Mossel Bay Municipality invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for General Worker / General Assistant vacancies in Cleaning and Gardening Services. These permanent opportunities are available in Mossel Bay, Great Brak River and Hartenbos, with preference given to applicants residing within the Mossel Bay municipal boundaries.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Mossel Bay Municipality |
| Closing Date | 17 June 2026 at 13h00 |
| Location | Mossel Bay, Great Brak River and Hartenbos |
| Division | Administrative Support Services |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Application Method | Hardcopy application only |
| Preference | Applicants residing within Mossel Bay municipal boundaries |
General Worker / General Assistant: Cleaning and Gardening Services
Place of Work: Mossel Bay, Great Brak River and Hartenbos
Appointment Type: Permanent
Basic Salary: R135 398.64 – R159 058.68 per annum, T3
Total Package: Approximately R221 388.34 – R252 193.49 per annum
Benefits: Medical aid scheme, pension fund, group life scheme and 13th cheque included
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 3 or AET Level 1.
Applicants must be physically strong and healthy to perform hard labour.
Applicants must be able to work with a pick, spade and other hand equipment.
Applicants must be able to load and carry weights of up to 25kg.
Applicants must have zero to one year of experience as a general worker or labourer.
Preferred Requirements
Grade 5 or AET Level 2 will be an advantage.
More than one year of experience as a general worker or labourer will be an advantage.
Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape will be an advantage.
Competencies
Required competencies include workplace safety, task accountability, quality orientation, oral communication, service delivery orientation, interpersonal relationships, communication, action orientation, resilience, accountability and ethical conduct, learning orientation, impact and influence, and team orientation.
Required Documents
Certified copies of the following documents must be attached to the application form:
Identity document
Proof of academic or school qualification
Proof of residential address, such as a municipal account or affidavit
A comprehensive CV must also accompany the official application form.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the official General Worker / General Assistant application form.
To apply and access more details, visit the Mossel Bay Municipality official website.
Application forms are also available at Mossel Bay Municipal offices.
Only hardcopy applications will be accepted. Electronic applications will not be considered.
A separate application form must be completed for each post and each area or place of work.
Completed hardcopy applications must be placed in the relevant application boxes at the following municipal offices:
Herbertsdale Municipal Office
Kwanonqaba Municipal Office
Friemersheim Municipal Office
Great Brak River Municipal Office
Hartenbos Municipal Office
Mossel Bay Municipal Office, HR Building, Santos Beach
Enquiries
Further details are obtainable from:
Ms N De Wet
Ms F Mpondo
Ms C Daniels
Tel: 044 606 5000
Important Notes for Applicants
Applications are only valid for six months.
No applications received after 13h00 on the closing date will be accepted.
Applications must be completed on the official application form and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV and original certified copies of required documents.
Certified copies must not be older than six months.
Failure to submit the completed official application form, certified copies and required documentation will result in immediate disqualification.
Candidates who qualify for pre-screening may be required to undergo a theoretical or practical test.
Successful applicants may be required to undergo a baseline or entry medical evaluation to determine fitness for duty.
If applicants are not contacted within three months after the closing date, they may accept that their applications were unsuccessful.
Mossel Bay Municipality is committed to employment equity and encourages previously disadvantaged persons and persons with disabilities to apply.
No employment contract will come into effect until a written offer has been made by the Municipality and accepted by the applicant.