EPWP Data Capturer: Public Safety & Roads and Engineering Services _ MN4106/26 (x5)

MIDVAAL LOCAL MUNICIPALITY BY PARTICIPATING IN THE EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME AIMS TO REDUCE UNEMPLOYMENT AND ALLEVIATE POVERTY THROUGH THE CREATION OF EPWP WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE UNEMPLOYED.

REQUIREMENTS

- Grade 12. - Computer Literate Certificate (MS Word, Excel). - Valid Driver’s License (added advantage). – Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (must be bilingual and at least understand English). – Applicants that reside within the Midvaal area will be given preference – Ability to follow & execute given instructions. – Must meet operational requirements of the post. – A hard-working self-disciplined person. – At least 1 year experience in data capturing within Local Government Authority or general EPWP administration roles.

DUTIES

- Handles all internal queries regarding complaints. – Ensures that all tasks delegated by the supervisor are done effectively and efficiently as deemed fit to be promptly attended as requested. – General admin duties by. – Performing fast and accurate typing duties by utilizing a word processor or personal computer to effective operation of the administration within the sections. – Capturing monthly leave transactions and related statistics/data as required related to EPWP. - Perform leave administration duties. - Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time.

APPLICANTS TO NOTE

- the role by definition is considered elementary and aims to provide a basic entry data capturing and admin opportunities for the unemployed aimed at attracting semi-skilled and skilled applications. – The advertised roles are applicable for the Public Safety and Roads Department (Roads Section) and Engineering Services Department (Water, Purification and Sewer Sections). - applicants must clearly indicate which of the various sections listed they are interested in when applying. – There is 01 Data Capturer role available at the Roads and Storm Water Section and 05 positions available at Engineering Services. - targeted participants that will aid in the achievement of EPWP objectives and targets, will be given preference. – There are a limited number of EPWP Data Capturer positions available. –The temporary contract will run for a maximum of two years (24 months) from date of appointment. – Preference is given to unemployed applications, where an applicant is employed on a contract consideration will only be given if the contract termination date falls within a period of 3 months or less. - If recommended for this EPWP opportunity, applicants should know that the appointment does not create a legitimate expectation of permanent employment at the municipality. - This opportunity is not ward specific and all residents of Midvaal are encouraged to apply. – Specific preference will be given to youth (between the ages of 18 and 35). – Applicants that reside within neighbouring municipalities Lesedi Local Municipality, Emfuleni Local Musicality, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, the City of Johannesburg, the City of Tshwane, Mogale City, Westrand District, Sedibeng District will be disqualified. – Any applications that provide misrepresented information will be disqualified. Applicants that misrepresent themselves throughout any of the recruitment and selection process(es) will be disqualified. – Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. – Applications without any CV attached will be disqualified. - CVs uploaded in an unsupported format will not be assessed. – Applicants must ensure that CVs clearly indicate relevant experience and details (including accurate descriptions of designations, employer, duties and duration of experience and references), applications that only refer to Midvaal as employer, without accurate descriptions/details will be disqualified.

SALARY          R225.84 p.d. (EPWP Data Capture daily rate)

(Fixed Term Contract 2 Years)

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 21 MAY 2026 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for job levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435, 7432, 7569, 7557. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.