General Worker

About this post

The Department of Water and Sanitation is looking for a General Worker in De Mist Kraal Dam. It is a permanent post on salary level 2, paying R144 024 per annum.

Section: Re-advertisement, applicants who have previously applied must re-apply) Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Southern

Closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.

What you need

The official advert asks for:

• An ABET Certificate.
• Higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage.
• Knowledge of general work in handling equipment and appliances.
• Knowledge of working on various general work including lawn care process.
• Knowledge of pruning, trimming process and techniques.
• Basic knowledge of chemical use (dilution / mix) chemical product.
• Basic knowledge of daily maintenance procedures for efficient machine / equipment performance.
• Basic knowledge in supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Basic understanding of Government legislation.

What you’ll do

• Perform general assistant work.
• Load and off load furniture, equipment, and any other goods to relevant destination.
• Clean government vehicles.
• Clean relevant workstations.
• Cutting of grass and cleaning pavements.
• Cutting and stockpiling of trees.

Tips before you apply

• Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
• Quote the reference number 131126/50 on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
• Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
• Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.