Department of Water and Sanitation General Workers X5 โ Western Cape | ABET Certificate | R144,024 Per Year | Apply by 5 October 2026
The Department of Water and Sanitation is inviting applications for five General Worker: Civil Maintenance positions in the Western Cape.
The vacancies are based at Breede/Gouritz (Worcester) under the Department’s Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations branch.
Applicants need an ABET certificate. Higher qualifications and previous experience performing manual work will be considered an advantage.
The successful candidates will perform general maintenance and labouring duties involving cleaning, gardening, grounds maintenance, canals, drains, dams, pipelines, buildings, equipment and other departmental infrastructure.
The advertised salary is R144,024 per annum (Level 02).
Applications close on 5 October 2026 and must be submitted through the Department of Water and Sanitation’s online recruitment system.
Job Overview
Department: Department of Water and Sanitation
Position: General Worker: Civil Maintenance
Number of Posts: 5
Reference Number: 051026/24
Post Number: 34/190
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
Chief Directorate: Water Resources Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance
Directorate: Operations Southern
Centre: Breede/Gouritz (Western Cape โ Worcester)
Salary: R144,024 per annum
Salary Level: Level 02
Minimum Qualification: ABET Certificate
Experience: Manual-work experience advantageous
Closing Date: 5 October 2026
Application Method: Online
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- An ABET certificate
The advertisement states that higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage.
Experience in performing manual work will also serve as an added advantage.
This means previous manual-work experience is beneficial, but the advert does not state it as a compulsory minimum requirement.
Knowledge and Competencies
Applicants should have basic knowledge of:
-General work.
-Handling equipment and appliances.
-Lawn-care processes.
-Pruning and trimming processes and techniques.
-Chemical use, including dilution and mixing.
-Chemical products.
-Daily maintenance procedures for efficient machinery and equipment performance.
-Water utilisation.
-Water-resource strategy.
-Health and safety procedures.
-Garden maintenance.
-Planting practices.
-Basic government legislation.
Working Environment
Applicants must be able and willing to work in or near:
- Rivers.
- Dams.
- Canals.
- Confined spaces.
Candidates should take this requirement seriously because the position involves physical outdoor and infrastructure-maintenance work.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Perform General Assistant Work
Successful applicants will perform general assistant duties in support of the Department’s infrastructure operations and maintenance activities.
The position involves practical and physical work across different areas.
2. Load and Offload Equipment and Goods
General Workers will assist with loading and offloading:
- Furniture.
- Equipment.
- Other goods.
These items will be moved to their relevant destinations as required.
Applicants should therefore be comfortable performing manual duties.
3. Clean Government Vehicles and Equipment
Successful candidates will assist with cleaning:
- Government vehicles.
- Machinery.
- Equipment.
Equipment should be kept clean and properly maintained to support departmental operations.
4. Clean Workstations and Working Areas
General Workers will be responsible for cleaning relevant workstations and ensuring working areas remain clean.
This can include:
- Work areas.
- Offices.
- Buildings.
- Operational areas.
5. Lawn and Tree Maintenance
The position involves maintaining lawns and trees.
Duties may include:
- Cleaning lawns.
- Pruning trees.
- Maintaining grounds.
- Removing unwanted vegetation.
- Supporting general garden maintenance.
6. Maintain Grounds and Canals
Successful candidates will clean and maintain:
- Grounds.
- Canals.
- Office grounds.
- Other departmental areas.
The work may take place in outdoor environments and around water infrastructure.
7. Repair Tools and Structures
General Workers will assist with repairing tools and structures.
This can include work involving:
- Buildings.
- Fences.
- Canal areas.
- Dam areas.
- Office buildings.
- Benches.
Applicants may use both:
- Hand tools.
- Power tools.
8. Mix and Apply Chemicals
The role may involve mixing:
- Spray products.
- Fertilisers.
These may be applied using:
- Hand sprayers.
- Atomic sprayers.
- Spreaders.
Applicants should follow relevant safety procedures when handling chemicals.
9. Maintain Sidewalks and Driveways
Successful candidates will assist with the upkeep of:
- Sidewalks.
- Driveways.
- Parking lots.
- Planters.
- Other ground features.
10. Maintain Gardens and Grounds
General Workers will help maintain existing gardens and grounds by caring for:
- Plants.
- Trees.
- Garden areas.
This may involve routine garden maintenance and planting activities.
11. Rake and Mulch Leaves
Duties may include:
- Raking leaves.
- Mulching leaves.
- Maintaining neat outdoor areas.
12. Irrigate Plants and Lawns
Successful applicants may assist with irrigating:
- Plants.
- Lawns.
- Garden areas.
13. Sweep Walkways and Grounds
General Workers will be responsible for keeping walkways and grounds clean.
This may involve:
- Sweeping.
- Removing debris.
- Maintaining neat outdoor spaces.
14. Clean Buildings
The duties also include cleaning buildings by:
- Sweeping floors.
- Washing floors.
Applicants should therefore be prepared to perform both indoor and outdoor cleaning duties.
15. Perform Labouring Duties
Successful candidates will perform labouring duties to support the:
- Maintenance.
- Repair.
- Construction.
of departmental infrastructure.
This is a practical role that may involve physically demanding work.
16. Assist With Water Supply Infrastructure
General Workers will assist with cleaning and repairing water-supply systems such as:
- Canals.
- Drains.
- Dams.
- Pipelines.
These duties form an important part of maintaining departmental water infrastructure.
17. Assist With Departmental Building Repairs
The position may involve assisting with repairs to departmental buildings.
Applicants should be comfortable performing general maintenance work under appropriate supervision.
Travel and Working Away From Home
The advertisement states that the successful candidate:
Must be willing to work away from home.
Successful applicants may also be required to perform duties at schemes throughout the Western Cape.
Candidates should consider this requirement carefully before applying.
Salary
The advertised salary is:
R144,024 per annum
The position is classified at:
Level 02
The source advert provides an annual salary and does not state a separate monthly amount.
Is Previous Work Experience Required?
The vacancy states:
Experience in performing manual work will serve as an added advantage.
This means manual-work experience can strengthen an application, but it is not stated as a compulsory minimum requirement in the supplied advertisement.
Applicants without formal work experience should therefore focus on genuine relevant abilities such as:
- Physical work.
- Cleaning.
- Gardening.
- Using basic tools.
- Following instructions.
- Teamwork.
- Reliability.
- Health and safety awareness.
Qualification Requirement
The advertised minimum qualification is:
ABET Certificate
Higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage.
Applicants should accurately state their highest completed qualification when completing the online application.
Application Process:
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