The City of Johannesburg Pikitup General Workers Jobs opportunity is now open for 2026, offering 400 General Worker vacancies across various Pikitup depots in Johannesburg. This re-advertised position is ideal for hardworking individuals seeking stable employment in municipal operations.
Pikitup SOC Ltd, the official waste management entity of the City of Johannesburg, is responsible for keeping the city clean, safe, and environmentally sustainable. Successful applicants will be involved in street cleaning, refuse collection, bin delivery, and related operational duties that support service delivery across communities.
Position Details
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Company: Pikitup SOC Ltd (City of Johannesburg)
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Position Title: General Workers (x400)
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Department: Operations
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Vacancy Reference Number: 001/2026
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Job Level: Task Level 1 / A1
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Reporting To: Team Leader
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Work Location: Various Pikitup Depots within Johannesburg
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Basic Salary: R10,616.38 per month (excluding benefits)
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Closing Date: 16 February 2026
Requirements
To qualify for the Pikitup General Workers Jobs, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum Grade 10 qualification
- At least 12 months of cleaning or general work experience
- No criminal record
- Physically and mentally fit to perform manual labour
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must reside within the City of Johannesburg
- Proof of residence or official address letter is required
Skills Required
Applicants applying for Pikitup General Workers Jobs should demonstrate:
- Basic knowledge of cleaning tools, equipment, and procedures
- Understanding of workplace safety regulations
- Ability to follow instructions accurately
- Good time management and task prioritisation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to engage with community members professionally
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to perform the following duties:
- Conduct street cleaning, sweeping, and litter picking
- Clean refuse bins and surrounding areas
- Wear protective clothing at all times while on duty
- Collect and prepare tools and materials required for daily tasks
- Clear spillages caused by broken refuse bags
- Clean designated streets, pavements, tourist areas, townships, and informal settlements
- Place filled refuse bags at designated kerbside collection points
- Stack refuse bags correctly for collection by street truck teams
- Report safety incidents, injuries, and equipment faults to supervisors
- Distribute refuse bags to residents according to service schedules
- Load and offload new or replacement refuse bins
- Record bin serial numbers in the bin delivery register
- Collect damaged bins and exchange them during deliveries
- Ensure customers sign delivery receipts
- Perform any additional duties assigned by supervisors
Why Apply
The Pikitup General Workers Jobs offer:
- Stable municipal employment
- Competitive entry-level salary
- Opportunity to serve local communities
- Valuable work experience in public services
- Equal opportunity employment aligned with employment equity principles
Important Notes
- Only online applications will be accepted
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered
- All applicants who previously applied must apply again
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted only
- If you do not receive feedback within six weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
- Pikitup reserves the right not to fill all advertised positions
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit the following:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Proof of residence within the City of Johannesburg
All applications must be submitted online only using the official application link before 16 February 2026.
Enquiries:
generalworkerenquiries2@pikitup.co.za
Please quote “General Workers – Ref No: 001/2026” in all correspondence.
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