General Worker - George 3

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a General Worker (George 3) within the Department of Water and Sanitation. The position involves performing a range of routine and structural maintenance activities on water infrastructure such as gauging stations, rivers, canals, dams, and estuaries. The work primarily takes place in field locations, often near water bodies, and involves using hand and power tools to maintain facilities and infrastructure, ensure safety compliance, and assist with technical tasks. **What you will do** * Carry out routine maintenance activities such as painting and weed control at gauging stations (river, canals, dams, evaporation stations, estuaries) using hand and power tools to departmental standards. * Perform structural maintenance activities, including replacements of steel components, at gauging stations (river, canals, dams, evaporation stations, estuaries) using hand and power tools. * Perform maintenance activities on the premises when required. * 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, such as 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 the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all related safety regulations. * Report faults, defects, and safety hazards to the supervisor promptly. * Work away from the office in the field for extended periods of time. * Be able to 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 and ability to work in a team. * Must be punctual, productive, and 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** The ideal candidate for this General Worker position should possess an ABET certificate and ideally have 1-2 years of relevant experience in general maintenance, particularly involving gardening equipment, lawn care, pruning, and chemical use. Applicants must have knowledge of health and safety procedures, as well as garden maintenance and planting practices. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team are essential. The role requires an individual who is punctual, productive, and loyal. Critically, candidates must be prepared to work outdoors, in or near rivers, dams, and canals, and be willing to travel continuously for duties, often working away from the office for extended periods. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/general-worker-george-3-department-of-water-and-sanitation Source: myjobmag

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