Department of Water and Sanitation Vacancies โ Closing 28 Nov 2025
1) GENERAL WORKER (X10) โ R138 486 p.a. (Level 02)
Centres & Refs (Northern Ops โข Groblersdal AO)
- Buffelskloof Dam โ Ref 281125/24 (X1)
- Tours Dam โ /25 (X1)
- Kwena Dam โ /26 (X2)
- Mapochgronden GWS (Vlugkraal Dam) โ /27 (X1)
- Injaka Dam (Bushbuckridge) โ /28 (X1)
- Rhenosterkop/Mkhombo Dam โ /29 (X1)
- Bronkhorstspruit Dam โ /30 (X3)
Requirements
- ABET Certificate (higher qualification advantageous).
- Exposure to general work in similar environments.
- Basic knowledge of gardening equipment, lawn care, weed control.
- Awareness of maintenance practices for water infrastructure (canals, pipelines, dams, buildings).
- OHS awareness; ability to follow instructions and report hazards.
Key Responsibilities
- General maintenance: weed control, gardening, painting, firebreaks, herbicide application.
- Routine inspections on departmental infrastructure.
- Assist with maintenance on canals, pipelines, dams, servitudes, terrain & buildings.
- Load/off-load equipment; report faults/defects/safety hazards promptly.
- Comply with OHS Act and perform other general duties as required.
2) FOOD SERVICE AID โ R138 486 p.a. (Level 02)
Centre: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Ref: 281125/23
Requirements
- NQF 1โ2 or relevant qualification (N6/Diploma in Hospitality & Catering an advantage).
- Up to 2 years food prep/serving experience (and/or 3 years cleaning) advantageous.
- Knowledge of hygiene, sanitation, health & safety, inventory procedures, food prep & portioning.
- Able to work shifts/OT; quality orientation.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean kitchen utensils/equipment and apply hygiene & safety measures.
- Provide catering support: prep snacks, beverages, basic meals.
- Issue, account for and keep stock of kitchen utensils/equipment.
- Set up crockery/cutlery, serve food & beverages; remove waste.
- Control quality, note and report waste/losses; support ordering where required.
3) DRIVER/MESSENGER (X2) โ R193 359 p.a. (Level 04)
- Central Operations (Pretoria) โข Ref: 281125/22
- Ministry โ Office of the Deputy Minister (Pretoria HO) โข Ref: 281125/21
Requirements (common)
- NQF 2 (or equivalent).
- Valid Code 8 (B) driverโs licence (disclosure required).
- ~1 year driver/messenger experience; computer literacy (basic).
- Knowledge of government procedures, OHS protocols, logbooks & document handling.
- High responsibility, confidentiality, reliability, punctuality; client focus and teamwork.
- Willing to travel and work extended hours; ability to track/trace documents accurately.
Key Responsibilities (common)
- Safely transport officials and deliver/collect mail, files & official documents.
- Complete logbooks & trip authorisations; perform routine vehicle checks.
- Track/trace correspondence; maintain delivery/receipt registers.
- Operate photocopiers; assist registry/admin support as needed.
4) WATER CONTROL AID (X22) โ R193 359 p.a. (Level 04)
Northern Operations โ Operations Northern
Centres & Refs: Loskop Dam /12 (X2) โข Nzhelele Canals /13 (X6) โข Rustedeventer/Elandsrivier /14 (X3) โข Blyde River /15 (X2) โข Mapochs /16 (X2) โข Albasin /17 (X1) โข Nandoni Dam /18 (X2) โข Letaba System /19 (X1) โข Tzaneen Dam /20 (X2)
Requirements
- NQF 2 (or equivalent; higher qualification an advantage).
- Basic verbal/written skills; record-keeping basics.
- Basic understanding of government water works, water distribution & flood control.
- OHS awareness; ability to do minor maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Open/close sluices and handle water distribution sheets per scheme rules.
- Minor maintenance on structures, fencing, sluices; clear blocked pipes/canals.
- Remove algae/water grass, clean canal grids, gauge plates, structures; paint sluices and ensure numbering.
- Daily inspections; report embankment holes, cracks, defects, stagnant water, irregularities.
- Keep measuring box inlets open; lock post boxes; repair minor wash-outs.
- Safeguard equipment; maintain and lock storerooms.
5) ARTISAN PRODUCTION (ELECTRICAL) โ Grade AโC (OSD)
Salary: R243 597 โ R408 048 p.a. (based on proven experience)
Centre: Jericho Dam (Usutu River) โข Ref: 281125/11
Requirements
- Electrical Trade Test Certificate (appropriate).
- Valid driverโs licence (unexpired).
- Knowledge: electrical production processes, OHS Act, legal compliance, QA.
- Skills: technical reporting, analysis & problem solving; computer literacy; communication.
- Team player; willing to travel, work long hours/standby; perform under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain electrical installations at dams, reservoirs, departmental houses, pump stations, repeater stations, dam walls & pipelines.
- Maintain/inspect cathodic protection (TRUs).
- Diagnose technical faults; repair & service equipment to standards/schedules.
- Implement planned maintenance; update logbooks; ensure quality assurance & safety compliance.
- Compile/submit technical reports; keep job records/registers.
- Supervise/mentor staff; participate in standby when required; pursue personal upskilling.
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