Pikitup Is Hiring 150 General Workers – Grade 10 Needed

Johannesburg job seekers with waste management experience have a big opportunity this week. Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg’s waste management company, is recruiting 150 General Workers for its depots across the city. The post offers a basic salary of R11,376.95 (excluding benefits), and applications must be submitted on or before 5 November 2026.

The job at a glance

• Employer: Pikitup Johannesburg
• Position: General Worker
• Department: Operations
• Level: Task level 1/A1
• Reports to: Team Leader
• Location: Various depots, Johannesburg
• Number of posts: 150
• Salary: R11,376.95 basic salary, excluding benefits
• Reference number: 010/2026
• Closing date: 5 November 2026

Who can apply

• Grade 10
• At least 12 months’ proven experience as a general worker in waste management
• No criminal record
• Physically and mentally fit
• South African citizen
• Preference will be given to City of Johannesburg residents (proof of residence required)

Pikitup also wants people who know waste management tools, equipment and procedures, can follow instructions and prioritise tasks, and can work both on their own and as part of a team.

What the job involves

• Attending dress parades and signing attendance registers
• Collecting the materials and equipment needed for the day’s work
• Cleaning litter, streets and open spaces in developed areas and informal settlements
• Placing filled refuse bags kerbside and loading them onto trucks or bakkies
• Clearing spillage after bins are emptied or bags break
• Loading new or replacement bins from central stores and checking them for damage
• Reporting safety incidents, equipment problems and injuries to the Team Leader and Operations supervisor
• Following safety and operational procedures and always wearing protective clothing

How to apply

1. Go to the official Pikitup online application form: apply for the Pikitup General Worker post.
2. Upload your CV.
3. Attach certified copies of your ID, qualifications and proof of address.
4. Quote the reference number 010/2026 on all correspondence.

You can also read the official advert (PDF) on the City of Johannesburg website. For general enquiries, Pikitup can be reached on 011 712 5200.

Good to know

• Only online applications will be considered, and late applications will not be accepted.
• The advert lists 10 November 2026 in one place but asks for applications on or before 5 November 2026, so apply by 5 November to be safe.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you hear nothing within six weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Pikitup is an equal opportunity employer and may decide not to fill the posts.
• Applying is free. Never pay anyone to “secure” a job at Pikitup or the City.

Final word

With 150 posts available, this is one of the larger entry-level intakes in Johannesburg right now. If you have Grade 10 and a year of waste management experience, apply online before 5 November 2026, and share this post with friends and family who may qualify.