POST 42/143 : GENERAL WORKER (X10 POSTS)
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 eneral 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 :
Rhenosterkop / Mkhombo Dam Applications
Injaka Dam (Bushbuckridge) Applications
Mapochgronden GWS (Vlugkraal Dam) Applications
Kwena Dam Applications
Tours Dam Applications
Buffelskloof Dam Applications
Bronkorstspruit Dam Applications

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
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 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.