Basic Adult Education ● Relevant experience in a similar environment will be an added advantage
● Must be able to communicate in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape ● Must be prepared to be hands on ● Must be physically sound and healthy ●Willing to work in inclement weather conditions ● Must be responsible, disciplined and able to work in a team environment ●Ability to give attention to detail. ● Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.
● Perform general labouring activities associated with maintenance and planting of gardens, lawns and trees at municipal buildings, sport grounds, parks, cemeteries, along roads, on sidewalks and on parking areas and assist with weed eradication in accordance with laid down instructions supporting acceptable standards of service delivery ● Attends to the storage and care of cleaning equipment • Adhere to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993).
Managing work: Performs, sweeping, lifting, packing, cleaning, tea making
Workplace safety: Keeps and stores tools safe
Task accountability: Follow a work-roster
Quality orientation: Use tools safely
Oral communication: Receive and understand instructions correctly
Information to Consider
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and competency assessment and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal record will be verified. The candidates will be required to disclose all Financial Interests.
General application forms are available in the application section. The application for this job is available at the bottom of this page. A comprehensive CV, original certified copies of Identification documents, qualifications, and driver’s license must accompany the application form and must be hand delivered/couriered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, 1 Sewell Street, Plettenberg Bay or posted to Private Bag X1002; Plettenberg Bay; 6600.
Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Please take note:
- Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
- No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
- Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
- Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area
If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.