Vhembe District Municipality General Worker Vacancies Open 5 Grade 10 Posts in Technical Services

Vhembe District Municipality is recruiting five General Workers within its Department of Technical Services in Limpopo.

The positions are open to applicants with Grade 10, basic literacy and numeracy skills, and at least six months of relevant work experience.

The roles support water infrastructure, grounds maintenance, refuse handling and general municipal services, with duties ranging from cleaning water reservoirs to cutting grass, excavating trenches and maintaining tools and equipment.

The salary is R167 487.63 per year, and applications close on 16 October 2026.

What will you do as a General Worker?

Your duties will involve practical support across municipal Technical Services.

You can expect to:

• Clean the inside of water reservoirs
• Cut and trim lawns and verges
• Clear overgrown shrubs
• Weed and shape flower beds
• Excavate and backfill trenches
• Pick up litter in open spaces
• Remove and replace refuse bags
• Carry refuse to collection points
• Load and offload waste, materials and equipment
• Clean tools and vehicles
• Maintain basic gardening equipment
• Report equipment condition to your supervisor

The work is physical and requires you to be comfortable with outdoor duties and manual handling.

How does the role support water infrastructure?

One of the duties is cleaning the inside of water reservoirs.

You may also need to assist with trench excavation and backfilling.

These tasks support the upkeep of municipal water and technical infrastructure.

Because reservoir and trench work can involve controlled environments and physical labour, you will need to follow instructions carefully and work safely.

Will you do landscaping and gardening work?

Yes. Grounds maintenance forms a significant part of the role.

You may need to use:

• Brush cutters
• Lawnmowers
• Shears
• Spades
• Picks
• Other gardening tools

You will also cut grass, clear shrubs, remove weeds and maintain flower beds.

Will you handle refuse?

Yes. You may need to:

• Pick up litter
• Remove full refuse bags
• Replace bags in collection bins
• Carry refuse to designated collection areas
• Load and offload garden waste and other materials

This means the role combines municipal cleaning duties with grounds and infrastructure support.

Who can apply?

You need:

• Grade 10
• Basic literacy skills
• Basic numeracy skills
• At least six months of relevant work experience

The position is therefore accessible to applicants who have not completed Matric, provided they meet the experience requirement.

What skills will help you succeed?

Useful qualities include:

• Ability to follow instructions
• Practical work ability
• Physical fitness
• Teamwork
• Reliability
• Basic communication skills
• Awareness of safe tool use

The role requires consistent attention to both the assigned task and the condition of the tools and equipment you use.

Will you maintain tools and equipment?

Yes. You may be expected to:

• Wash debris from tools and vehicles
• Clean brush cutters
• Clean lawnmowers
• Replace nylon cutting lines
• Check fuel levels
• Refill fuel where required
• Store tools correctly
• Report equipment problems

This helps keep municipal equipment ready for daily operational use.

What documents do you need?

Your application must include:

• Signed Vhembe District Municipality HR application form
• Comprehensive CV
• Certified copy of Identity Document
• Certified copy of driver’s licence where applicable
• Certified copies of qualifications

Applications without the required documents will not be considered.

What are the vacancy details?

Employer: Vhembe District Municipality
Department: Technical Services
Position: General Worker
Number of posts: 5
Post level: 15
Location: Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo
Salary: R167 487.63 per year
Closing date: 16 October 2026

How do you apply?

First download and complete the official Vhembe District Municipality HR application form.

Visit the Vhembe District Municipality website

Completed applications must be submitted to:

Registry Office
Vhembe District Municipality
Old Parliament Building
Government Complex
Next to Khoroni Hotel
Limpopo, South Africa

Fax and email applications will not be accepted.

Will there be background checks?

Candidates may be subjected to:

• Qualification verification
• Employment verification
• Credit checks
• Criminal record checks
• Reference checks

Fraudulent qualifications or documents can result in immediate disqualification.

Canvassing for preferential treatment can also result in disqualification.

Who can you contact for enquiries?

Contact the Recruitment Office on:

015 960 2045 / 2047

If you do not receive a response within 90 days after the closing date, you should regard your application as unsuccessful.