WATER CONTROL AID
Department of Water and Sanitation
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
- Reference number
- 131126/45
- Salary
- R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
- Centre
- Voelvlei Scheme Gouda (Western Cape)
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026
- Circular
- No 39 of 2026
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A relevant NQF level 2 or relevant qualification. One (1) year work experience in water related functions will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure a valid unexpired Code B driver’s licence. Good verbal, writing, reading, and communication skills. Basic Knowledge in controlling and managing the Water distribution for all government water works. Ability to read measuring gauges and record water level. Ability to read water meters, record measurements, and complete logbook sheets accurately. Basic understanding in Occupational Health and Safety. Basic knowledge of flood control. Basic understanding of record keeping.
Duties
Opening and closing of sluices according to scheme regulations, collection of hydrological data. Handling the Water distribution sheet according to scheme regulation. Preform minor maintenance of structures, fencing, and sluices. Assist with opening blocked pipes and canals. Remove of algae and water grass in canals regularly. Conduct daily routine inspection on section. Holes in embankment must be reported to Water Control Officer. Look for cracks in measuring structures and report detects. Stagnant water on embankment must be reported. Clean the area around the post boxes. Keep canal grids, sand traps, and outlet structures clean. Keep gauge plates clean. Keep structure clean and their surroundings. Keep embankment in good condition. Clean intake towers, weirs, and meter houses. Safe keeping equipment and property. Must be able to assist other schemes and maintenance team around Western Cape. Assist with housekeeping at DWS offices and infrastructure (i.e. grass cutting/cutting down trees/fire breaks).
Where to send your application
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Enquiries
Ms. L Magalie, Cell No: (071) 861 7686
Note
Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 30 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 October 2026.
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