DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION: 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 facilitiessuch, 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:
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

NOTE: Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.

CLOSING DATE: 07 November 2025
NOTE: Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/. Other related documentatio,n such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, 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.