General Workers x67 posts at Department of Water and Sanitation for unskilled candidates (Minimum ABET Certificate Only)
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- Oct 26
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DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
CLOSING DATE : 07 November 2025
POST 39/94 : GENERAL WORKER REF NO: 071125/07
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
Dir: Southern Operations
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Breede/Gouritz (Western Cape - Worcester)
REQUIREMENTS : An ABET Certificate. Higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage.
Experience in performing manual work will serve an added advantage.
Knowledge and Competencies: Basic knowledge of the following is essential:
General work in handling equipment and appliances. Various general work,
including lawn care processes. Pruning and trimming processes and
techniques. Chemical use (dilution/mix) and chemical product knowledge.
Daily maintenance procedures for efficient machine/equipment performance.
Supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy. Health and safety
procedures. Garden maintenance and planting practices. A basic
understanding of Government legislation. Must be able and willing to work in
or near rivers, dams, canals and confined spaces.
DUTIES : Perform general assistant work. This includes but is not limited to: Loading and
off-loading furniture, equipment, and other goods to their relevant destinations.
Cleaning government vehicles, machinery, and equipment. Cleaning the
relevant workstations and ensuring working areas are clean. Cleaning lawns
and pruning trees where necessary. Clean and maintain grounds, canals etc.
Repair tools and structures such as building, fences, around canals dam areas
and benches using hand and power tools. Mix spray or spread fertilizers using
hand or atomic sprayers or spreaders. Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks,
driveways, parking lots, planters, and other ground features. Maintain existing
grounds / gardens by caring for sod, plants, and trees. Rake and mulch leaves
irrigate plants and lawns. Sweep walkways, grounds, and clean buildings by
sweeping and washing floors. Perform labouring duties to support
maintenance, repair and construction of public infrastructure. Assisting with
cleaning and repairing water supply systems like canals, drains, dams, and
pipelines.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Mthenjana at Tel No: (071) 861 8066
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
NOTE : Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area
POST 39/95 : GENERAL WORKER REF NO: 071125/08 (X4 POSTS)
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
Dir: Southern Operations
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Uitkeer
REQUIREMENTS : An ABET Certificate. Higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage.
Knowledge of general work in handling equipment and appliances. Knowledge
of working on various general work including lawn care process. Knowledge of
the pruning and trimming process and techniques. Basic knowledge of
chemical use (dilution/mix) chemical product knowledge. Basic knowledge of
daily maintenance procedures for efficient machine/equipment performance.
Basic knowledge in supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy.
Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures. Basic understanding of
Government legislation.
DUTIES : Perform general assistant work. Load and off load furniture, equipment and any
other goods to relevant destination. Clean government vehicles. Clean relevant
workstations. Cutting of grass and cleaning pavements. Cutting and stockpiling
of trees
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Cannon at Tel No: (063) 500 6215
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
NOTE : Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area
POST 39/96 : GENERAL WORKER REF NO: 071125/09 (X15 POSTS)
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations
Dir: Operations Northern
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Groblersdal:
(Mechanical Maintenance) (X5 Posts)
(Electrical Maintenance) (X3 Posts)
(Civil Maintenance) (X7 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : An ABET Certificate. Higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage.
Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate relevant work
experience in a similar environment. Knowledge of working on various general
work including lawn care process, vegetation clearance, and general grounds
maintenance. Basic knowledge of maintenance practices for the efficient and
safe upkeep of government water infrastructure and associated facilities. Basic
disciplinary knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety procedures. Basic
understanding of government legislation and policy implementation. Expected
to do practical during interviews.
