The Department of Water and Sanitation is the custodian of South Africa's water resources. It is primarily responsible for the formulation and implementation of policy governing this sector.
While striving to ensure that all South Africans gain access to clean water and dignified sanitation, the department also promotes effective and efficient water resou...
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An NQF level 2 or equivalent qualification. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. A higher qualification will serve as an added advantage. Good verbal, writing, and reading skills.
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 algae and water grass in canals regularly. Conduct daily inspections on the section. Report holes on embankments and any irregularities on canals to the 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 and their surroundings clean. Keep the inlet hole to the measuring box always open.
Clean and lock the postboxes always. Repair minor washouts. Repair equipment when necessary. Keep equipment safe and lock the storeroom always.