{"id":29379,"date":"2025-09-16T17:11:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=29379"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:50:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:50:42","slug":"general-assistant-vacancy-at-the-city-of-ekurhuleni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/general-assistant-vacancy-at-the-city-of-ekurhuleni\/","title":{"rendered":"General Assistant Vacancy at the City of Ekurhuleni"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The City of Ekurhuleni is seeking qualified, physically fit individuals for a permanent position as a General Assistant in the Water &amp; Sanitation Department. This role plays a vital part in maintaining and improving the municipality\u2019s water and sewer infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-job-location\">Job Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region:<\/strong> Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Department:<\/strong> Water &amp; Sanitation (2019)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2897082488\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-salary-and-benefits\">Salary and Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic Salary:<\/strong> R171,972.00 to R235,896.00 per annum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional Benefits:<\/strong> Included as per municipal regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employment Type:<\/strong> Permanent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-minimum-requirements\">Minimum Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Education:<\/strong> Minimum of Grade 10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experience:<\/strong> At least 1 year in a similar work environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physical Ability:<\/strong> Must be able to perform labour-intensive tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2654744420\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-responsibilities\">Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the <strong>Blockages &amp; Clean-up Teams<\/strong>, the successful candidate will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assist with <strong>maintenance, repair work<\/strong>, and <strong>new installations<\/strong> on water and sewer networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry out <strong>manual excavation<\/strong> using appropriate tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare trenches for laying water and sewer pipes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform <strong>backfilling and compaction<\/strong> using a shovel or compactor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter sewer pump stations to remove <strong>blockages<\/strong>, rags, and foreign objects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure full <strong>compliance with safety standards<\/strong> and procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support general <strong>handyman and maintenance tasks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operate and maintain <strong>equipment, tools, and plant<\/strong> safely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean <strong>worksites, offices, and ablution facilities<\/strong> after task completion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adhere to all relevant <strong>by-laws, legislation, and municipal policies<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-application-guidelines\">Application Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidates may be requested to submit <strong>proof of NQF level<\/strong> for their qualifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enquiries:<\/strong> Call 0860 54 3000 for more information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If no response is received within <strong>six weeks<\/strong> of the closing date, the application should be considered unsuccessful<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>City of Ekurhuleni<\/strong> supports the <strong>Employment Equity Act<\/strong> and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint, or make a lateral appointment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply or learn more, visit the official <a href=\"https:\/\/rems.ekurhuleni.gov.za\/eRecruitment\/job\/V1J3N1RNSjRjUWEzelpPeTR0dkljdz09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City of Ekurhuleni website<\/a> or contact the recruitment office at the number listed above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> Friday, 26 September 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining water and sanitation infrastructure is crucial to health, development, and quality of life. This position offers hands-on experience in public service delivery, contributing directly to Ekurhuleni\u2019s growing communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/department-of-basic-education-vacancies\/\">Department of Basic Education Vacancies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply for the General Assistant position (WASA19178) at the City of Ekurhuleni. Permanent role with benefits. Closing date: 26 September 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":29382,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Apply for the General Assistant position (WASA19178) at the City of Ekurhuleni. Permanent role with benefits. 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