GENERAL WORKER CIVIL MAINTENANCE

Department of Water and Sanitation

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations Cd: Water Resources Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Southern

Reference number: 051026/24
Salary: R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: Breede/Gouritz (Western Cape - Worcester)
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

An ABET certificate. Higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage. Experience in performing manual work will serve an added advantage. Knowledge and Competencies: Basic knowledge of the following is essential: 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

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 building, fences, around canals dam areas, office buildings and benches using hand and power tools. Mix spray or spread fertilizers using hand or atomic 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, grounds, and clean buildings by sweeping and washing floors. Perform labouring duties to support maintenance, repair and construction of departmental infrastructure. Assisting 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.

Where to send your application

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. Bertram Ross Tel No: (021) 941 6077

Note

Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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