The Midvaal Local Municipality has officially opened applications for Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) General Worker opportunities for 2026. These opportunities are aimed at unemployed residents within the Midvaal municipal jurisdiction who are looking for work experience, income support, and an opportunity to participate in community service delivery projects.
A total of 30 EPWP General Worker positions are available across the Public Safety and Roads Department as well as the Engineering Services Department. This recruitment forms part of government’s broader effort to reduce unemployment and poverty through labour-intensive public employment programmes.
What Is the EPWP Programme?
The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) is a South African government initiative designed to provide temporary work opportunities and skills development to unemployed people.
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The programme focuses on:
- Poverty alleviation
- Skills development
- Community service delivery
- Youth employment
- Temporary income support
Available Sections and Number of Posts
Applicants must clearly indicate which section they are applying for.
Public Safety and Roads Department
There are:
20 EPWP General Worker positions available in the Roads and Storm Water Section
Engineering Services Department
There are:
10 EPWP General Worker positions available in:
- Water Section
- Purification Section
- Sewer Section
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for these EPWP opportunities, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 10 qualification
- Must be bilingual and at least understand English
- Must reside within the jurisdiction of Midvaal Local Municipality
- Must be physically fit and healthy
- Ability to perform physically demanding work
- Ability to follow instructions
- Must be disciplined and hard-working
- Must have 0–1 year experience in general worker, labourer, or labour-intensive duties
- Must be unemployed
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Applicants serving contract terms may only apply if their contract ends within 3 months
Important Residency Requirement
One of the most important conditions is residency.
Only residents within Midvaal Local Municipality may apply.
Applicants from neighbouring municipalities will be disqualified, including those from:
- Lesedi Local Municipality
- Emfuleni Local Municipality
- City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
- City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
- Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
- Mogale City
- West Rand District
- Sedibeng District
Duties and Responsibilities
The municipality has explained that these roles are labour-intensive and physically demanding.
Successful applicants will be expected to:
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- Load and off-load materials, tools, and equipment
- Place traffic warning signs near municipal roads
- Clean working areas
- Assist with roads and municipal maintenance
- Operate manual and electrical tools
- Follow instructions from supervisors
- Perform ad hoc duties when required
- Support municipal operations within roads, sewer, water, and purification sections
