General Laborer (10 positions) & Safety Officer – Emakhazeni Municipality

About the role

We are seeking ten motivated General Workers and one qualified Safety Officer to join a local project within the Emakhazeni Municipality. The roles involve performing manual labour tasks and ensuring occupational health and safety compliance on site.

Key responsibilities

• General Workers: carry out physical tasks such as loading, unloading, site clean‑up, basic material handling and assisting skilled tradespeople.
• Safety Officer: monitor workplace safety, conduct risk assessments, ensure adherence to OHS legislation, and provide safety training to all personnel.

Required profile

• Valid South African ID and proof of residence (≤ 3 months) within Emakhazeni Local Municipality.
• Physical fitness to perform manual labour and willingness to undergo a medical fitness evaluation.
• For Safety Officer: relevant safety qualification and demonstrable experience in health and safety.
• Readiness to attend compulsory training and project induction.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation (Safety Officer).

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a community‑focused project within the municipality.
• Structured training and induction programmes.
• Potential for future employment based on performance.