EPWP GENERAL WORKERS X 110

This vacancy is for one hundred and ten Expanded Public Works Programme general worker positions within the Department of Technical Services at King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality, based in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The posts are offered on a twelve-month EPWP employment contract, which forms part of government’s public employment initiative to provide temporary work opportunities. Although the job title focuses on general work, the full description includes a significant traffic officer component, so applicants should read the requirements carefully and be prepared for a role that combines manual labour with road safety and by-law enforcement duties.

To be considered, candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 35, and must be in sound mental and physical health, as the work is strenuous. They must be able to use hand tools, enter and work inside 600mm stormwater pipes, climb ladders and work at heights. Residency within the King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality is a strict requirement. In addition to these general worker criteria, the posting also lists a valid driving licence (Code B or higher), a police clearance certificate, and registration as a traffic officer. These additional requirements suggest that the successful candidates may be expected to perform traffic-related functions, and applicants without these credentials may not be considered.

The key performance areas are equally split between general labour and traffic officer duties. On the general side, workers will receive verbal instructions from a supervisor, clean surfaces in preparation for work, dig and backfill trenches, pack stock into stores, perform general cleaning, and load or offload materials. On the traffic side, duties include controlling traffic flow, monitoring and patrolling the municipal area, attending to inappropriate or non-conforming behaviour, enforcing specific by-laws and road traffic regulations, attending to maintenance sequences for equipment and vehicles, and performing all duties of a traffic officer in terms of the National Road Traffic Act. Administrative and reporting responsibilities are also included.

This is a physically demanding position that requires comfort in confined spaces and at heights, as well as a willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions. The twelve-month contract nature means the work is temporary, and the daily wage is set for the EPWP programme. Given the mix of duties, the municipality is likely seeking candidates who are versatile and able to switch between manual labour and traffic enforcement tasks. Applicants should ensure they meet all the stated requirements, including the residency criterion, before applying. The closing date is provided in the original advertisement, and applications must be submitted through the official channels indicated by the municipality. This is an opportunity for unemployed youth in the King Sabata Dalindyebo area to gain work experience while contributing to public infrastructure and road safety.