Pikitup General Worker: 150 Posts | 010/2026
Pikitup General Worker vacancies are open for 150 posts in the Operations Department at various Johannesburg depots. If you have Grade 10 and experience in waste-management work, this opportunity allows you to support street cleaning, refuse collection and bin deliveries. Applications close on 10 November 2026.
Job details
- Position: General Workers (150 posts)
- Reference: 010/2026
- Location: Various depots, Johannesburg
- Level: Task Level 1/A1
- Basic salary: R11,376.95 excluding benefits; the advert does not specify the pay period.
- Reporting to: Team Leader
Pikitup General Worker requirements
You need Grade 10 and at least 12 months of proven experience as a general worker in waste management. You must be a South African citizen, have no criminal record, and be physically and mentally fit for the duties. Preference will be given to applicants living within the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. Prepare proof of residence or a letter showing your residential address.
You should understand relevant waste-management tools, equipment and procedures. The work also requires you to follow instructions, organise tasks in the order assigned, and work both independently and as part of a team. In your CV, clearly describe your relevant experience and the waste-management tasks you have performed.
What your work will involve
Your tasks may include picking up litter, sweeping streets and cleaning developed areas, informal settlements and open spaces. You may collect waste, place filled refuse bags at designated collection points, empty bins and load refuse bags onto trucks or bakkies.
You will also help clear spillages after bins are emptied or bags break. Bin-delivery duties include loading new or replacement bins and checking them for damage before leaving central stores. You must collect the equipment needed for your work, attend inspections of protective gear, sign attendance registers and follow safety procedures. Report incidents, equipment problems and injuries to your Team Leader and Operations Supervisor.
How to apply
Complete the online application form and use General Workers, reference 010/2026 to identify the vacancy. Submit your CV with certified copies of your identity document and qualifications, plus proof of address. Only online applications will be considered, and late applications will not be accepted.
Official Website Application Link
Submit by 10 November 2026. Read the official Pikitup vacancy advert for the full conditions. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you receive no response within six weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Pikitup may decide not to fill the vacancies.
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