REF NO: 071125/07
BRANCH: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
DIRECTORATE: Southern Operations
SALARY: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: Breede/Gouritz (Western Cape – Worcester)
REQUIREMENTS:
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Education: ABET Certificate (higher qualifications advantageous)
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Experience: Manual work experience is an added advantage
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Knowledge & Competencies:
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General handling of equipment and appliances
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Lawn care, pruning, and trimming techniques
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Chemical handling (dilution/mixing) and safety
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Daily maintenance of machines/equipment
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Health and safety procedures
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Garden maintenance, planting, and upkeep of grounds
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Basic understanding of Government legislation
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Willingness to work in or near rivers, dams, canals, and confined spaces
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DUTIES:
1. General Assistant Work:
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Load and off-load furniture, equipment, and goods
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Clean government vehicles, machinery, workstations, and grounds
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Maintain lawns, prune trees, sweep and wash floors, clean sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas
2. Grounds and Garden Maintenance:
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Maintain sod, plants, and trees
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Rake leaves, mulch, irrigate, and fertilize using hand or sprayers
3. Support Maintenance and Infrastructure:
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Repair tools, fences, and structures around canals and dams
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Labour support for maintenance, repair, and construction of public infrastructure
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Assist with cleaning and repairing water supply systems (canals, drains, dams, pipelines)
ENQUIRIES:
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Ms. Mthenjana – Tel: 071 861 8066
APPLICATIONS:
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Submit online: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
NOTE:
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Preference given to candidates from the geographical area
Department of Water and Sanitation – Summary
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Closing Date: 07 November 2025
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How to Apply: Online only: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
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Documents: Only required if shortlisted (ID, qualifications, driver’s license, SAQA for foreign quals)
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Requirements: Complete all fields in online Z83; incomplete applications are disqualified
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SMS Posts: Pre-entry certificate, competency assessment, financial disclosure, security clearance required
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Checks: Reference, criminal, credit, SAQA verification; police clearance for foreigners/dual citizens
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EE Policy: Equal opportunity; preference for women and persons with disabilities
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Notes: No late or faxed applications; only shortlisted candidates contacted; department may not fill posts