Job About
The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality is offering unemployed residents a valuable opportunity through the Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES) under the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). These short-term contracts run for 10 months and focus on creating jobs while supporting environmental sustainability, waste management, urban farming, and small-scale biogas production within various communities in the municipality. Successful candidates will receive daily stipends and skills training aimed at building long-term self-employment opportunities.
Job Position:
- Urban Vegetable Gardening Project – Participant (Urban Farmer) – Job Type: Short-Term Contract
- Urban Vegetable Gardening Project – Team Leader – Job Type: Short-Term Contract
- Recycling Project – Participant (Community Recycling & Enterprise Trainee) – Job Type: Short-Term Contract
- Recycling Project – Team Leader (Community Recycling & Enterprise Trainee) – Job Type: Short-Term Contract
- Small Scale Biogas Project – Participant (Agricultural Waste Management – Bioconversion) – Job Type: Short-Term Contract
- Small Scale Biogas Project – Team Leader (Agricultural Waste Management – Bioconversion) – Job Type: Short-Term Contract
- Small Scale Biogas Project – Administrator (Agricultural Waste Management – Bioconversion) – Job Type: Short-Term Contract
Qualification:
- Participants: Basic literacy & numeracy, interest in environment/agriculture/waste management depending on position
- Team Leaders: Matric plus NQF 5 in agriculture, environment, or waste management (depending on the project)
- Administrator: NQF 5 in office/admin/project management, computer literacy, admin experience advantageous
Experience:
- 0–2 years relevant experience (depending on the position)
- Experience in agriculture, environmental conservation, waste management, or administration will be advantageous
Key Performance Areas:
- Participate in environmental, agricultural, or waste management initiatives
- Assist in urban vegetable gardening, recycling operations, or biogas production projects
- Engage in training to develop skills and prepare for business start-up opportunities
- Work effectively in a team to meet project objectives
- Follow health and safety protocols while working outdoors
- For administrators: manage documentation, reporting, and general office tasks
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How to Apply:
- Prepare and submit:
- CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of relevant qualifications (if required)
- Cover letter specifying position and ward number
- Email applications to: epwpadmin@mangaung.co.za with the subject line: PES Employment – [Position]
- Alternatively, hand-deliver applications to any Mangaung Municipality regional office security booth (locations include Bloemfontein, Thaba Nchu, Botshabelo, Soutpan, Wepener, and Van Stadensrus)
- Closing Date: 14 August 2025