INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
REF: TSEVM003-022/23
General Worker Waste Management x 08, R9 893.02 per month (Subject to the Final Outcomes Results
of Job Evaluation), Task Grade 03, Provident fund, 13th Cheque plus Medical Aid optional.
The successful incumbent will report directly to the Environmental Management Officer.
Qualifications:
• Grade 10 certificate.
• Candidate must reside within Umzumbe Local Municipality.
Knowledge, skills, and attributes
• Good Health
• Must be physically fit and able bodied.
• May be required to work in all weather conditions.
• May be required to outside normal working hours.
Duties and responsibilities
To undertake and perform certain duties or activities to maintain cleanliness in Umzumbe Local Municipality.
Routine cleaning activities
Undertakes specific activities associated with the collection refuse from domestic and business
premises, by
• Street sweeping and cleaning of public areas using tools.
• Picking – up litter and items lying in open spaces and taxi ranks.
• Picking – up litter along streets and around skip bins.
• Replacing full refuse bags with empty bags from collection bins in public areas.
• Loading and offloading of refuse bags from refuse vehicles.
• Identifying areas that are not receiving waste collection services.
• To ensure laid down instructions are complied with and/ or specific deadlines and productivity
standards accomplished
General functions
• Cleans vehicles and attends to the storage and care of cleaning tools, by
• Tool and equipment storage / care.
• Picking-up waste after Municipal events.
• Participating in clean-up campaigns organized by the municipalities or other public organizations
involved in waste management.
• Picking-up waste that is identified by immediate Supervisor.
• Sorting out waste into different categories for recycling initiatives
• Attending waste management inductions and training workshops as and when needed.
• Ensure hygiene requirements are attended to in accordance with laid down quality and safety
standards.
Tools/equipment storage
• Removing debris from used tools/equipment.
• Placing and stacking of waste management tools/equipment in the designated storage area.
• Verbally reporting the condition/status and shortage of tools/equipment to immediate Supervisor
• Ensure that the relevant tools and equipment are in good condition are utilized properly.
STANDARD MUNICIPAL FRINGE BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE:
Umzumbe Local Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and appointment will be made in terms of the
Council’s Employment Equity Plan. The appointment is made according to the Council’s conditions of
service. Canvassing for these positions will lead to disqualification of applications. The Municipality reserves
the rights to not make an appointment.
Applicants must forward a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications, ID together
with a covering letter and proof of residence to: The Acting Municipal Manager, PO Box 561, Hibberdene,
4220 by no later than 20 April 2024. Alternatively, applications may be hand delivered to (Ward 10)
Mathulini MPCC Sipofu Road, Umthwalume 4186.
The closing date for all applications is 20 April 2024.
A.N Dlamini
Acting Municipal Manager
