GENERAL WORKER
1. GENERAL WORKER (X19 POSTS)2. SECURITY OFFICER (NKP) (X4 POSTS)3. WATER CONTROL AID (X15 POSTS)4. GENERAL WORKER (X6 POSTS)SECURITY OFFICER (NKP) (X4 POSTS)REF NO: 240426/03 Infrastructure Management: Central Operations Dir: Operations CentralBranch: Infrastructure ManagementSALARY : R193 359 per annum (Level 04)CENTRE : Central Operations Jericho DamREQUIREMENTS : NQF level 4 Senior/Grade 12 qualification Certificate. One (1) to (3) three years in the Security Industry. PSIRA Grade C certificate. Firearm Training Certificate with Business Purpose. SAPS competency Certificate. National Key Point Certificate. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. Computer skills. Knowledge of minimum information security standards (MISS) excellent communication skills verbal and written. A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of assets and information protection: Must be willing to work shifts including weekends and public holidays, must be cleared of any pending criminal records. NB: Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to perform practical tests.DUTIES : Guarding and Patrolling the Departmental premises, Conduct and enforce compliance to access control procedures at all Departmental premises/NKP main entrance by searching vehicles, people and property as per access control and Criminal Procedure Act 51/1977, permit or deny entry as required., ensure prohibition of unauthorized removal of equipment from the premises, operate control room security equipment’s. Arrest transgressor’s at NKP area, Ensure all incidents are recorded in the Occurrence book, ensure application of emergency procedures in situation like boom threats, riots etc. ENQUIRIES : Mr. DM Mhlanga Tel No: (017) 846 6000APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/+WATER CONTROL AID (X15 POSTS)Branch: Infrastucture Management Northern Operations Dir: Operations NorthernSALARY : R193 359 per annum (Level 04)CENTRE : Hartbeespoort Dam Ref No: 240426/04 (X1Buffelspoort Dam Ref No: 240426/05 (X2 Roodeplaat Dam Ref No: 240426/06 (X2 Vaal Kop Dam Ref No: 240426/07 (X2 Posts)Marico GWS Ref No: 240426/08 (X3 PostsKlein Marico Ref No: 240426/09 (X3 Posts) Lindleyspoort Dam Ref No: 240426/10 (X2 REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 2. A Senior / Grade 12 certificate / Adult Education Training (AET) or higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage. Good verbal, writing and reading skills. Basic knowledge in controlling and managing the water distribution for all Government water works. Basic understanding in occupational Health and safety. Basic knowledge of flood control. Basic understanding of record keeping.DUTIES : Opening and closing of sluices according to scheme regulations. Handling the water distribution sheet according to scheme regulations. Perform minor maintenance on structures, fencing and sluices. Assist with opening of blocked pipes and canals. Remove of algae and water grass in canals regularly. Conduct daily inspections on section. Report holes on embankments and any irregularly on canals to Water Control Officer. Look for cracks in measuring structures and report defects. Stagnant water on the embankments must be reported. Painting of sluices and long weir sluices. Ensure that sluice numbers are clearly marked. Keep canal grids clean. Keep gauge plates clean. Keep structures clean and their surroundings. Keep inlet hole to measuring box always open. Clean and lock always the post boxes. Repair minor wash outs. Repair equipment when necessary. Keep equipment’s safe and lock the storeroom always.ENQUIRIES : Mr. KS Thantsha Tel No: (015) 307 8600Mr. ST Ngcobo, Tel No: (013) 262 6839 APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/+GENERAL WORKER (X6 POSTS)Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations Dr: Operations SouthernSALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)CENTRE : Breede/Grouritz Ref No: 240426/11 (X1 Post)Theewaterkloof Ref No: 240426/12 (X1 Post)Clain William Dam Ref No: 240426/13 (X1 Vredendal Area Office Ref No: 240426/14(X3REQUIREMENTS : An ABET Certificate. A higher qualification will serve as an added advantage. Demonstration to relevant experience in a similar environment will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge of general worker in handling gardening equipment and appliances. Knowledge of working on various general work including lawn care process. Basic knowledge of maintenance practices for the efficient and safe upkeep of government water infrastructure and associated facilities.DUTIES : Carry out general maintenance activities including weed control, gardening, painting, maintenance of fire breaks and herbicide application. Conduct general routine inspections on Departmental infrastructure. Perform maintenance tasks on government water infrastructure and related facilities such as canals, pipelines, dams, servitudes, terrain and buildings. Report faults, defects, and safety hazards to supervisors promptly. Load and offload equipment. Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and all related safety regulations. Assist with other general duties as and when requestedENQUIRIES : Mr Monwabisi Tom Tel No: (021) 941 6121APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/+ GENERAL WORKER (X19 POSTS)REF NO: 240426/15 Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations Dir: Operations Northern Cluster SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)CENTRE : Marico Dam REQUIREMENTS : An ABET Certificate. A higher qualification will serve as an added advantage. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate relevant work experience in a similar environment. Knowledge of general worker in handling gardening equipment and appliances. Knowledge of working on various general work including lawn care process. Basic knowledge of maintenance practices for the efficient and safe upkeep of government water infrastructure and associated facilities.DUTIES : Carry out general maintenance activities including weed control, gardening, painting, maintenance of fire breaks and herbicide application. Conduct general routine inspections on Departmental infrastructure. Perform maintenance tasks on government water infrastructure and related facilities such as canals, pipelines, dams, servitudes, terrain and buildings. Report faults, defects, and safety hazards to supervisors promptly. Load and off-load equipment. Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and all related safety regulations. Assist with other general duties as and when requested. ENQUIRIES : Mr B Mameshi, Tel No: (082) 870 7157 / Mr P Mokgau, Tel No: (082) 870 7157 APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/Follow Mzo Zuma job blog for more jobsDEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATIONCLOSING DATE : 24 April 2026NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za 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 on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. 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 qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the othermust be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Join job opportunities group 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 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 TargetsAdvertised on Dpsa circular 12 of 2026