DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION – GENERAL WORKER REF NO: 131120/22 (X5 POSTS)

CLOSING DATE : 13 November 2020
NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the email address specified to each post. Applications must be submitted on a
signed and dated Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department,
and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV as well as copies of
qualifications and Identity document. No late, applications will be accepted.
Original/certified copies must be produced by only shortlisted candidates
during the interview date. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign
qualifications. Applications that do not comply with the above mentioned
requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts
will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment. A pre-entry
certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required
for all SMS applicants. Candidates will complete a financial disclosure form and
also be required to undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship
holders must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin.
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 two (2) months of this advertisement, please
accept that your application has been unsuccessful. 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 25/132 : GENERAL WORKER REF NO: 131120/22 (X5 POSTS)
Branch: Chief Operations Office Kwazulu-Natal
SALARY : R102 534 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Midmar Dam, Howick

REQUIREMENTS : An ABET certificate. Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in building and
maintenance work will be an added advantage. Able to read various water
meters and gauge plates. Ability to read and write. Be physically fit. Good
communication skills and ability to work in a team. Ability to work under
supervision and independently. Must have a basic knowledge of using
equipment, tools and light machinery. Willingness to travel extensively within
KwaZulu-Natal province. Willingness to camp on site for more than a month.
Willingness to work in and around water such as rivers, lakes and dams.
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety procedures.

DUTIES : Cutting grass at monitoring sites. Painting work at monitoring sites. Remove
logs from monitoring sites. Camp and site setup. Site Clearance. Prepare site
identified by the Technician. Steel work, shuttering, concrete laying, finishing
and cleaning. Repair damages to structures. Inlet system installation. Clean
and maintain upstream pools. Repair damaged scour pipes and boxes.

ENQUIRIES : Mr B Pillay Tel No: (031) 336 2700
APPLICATIONS : KwaZulu-Natal (Midmar Dam): Please email your application quoting the
relevant reference number to KZNRecruitment@dws.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms S Mbongwa
NOTE : Persons with disability, Males – African/Indian/Coloured/White are encouraged
to apply.