Department of Water and Sanitation: General Worker Position Available

Department of Water and Sanitation: General Worker Position Available – ABET Certificate required. The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring for a general worker civil maintenance position in Breede/Gouritz (Western Cape – Worcester).

Location: Western Cape, South Africa

Closing Date: 05/10/2026

Requirements

Qualifications:

• An ABET certificate
• Higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage
• Experience in performing manual work will be an added advantage

Knowledge and Competencies:

• 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 and Responsibilities

Key Performance Areas:

• Perform general assistant work. This includes but is not limited to: Loading and offloading 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, office grounds, etc
• Repair tools and structures such as buildings, fences, around canals, dam areas, office buildings, and benches using hand and power tools
• Mix, spray, or spread fertilizers using hand or automatic 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 and grounds, and clean buildings by sweeping and washing floors
• Perform labouring duties to support maintenance, repair, and construction of departmental infrastructure
• Assist with cleaning and repairing water supply systems like canals, drains, dams, and pipelines, as well as repairs to department buildings
• The incumbent must be willing to work away from home and will be required to perform duties at all schemes throughout the Western Cape

How to Apply

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