CoJ (City of Johannesburg) EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme) 2025-2026: Opportunity for People Who Possess Grade 10/12 Qualification

About the City of Johannesburg
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About the CoJ (City of Johannesburg) EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme) 2025-2026
The CoJ (City of Johannesburg) is offering an Expanded Public Works Programme to South African individuals who are interested in this particular line of career. The CoJ (City of Johannesburg) EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme) is a grand opportunity for unemployed young folks who wish to provide assistance with various services in the health facilities department. Selected participants will be tasked with duties such as general work, queue marshaling, and other administrative tasks. Participants will also be tasked in regions A, B, C, D, E, F, and G from Ward 1 to 135. Throughout the programme, participants will be entitled to a monthly stipend of up to R7 000 pm (all-inclusive, stipend).

Programme Key Performances
1. Cashier/Cloakroom Attendant

• Verify that all patrons pay the correct entrance fees before accessing the swimming pool facilities, while also assisting with monitoring, service delivery, and general cleanliness of the area
• Perform various cashier and cloakroom responsibilities, including (but not limited to) collecting entrance fees and accurately recording transactions using a cash register
• Manage access to the pool by ensuring individuals with infectious or contagious illnesses, as well as those under the influence of alcohol, are not allowed entry
• Issue and manage swimming pool season tickets
• Support the maintenance and cleanliness of the ticket office, changing rooms, and cloakroom areas.

2. Seasonal Lifeguard​

• Perform rescue operations and carry out relevant administrative tasks
• Provide First Aid assistance when necessary
• Coordinate activities and procedures related to public service monitoring and maintain the overall condition of the facility
• Oversee the cleanliness of the premises, manage the operation of filtration systems, conduct water chemical testing, ensure bather safety, and regulate patron behavior
• Support the Superintendent by handling responsibilities during their absence
• Ensure adherence to Swimming Pool By-Laws and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Assist swim instructors in delivering lessons to beginner swimmers.

3. Data Capturing

• EPWP Data Capturing
• General Office Administration

4. OC Cleaner

• Carry out a range of cleaning duties within the Opportunity Centre
• Prepare and serve beverages as needed
• Provide general administrative and office support

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in the CoJ (City of Johannesburg) EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme) must fulfill an eligibility criteria to be considered for the opportunity. Each of these items below will determine whether you are a suitable candidate for the programme or not. To guarantee a successful application, candidates are advised to meet these following requirements. Failure to do so will result in disadvantageous consequences towards your applications.

The CoJ (City of Johannesburg) EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme) Eligibility Criteria are as follows:
1. Basic Requirements

• Possesses a Grade 10 qualification or higher
• Currently 18 years old or above (youths preferred)
• Has prior understanding and knowledge of the City’s process, regulations, practices, policies, and procedures regarding Health and Social issues
• Shows solid understanding of numeracy
• Displays impressive communication abilities (both written and verbal)
• Understands how to operate electronic devices (e.g. sending emails, browsing the Internet).

2. Personal Attributes

• Can work together with other team members
• Takes accountability of your own actions
• Displays capable emotional intelligence
• Knows how to make appropriate judgment calls
• Can work independently without supervisions
• Willing to work under pressure.

3. Working Competencies

• Understands customer and service delivery management
• Has knowledge of HR values and CoJ values
• Shows integrity in their work ethic
• Presents yourself in a professional light
• Can influence others wells
• Keeps company information confidential.

Application Instructions
Apply online CoJ (City of Johannesburg) EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme) 2025-2026 as:

• Cashier/Cloakroom Attendant
• Seasonal Lifeguard​
• Data Capturing
• Cleaner.

Once you have accessed the online portal, please skim through all of the queries. Fill in the appropriate boxes with accurate information.

Candidates are required to provide these following documents:

• Your most updated CV (Curriculum Vitae)
• Employment record verification
• Certified copy of Identity Document
• Affidavit detailing no criminal records.

All of these documents should be included in your application dossier. Candidates found to be providing incomplete applications will not be processed during the registration period.

By submitting your applications, you are hereby giving permission to have your information utilized by the selection committee for registration purposes.

Applications will be subjected to further evaluation and vetting procedures to verify candidates. Anyone discovered to be falsifying any aspect of their applications will automatically be disqualified from the programme.

Applications must be processed through the online link above. Submissions made through other methods, such as email or fax, will not be entertained by the selection committee.

Closing Date
Applications for the CoJ (City of Johannesburg) EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme) must be submitted before the closing date on 08 & 09 July 2025.

The selection committee has absolute zero tolerance for late applications. Candidates discovered to be making their submissions past the closing date will not be acknowledged during the registration period.

The City of Johannesburg reserves all rights to make an appointment or not during the recruitment process. All decisions made by the selection committee are final.

Committee Details
Have a question regarding the CoJ (City of Johannesburg) EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme)? Deliver your enquiries and concerns to through the contact information provided below.

Telephone Numbers:

• +27 11 407 6553 (Ntokozo Mandlazi/Karabo Nhlapo) or +27 11 021 0191 (Dumisani Tinghitsi)