City of Joburg: EPWP Jozi Ihlomile Programme 2026
Employer: City of Johannesburg (Health Department)
Program: Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) – Jozi Ihlomile Initiative
Reference Number: STC 006/2026
Positions Available: Educators, Site Coordinators, and Data Coordinators
Job Type: Short-Term Contract (Not exceeding 12 months)
Location: Various wards across Regions A to G, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Closing Date: 24 June 2026
Stipend Structure
EPWP Educators: R4,000 per month
EPWP Site Coordinators: R4,300 per month
EPWP Data Coordinators: As advertised by the City of Johannesburg
Available Positions & Minimum Requirements
1. EPWP Jozi Ihlomile Educators
Core Duties: Conducting door-to-door public health education; raising awareness around HIV/AIDS, TB, STIs, substance abuse, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV); supporting vulnerable households and referring residents to local clinics/support services.
Requirements:
Grade 12 (Matric) or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
Foundational knowledge of HIV/AIDS, TB, STIs, and pressing community social issues.
Good verbal communication, report writing, and basic numerical skills.
Ability to operate digital/electronic devices to log field data.
Aged between 18 and 35 years.
2. EPWP Jozi Ihlomile Site Coordinators
Core Duties: Supervising field activities and monitoring Educator performance; coordinating community outreach teams; compiling regional reports; executing quality assurance; and liaising with Regional Health officials.
Requirements:
Grade 12 (Matric) or NQF Level 4 qualification.
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in HIV/AIDS door-to-door community education or public health programs.
Demonstrated basic leadership, administrative, and supervisory abilities.
Computer literate (ability to use emails, internet frameworks, and database logging applications).
Aged between 18 and 35 years.
3. EPWP Jozi Ihlomile Data Coordinators
Core Duties: Capturing operational health data arrays collected from the field, managing regional databases, validating data metrics, and ensuring accurate reporting structures.
Requirements: Grade 12 with specific computational skills, high data-capturing accuracy, and administrative proficiency as outlined by municipal tracking parameters.
Critical Geographic & Residency Constraints
This recruitment process strictly prioritizes local community deployment. Applicants are only permitted to apply for positions within the specific municipal ward where they permanently reside. The initiative covers designated wards across all seven Johannesburg zones:
Region A: (e.g., Rabie Ridge, Kanana, Kaalfontein, Diepsloot, Ebony Park, Riverside)
Region B: (e.g., Pennyville, Slovo Park, Sophiatown, Windsor, Ferndale)
Regions C, D, E, F, and G contain similarly mapped local ward openings.
How to Apply
The City of Johannesburg processes all Short-Term Contract (STC) public health applications strictly through its online municipal vacancy portal. Manual paper drop-offs are not permitted for this circular.
Required Documentation (Clear PDFs):
An updated, detailed CV.
Certified copy of your South African Identity Document (ID).
Certified copy of your Matric Certificate (NQF Level 4).
Mandatory Proof of Residence: An official confirmation letter signed by your local Ward Councillor or a certified residential affidavit.
A signed affidavit confirming a clear criminal record history.
Online Application Process:
👉 Apply via the Official City of Joburg Short Term Contracts Portal
(Select the respective link for Educators, Site Coordinators, or Data Coordinators for Regions A to G, select your residential ward, fill in the digital forms, and upload your PDF attachments).
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