General Worker
Department Of Water And Sanitation (Dws)
- Salary (as advertised)
- R144 024 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Below matric
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is seeking a General Worker (Ref No: 131126/50) for its Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations branch, specifically within Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance, under the Directorate Operations Southern. This position is based at De Mist Kraal Dam and offers a salary of R144 024 per annum (Level 02). This is a re-advertisement, and previous applicants must re-apply. **What you will do** The General Worker will be responsible for a range of general assistant duties, including: - Performing general assistant work. - Loading and offloading furniture, equipment, and any other goods to their relevant destination. - Cleaning government vehicles. - Cleaning relevant workstations. - Cutting grass and cleaning pavements. - Cutting and stockpiling of trees. **Requirements (from the original advert)** - An ABET Certificate. - Higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage. - Knowledge of general work in handling equipment and appliances. - Knowledge of working on various general tasks including lawn care processes. - Knowledge of pruning, trimming processes and techniques. - Basic knowledge of chemical use (dilution / mix) and chemical products. - Basic knowledge of daily maintenance procedures for efficient machine / equipment performance. - Basic knowledge in supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy. - Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures. - Basic understanding of Government legislation. **Who should apply** Candidates possessing an ABET Certificate and demonstrating the specified knowledge and basic understanding for the role are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area of De Mist Kraal Dam. Applicants who have previously applied for this specific position must re-apply. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-water-and-sanitation-dws-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-131126-50 Source: govpage
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