General work jobs South Africa
Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport: General Worker (x7 Posts)
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Reference Number: FMTE12/07/2025
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Closing Date: 15 August 2025
About the Opportunity
The Free State Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport is seeking seven (7) reliable and hardworking General Workers for positions based in Bloemfontein. This role is ideal for individuals with basic education and experience in manual labour, maintenance, or support services.
Minimum Requirements
- ABET Level 2 or equivalent (as recognized by SAQA)
- Basic literacy and numeracy (ability to read and write)
- Physical fitness and ability to perform manual labour
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of cleaning procedures and gardening practices
- Ability to operate basic gardening tools and machinery
- Understanding of equipment maintenance
- Good interpersonal and teamwork abilities
- Punctual, dependable, and customer-friendly
- Basic communication skills
Key Duties
- Perform general labour tasks as instructed
- Maintain cleanliness of buildings and surroundings
- Care for and safeguard gardening equipment
- Move furniture and office equipment when needed
- Remove waste, empty boxes, and clean up as required
- Assist in receiving and relocating goods and stock
- Report any damages or losses to tools or equipment
- Load and offload goods and materials
How to Apply
Submit your application to:
Acting Chief Director: Fleet Management
Cnr Harvey & Rhodes Avenue, Oranjesig, Bloemfontein, 9300
OR hand-deliver to:
Government Garage Building, Bloemfontein
Email applications to:
fleetrecruitment@freetrans.gov.za
Application Guidelines
- Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 form, available at www.dpsa.gov.za or any Public Service Department
- Include a comprehensive CV with contactable references
- Do not attach certificates unless requested during shortlisting
- Ensure your application clearly states the job title, location, and reference number
- Incomplete, unsigned, or incorrectly completed Z83 forms will be disqualified
- Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate
- Dual citizens must provide a police clearance certificate from their country of origin if shortlisted
- Non-South African citizens must provide proof of permanent residency if shortlisted
- Faxed applications will not be accepted
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- If you do not hear back within 3 months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
- The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s)
- Successful candidates will be required to:
- Sign an employment contract
- Enter into a performance agreement
- Undergo security clearance within three (3) months of appointment
Be part of the team that keeps our communities safe, clean, and running. Apply now!
Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport: General Worker (x7 Posts)
