General Worker Vacancies in Western Cape, DPSA Circular 39

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: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
NOTE : Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
CLOSING DATE : 07 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 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.’’