WATER CONTROL AID (X22 POSTS)

Branch: Infrastructure Management Northern Operations
Dir: Operations Northern
SALARY: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE: Loskop Dam Ref No: 281125/12 (X2 Posts)
Nzhelele Canals Ref No: 281125/13 (X6 Posts)
Rustedeventer (Elandsriver) Ref No: 281125/14 (X3 Posts)
Blyde River Ref No: 281125/15 (X2 Posts)
Mapochs Ref No: 281125/16 (X2 Posts)
Albasin Ref No: 281125/17 (X1 Post)
Nandoni Dam Ref No: 281125/18 (X2 Posts)
Letaba System Ref No: 281125/19 (X1 Post)
Tzaneen Dam Ref No: 281125/20 (X2 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS: An NQF level 2 or equivalent. A higher qualification will serve as an added advantage. Good verbal, writing, and reading skills. Basic knowledge in controlling and managing the water distribution for all Government water works. Basic understanding in occupational Health and safety. Basic knowledge of flood control. Basic understanding of record keeping.

DUTIES: Opening and closing of sluices according to scheme regulations. Handling the water distribution sheet according to scheme regulations. Perform minor maintenance on structures, fencing and sluices. Assist with opening of blocked pipes and canals. Remove of algae and water grass in canals regularly. Conduct daily inspections on section. Report holes on embankments and any irregularly on canals to Water Control Officer. Look for cracks in measuring structures and report defects. Stagnant water on the embankments must be reported. Painting of sluices and long weir sluices. Ensure that sluice numbers are clearly marked. Keep canal grids clean. Keep gauge plates clean. Keep structures clean and their surroundings. Keep inlet hole to measuring box always open. Clean and lock always the post boxes. Repair minor wash outs. Repair equipment when necessary. Keep equipment’s safe and lock the store room always.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. KS Thantsha Tel No: (015) 307 8600
Mr. ST Ngcobo, Tel No: (013) 262 6839

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.