George 3

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**Overview** This role, George 3 (Ref No: 301026/50), is with the Department Of Water And Sanitation (Dws). The position involves conducting routine and structural maintenance activities at various water-related gauging stations, including rivers, canals, dams, evaporation stations, and estuaries, utilizing hand and power tools. The incumbent will be required to work away from the office, in the field, for extended periods, often in or near water bodies, and must be willing to travel continuously. **What you will do** * Carry out routine maintenance activities (painting, weed control, etc.) at gauging stations (river, canals, dams, evaporation stations, estuaries) using hand and power tools to departmental standards. * Perform structural maintenance activities (replacements of steel components, etc.) at gauging stations (river, canals, dams, evaporation stations, estuaries) using hand and power tools. * Perform maintenance activities on the premises when required to do so. * Maintain embankments at gauging structures by stabilizing and clearing vegetation. * Clear and maintain access roads, refurbish gauging stations (rivers, canals) using hand and power tools. * Construct gauging weirs and infrastructure. * Assist with technical and special tasks (Instrument installations and flood monitoring) as and when requested. * Perform general maintenance and housekeeping of camping facilities. * Maintain and take care of machinery, equipment, tools and goods. * Load and offload equipment and materials. * Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act and all related safety regulations. * Report faults, defects, and safety hazards to supervisor promptly. * Work away from the office (in the field) for extended periods of time. * Work in or near rivers, dams, and canals. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An ABET certificate. * One (1) to two (2) years relevant experience will serve as an added advantage. * Knowledge of gardening equipment and appliances. * Knowledge of lawn care process. * Knowledge of the pruning and trimming process and techniques. * Knowledge of chemical use (dilution/mix) and chemical product knowledge. * Knowledge of daily maintenance procedures for efficient machine/equipment performance. * Basic knowledge in supporting water utilization and water resource strategy. * Knowledge of health and safety procedures. * Knowledge of garden maintenance and planting practices. * Communication skills. * Ability to work in a team. * Must be punctual. * Must be productive. * Must be loyal. * Must be able to work in or near rivers, dams, and canals. * Must be willing to travel in the execution of his duties on a continuous basis. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals holding an ABET certificate, with an added advantage for those possessing one to two years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of gardening equipment and appliances, lawn care, pruning and trimming, chemical use, daily maintenance procedures for machinery, and basic understanding of water utilization and resource strategy, alongside health and safety procedures and garden maintenance practices. Applicants must possess communication skills, be able to work effectively in a team, and demonstrate punctuality, productivity, and loyalty. A crucial requirement is the ability and willingness to work in or near rivers, dams, and canals, and to travel continuously for duty, often spending extended periods in the field. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-water-and-sanitation-dws-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-301026-50 Source: govpage

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