Grade: 03

Ethekwini Metro

Salary (as advertised)
R152 285.30 per year
Closing date
Not stated — check the original listing

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In brief

Overview This is a Grade: 03 role with Ethekwini Metro, focused on physical refuse removal and general cleaning functions. The position is within the Ethekwini Municipality, which is guided by Employment Equity principles. What you will do * Undertake physical refuse removal functions. * Undertake cleaning functions. * Undertake distribution of refuse bags and trolley bins to businesses and residences. * Undertake other general duties. * Undertake related assignments. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Essential Requirements:** Basic numeracy and literacy, which includes an understanding of basic written words and number recognition. * **Preferred Requirements:** An appropriate level of primary education. * **Physical Requirements:** Must be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the post. Who should apply Candidates possessing basic numeracy and literacy skills, who are physically capable of performing the duties, and ideally have an appropriate level of primary education. Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply, in line with eThekwini Municipality's Employment Equity principles. Deadline Friday, 13 November 2026 at 12 PM Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/ethekwini-metro-vacancies-vacancy-circular-number-630#spani-ref-99993580-various Source: govpage

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Job description

REF NO 99993580/ VARIOUS R152 285.30 / R178 883.17 pa Job Purpose: Responsible for the physical refuse removal functions and undertakes cleaning functions. Key Responsibility Areas : •Undertakes physical refuse removal functions. •Undertakes cleaning functions. •Undertakes distribution of refuse bags and trolley bins to businesses and residences. •Undertakes other general duties. •Undertakes related assignments. Competencies: •Managing work. •Workplace safety. •Task accountability. •Quality orientation. •Oral orientation. •Service delivery orientation. •Interpersonal relationships. •Communication. •Accountability and ethical conduct. •Impact and influence. •Team orientation. Essential Requirements: •Basic numeracy and literacy, i.e. an understanding of basic written words and number recognition. Essential Requirements : •Basic numeracy and literacy, i.e. an understanding of basic written words and number recognition. Preferred Requirements: •An appropriate level of primary education. Physical Requirements: Must be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the post. eThekwini Municipality is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Canvassing councillors or officials in respect of any of these positions will lead to the disqualification of the applicant. Please ensure that all application forms are completed prior to submission at the venue: 21 Archie Gumede Place, HC Centre of Excellence, Durban, 4001. Applications open on Monday, 09 NOVEMBER 2026 and close on Friday, 13 NOVEMBER 2026 AT 12PM. All applications forms must be submitted at the above mentioned venue between 8.30am and 3pm.

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