General Worker: Development & Planning (MN4075/25) – Midvaal Local Municipality

Midvaal Local Municipality invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of General Worker: Development & Planning (MN4075/25) based in Meyerton. This opportunity is suited to individuals with at least a Grade 10 qualification, one year relevant cleaning experience within a Local Government Authority, and a solid understanding of cleaning chemicals, hygiene standards, and waste disposal procedures. The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, good physical health, and a disciplined, hardworking attitude. Preference will be given to Midvaal residents, and due to operational requirements, preference will also be given to female applicants.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in offices, bathrooms, kitchens, stockrooms, and meeting venues to ensure a healthy working environment for employees and members of the public. Duties include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waste disposal, serving refreshments, preparing boardrooms for meetings, and performing additional ad hoc tasks as directed by management. The salary ranges from R158 844,00 to R174 012,00 per annum (Level 13 of a Grade 04 Local Authority), with a total package of R293 981.92 per annum inclusive of benefits. Applications must be submitted via the official municipal website before 11 March 2026 at 12:00, and shortlisted candidates will undergo background screening, qualification verification, and security vetting.

Position: General Worker: Development & Planning (MN4075/25)
Location: Meyerton, Gauteng, South Africa
Department: Development & Planning
Closing Date: 11 March 2026 at 12:00

Position Overview

Midvaal Local Municipality invites suitably qualified and committed individuals to apply for the position of General Worker within the Development & Planning Department. This role plays a vital part in maintaining a clean, hygienic, and professional working environment that supports effective service delivery to employees, stakeholders, and members of the public.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all designated municipal facilities under the department’s control are maintained to high cleanliness and hygiene standards. The position requires an individual who is disciplined, physically fit, reliable, and capable of working independently while following structured instructions from supervisors and management.

This opportunity is ideally suited to candidates who have prior experience in a Local Government Authority environment and who understand the operational expectations associated with maintaining public offices and administrative facilities.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria to be considered for appointment:

• Grade 10 qualification.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Candidates must be bilingual and at least able to understand and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to follow and execute both verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Good physical health and stamina to perform physically demanding tasks daily.
• Proven understanding and practical experience in cleaning duties, including office cleaning and sanitation processes.
• At least one (1) year relevant experience as a cleaner within a Local Government Authority, specifically in cleaning offices and administrative buildings.
• Knowledge of proper use of cleaning materials and equipment.
• A self-disciplined, hardworking, and dependable personality.

Preference will be given to residents of the Midvaal Local Municipality. Due to operational requirements and service delivery considerations, preference will also be given to female applicants.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

The appointed General Worker will be responsible for ensuring that municipal facilities remain clean, orderly, and conducive to a professional work environment. The duties associated with this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

Cleaning and Hygiene Maintenance

• Cleaning and maintaining offices, bathrooms, corridors, stockrooms, kitchens, and any other designated areas within the department.
• Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming floors to ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are upheld.
• Dusting and wiping furniture, desks, shelves, window sills, and office equipment.
• Cleaning restrooms thoroughly, including basins, toilets, mirrors, and floors, while ensuring that hygiene supplies are replenished.
• Ensuring kitchen and tea areas are cleaned and sanitized regularly.

Waste Management

• Emptying waste bins daily and replacing bin liners.
• Disposing of general office waste in accordance with municipal waste management procedures.
• Ensuring proper segregation and disposal of refuse as required by internal guidelines.
• Maintaining cleanliness in refuse storage areas and ensuring waste is removed timeously.

Hospitality and Support Services

• Serving tea and coffee to departmental staff and visitors when required.
• Assisting with the preparation and serving of refreshments during meetings or official events.
• Preparing boardrooms and meeting venues, including cleaning surfaces, arranging chairs and tables, and placing water decanters and glasses.
• Ensuring meeting venues are cleaned and restored after use.

General Assistance and Ad Hoc Duties

• Assisting with minor administrative support duties once cleaning tasks are completed, where required.
• Supporting departmental operations by carrying out reasonable instructions from supervisors or management.
• Performing any additional ad hoc tasks that may be necessary to ensure smooth operations within the department.

