Introduction
In this guide we are showing you what is being required & what is wanted by the city of Joburg in this new season, positions for jobseekers have opened up & its in numbers, this position is for candidates who are hard working & committed to what they do, we dive into things that will benefit you if you are looking to apply for this roles before they run out.
In this guide we cover what is being required & what qualifications you need to present when you are sending your applications.
‘PIKITUP’ is an initiative to help the community reduces service delivery issues as well as the high numbers of unemployment in the youth & the city of Joburg is hoping this helps with getting jobseekers who want to help clean the city by being a major tool in creating that clean & new environment.
Job Overview
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The city of Joburg has announced that an open of over 350 vacancies for general workers called “PIKITUP” for all jobseekers who are interested in these positions, this is for the city so it is officially general roles, you are required to conduct cleaning street duties, Bin removals as well as sweeping.
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These general positions are from the department in operations to help conduct & help to decrease any service delivery issues “PIKITUP” is designed also reduce the large volumes of unemployment with helping the youth get something to do & earn, with the tasks included you are working & assisting the city.
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This is a clear and brief description of the vacancy as it is for all to see & apply if everything is presented & you qualify for the position, this role is only acceptable & applicable in the city of Joburg & comes with a basic salary which we will talk about when we get to the salary expectations part of the guide.
Key Responsibilities
- Street Cleaning – all the cleaning related tasks like sweeping & cleaning the streets, this is mostly in & around the city, you’ll be cleaning at designated areas using brooms & shovels that will be provided for, litter picking in settlements & informal townships & placing it in refuse bags as well as clearing out all the bins so Bin removal essentially.
- Carcass Removals – All Carcasses by the roads, on the highways in the city of Joburg are subjected to be moved & placed at a place where they belong, ensure that this task is completed daily for all the days that you are working, collect & place these carcasses in place for stacking that another team will do.
- Lane Flushing – This is important & vital because you are doing something that helps out the people, Lane flushing is clearing the lines that highlight the road that cars use so painting those strips that are on the center of the road, which is key in showing people on where to go, this must be done to most roads that are not clear anymore, it helps the traffic flow & directs a driver make turns.
- Bin Removals – Collecting & Replacing Street Bins, all the full or the badly damaged street bins should be replaced as well as collected if they are full, reuseable bags should be used to collect the trash & litter that might be in it, placing the bags on the pavement/designated area for the street truck team to collect.
Requirements & Qualifications
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Matric (Grade 12) is very advantageous when you are applying for this position & it will be preferred It should have an average of 50% in English & Mathematics, although Grade 10 is also accepted & you can apply with it but you won’t be that considered.
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Jobseekers with at least 12 months or prior experience in general/cleaning work this will show how much understanding you have in this industry, you have to be a physically & mentally strong for this role because of the way it is challenging & demanding to your strength & endurance you are working in big operations so safety is important & you should always ensure that it is a key factor.
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Candidates are also required to not have criminal record or a pending case, this might hinder your chances of getting this position & we don’t want that because we want you to succeed, so ensure that it is clear that you do not have a criminal record when applying.
Skills Needed to Succeed in This Role
Tool Knowledge – Understanding & knowing how to operate & use the relevant tools will take you a step ahead of everyone, knowing how to use the equipment can be a steppingstone as everyone will trust you to use a certain tool which you are skilled to use
knowledge of relevant procedures – following & knowing rules & instructions on things should be done, this also highlights how the experience comes in light & how it will help you in situations like these, where you’ll have to know what rules apply to what & how it may affect what you are doing.
work oriented – You should be driven with completing all your tasks that you are assigned that specific time period, make sure that they are all done & that you have, fully completed them , this ability to complete these tasks will keep you focused on what it is that you meant to do in this role.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
1. Visit the brand/companies’ career portal which vacancy form , which is the corporate career site, go to the portals/website & read all the information that in presented clear fully & understand what is needed
2. Get all your documents and all your information in order, ensure that all the major information on your CV is clear as well as easy to read & prepare a checklist for all the copies & the correct information.
3. Make sure that you put on a cover letter & explain how your skills fit the role perfectly, state interesting facts about yourself & mention why you think you’d make a good fit for the role.
4. Submit all the required information to the portals.
5. Read all the information that is being shown clear fully so that you are aware of any scams that might be taking places make sure that NO PAYING FEE is being asked for in any job application, this is because you don’t pay if you are a job applicant.
Salary Expectations & Career Growth
- Salary Expectations in this role really do differ but this position has a basis salary or R10,616 monthly & this is the minimum wage of course more information regarding this will be discussed in the contract can we can do is get the rough estimate of the amount given, which is a good amount for a general worker position especially working for the city.
- This positions are based with the experience that you get when you are working here so career progression is purely based on that making it hard for people without any experience at all to move up with higher ranks well that’s actually based on how good you might be at your work, your are amongst the first people that are looked at, it is experience that can get you elevated to growth in this role.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
When applying ensure that all your documents are clear & visible for anyone who is reading it, double check that all the information that you used is all there & it is all correct, it doesn’t hurt to check twice you might have some spelling mistakes that need correction.
Have a clear digital CV that has everything you’ll need because most of these companies are now using digital systems to vet applicants & when you apply you present the digital document.
Read ALL the instructions carefully & read to understand what they need, not presenting documents that are required can increase your chances of them not reaching out which will mean you are rejected.
Beware of scams, As an candidate who is applying for a job you do not need to pay a fee & if a fee is being asked for then its a scam, be careful.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
what is a general worker?
– This is someone who does hand tasks in a environment these tasks are done in basic ways & sometimes complicated ways, general workers work in different industries & their tasks may vary from cleaning to fixing certain things.
do they earn weekly only?
– They can get payed weekly depending on what kind of industry they are working in or even the environment it is a very difficult question to answer because they get a salary that is really different & they might be different from another general worker so its a real tough one that one.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. We are not a recruitment agency and do not charge any fees for job applications
JOB TITLE: General workers (x400)
COMPANY: city of Joburg
LOCATION: ONSITE
SALARY: R8000/Month
EXPERIENCE: 1 years
DATE: 16 feb 2026
