General Worker - Nzhelele Canals at Department of Water and Sanitation

Centre: Nzhelele Canals

 Requirements

• An ABET Certificate.
• Higher qualifications 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 workers in handling gardening equipment and appliances.
• Knowledge of working on various general work, including the 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 firebreaks, 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 requested.

Application Closing Date: 7 November 2025, 4:30 PM