Rustenburg Local Municipality invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various external vacancies available in different directorates. These opportunities are suitable for candidates with Grade 10, relevant general work experience, cleaning experience, grounds maintenance experience, artisan aide experience and the ability to work in municipal service delivery environments.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Rustenburg Local Municipality |
| Closing Date | 03 July 2026 |
| Reference Number | 33/2026 |
| Location | Rustenburg, North West, South Africa |
| Application Method | Hand delivery |
| Salary Range | R148 873.87 – R192 272.28 per annum, Task Grade 5 |
| Required Documents | Comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications and relevant documents |
Operator: Cleaner Ref No: 33/2026
Directorates: Office of the Municipal Manager, Corporate Support Services, Community Development, Planning Transport and Human Settlement, and Public Safety
Salary: R148 873.87 – R192 272.28 per annum, Task Grade 5
Posts Available
| Work Area | Posts |
|---|---|
| Tlhabane RCC | 1 |
| Boitekong RCC | 1 |
| Freedom Park RCC | 1 |
| Human Resource Management | 1 |
| Library and Information: Lethabong | 1 |
| Library and Information: Mathopestad | 1 |
| Library and Information: Main Library | 1 |
| Library and Information: East End | 1 |
| Community Halls | 26 |
| Civil Facilities | 14 |
| Housing Provision | 2 |
| Boitekong Flats | 1 |
| Law Enforcement | 3 |
| Licensing and Testing | 3 |
| Traffic Services | 3 |
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 10 plus one year of experience.
Applicants must have good communication and interpersonal skills and must be able to carry out instructions.
For some posts, applicants must be able to work in extreme conditions and may be required to work dispersed hours when needed.
Duties
The successful candidates will perform cleaning and general support duties in municipal offices and facilities.
Duties include cleaning offices, making refreshments for guests, maintaining library facilities, maintaining community halls, cleaning civil facilities, supporting housing offices and assisting with general upkeep of municipal facilities.
For Public Safety posts, duties include cleaning offices, making refreshments for guests and working in demanding conditions when required.
Groundsman Ref No: 33/2026
Directorate: Community Development and Technical and Infrastructure Services
Salary: R148 873.87 – R192 272.28 per annum, Task Grade 5
Posts Available
| Work Area | Posts |
|---|---|
| Waste Management | 20 |
| Cemeteries | 10 |
| Parks and Open Areas: Machine Operator | 12 |
| Parks and Open Areas | 10 |
| Sport Facilities: Machine Operator | 5 |
| Sport Facilities | 10 |
| Electrical Engineering Services | 19 |
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 10 plus one year of experience.
Applicants must have good communication and interpersonal skills and must be able to carry out instructions.
For machine operator posts, safety knowledge of cutting grass near electrical powerlines is required.
Applicants must understand basic safety duties relating to electrical hazards, safety protocols and safe work zones near high and medium voltage infrastructure.
For Electrical Engineering Services posts, basic knowledge of electrical distribution will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidates will perform grounds maintenance and general municipal service delivery duties.
Duties include street cleaning, upkeep and maintenance of cemeteries, parks, open areas and sport facilities, cutting grass to acceptable standards, cleaning surroundings and assisting with maintenance work.
For Electrical Engineering Services, duties include assisting with electrical maintenance and repairs, digging trenches, loading and offloading materials, maintaining operational tools and materials, and performing shift work or overtime when required.
Artisan Aide: Building Maintenance Ref No: 33/2026
Directorate: Community Development
Posts: 6
Section: Civil Facilities
Salary: R148 873.87 – R192 272.28 per annum, Task Grade 5
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 10 plus one year of experience.
Applicants must be able to assist technical staff, follow short-term instructions and perform observable tasks.
Duties
The successful candidates will assist with repairs and maintenance of municipal offices and other civil facilities within the Rustenburg Local Municipality area of jurisdiction.
Artisan Aid: Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering Services Ref No: 33/2026
Directorate: Technical and Infrastructure Services
Posts: 8
Salary: R148 873.87 – R192 272.28 per annum, Task Grade 5
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 10 plus one year of experience.
Studying towards a trade certificate will be an added advantage.
Applicants must be able to assist technical staff, follow short-term instructions and perform observable tasks.
Duties
The successful candidates will assist with repairing, maintaining and servicing machinery and plant.
Duties include carrying out routine inspections of vehicles and plant equipment.
Artisan Aide: Plumber Ref No: 33/2026
Directorate: Technical and Infrastructure Services
Section: Water Services
Posts: 25
Salary: R148 873.87 – R192 272.28 per annum, Task Grade 5
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 10 with plumbing experience in water services.
Applicants must have one year of applicable experience.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have knowledge of water pipe and meter maintenance, pipe fitting and the ability to work in extreme conditions.
Knowledge of the work area will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidates will perform water pipe and meter maintenance, including repairs and preventative maintenance.
Duties include digging, assisting the Special Workman, rehabilitating sites after repairs and working overtime or shifts when required.
Artisan Aide: Sanitation Network Services Ref No: 33/2026
Directorate: Technical and Infrastructure Services
Section: Sanitation Services
Posts: 5
Salary: R148 873.87 – R192 272.28 per annum, Task Grade 5
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 10 plus one year of experience.
Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Dispersed working hours may apply when required.
Duties
The successful candidates will assist with maintenance and repairs in sanitation services.
Duties include digging trenches, loading and offloading materials, maintaining sewer and manholes, assisting the Special Workman and working shifts or overtime when required.
Messenger: Electrical Engineering Services Ref No: 33/2026
Directorate: Technical and Infrastructure Services
Salary: R148 873.87 – R192 272.28 per annum, Task Grade 5
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 10 plus one year of applicable experience.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
Dispersed working hours may apply when required.
Duties
The successful candidate will render messenger and administrative assistance services to officials in the unit.
Duties include handling, sorting, collecting and delivering mail, assisting with collection of stock from stores and outside suppliers, and collecting items from internal and external points.
Artisan Aide: Roads and Stormwater Ref No: 33/2026
Directorate: Roads and Transport
Posts: 30
Salary: R148 873.87 – R192 272.28 per annum, Task Grade 5
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 10 plus one year of experience.
Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Dispersed working hours may apply when required.
Duties
The successful candidates will perform general maintenance work on roads and storm drains.
Candidates may be required to work overtime when needed.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV to Rustenburg Local Municipality.
Applications must be hand delivered to:
Rustenburg Local Municipality
159 Missionary Mpheni House
Corner Beyer’s Naude and Nelson Drive
Reception
Rustenburg Local Municipality
Applicants must mark the envelope as:
VACANCY
To access more details, visit the Rustenburg Local Municipality official website.
Required Documents
Applications must include certified copies of qualification certificates and other relevant documents.
No application without certified copies of qualification certificates and relevant documents will be considered.
Enquiries
Directorate: Corporate Support Services
Tel: 014 590 3016 / 014 590 3039 / 014 590 3201 / 014 590 3018
Important Notes for Applicants
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should indicate the nature of their disability.
The advertised salaries exclude benefits.
Preference will be given to applicants in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan of Rustenburg Local Municipality.
Indians, Coloureds, Whites and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The positions are subject to vetting.
If applicants do not receive correspondence within 30 days after the closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Rustenburg Local Municipality applies employment equity and equal opportunities.