DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION VACANCIES

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION VACANCIES

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
CLOSING DATE : 03 June 2024
NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the
address specified on each post. Applications must be submitted using the
newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and
Sanitations website, under career opportunities or the DPSA website, under
vacancies in the Public Service (point 4) and should be accompanied by a
comprehensive CV (with full particulars of the applicants’ training,
qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). All required
information on the Z83 application form must be provided. Other related
documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s
license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as
such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during
the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to
applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in
Part B of the Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as
compulsory and such details must also be included in the applicants CV. For
posts requiring a driver’s license, annotate such details on CV.

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 (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal
and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign
qualification/s (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the
above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. Candidates will be
required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo a security
clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police
clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted).

The
Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling
of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South
Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as
defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant
Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not
hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that
your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not
be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference
will be given to the EE Targets.
OTHER POSTS

POST 17/49 : GENERAL FOREMAN REF NO: 030624/27
Branch: Infrastructure Management Eastern Operations
Directorate: Operations Eastern
SALARY : R183 279 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : Midmar Dam

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 8 qualification. One (1) to two (2) years’ work experience. Basic
Knowledge in controlling and managing bulk water supply maintenance on
equipment. Knowledge in policy implementation. Knowledge in routine
inspection of equipment. Basic Understanding of Government legislation, and
Public Administration. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety. Basic
Knowledge in supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy. Good
written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills.

DUTIES : Maintenance of mechanical bulk water infrastructure and construction
equipment. Conduct general routine inspection. Perform routine maintenance
tasks for bulk water supply.

ENQUIRIES : Mr SB Mathonsi Tel No: (033) 239 1900
APPLICATIONS : Midmar (Howick): Please forward your application quoting the relevant
reference number to the Department of Water and Sanitation Private Bag
X1652, Bergville, 3350 or hand deliver to R103 Prospect Road, Howick.

FOR ATTENTION : Mr M Mncwabe

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POST 17/50 : HANDYMAN REF NO: 030624/28
Branch: Provincial Operations: Eastern Cape
Directorate: Water Resources Support
SALARY : R155 148 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : Mthatha

REQUIREMENTS : ABET Level 4. Zero (0) to Six (6) months experience required. Basic knowledge
in controlling and managing general work and equipment. Basic knowledge in
maintaining building structures. Basic knowledge in policy implementation.
Basic knowledge in routine inspection of equipment. Basic disciplinary
knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). Basic disciplinary
knowledge in Public Administration. Basic knowledge in supporting water
utilisation and water resource strategy. Basic understanding of Government
legislation. Good communication skills.

DUTIES : Maintenance of office buildings. Conduct regular building inspection. Attend to
minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry problems. Ensure that working areas
are cleaned accordingly. Clean equipment including motor vehicles and
machinery. Clean lawn and prune trees where necessary. Maintenance of
office equipment and furniture. Repair broken furniture and equipment. Report
defects. Safekeeping of maintenance tools and supplies. Equipment properly
repaired and maintained. Ensure furniture are repaired.

ENQUIRIES : Mr JJ Botha at (060) 980 7486
APPLICATIONS : Eastern Cape (King William’s Town): Please forward your application quoting
the relevant reference number to the Department of Water and Sanitation,
Private bag X7485, King Williams Town, 5600 or hand deliver at the 2
Hargreaves Avenue, Old SABC Building, King William’s Town, 5600.

FOR ATTENTION : Mr. MK Noah Tel No: (043) 604 5323