City of Tshwane Is Hiring 13 General Workers – Apply for Municipal Jobs in Gauteng

The City of Tshwane is recruiting 13 General Workers for positions within its Water and Sanitation Business Unit.

The opportunities are spread across Region 3, Rietgat and Daspoort Waste Water Treatment Works, Bronkhorstspruit and Soshanguve Region 1.

These positions are particularly suitable for job seekers who are physically fit and interested in municipal maintenance, water infrastructure, sewer networks and wastewater treatment operations.

Quick Job Overview

Employer: City of Tshwane
Department: Water and Sanitation Business Unit
Position: General Worker
Total Posts: 13
Job Level: T1
Salary: R173,436 – R202,668 per annum
Estimated Remuneration Package: R252,686 – R289,893 per annum
Locations: Region 3, Rietgat, Daspoort, Bronkhorstspruit and Soshanguve
Education: Basic literacy / ability to perform duties, depending on the position
Job Type: Municipal employment
Posting Date: 30 August 2026

Available General Worker Positions

The City of Tshwane advertisements include:

General Worker – Region 3

9 Posts

Reference: PWWS449-2026

The positions are within the Waste Water Collection and Water Distribution Division, Section: Water Distribution.

General Worker – Rietgat and Daspoort Waste Water Treatment Works

2 Posts

Reference: PWWS469-2026

These positions are within the Bulk and Waste Water Services Division, Section: Waste Water Treatment.

General Worker – Bronkhorstspruit

1 Post

Reference: PWWS482-2026

This position falls under the Bulk and Waste Water Services Division, Section: Bulk Water Supply.

General Worker – Soshanguve Region 1

1 Post

Reference: PWWS447-2026

This position falls under the Waste Water Collection and Water Distribution Division, Section: Waste Water Collection.

That brings the total to 13 General Worker positions.

Do You Qualify? ✅

The requirements vary slightly between the advertised positions.

Generally, applicants must have the ability to perform the required duties and be physically fit and healthy.

For some of the positions, basic literacy is specifically listed.

Applicants should also be prepared to:

• Perform physically demanding work
• Follow instructions from supervisors and artisans
• Work as part of a team
• Work independently when required
• Work shifts where applicable
• Work overtime when required
• Work standby when required for certain positions
• Undergo a criminal record check
• Have their fingerprints taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at their own cost

Relevant knowledge or experience in water treatment or a water environment will be an added advantage for the applicable positions.

What You Will Do ????

The exact duties depend on the location and section.

Region 3 – 9 General Workers

Successful candidates may:

• Unblock municipal and private sewerage blockages
• Use the correct tools and equipment
• Assist artisans with maintenance tasks
• Dig trenches
• Perform physical work
• Assist maintenance teams with general tasks
• Keep equipment clean and in good working condition

Rietgat and Daspoort – 2 General Workers

You may be required to:

• Maintain a clean and hygienic workplace
• Load and unload stores and equipment
• Dig and fill trenches
• Maintain the work site
• Assist senior personnel
• Assist with maintenance and repairs
• Perform general handyman work at the wastewater treatment works

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Bronkhorstspruit – 1 General Worker

Duties may include:

• Digging and backfilling holes and trenches
• Sorting and loading materials
• Offloading, moving and storing equipment and supplies
• Assisting with reservoir level checks
• Cleaning and washing reservoirs
• Assisting artisans with valves and related equipment
• Cleaning machinery, tools, equipment and work sites

Soshanguve – 1 General Worker

The successful candidate may:

• Unblock sewerage blockages
• Use appropriate tools and equipment
• Assist artisans with maintenance work
• Dig trenches
• Perform physical tasks
• Support maintenance teams
• Keep tools and equipment clean and in good working condition

Important Skills and Personal Qualities

The City of Tshwane is looking for people who are:

• Hard-working
• Punctual
• Responsible
• Reliable
• Accountable
• Self-motivated
• Flexible
• Adaptable
• Physically fit
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to follow instructions
• Good communicators
• Good team players

Some positions also require candidates to have no back problems and sufficient physical ability to perform the work for extended periods.

For the Bronkhorstspruit position, applicants should also have no fear of heights, according to the advertisement.

Salary and Benefits ????

The advertised salary scale for the General Worker positions is:

R173,436 – R202,668 per annum

The estimated remuneration package is:

R252,686 – R289,893 per annum

The positions are classified at Job Level T1.

Where Are These Jobs Located? ????

The 13 positions are located across several areas:

• Region 3 – 9 posts
• Rietgat and Daspoort Waste Water Treatment Works – 2 posts
• Bronkhorstspruit – 1 post
• Soshanguve Region 1 – 1 post

This makes the vacancies particularly relevant to job seekers who live in or around these areas.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through the official City of Tshwane careers platform.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

When applying, make sure you select the correct General Worker vacancy and reference number for the location you are interested in.

The reference numbers are:

• PWWS449-2026 – General Worker, Region 3, 9 posts
• PWWS469-2026 – General Worker, Rietgat and Daspoort, 2 posts
• PWWS482-2026 – General Worker, Bronkhorstspruit
• PWWS447-2026 – General Worker, Soshanguve Region 1

⚠️ Note: The information provided in the vacancy listings does not show a closing date. Applicants should check the official City of Tshwane careers portal for the application deadline and any additional instructions before submitting an application.

iYouth Application Tips ????

Before applying for these General Worker positions:

• Select the vacancy that matches your preferred location.
• Check the reference number carefully.
• Make sure your CV contains your current contact details.
• Highlight any experience involving physical work, maintenance, construction, water, sanitation or municipal work.
• Mention relevant water-treatment experience if you have it.
• Be honest about your qualifications and experience.
• Make sure you are physically capable of performing the advertised duties.
• Check the official vacancy for any updated closing date before applying.
• Never pay anyone to submit a City of Tshwane job application for you.

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