The role demands flexibility, initiative, and a willingness to assist wherever operational needs arise.

Knowledge and Competencies

To succeed in this position, candidates must demonstrate:

• Practical knowledge of cleaning chemicals, including correct usage, dilution, storage, and safety precautions.
• Understanding of occupational health and safety standards applicable to cleaning environments.
• Ability to handle cleaning equipment responsibly and safely.
• Strong time management skills to complete daily cleaning schedules efficiently.
• Professional conduct when interacting with staff members and members of the public.
• Attention to detail to ensure high cleanliness standards are consistently maintained.

This position is operational and service-focused. It is not administrative in nature. Candidates must clearly understand that hands-on cleaning duties form the core responsibility of the role.

Eligibility and Disqualification Criteria

Applicants are required to carefully review the eligibility criteria before submitting applications.

• Only residents within the jurisdiction of Midvaal Local Municipality will be considered.
• Applicants residing in neighbouring municipalities, including Lesedi Local Municipality, Emfuleni Local Municipality, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane, Mogale City, West Rand District, and Sedibeng District will be disqualified.
• Applicants from other provinces or areas within Gauteng that fall outside the Midvaal jurisdiction will not be considered.
• Any misrepresentation of information in the application process will result in immediate disqualification.
• Candidates who misrepresent themselves at any stage of the recruitment and selection process will be disqualified.
• Incomplete, unclear, or illegible applications will not be considered.
• Applications submitted without a comprehensive CV will be disqualified.
• CVs submitted in unsupported formats will not be assessed.

Applicants must ensure that their CVs clearly reflect:

• Accurate job titles and designations.
• Employer names.
• Detailed descriptions of duties performed.
• Duration of employment.
• Contactable references.

Applications that merely mention an employer without detailed information will not meet the minimum submission standards and will be disqualified.

Salary and Benefits

The remuneration package for this position is structured as follows:

Salary Scale:
R 158 844,00 per annum – R 174 012,00 per annum
(Level 13 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

Total Package Inclusive of Benefits:
R 293 981.92 per annum

The total package includes applicable benefits in accordance with municipal employment conditions.

Preference will be given to applicants who promote representativeness in line with Employment Equity targets. The municipality is committed to fair, transparent, and equitable recruitment practices aimed at achieving demographic representativeness in terms of race, gender, and disability.

Recruitment Process and Conditions

All shortlisted candidates will undergo comprehensive background screening checks, which may include:

• Verification of qualifications.
• Criminal record checks.
• Security vetting procedures.

Candidates who possess foreign qualifications must submit a letter from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) confirming equivalence to South African standards.

Due to the anticipated high number of applications, receipt of applications will not be individually acknowledged. Applicants who do not receive communication within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment to this position.

Travel Reimbursement

The municipality reimburses travel costs to and from interviews or assessments for candidates traveling more than 400 kilometres for positions graded at levels 1 to 4. This reimbursement is subject to compliance with applicable municipal policies.

Privacy and Protection of Personal Information

The municipality values and protects the privacy of all applicants in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No. 4 of 2013), effective from 1 July 2021. Personal information submitted during the recruitment process will not be disclosed to any third party unless prescribed by law and following due process.

Applicants are advised to provide accurate, complete, and truthful information throughout the recruitment process.

Closing Date: 11 March 2026 at 12:00

Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted electronically through the official Midvaal Local Municipality website at www.midvaal.gov.za. No hand-delivered, emailed, or faxed applications will be accepted. Applicants are advised to ensure that their online application is fully completed and that all required supporting documents, including a comprehensive and clearly detailed CV, are uploaded before submission. It remains the responsibility of each applicant to confirm that the application has been successfully submitted prior to the closing date.

Applicants are encouraged to ensure that all required documentation is uploaded correctly and that the application is completed in full before submission.

For further enquiries, candidates may contact the Human Resources Department at:
016 360 7435 / 016 360 7557 / 016 360 7569 / 016 360 7432

Equal Opportunity Statement

Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The municipality remains committed to promoting fairness, diversity, and representativeness within its workforce. Appointments will be made in accordance with municipal policies and Employment Equity objectives.

NB: The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment to the above position.