In what can be described as a watershed moment, the City Johannesburg has finalised the insourcing of more than 1 500 cleaners, who will be absorbed in the employ of the municipality by September 1 2019.
These cleaners, from across all City offices, used to work for private service providers.
They will now be fulltime employees of the City, taking home at least 50% more in pay, a marked increase from what they used to earn.
Addressing scores of cleaners at the Metro Centre piazza on Monday, 8 July 2019, the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Herman Mashaba, said arrangements were underway for them to receive appointment letters within the coming weeks.
It was a joyous moment for the hundreds of cleaners who attended the official announcement, who ululated and danced with excitement at the news. Mayor Mashaba told them to be frugal with their new earnings. “Please use the extra money you get wisely and raise your children to have a better future,” he said.
The workers will now qualify for the City’s funeral policy and pension. They will also receive their salaries on the 27th of each month like all City employees.
Mashaba said the process of vetting beneficiaries will start in earnest to avoid any fraudulent activity. “Now that you’ll be absorbed into the City, when you do your job don’t let us down. Remain committed to your work at all times,” he said to much applause.
MMC for Corporate and Shared Services Cllr Ntombi Khumalo said the City was excited to have the cleaners employed on a fulltime basis. “We are proud to restore your dignity. I commit to ensuring that the insourcing process is legit and transparent,” she said.
Mayor Mashaba warned that any current service provider who halted work because of the insourcing process will have their contract cancelled.
Source: City of Joburg
