DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the 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 (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). All required information on the Z83 application form must be provided. 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 of the Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory and such details must also be included in the applicants CV. For posts requiring a driver’s license, annotate such details on CV. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late, applications will be accepted. A SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualification/s (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. 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 (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 or emailed 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.
CLOSING DATE : 15 September 2023
POST 31/98 : WATER CONTROL AID REF NO: 150923/04
(Re-advertisement applicants who previously applied are encouraged to reapply)
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operation
SALARY : R171 537 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : Wolwedans Dam
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 Certificate or AET (Adult Education Training). Basic knowledge in controlling and managing water distribution for all Government Waterworks within the Area Offices jurisdiction. Basic Knowledge in policy implementation. Basic knowledge in monitoring and evaluation principles. Basic disciplinary
understanding in Occupational Health and Safety and in Public Administration. Basic understanding in supporting water utilization and water resource
strategy. Basic understanding of flood controlling and basic understanding of Government Legislation.
DUTIES : Distribute water in respect to instruction given by managers. Do routine maintenance in the Government Waterworks canals, pipelines and river
outlets. Open sluices for distributing water on the Government Waterworks to water users. Clear water plants, grass and algae in canals, dirty canals, and
wastage by irrigators. Attend to problems regarding obstacles in canals. Conduct general routine inspection. Remove stones and sand on water
canals/pipelines/river outlets. Keep gauge plates clean. Keep inlet hole to measuring box open. Look for cracks in measuring structures and report
defects. Paint a mark above gauge plate. Report irregularities with accordance to scheme regulations. Keep structures clean and their surroundings. Keep
embankments in good conditions and holes are reported. Stagnant water on the embankments must be reported. Conduct minor maintenance of canals,
measuring structures, sluices, and servitudes. Ensure that sluices numbers are clearly painted. Keep grids clean and repair minor wash outs. Ensure safe
keeping of equipment and property. Keep equipment in the stores safe and always lock storerooms. Update administration records and keep register up
to date.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. T Monwabisi, Tel No: (021) 941 6045
APPLICATIONS : WRIOM Southern Operations (Wolwedans Dam): Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to The Department of Water
and Sanitation, P.O. Box 5501, Walmer, Port Elizabeth 6065 or Hand deliver at 50 Heugh Road, Lion Roars Office Park c/o 3rd Avenue and Heugh Road, Walmer. For Attention: Ms. B Gqokoma / Mr M Jonkerman
All the best with your applications