Hey future game-changers! Ready to kickstart your career and make a real impact in your community? The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality is offering an incredible opportunity for 450 enthusiastic individuals to join their team as General Workers for 2025. This isn’t just a job; it’s a stepping stone, a paid skills development bursary that helps you gain invaluable experience, contribute to essential public services, and get your foot in the door with a major municipality! If you’re looking for a practical way to earn, learn, and serve, this could be your chance to shine.
The Mangaung Metro General Worker Bursary (Ref. No: E10/01) is designed to empower young, energetic individuals, particularly those with basic literacy, by providing them with practical work experience in various municipal services. Imagine being part of the team that keeps our cities clean, maintains our infrastructure, and supports community well-being. With 450 positions available across different directorates and service units, this program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on skills, earn a competitive salary (starting from R210,300 per annum!), and contribute directly to the ‘Heart of the Free State’.
Who Can Apply?
This fantastic opportunity is open to South African citizens who are eager to make a difference. Here’s what you need to know:
- Education: You need at least basic literacy (think Grade 8).
- Languages: You should be able to speak at least two official languages of the Mangaung Metro Municipality.
- Experience: No prior experience is required, but if you’ve had any exposure to general labour before, that’s a bonus!
- Attitude: You must be willing to work outside normal hours when emergencies pop up or for planned overtime. You also need the physical ability to handle general labour tasks and a strong commitment to serving your community.
The municipality is dedicated to employment equity, so this recruitment drive welcomes both internal and external candidates, striving for fair access for everyone.
What Does It Cover?
This isn’t your average bursary; it’s a full-on work-integrated learning experience! As a General Worker, you’ll be part of the municipal team, earning a competitive salary and gaining invaluable practical skills. Here’s what you can expect:
- Salary: Get ready for an annual salary ranging from R210,300 to R219,672, depending on the level and your experience. That’s a great way to fund your future!
- Practical Experience: You’ll be performing essential general labour and cleaning duties across various directorates like Community Services, Technical Services, Economic & Rural Development, and Corporate Services.
- Diverse Tasks: Your duties could include anything from refuse collection, horticultural maintenance, grave digging, and landscaping to sanitation operations (sewer purification & vacuum services) and road maintenance. You’ll ensure cleanliness, environmental upkeep, and public health in your allocated area.
- Location: Opportunities are available in Bloemfontein (200 posts), Botshabelo (110 posts), Thaba Nchu (80 posts), Wepener (20 posts), Dewetsdorp (20 posts), Soutpan (10 posts), and Van Stadensrus (10 posts) – all within the Free State.
- Skills Development: You’ll learn on the job, following safety, health, and environmental standards, and reporting your progress directly to your supervisors. This is real-world learning that builds your CV!
How to Apply?
Ready to jump in? Applying is straightforward! Just follow these steps carefully:
Step 1: Get the Application Form
You need to complete the official Mangaung Metro Municipality Application for Employment Form. You can download it directly from their website:
Step 2: Gather Your Documents
Make sure you have these ready:
- Your fully completed Application Form.
- An abridged CV.
- Certified copies of your ID document and all relevant certificates or qualifications. If you have foreign qualifications, remember to include proof of SAQA evaluation!
Step 3: Submit Your Application
You can hand-deliver your application during office hours to one of the municipal offices or send it via post. Make sure it reaches them before the closing date!
Bloemfontein (Main Office):
Bram Fischer Building, Ground Floor, De Villiers Street
Or post to:
P.O. Box 3704, Bloemfontein, 9300
You can also submit to these regional offices:
- Thaba Nchu Regional Office
- Ikgomotseng Municipal Office
- Dewetsdorp Municipal Office
- Wepener Municipal Office
- Thapelang Municipal Office
- Botshabelo Regional Office
Important Reminders:
- Only submit ONE application per applicant – not one per area! Multiple applications for different regions won’t be accepted.
- Canvassing for appointment will lead to disqualification.
- If you don’t hear back within 90 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- The municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment or to fill posts in a phased manner.
- All applications must comply with the Municipal Staff Regulations and POPIA.
📞 Got questions? You can call the Employment Office at 051 405 8517 / 8410.
If this sounds like the perfect launchpad for your career and you’re ready to contribute to your community, don’t hesitate! Grab this amazing opportunity with the Mangaung Metro Municipality. Apply now to kickstart your journey and explore more incredible opportunities on Bursaries Room to fund your future!
