DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION – GENERAL WORKERS REF NO: 100521/18 (X50 POSTS)

CLOSING DATE : 10 May 2021
NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the email address specified on each post. Applications must be submitted using the
newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and
Sanitations website, under career opportunities or the DPSA website, under
vacancies in the Public Service (point 4) and should be accompanied by a
comprehensive CV as well as copies of qualifications and Identity document
(all documents must be submitted in one email in a PDF format. The
attachment/s, may not exceeding 10mb) Subject title on the email must clearly
display the reference number of the post applied for. Applicants should forward
applications to the correct email address of the post as wrong emailed
applications will not be considered. No late, applications will be accepted.
Original/certified copies must be produced by only shortlisted candidates
during the interview date. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign
qualifications. Applications that do not comply with the above mentioned
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. (Individuals who
have completed the course already, and who are therefore in possession of a
certificate are welcome to submit such, however it is not required that an
applicant submit such when applying for the post prior to the closing date. The
link for the completion of the course for the certificate for the pre-entry into SMS
can be found on http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure
form and undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders
must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin. 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 two (2) months of this advertisement, please accept that
your application has been unsuccessful. 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.
OTHER POSTS

POST 14/145 : GENERAL WORKERS REF NO: 100521/18 (X50 POSTS)
Branch: NWRI Northern Operations
SALARY : R102 534 per annum (Level 2)
CENTRES : Hartbeespoort Area Office: (Mechanical Maintenance(X3 Posts)
Marico Bosveld (X2 Posts)
Upper Molopo (X1 Post)
Klein Maricopoort (X1 Post)
Lindley Spoort (X2 Posts)
Bospoort Dam (X1 Post)
Buffelspoort (X2 Posts)
Electrical Maintenance (X2 Posts)
Civil Maintenance (X2 Posts)
Roodeplaat Dam(X1 Post)
Tzaneen Area Office: Vondo Dam (X2 Posts)
Levubu Canals(X7 Posts)
Tshakhuma (X1post)
Glen Alphine Dam(X1 Post)
Damani Dam (X2 Posts)
Middle Letaba (X4 Posts)
Nzhelele Dam (X6 Posts)
Tzaneen Village (X1post)
Sterk Rivier (X1 Post)
Electrical Maintenance (X1 Post)
Mechanical Maintenance (X2 Posts)
Civil Major Maintenance (X3 Posts)
Civil Maintenance (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : An ABET certificate. One (1) to two (2) years’ experience as a General Worker
will be an added advantage. Knowledge of general work in handling equipment
and appliances. Knowledge of working on various general work including lawn
care process. Knowledge of the pruning and trimming process and techniques.
Basic knowledge of chemical use (dilution/mix) chemical product knowledge.
Basic knowledge daily maintenance procedures for efficient
machine/equipment performance. Basic in supporting water utilisation and
water resource strategy. Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures.
Basic knowledge of garden maintenance and planting practices. Basic
understanding of Government legislation. Knowledge of using a bush cutter,
Submersible pumps, chain blocks and overhead cranes. Good communication
skills. Ability to work under supervision and in a team. Must be punctual,
productive and loyal.
DUTIES : Load and off load of tools, materials and equipment on a daily basis. Assist
with the cleaning and repair of water supply/distribution system (canals, drains,
dams, pipelines, structures etc.) during dry periods. Assist with the cutting and
removing of grass, brush, trees from all servitude’s as instructed. Assist with
the reparation of all fencing as well as installation of new fencing when
required. Assist with the mixing of concrete as required. Assist with the
construction of concrete canals as well as placing of concrete for buildings and
structures when required. Operate brush cutter and slasher as required.
Maintain and take care of machinery, equipment, tools and goods. Assist with
painting of equipment. Assist with the cleaning and repair of mechanical
equipment (valves, generators, gearboxes, pipes etc.). Assist with construction
of steel structures. Assist with the cleaning and repair of electrical equipment
(electric panels, electric cables, lights, electric starters etc.) which may entail
digging of holes and trenches.
ENQUIRIES : Hartbeespoort Mr. JJ Pretorius Tel No: (087)943 3719
Tzaneen Area Office Mr. KS Thantsha Tel No: (015)307 8600
APPLICATIONS : Hartbeespoort Area Office: Please email your application quoting the
relevant reference number to HBPrecruitment@dws.gov.za For attention: Mr.
S Murunzi
Tzaneen Area Office: Please email your application quoting the relevant
reference number to TZNrecruitment@dws.gov.za For attention: Mr. S
Murunzi
NOTE : Preference will be given to the community residing within or around designated areas.