Pikitup General Workers Vacancies 2026 – 150 Posts Available

Pikitup, a waste management company of the City of Johannesburg, is inviting applications for 150 General Worker positions. Successful candidates will assist with street cleaning, refuse collection, litter picking, bin emptying and waste management operations at various depots.

Applications close on 10 November 2026.

Job Details

• Company Name: Pikitup
• Job Title: General Workers (150 Posts)
• Reference Number: 010/2026
• Department: Operations
• Location: Various depots, City of Johannesburg
• Task Level: 1/A1
• Basic Salary: R11,376.95 per month, excluding benefits
• Closing Date: 10 November 2026
• Date Advertised: 27 October 2026
• Reporting To: Team Leader

Job Overview

The purpose of the General Worker position is to perform cleaning, refuse collection and refuse bin delivery-related duties. Employees will help maintain clean streets, public spaces, informal settlements and designated waste collection areas across the City of Johannesburg.

Successful candidates must follow operational and safety procedures, wear protective clothing and complete assigned daily tasks.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Grade 10 qualification.
• At least 12 months of proven experience in waste management as a general worker.
• No criminal record.
• Must be physically and mentally fit to perform the required duties.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Preference will be given to applicants residing within the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.
• Proof of residential address is required.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will perform duties that may include:

• Sweeping streets, picking up litter and cleaning public areas.
• Collecting waste from streets, pavements, open spaces and designated collection points.
• Emptying refuse bins and loading refuse bags onto waste trucks or bakkies.
• Placing filled refuse bags in designated collection areas.
• Cleaning up waste spillage and broken refuse bags.
• Loading replacement bins for delivery to designated locations.
• Inspecting refuse bins for damage before delivery.
• Collecting the equipment and materials required for daily tasks.
• Attending inspections of protective clothing and equipment.
• Reporting safety incidents, injuries and equipment problems to supervisors.
• Following all safety procedures and wearing the required protective clothing.
• Completing assigned duties and carrying out other reasonable tasks delegated by management.

Required Competencies

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to follow instructions, prioritise tasks and work independently or as part of a team. Knowledge of waste management equipment, tools, procedures and company policies will also be beneficial.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates must submit their applications online before the closing date.

Applicants are required to prepare the following documents:

• An updated CV.
• A certified copy of their South African identity document.
• Certified copies of relevant qualifications.
• Proof of residential address.

Important: Only online applications will be considered. Late applications will not be accepted. Applicants must quote reference number 010/2026 in correspondence relating to this vacancy.

Pikitup reserves the right not to fill the vacancies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within six weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date

The closing date for the Pikitup General Workers vacancies is 10 November 2026.

Eligible South African citizens who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply for these 150 opportunities.