uPhongolo Local Municipality invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for various available positions, including General Assistant: Office Cleaners, General Assistant: Testing Ground, and Refuse Removal Truck Driver. Applicants must meet the specified requirements, including relevant education, physical fitness, and necessary skills, and are encouraged to submit their applications with certified copies of qualifications by the closing date of 14th October 2025. Local residents are strongly encouraged to apply as the Municipality is committed to employment equity.
- General Assistant: Office Cleaners (2 positions)
- General Assistant: Testing Ground (2 positions)
- Refuse Removal Truck Driver (2 positions)
Position: General Assistant: Office Cleaners X2 (External/Internal Advert)
Salary Scale: Task grade 04 of a Category 2 Local Authority (R135 398.64 – R162 855.95 p.a.) plus normal fringe benefits applicable to Local Government
Key Requirements:
- Grade 09 or Basic numeracy and literacy (understanding of basic written words and number recognition)
- Must be physically fit
Key Competency Skills:
- Communication skills
- Must be able to handle stressful circumstances
Key Performance Areas:
- Receiving verbal instructions from the immediate superior on work programme and/or priorities related to specific requirements and/or sequence mixing and using chemical detergents to remove stains/dirt from painted/polished or carpeted surfaces
- Cleaning every office in the municipal building including the library and the boardroom daily
- Cleaning the office toilets daily
- Washing the office windows once a week and providing the superior with a schedule of which windows will be washed on which days
- Sweeping the floors of the municipal building and other municipal buildings, libraries, and boardroom daily
- Cleaning and washing the tiles floor daily
- Vacuuming carpeted floor areas
- Washing the carpets floor areas, dusting, and tidying desktops and shelves
Contact: Human Resources Section, Corporate Services Department, Telephone: (034) 413 1223 or website: www.uphongolo.gov.za/official site
Enquiries: Human Resources Section, Telephone: (034) 413 1223 ext. 123
Application Submission: Applications and CVs including certified copies of all qualifications must be directed to: The Municipal Manager-uPhongolo Municipality, PO Box 191, Pongola, 3170 or hand delivered at Human Resources Section, uPhongolo Municipality, 61 Martin Street, Pongola, 3170
Closing Date: 14th October 2025
Application Restrictions: No faxed, emailed, Z83, or late applications will be considered
Note:
- Qualification and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates
- Successful candidates will be subjected to screening and competency assessments
- The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract on assumption of duties, a performance agreement, and disclosure of financial interest
- Canvassing to Councillors or any members of the appointment Committee is not permitted and will result in immediate disqualification
Communication: If no communication received within 3 months (90 days) after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The Municipality will make appointments in line with its Employment Equity requirements.
Reservation: The Municipality reserves the right not to appoint any applicant to these positions and is subject to candidate security checks, educational qualification verification, criminal record checks, reference checks including with previous and current employer.
Encouragement: Local residents of uPhongolo Municipality are encouraged to apply.
Signed By: Mr. K.W.G Ncobo, Acting Municipal Manager
Position: General Assistant: Testing Ground X2 (External/Internal Advert)
Salary Scale: Task grade 04 of a Category 2 Local Authority (R135 398.64 – R162 855.95 p.a.) plus normal fringe benefits applicable to Local Government
Key Requirements:
- Grade 09 or Basic numeracy and literacy (understanding of basic written words and number recognition)
- Must be physically fit
Key Competency Skills:
- Communication skills
- Must be able to handle stressful circumstances
Key Performance Areas:
- Receiving instructions and/or communicating with the immediate superior to establish details of tasks (tools, materials)
- Loading/offloading sequences of items and tools, checking requirements prior to departure from site or locations
- Cleaning-up areas where work was undertaken/cleaning-up the traffic and licensing Unit’s testing ground
- Picking up litter and/or items lying in open spaces
Contact: Human Resources Section, Corporate Services Department, Telephone: (034) 413 1223 or website: www.uphongolo.gov.za/official site
Enquiries: Human Resources Section, Telephone: (034) 413 1223 ext. 123
Application Submission: Applications and CVs including certified copies of all qualifications must be directed to: The Municipal Manager-uPhongolo Municipality, PO Box 191, Pongola, 3170 or hand delivered at Human Resources Section, uPhongolo Municipality, 61 Martin Street, Pongola, 3170
Closing Date: 14th October 2025
Application Restrictions: No faxed, emailed, Z83, or late applications will be considered
Note:
- Qualification and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates
- Successful candidates will be subjected to screening and competency assessments
- The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract on assumption of duties, a performance agreement, and disclosure of financial interest
- Canvassing to Councillors or any members of the appointment Committee is not permitted and will result in immediate disqualification
Communication: If no communication received within 3 months (90 days) after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The Municipality will make appointments in line with its Employment Equity requirements.
Reservation: The Municipality reserves the right not to appoint any applicant to these positions and is subject to candidate security checks, educational qualification verification, criminal record checks, reference checks including with previous and current employer.
Encouragement: Local residents of uPhongolo Municipality are encouraged to apply.
Signed By: Mr. K.W.G Ncobo, Acting Municipal Manager
Position: Refuse Removal Truck Driver X2 (External/Internal Advert)
Salary Scale: Task grade 09 of a Category 2 Local Authority (R255 574.32 – R331 758.84 p.a.) plus normal fringe benefits applicable to Local Government
Key Requirements:
- Grade 11
- A heavy-vehicle driver’s license, Code 14 (EC)
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a truck driver
Key Competency Skills:
- Communication skills
- Good driving skills
- Must be able to handle stressful circumstances
Key Performance Areas:
- Conducts pre-driving checks by checking the following before using the vehicle, in order to see that it is operational: Fuel levels, Oil levels, Radiator, Battery water level, Indicator and brake lights, state of tread and inflation of tires
- Checks the adequate operation of lifting gear and loading gear by greasing the relevant grease nipples once a week
- Provides for the cleanliness of the truck by having it washed and polished at least once a week in order to ensure that it is continuously maintained
- Ensures that correct protective clothing is worn and correct lifting procedures are followed in order to confirm that all safety standards are being adhered to
- Instructs laborers to report excessive accumulation of refuse, defective containers, aggressive dogs, or locked gates in order that remedial steps may be taken
- Projects a good image by close supervision of personnel on the tractor, ascertaining that laborers are sober and fit enough to work and that they work tidily in their area
Contact: Human Resources Section, Corporate Services Department, Telephone: (034) 413 1223 or website: www.uphongolo.gov.za/official site
Enquiries: Human Resources Section, Telephone: (034) 413 1223 ext. 123
Application Submission: Applications and CVs including certified copies of all qualifications must be directed to: The Municipal Manager-uPhongolo Municipality, PO Box 191, Pongola, 3170 or hand delivered at Human Resources Section, uPhongolo Municipality, 61 Martin Street, Pongola, 3170
Closing Date: 14th October 2025
Application Restrictions: No faxed, emailed, Z83, or late applications will be considered
Note:
- Qualification and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates
- Successful candidates will be subjected to screening and competency assessments
- The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract on assumption of duties, a performance agreement, and disclosure of financial interest
- Canvassing to Councillors or any members of the appointment Committee is not permitted and will result in immediate disqualification
Communication: If no communication received within 3 months (90 days) after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The Municipality will make appointments in line with its Employment Equity requirements.
Reservation: The Municipality reserves the right not to appoint any applicant to these positions and is subject to candidate security checks, educational qualification verification, criminal record checks, reference checks including with previous and current employer.
Encouragement: Local residents of uPhongolo Municipality are encouraged to apply.
Signed By: Mr. K.W.G Ncobo, Acting Municipal Manager