Bergrivier Municipality Hiring Messenger / Cleaner

Full Time

Website Bergrivier Municipality

Bergrivier Municipality is a local municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It governs the towns of Piketberg, Velddrif and Porterville, as well as the surrounding villages and rural areas. As of 2011, it had a population of 61,897.

Bergrivier Municipality Hiring Messenger / Cleaner at Piketberg, Bergrivier Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa.

Position Overview: Messenger / Cleaner (x2 Posts)

  • Directorate: Corporate Services
  • Reference Numbers: KD26/101/PB and KD28/101/PB
  • Salary: R128,964.00 per annum (T04 of a Category 3 Local Authority)
  • Date of Appointment: 01 October 2025 or as soon as possible

Minimum Requirements

  • Basic Literacy
  • One (1) year relevant experience
  • Code B Driver’s License
  • Ability to do basic calculations
  • Proficiency in at least two of the Western Cape’s official languages (Afrikaans/English/isiXhosa)
  • Physically fit and able to work in all weather conditions

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain cleanliness of offices and ablution facilities
  • Prepare and serve beverages; maintain beverage stock and utensils
  • Handle mail collection and delivery
  • Perform basic filing and administrative support tasks
  • Ensure health and safety compliance while on duty

Competencies Required

  • Functional: Managing Work, Workplace Safety, Task Accountability, Quality Orientation, Oral Communication
  • Public Service Orientation: Service Delivery, Interpersonal Relationships, Communication
  • Personal: Action Orientation, Resilience, Ethical Conduct, Teamwork, Learning Orientation

How to Apply

Submit the prescribed application form (available on www.bergmun.org.za) with:

  • A covering letter (include at least two contactable references)
  • Certified copies of qualifications, ID, and driver’s license (not older than 6 months)
  • A comprehensive CV (maximum 3 pages)

Applications must be submitted in person at Bergrivier municipal offices (Aurora, Eendekuil, Redelinghuys, Piketberg, Porterville, Velddrif) or posted/couriered to:

Mr. DF Verhoog
Bergrivier Municipality
13 Church Street, Piketberg, 7320
PO Box 60, Piketberg, 7320

NOTE: No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.