In a bold move to tackle unemployment, promote skills development, and enhance community infrastructure, the UMzinyathi District Municipality has unveiled the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) initiative—creating 150 new work opportunities to support labor-intensive maintenance, administrative, and community development efforts.
What Is the EPWP?
The EPWP is a national government initiative aimed at combating poverty and unemployment by offering short-term, meaningful work combined with on-the-job training across key sectors: Infrastructure, Social, Non-State, and Environment/Culture. Within UMzinyathi, this programme focuses on labor-intensive public works that not only deliver immediate employment but also foster skill acquisition and uplift local communities.
POSITIONS: EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME (EPWP) (X150 POSTS)
Primary Function
Perform a variety of cleaning, dusting, mopping, vacuuming and washing duties in and around the Opportunity Centre. Ensure that the floors do not remain dirty for long and trash bins are emptied regularly. Prepare and serve beverages during meetings.
Requirements
- Grade 10
- Grade 12 advantageous
- No Experience required
- ID Document
- 18 years and above (not in retirement age)
- Must be in the indigent register of all local under uMzinyathi District Municipality (uMsinga LM, uMvoti LM, Ndumeni LM and Nquthu LM)
Key Responsibilities / Duties
- Perform a variety of Opportunities Centre cleaning tasks
- Beverage preparation and serving
- General Office support
Municipal Application Form together with the Comprehensive CV and requirement documents to be submitted to:
THE ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER, MR MV NTANZI, UMZINYATHI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, P O BOX 1965, DUNDEE, 3000
ENQUIRIES:
For enquiries do not hesitate to contact Mr. MV Ntanzi Director Corporate Services, HR Manager Mrs. Mbuyisa or Human Resources Skills Development Office at hn@umzinyathi.gov.za / 034 219 1500 between O08h00 — 15h00 Monday- Friday.
DOWNLOAD THE UMZINYATHI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY EPWP ADVERT HERE
The successful candidates will be required to submit SAPS Clearance (finger prints) prior to appointment
Why This Matters
- Job Creation & Income Support
This initiative marks a short-term employment injection into the local economy, supporting individuals and their families with a stipend ranging from R2 700 to R8 500 per month depending on position .
- Skill Development & Training
In line with EPWP guidelines, roles involve structured, on-site training—ensuring participants gain transferable skills. Training metrics are tracked meticulously, with clear targets for workplace learning hours.
- Local Upliftment
Labour-intensive projects under EPWP are designed to benefit local economies directly—utilizing municipal needs while bolstering community competence in maintaining essential infrastructure.
- Municipal Resilience
UMzinyathi’s participation in EPWP enhances its ability to maintain and improve roads, sanitation, sports, and public facilities, contributing to improved living standards and municipal service efficiency.
Our Conclusion:
The UMzinyathi EPWP X150 initiative stands as a strong embodiment of community-centered development—a means to empower unemployed locals, equip them with valuable skills, and boost public infrastructure. It’s a win-win: citizens earn and learn, while the district gains strengthened service delivery capacity.
If you’re residing in UMzinyathi, unemployed, and eager to build a foundation for future growth—don’t miss this opportunity! Applications close on 21 July 2025. Get your forms ready and be part of a programme aimed at real change—transforming communities one project at a time.
CLOSING DATE: 21 JULY 2025
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