The General Worker Jobs at the City of Ekurhuleni are now open for candidates seeking permanent employment in the public sector. These General Worker Jobs are available within the Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Department and offer an excellent opportunity for individuals with a Grade 10 qualification to build a stable career in local government. The General Worker Jobs involve maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming recreation centres and library facilities. Successful candidates will be responsible for cleaning buildings and outdoor areas, preparing venues for functions, maintaining gardens, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Position Details
- Position: General Worker: Recreation Centres and Libraries
- Reference Number: SRAC20212
- Company: City of Ekurhuleni
- Department: Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture
- Job Type: Permanent
- Location: City of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
- Closing Date: 13 July 2026
- Salary: R167,352 – R233,376 per annum (plus benefits)
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the General Worker Jobs, applicants should have:
- Completed Grade 10
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to perform physically demanding duties
- Good understanding of workplace hygiene and cleanliness
- Willingness to follow health and safety regulations
- Ability to work as part of a team
Skills Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Cleaning and housekeeping skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Physical fitness
- Organisational skills
- Health and safety awareness
- Responsibility
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure facilities are clean and tidy at all times
- Vacuum carpets and clean cupboards
- Clean furniture and equipment
- Remove refuse in accordance with hygiene and Occupational Health and Safety requirements
- Clean paved and tarred surfaces
- Prepare specialised turfgrass areas when required
- Water flowerbeds and rake grass clippings
- Prepare facilities and equipment for events and functions
- Remove and store furniture and equipment after functions
- Report damage and maintenance issues to the line manager
- Adhere to all workplace health and safety regulations
Why Apply
- Permanent government employment
- Competitive annual salary with benefits
- Opportunity to work for the City of Ekurhuleni
- Stable career within local government
- Gain experience in facilities maintenance and public services
- Supportive and structured working environment
- Opportunity to contribute to community facilities
- Employment Equity employer committed to fair recruitment
Important Notes
- Applications close on 13 July 2026
- Position is based within the City of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
- Applicants must have completed Grade 10
- Candidates may be requested to provide proof of their qualification’s NQF level
- If you do not receive feedback within six weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
- Applications must be submitted through the City of Ekurhuleni online recruitment system