Glenwood Community Helpers 2026

Please complete the application yourself and answer honestly. This application does not guarantee an interview or placement.

1. About you

Applications are only open to people living in Glenwood, Bulwer or Umbilo, Durban.

Name *

Surname *

Area of stay *

Age *

Residential address *

WhatsApp number *

Email (optional)

I confirm that I currently live in Glenwood, Bulwer or Umbilo, Durban.I confirm that I am currently unemployed.I have reliable access to a mobile phone with WhatsApp.

2. Eligibility & documents

These confirmations are important for eligibility and verification.

I can provide a copy of my South African ID if shortlisted.I can provide a current bank confirmation letter showing my name and residential address if shortlisted.I confirm that I am not currently receiving an SRD or NSFAS grant/funding that would make me ineligible for this opportunity.I understand that this project is for 10 months only and is not permanent employment.I am able to work 2 days per week, 08:00–16:30, when rostered.If shortlisted, I am available to attend an interview during the morning of Tuesday, 6 October 2026.

3. Experience & practical skills

You do not need to be skilled in everything. Select what you genuinely have experience doing. Selecting a skill does not mean you will work exclusively in that area. The programme focuses on community improvement projects and area clean-ups, so all Helpers must be prepared for general outdoor work on streets, parks and public spaces.

I understand that Community Helpers may be required to do general outdoor community work, including street and park clean-ups, gardening and improvement projects. I am prepared to work outdoors, including in demanding sun and warm weather, and I have a reasonable level of fitness for this type of work.

What other work or practical experience do you have?

Tell us about a time you worked as part of a team to complete a difficult task. *

If your supervisor gives you a task you have never done before, what would you do? *

4. Work attitude

Choose the answer closest to what you would actually do.

5. Photo & final declaration

Please upload or take a clear recent photo of yourself. We request a recent photograph to assist the selection team with applicant identification and interview administration. Your photograph is private, is not displayed publicly, and is only available to authorised persons involved in reviewing and administering applications.

Applicant photo *

Maximum 5 MB. On supported phones you can use the camera directly.

Anything else you want the selection team to know?

I confirm that the information in this application is true and may be checked. I understand that false information may disqualify my application.

Privacy & your information
The Glenwood/Bulwer Ratepayers & Residents Association (GBRRA) collects the information you provide to assess your application for the 2026 Community Helpers programme, conduct shortlisting and interviews, verify eligibility where necessary, and administer the programme. Your application and photograph are not public and will only be accessible to authorised persons involved in the programme.

Your information will not be sold or used for unrelated marketing. Unsuccessful applications will ordinarily be deleted or anonymised within 6 months after the recruitment process has concluded, unless there is a lawful reason to retain particular information for longer. Records of appointed participants may be retained for the period reasonably required for programme administration and applicable legal or reporting obligations.

You may request access to or correction of your personal information, or raise a privacy query, by emailing glenwoodbulwerrra@gmail.com.

I confirm that I have read the privacy notice above and consent, where consent is required, to my personal information and photograph being processed for the purposes described above.

Application received

Your reference is

If you are shortlisted, you will receive a WhatsApp regarding the interview on Tuesday morning.

Work in your community.

1. About you

2. Eligibility & documents

3. Experience & practical skills

4. Work attitude

5. Photo & final declaration

Application received