipend amounts to R126.64 per day, equating to R2,786.64 per month (excluding UIF), calculated over 22 working days per month.
• Reference Number: NMMDM-EPWP 2025/26

Distribution of Participants

The 141 available positions are allocated as follows:

• Mahikeng Local Municipality: 40 participants
• Ditsobotla Local Municipality: 30 participants
• Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality: 30 participants
• Tswaing Local Municipality: 21 participants
• Ratlou Local Municipality: 20 participants

Key Responsibilities

Participants will engage in essential duties designed to enhance the cleanliness and maintenance of public facilities. These responsibilities include:

• General cleaning and maintenance of municipal buildings.
• General cleaning and upkeep of school premises, including tasks such as cutting trees, de-vegetation of grounds, and maintenance of vegetable or ornamental gardens.
• Alternatively, participants may focus on cleaning school administration blocks and providing support with necessary administrative tasks.

The programme targets various schools within the district municipality as well as municipal offices, with specific placements outlined in the distribution table above.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum qualification of Grade 10, with a relevant academic report attached.
• A recently certified copy of an identity document.
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae.
• Proof of residence within the district.

Only South African citizens residing in identified wards of Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality qualify for consideration. Special encouragement is extended to individuals living with disabilities, youth, and women residing within the five constituent local municipalities to apply.

Application Process

Interested candidates are required to submit application letters accompanied by the aforementioned documents. Applications should be addressed to the Municipal Manager and sent to:

• Postal Address: Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, Private Bag X2167, Mahikeng, 2745.

Alternatively, applications can be hand-delivered to the Molopo Regional Office, located next to the Department of Education and TTA (Police Head Office), Mahikeng, no later than the closing date.

Important Notes

• Applications not receiving a response within three months following the closing date should be considered unsuccessful.
• All submissions must be received by the specified deadline to be eligible for review.

Contact for Inquiries

For further information, contact Mr. M Boikanyo or Mr. S Mmitsi at (018) 381 9400.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 17 October 2025 at 13:00. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Authorization

This opportunity is endorsed by Mr. O A Losaba, Municipal Manager, with the official date of issuance set as 10 September 2025.

Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality remains committed to fostering integrated municipal governance and community development through initiatives like the EPWP. This programme presents a meaningful chance for unemployed individuals to contribute to the district’s progress while earning a stipend.