Anyone who wants to compete for the more than 200 temporary jobs offered through Contrata SP needs to keep two separate steps in mind: submit an application on the Cate Portal by September 9, 2026 and then attend the in-person selection on September 10. The initiative is organized by the São Paulo Municipal Secretariat for Economic Development and Labor through Cate and brings together temporary opportunities in areas such as retail and services.
Contrata SP: dates, location and documents
| Step | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Application | By September 9, 2026, through the Cate Portal |
| Portal listing | “CONTRATA SP”, ID 40134 |
| In-person selection | September 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Location | Cate Central, Rua Álvares Penteado, 203, São Paulo Historic Center |
| Documents | RG, CPF and a physical or digital work card (Carteira de Trabalho) |
The address is near the Sé, São Bento and Anhangabaú metro stations. The details above are published on the official Cate Portal page for Contrata SP.
How to apply on the Cate Portal
- Open the official Contrata SP page on the Cate Portal and use the application button.
- Sign in to your account. If you do not yet have a résumé registered, complete the profile with the requested information.
- If you already have a résumé on the portal, review and update it before applying.
- Find the “CONTRATA SP” listing and confirm ID 40134.
- Complete the application and monitor the contact channels listed in your profile.
Cate instructs candidates to wait for contact from its team for additional information about the event. It is therefore useful to check the phone number and email address on file and make sure the résumé is up to date before finishing the application.
What to bring on September 10
For the selection, the City lists three documents: RG, CPF and the Carteira de Trabalho, which may be physical or digital. The page dedicated to this Contrata SP event does not list a printed résumé as a mandatory document.
Because the selection runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., plan the trip in advance and make sure the required documents are accessible before leaving. If you use the digital work card, that means keeping your phone charged and checking that you can access the app.
Which temporary jobs are expected
The City says there are more than 200 temporary opportunities in several areas, including retail and services. In a more recent announcement, it cited examples such as attendant, forklift operator and stock clerk. Another official notice describes the openings as temporary year-end jobs and says participating companies will have their human-resources teams at the selection event.
This does not mean every position has the same requirements. The official pages reviewed do not publish a complete company-by-company list for this event with salary, education, experience requirements and the number of openings for each role. Those details may vary according to the opportunity presented during the selection process.
Do not confuse Contrata SP with Cate’s 2,000+ general openings
During the week of September 7, the City also announced more than 2,000 general job openings available through the Cate network. That total is separate from the temporary-job Contrata SP event. For the September 10 hiring drive, the correct reference is the “CONTRATA SP” application, ID 40134, with more than 200 temporary opportunities.
The distinction matters because deadlines and participation procedures can differ. The City’s weekly announcement sets a September 9, 6 p.m. deadline for the general openings, while the dedicated Contrata SP page says applications are open through September 9 without specifying a closing time. For the hiring event, it is therefore not safe to assume that the general-opening deadline time also applies; submitting the application as early as possible is the safer course.
Checklist to avoid missing the deadline
- Sign in to the Cate Portal before September 9.
- Create or update your résumé.
- Apply to “CONTRATA SP”, ID 40134.
- Check the phone number and email address on file and monitor any contact from Cate.
- Set aside your RG, CPF and physical or digital Carteira de Trabalho.
- Plan your trip to Cate Central at Rua Álvares Penteado, 203.
- Attend on September 10 within the stated hours, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where to check official updates
Because this is a short-deadline selection process, the main reference should be the Contrata SP page on the Cate Portal. The City of São Paulo also published an updated overview of the week’s openings and hiring events. If procedures, location or hours change, those official channels should take precedence.
