General Worker Vacancy (X150 Posts) Available in the City of Johannesburg – Pikitup

Pikitup invites unemployed people in the City of Johannesburg to apply for general worker positions to carry out relevant cleaning and/or refuse bin delivery-related tasks. These tasks may include Street and Area Cleaning, Litter Picking, Stacking and Loading of Refuse Bags, Emptying of Bins, Lane Flushing, Carcass Removal, and/or Bin Deliveries.

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Closing Date: 10/11/2026

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Requirements

• Grade 10
• 12 months’ proven experience in waste management as a general worker
• No criminal record
• Must be physically and mentally fit
• Must be a South African citizen
• Preference will be given to applicants residing within the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality (Proof of residence/letter showing your residential address)

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Key Responsibilities

• Attend dress parades for inspection of personal protective gear and equipment, and sign attendance registers
• Collect all material and equipment needed to perform the day’s work
• Litter picking, street sweeping and area cleaning in developed areas, informal settlements and open spaces
• Placing the filled refuse bags on the kerbside/designated refuse area for collection by waste trucks
• Collection of waste on the kerbside, streets, designated drop-off sites and open spaces
• Emptying of bins, collection and loading of refuse bags onto the waste trucks and/or bakkies
• Clear all spillage after emptying of bins and when refuse bag breakage occurs
• Observe the safety precautionary measures when collecting the refuse bags on the kerbside/pavements
• Report all incidents relating to safety, equipment and injuries to the Team Leader and Ops supervisor
• Load new/replacement bins from central stores and load them onto the bin delivery truck
• Check for damaged refuse bins before leaving central stores
• Ensure that daily tasks are completed
• Perform any other tasks as may be delegated by the Team Leader / Supervisor / Operations Manager

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Competencies

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of relevant waste management tools, equipment and procedures
• Knowledge of relevant company procedures
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to prioritise and execute tasks as assigned
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment

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How to Apply

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