Department of Water and Sanitation General Worker Vacancies 2026

General Worker vacancies (X6 Posts) at the Department of Water and Sanitation, Infrastructure Management. Salary R138,486. Duties include facility maintenance, gardening, and OHS compliance.

Post Title: General Worker (X6 Posts)

Post Number: 12/88

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations Dr: Operations Southern

  • Salary: R138,486 per annum (Level 02)

Centres and Reference Numbers

  • Breede/Grouritz: Ref No: 240426/11 (X1 Post)
  • Theewaterkloof: Ref No: 240426/12 (X1 Post)
  • Clain William Dam: Ref No: 240426/13 (X1 Post)
  • Vredendal Area Office: Ref No: 240426/14 (X3 Posts)

Minimum Requirements

  • An ABET Certificate.
  • A higher qualification will serve as an added advantage.
  • Demonstrated relevant experience in a similar environment will serve as an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of handling gardening equipment and appliances.
  • Knowledge of various general work, including lawn care.
  • Basic knowledge of maintenance practices for the efficient and safe upkeep of government water infrastructure and associated facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Carrying out general maintenance activities, including weed control, gardening, painting, maintenance of fire breaks, and herbicide application.
  • Conducting general routine inspections on Departmental infrastructure.
  • Performing maintenance tasks on government water infrastructure and related facilities such as canals, pipelines, dams, servitudes, terrain, and buildings.
  • Promptly reporting faults, defects, and safety hazards to supervisors.
  • Loading and offloading equipment.
  • Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and all related safety regulations.
  • Assisting with other general duties as and when requested.

Application Details

  • Enquiries: Mr Monwabisi Tom, Tel No: (021) 941 6121

Applications: All applications must be submitted online via the link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/