uPhongolo Local Municipality invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for three General Assistant – Parks and Amenities positions available to both internal and external applicants under Task Grade 04 of a Category 2 Local Authority with a salary scale ranging from R135,398.64 to R162,855.96 per annum plus normal fringe benefits applicable to Local Government.

Position: General Assistant – Parks and Amenities (X3)
Location: Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal
Employer: uPhongolo Local Municipality
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary Scale: Task Grade 04 (Category 2 Local Authority)
Salary Range: R135,398.64 – R162,855.96 per annum plus applicable Local Government fringe benefits
Application Type: Internal and External Applicants

Minimum Requirements

• Basic adult education qualification required
• Minimum 6 months relevant experience in gardening, landscaping support, cleaning, refuse handling, or related manual work
• Applicants must be physically fit
• Ability to perform outdoor manual duties
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors
• Communication skills required
• Ability to work under stressful conditions

Key Competency Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
• Ability to follow safety procedures and operational instructions
• Ability to maintain cleanliness of parks and public spaces
• Reliability in handling municipal equipment and tools
• Ability to work independently when required
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks

Key Performance Areas

• Cutting and trimming lawns and verges using hand-held tools
• Clearing overgrown shrubs in municipal open spaces
• Weeding, cleaning and shaping flower beds
• Collecting litter from open public areas
• Removing and replacing refuse bags from public bins
• Transporting refuse bags to designated municipal collection points
• Assisting with loading and offloading refuse bags and garden waste into municipal vehicles
• Cleaning debris from tools and vehicles using pressurized cleaning systems such as hand-held hoses
• Cleaning equipment using brushes and approved cleaning materials
• Placing and stacking tools in designated storage areas after use
• Reporting damaged or missing tools to supervisors
• Maintaining cleanliness of work areas and municipal parks

Important Notes

• Faxed applications will not be accepted
• Emailed applications will not be accepted
• Z83 application forms will not be accepted
• Late applications will not be considered
• Qualification and SA citizenship verification will be conducted on shortlisted candidates
• Screening and competency assessments will be conducted
• Successful candidates will sign an employment contract and performance agreement
• Disclosure of financial interests required upon appointment
• Reference checks with previous and current employers will be conducted
• Canvassing of councillors or appointment committee members will result in disqualification
• Applicants not contacted within 90 days after the closing date should consider applications unsuccessful
• Appointments will be made in accordance with Employment Equity requirements
• The Municipality reserves the right not to appoint

Closing Date

• 16 April 2026

Preference

• Local residents of uPhongolo Municipality are encouraged to apply

How to Apply

To apply for the General Assistant – Parks and Amenities positions at uPhongolo Local Municipality, prepare a detailed Curriculum Vitae together with certified copies of all relevant qualifications and supporting documents. Ensure that all information provided is accurate, complete, and clearly reflects the required experience in gardening, landscaping support, refuse handling, cleaning, or related manual outdoor work. Incomplete applications or submissions missing certified documents may not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications must be addressed to the Municipal Manager and submitted either by post to PO Box 191, Pongola, 3170, or hand delivered to the Human Resources Section, 61 Martin Street, Pongola, 3170. Only properly submitted physical applications will be accepted, as faxed, emailed, Z83 forms, and late submissions are not considered for this recruitment process.

Applicants should ensure submissions are completed before the closing date of 16 April 2026 and keep copies of all documents for reference. Shortlisted candidates will undergo qualification verification, reference checks, and screening processes, and applicants who do not receive feedback within 90 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.