GENERAL WORKER REF NO: 291021/13 (X6 POSTS)

CLOSING DATE: 29 October 2021
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations
(This is a re-advertisement, applicants who have previously applied must reapply)
SALARY: R102 534 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Groblersdal Area Office: (Bronkhorstspruit Dam X4 Posts), (Injaka Dam X1 Post), (Kwena Dam X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS: ABET qualification. One (1) to two (2) years’ experience as a General Worker will be 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 in supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy. Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures. Basic knowledge of garden maintenance and planting practices. Basic understanding of Government legislation. Knowledge of using a bush cutter, submersible pumps, chain blocks and overhead cranes. Good communication skills. Ability to work under supervision and in a team. Must be punctual, productive and loyal.

DUTIES: Load and off load of tools, materials and equipment on a daily basis. Assist with the cleaning and repair of water supply/distribution system (canals, drains, dams, pipelines, structures etc.) during dry periods. Assist with the cutting and removing of grass, brush, trees from all servitude’s as instructed. Assist with the reparation of all fencing as well as installation of new fencing when required. Assist with the mixing of concrete as required. Assist with the construction of concrete canals as well as placing of concrete for buildings and structures when required. Operate brush cutter and slasher as required. Maintain and take care of machinery, equipment, tools and goods. Assist with painting of equipment. Assist with the cleaning and repair of mechanical equipment (valves, generators, gearboxes, pipes etc.). Assist with the construction of steel structures. Assist with the cleaning and repair of electrical equipment (electric panels, electric cables, lights, electric starters etc.) which may entail digging of holes and trenches.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. IJ Pretorius Tel No: (013) 262 6839

APPLICATIONS: Groblersdal Area Office Please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on the subject line to GDLrecruitment@dws.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION : Mr S Murunzi

NOTE: Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the email address specified on each post. Applications must be submitted using the newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and Sanitation website, under career opportunities or the DPSA website, under vacancies in the Public Service (point 4) and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV as well as copies of qualifications, identity document and a valid driver’s license (where applicable) which need not to be certified when applying for a post. Original/certified copies must be produced by only shortlisted candidates during the interview date.