Apply for the General Worker position at the City of Tshwane in Rayton. Permanent municipal job focused on open space maintenance and environmental services.
General Worker Job Opportunity at City of Tshwane
City of Tshwane is inviting applications for a General Worker position within the Department of Regional Operations and Coordination, Region 5 Community Services section.
This opportunity is based in Rayton and is ideal for physically fit individuals who are willing to perform outdoor maintenance and environmental duties.
Job Details
- Position: General Worker
- Employer: City of Tshwane
- Department: Regional Operations and Coordination
- Division: Region 5
- Section: Community Services
- Reference Number: SDTM1355-5-2026
- Location: Rayton
- Job Level: T1
- Vacancy Type: New / Natural Attrition
Salary and Benefits
Successful candidates will receive:
- Salary: R165 564,00 – R193 476,00 per annum
- Estimated remuneration package: R242 666,00 – R278 193,00 per annum
Job Purpose
The General Worker will be responsible for:
- General maintenance in developed and undeveloped open spaces
- Maintenance of natural resources and community facilities
- Improving environmental quality within the community
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Ability to perform physical duties
- Basic literacy
- Physically fit and healthy condition
- No back problems
- Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and standby duties
- Ability to undergo a criminal record check
- Willingness to provide fingerprints at own cost
Horticultural maintenance experience will be an added advantage.
Personal Attributes and Competencies
The ideal candidate should be:
- Physically strong and healthy
- Responsible and reliable
- Good communicator
- Able to work well with others
- Detail-oriented
- Able to work under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable
- Self-motivated and hardworking
- Punctual and accountable
- Able to follow instructions and routines
Basic knowledge of pool maintenance will be beneficial.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Conduct horticultural maintenance in public open spaces
- Maintain horticultural facilities and depots
- Clean parks and traffic islands
- Maintain cleanliness in remote open spaces
- Remove weeds and invasive plants
- Collect litter and ensure cleanliness of areas
Employment Equity
The position is open to all designated groups, including:
- African Male and Female
- Coloured Male and Female
- Indian Male and Female
- White Male and Female
- Persons with disabilities
SAP Number
- S70095452
Enquiries
For more information, contact:
- L Ncube: (012) 358 7040
- S Maharala: (012) 358 6922
How to Apply
Applicants can submit their applications via the official City of Tshwane recruitment portal:
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