The Department Of Water And Sanitation is hereby inviting young and vibrant unemployed South Africans to apply for Level Entry Vacancies.
Available vacancies at the Department Of Water And Sanitation:
- Water Control Aid x15 Posts
Branch: Infrastucture Management Northern Operations Dir: Operations Northern
Remuneration: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
Centre:
- Hartbeespoort Dam Ref No: 240426/04 (X1 Post)
- Buffelspoort Dam Ref No: 240426/05 (X2 Posts)
- Roodeplaat Dam Ref No: 240426/06 (X2 Posts)
- Vaal Kop Dam Ref No: 240426/07 (X2 Posts)
- Marico GWS Ref No: 240426/08 (X3 Posts
- Klein Marico Ref No: 240426/09 (X3 Posts)
- Lindleyspoort Dam Ref No: 240426/10 (X2 Posts)
Water Control Aid Requirements
Applicants must have:
- An NQF level 2. A Senior / Grade 12 certificate / Adult Education Training (AET) or higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage. Good verbal, writing and reading skills. Basic knowledge in controlling and managing the water distribution for all Government water works. Basic understanding in occupational Health and safety. Basic knowledge of flood control. Basic understanding of record keeping.
What you will do as a Water Control Aid
Applicants will:
- Opening and closing of sluices according to scheme regulations.
- Handling the water distribution sheet according to scheme regulations.
- Perform minor maintenance on structures, fencing and sluices.
- Assist with opening of blocked pipes and canals.
- Remove of algae and water grass in canals regularly.
- Conduct daily inspections on section.
- Report holes on embankments and any irregularly on canals to Water Control Officer.
- Look for cracks in measuring structures and report defects.
- Stagnant water on the embankments must be reported.
- Painting of sluices and long weir sluices.
- Ensure that sluice numbers are clearly marked.
- Keep canal grids clean.
- Keep gauge plates clean.
- Keep structures clean and their surroundings.
- Keep inlet hole to measuring box always open.
- Clean and lock always the post boxes.
- Repair minor wash outs. Repair equipment when necessary.
- Keep equipment’s safe and lock the storeroom always.
- General Worker x6 Posts
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations Dr: Operations Southern
Remuneration: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
Centre:
- 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)
- General Worker x19 Posts
Ref No: 240426/15
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations Dir: Operations Northern Cluster
Remuneration: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: Marico Dam
General Worker Requirements:
Applicants must have:
- An ABET Certificate. A higher qualification will serve as an added advantage. Demonstration to relevant experience in a similar environment will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge of general worker in handling gardening equipment and appliances. Knowledge of working on various general work including lawn care process. Basic knowledge of maintenance practices for the efficient and safe upkeep of government water infrastructure and associated facilities.
What will you be doing as a General Worker?
Applicants will:
- Carry out general maintenance activities including weed control, gardening, painting, maintenance of fire breaks and herbicide application.
- Conduct general routine inspections on Departmental infrastructure.
- Perform maintenance tasks on government water infrastructure and related facilities such as canals, pipelines, dams, servitudes, terrain and buildings.
- Report faults, defects, and safety hazards to supervisors promptly.
- Load and offload equipment.
- Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and all related safety regulations. Assist with other general duties as and when requested.
How to apply for Department Of Water And Sanitation Level Entry Vacancies
- Follow the application portal provided below
- Select the option that best align with your qualifications
- Complete all the required fields
- Attach your supporting documentation
- Submit your applications as instructed
- DOWNLOAD THE Z83 APPLICATION FORM
- APPLY HERE FOR DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION LEVEL ENTRY VACANCIES
Department Of Water And Sanitation Level Entry Vacancies required documentation
Applicants must submit following documents:
- Updated CV
- Copies of qualifications
- Copies of identity document
- Z83 application form
- Driver’s license
Enquiries:
- Mr B Mameshi, Tel No: (082) 870 7157
- Mr P Mokgau, Tel No: (082) 870 7157
- Mr. KS Thantsha Tel No: (015) 307 8600
- Mr. ST Ngcobo, Tel No: (013) 262 6839
- Mr Monwabisi Tom Tel No: (021) 941 6121
Best Before: 24 April 2026
Crucial Matters
- Fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.
- Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted.
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks
- Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered.
Final Say:
If you do not hear from the department within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered.
