Mogale City Local Municipality has announced exciting contract employment opportunities within its Community Development Services Department for unemployed residents who are passionate about serving their communities. The municipality is recruiting 80 Educators, 10 Team Leaders, and 3 Data Capturers under its HIV/AIDS Management programme on 12-month non-renewable contracts.
These opportunities are ideal for unemployed young people between the ages of 18 and 40 who meet the minimum requirements and wish to gain valuable work experience while contributing to important public health awareness programmes.
If you have been searching for an entry-level government opportunity that allows you to make a positive difference in your local community, this recruitment drive could be exactly what you have been waiting for.
Quick Overview
- Organisation: Mogale City Local Municipality
- Department: Community Development Services
- Division: Social Development
- Sub-Division: HIV/AIDS Management
- Contract Period: 12 Months (Non-Renewable)
Available Posts
- Educators – 80 Posts
- Team Leaders – 10 Posts
- Data Capturers – 3 Posts
Monthly Stipends
- Educators: R4,000 per month
- Team Leaders: R4,300 per month
- Data Capturers: R4,500 per month
Location: Mogale City Local Municipality, Gauteng
Closing Date: 21 July 2026
Understanding These Opportunities
Unlike permanent municipal jobs, these are 12-month contract positions funded specifically to support HIV/AIDS awareness and community health programmes.
Successful applicants will receive practical workplace experience, earn a monthly stipend and develop valuable skills that can improve future employment opportunities.
These positions are particularly suitable for:
- Unemployed matriculants
- Youth seeking work experience
- Community development enthusiasts
- Individuals interested in public health
- People wanting government work exposure
Position 1: Community Educators (80 Posts)
The municipality is recruiting 80 Community Educators who will educate residents about HIV/AIDS prevention through door-to-door awareness campaigns and community education initiatives.
- Monthly Stipend: R4,000 per month
- Contract Duration: 12 Months (Non-Renewable)
Areas Where Educators Will Be Placed
Applicants must specify their preferred area using Annexure A when applying.
Recruitment will take place across the following wards:
- Swaneville (Wards 1, 2 & 35) – 5 Posts
- Kagiso (Wards 4 & 5) – 5 Posts
- Rietvallei (Wards 3, 4 & 34) – 5 Posts
- Kagiso (Wards 7, 8 & 9) – 3 Posts
- Kagiso Central (Wards 10, 11 & 19) – 5 Posts
- Kagiso/Chief Mogale (Wards 3 & 13) – 5 Posts
- Luipaardsvlei & Soul City (Ward 16) – 5 Posts
- Lewisham/Singobile (Wards 14 & 15) – 5 Posts
- Munsieville (Wards 24, 25 & 27) – 5 Posts
- Tarlton/Orient Hills/Smokedown (Ward 30) – 5 Posts
- Magaliesburg (Ward 31) – 5 Posts
- Ethembelethu Muldersdrift (Wards 23 & 28) – 5 Posts
- Video Muldersdrift & Plot 89 (Ward 33) – 5 Posts
- Krugersdorp Town & Boltonia (Wards 20, 26 & 38) – 5 Posts
- Plot 84 & Rhenosterkspruit (Ward 33) – 5 Posts
- Hekpoort (Ward 32) – 4 Posts
- Kromdraai (Ward 39) – 3 Posts
Minimum Requirements for Educators
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate
- Be between 18 and 40 years old
- Ability to communicate in at least three of South Africa’s official languages
- Proof of residence issued by the Ward Councillor for the relevant area
Skills Required
Successful applicants should demonstrate:
- Problem-solving
- Planning and organising
- Discipline
- Leadership abilities
- Task management
- Workplace safety awareness
- Learning orientation
- Quality orientation
- Professional conduct
Main Responsibilities
Community Educators will:
- Conduct door-to-door HIV/AIDS education
- Raise community awareness
- Promote healthy lifestyles
- Support community health campaigns
Position 2: Data Capturers (3 Posts)
Applicants with computer skills have an opportunity to apply for one of three Data Capturer positions.
- Monthly Stipend: R4,500 per month
Requirements
Applicants must possess:
- Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate
- Computer Certificate
- Microsoft Office skills
- Age between 18 and 40 years
- Ability to communicate in three official languages
- Proof of residence from a Mogale City Ward Councillor
Required Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Oral communication
- Attention to detail
- Professional ethics
- Organisational awareness
- Technology usage
- Data processing
- Data analysis
- Planning and organising
- Teamwork
Main Duties
Successful candidates will:
- Capture HIV/AIDS information
- Validate data
- Reconcile information
- Maintain accurate records
- Support programme reporting
Position 3: Team Leaders (10 Posts)
The municipality is also recruiting 10 Team Leaders who will supervise Community Educators.
Monthly Stipend: R4,300 per month
Placement Areas
Team Leaders will be appointed in:
- Swaneville
- Kagiso Extension
- Kagiso
- Soul City
- Munsieville
- Magaliesburg
- Video Muldersdrift
- Plot 84/Rhenosterkspruit
- Hekpoort
- Kromdraai
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate
- 2–3 years’ experience in the HIV/AIDS field
- Age between 18 and 40 years
- Ability to communicate in three official languages
- Proof of residence from the relevant Ward Councillor
Skills Needed
Applicants should possess:
- Leadership
- Organising skills
- Communication
- Delegation
- Resource management
- Goal management
- Decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- Workflow management
Responsibilities
Team Leaders will:
- Supervise Educators
- Monitor performance
- Coordinate workflow
- Resolve operational issues
- Ensure programme targets are achieved
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Application letter indicating the post being applied for
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Original stamped Ward Councillor residence confirmation letter
- Certified copies of all qualifications
Certification must not be older than six months.
Where to Apply
Applications must be hand delivered to:
Human Capital Management
Mogale City Local Municipality
Corner Market Street & Commissioner Street
Krugersdorp
1740
Late applications will not be accepted.
Important Preference Information
According to the advert:
- Preference for Educators and Team Leaders will be given to residents applying within the relevant wards listed in Annexure A.
- Preference for Data Capturers will be given to unemployed young residents of Mogale City aged 18–40.
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Edupstairs Advice
Government contract opportunities often receive hundreds of applications, especially when only a Grade 12 qualification is required. To improve your chances:
- Prepare your CV well before the closing date.
- Ensure all copies are correctly certified.
- Obtain your Ward Councillor proof of residence early.
- Clearly indicate the reference and position you are applying for.
- If applying for Educator or Team Leader posts, complete Annexure A correctly by selecting your preferred ward.
- Submit your application several days before the closing date to avoid last-minute problems.
Being organised and submitting a complete application package can significantly improve your chances of being shortlisted.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this a permanent job?
No. These are 12-month non-renewable contracts.
- Can someone outside Mogale City apply?
Preference will be given to qualifying local residents, and proof of residence from the relevant Ward Councillor is required.
- What is the age requirement?
Applicants must be between 18 and 40 years old.
- Is Matric compulsory?
Yes. Grade 12 or a National Senior Certificate is required for all advertised positions.
- Can applications be emailed?
No. Applications must be hand delivered to the municipality.
- Is previous work experience required?
- Educators: No previous experience is specified.
- Data Capturers: No experience is specified, but computer skills are required.
- Team Leaders: Applicants must have 2–3 years of HIV/AIDS-related experience.
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Disclaimer
This article is intended to explain the advertised opportunity in an easy-to-understand format. Applicants should always refer to the official Mogale City Local Municipality vacancy advertisement for the complete requirements, ward allocations, and application instructions before submitting an application.
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