1X General Assistant: Refuse – Community Services – Lady Grey at Senqu Local Municipality

JOB PURPOSE

• Undertakes activities associated with street sweeping, litter picking, refuse collection, removal and disposal to the waste site.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 6
• 8 weeks relevant experience
• Physically fit and able bodied
• Required to work in all weather conditions and overtime

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Gathering refuse bags ahead of the truck / tractor on one side of the street, for quick loading onto the refuse truck/tractor;
• Loading garden / excess refuse on the vehicle using forks and shovels for transportation to disposal site;
• Sweeping street, pavements in designated and scheduled areas utilizing, brooms, spades, rakes, bins and refuse bags and in accordance with the approved daily work schedule;
• Directing the Driver using appropriate hand signals and verbal instructions to avoid accidents when in confined space.
• Assisting the solid Waste Operator at the disposal site by covering the waste with soil and material provided by the operator.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FROM ALL APPLICANTS

• Proven attributes of integrity, honesty, maturity, courtesy, transparency and commitment to ensure progressive democratic and accountable governance that delivers sustainable and efficient services.
• Ability to effectively inspire and encourage people, respect diversity, optimise talent and build and nurture relationships in order to achieve institutional objectives.
• Ability to maintain the high-quality standards while achieving desired outcomes and results.
• Good organizational and administrative skills, communication skills and problem-solving skills will be an added advantage.
• Report writing skills.
• Be able to work under stressful environment

APPLICABLE BENEFITS

• Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Subsidy and 13th Cheque

The closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 30 January 2026