DUTIES : Provide general assistance to artisans and technicians in carrying out
maintenance and operational tasks. Perform Loading and off-loading of
equipment and any other items as directed by supervisor. Carry out general
maintenance activities including fencing, weed control, gardening, painting,
maintenance of fire breaks and herbicide application. Conduct general routine
inspections. Perform maintenance tasks on government water infrastructure
and related facilities. Report faults, defects, and safety hazards to supervisors
promptly. Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and all
related safety regulations. Assist with other general duties as and when
requested.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. ST Ngcobo Tel No: (013) 262 6839
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
POST 39/97 : GENERAL WORKER (X46 POSTS)
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations
Dir: Operations Northern
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Nwanedi/Luphephe Ref No: 071125/10 (X4 Posts)
Mutshedzi Ref No: 071125/11 (X3 Posts)
Nzhelele Canals Ref No: 071125/12 (X5 Posts)
Nzhelele Dam Ref No: 071125/13 (X1 Post)
Nandoni Dam Ref No: 071125/14 (X6 Posts)
Letaba System Ref No: 071125/15 (X7 Posts)
Sterkrivier Canal Ref No: 071125/16 (X13 Posts)
Roodeplaat Dam Ref No: 071125/17 (X7 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : An ABET Certificate. Higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage.
Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate relevant work
experience in a similar environment. Knowledge of general worker in handling
gardening equipment and appliances. Knowledge of working on various
general work including lawn care process. Basic knowledge of maintenance
practices for the efficient and safe upkeep of government water infrastructure
and associated facilities.
DUTIES : Carry out general maintenance activities including weed control, gardening,
painting, maintenance of fire breaks and herbicide application. Conduct
general routine inspections on Departmental infrastructure. Perform
maintenance tasks on government water infrastructure and related facilities
such as canals, pipelines, dams, servitudes, terrain and buildings. Report
faults, defects, and safety hazards to supervisors promptly. Load and off load
equipment. Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and all
related safety regulations. Assist with other general duties as and when
requested.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. KS Thantsha Tel No: (015) 307 8600 (Nwanedi/Luphepe, Mutshedzi,
Nzhelele Dam, Nzhele Canals, Nandoni Dam, Letaba canal system and
Sterkrivier canal)
Mr A Naicker at Tel No: (087) 943 3719 (Roodeplaat Dam)
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
POST 39/98 : GROUNDSMAN REF NO: 071125/18
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
Dir: Operations Southern
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Voelvlei Scheme (Western Cape)
REQUIREMENTS : An ABET Certificate or relevant qualification. Zero - one (1) year working
experience. Added years of experience in performing manual work will be an
added advantage. The following knowledge and competencies are required:
Knowledge of working on various general work and handling equipment and
appliances. Knowledge of gardening equipment including lawn care process
and competencies are required (pruning and trimming process and
techniques). Knowledge of chemical use (dilution/mix) and chemical product
knowledge. Knowledge of daily maintenance procedures for efficient
machine/equipment performance. Basic knowledge in supporting water
utilisation and water resource strategy. Knowledge of health and safety
procedures. Knowledge of garden maintenance and planting practices. Basic
understanding of Government legislation. Good communication skills and the
ability to work in a team. Must be able to work in or near rivers, dams, and
canals, and in confined spaces. Must be able and willing to assist other
schemes and maintenance teams when needed. Must be punctual, productive,
and loyal.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for the following Key Performance
Areas: Clean and maintain grounds and repair tools and structures such as
buildings, fences, and benches using hand and power tools. Mix, spray, or
spread fertilisers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees
using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders. Provide proper upkeep of
sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other grounds
features. Maintain existing grounds/gardens by caring for sod, plants, and
trees. Rake and mulch leaves and irrigate plants and lawns. Sweep parking
lots, walkways, and grounds; clean buildings by sweeping, washing floors, and
cleaning windows. Perform routine maintenance on equipment, repair minor
damages, and refer major repairs to service providers. Maintain accurate
records, such as job cards and equipment repair logs. Conduct inspections and
report defects, such as cracks in structures, holes in embankments, and
stagnant water.
ENQUIRIES : Ms MA Lepota at Tel No: 071 861 5581
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
NOTE : Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.
NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets
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