GENERAL WORKER (X10 POSTS) AT DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations
Dir: Operations Northern Cluster (Groblersdal Area Office)
SALARY: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: Buffelskloof Dam Ref No: 281125/24 (X1 Post)
Tours Dam Ref No: 281125/25 (X1 Post)
Kwena Dam Ref No: 281125/26 (X2 Posts)
Mapochgronden GWS (Vlugkraal Dam) Ref No: 281125/27 (X1 Post)
Injaka Dam (Bushbuckridge) Ref No: 281125/28 (X1 Post)
Rhenosterkop / Mkhombo Dam Ref No: 281125/29 (X1 Post)
Bronkorstspruit Dam Ref No: 281125/30 (X3 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS: An ABET Certificate. A higher qualification 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. ST Ngcobo Tel No: (013) 262 6839 (Groblersdal)

APPLICATIONS: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

CLOSING DATE: 28 November 2025
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 et,c need not 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.