General Worker Civil Maintenance

GENERAL WORKER CIVIL MAINTENANCE is listed by DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION. The post is based in Breede/Gouritz, Western Cape. The closing date is 05 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• An ABET certificate.
• Higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage.
• Experience in performing manual work will serve an added advantage.
• Knowledge and Competencies: Basic knowledge of the following is essential: General work in handling equipment and appliances.
• Various general work, including lawn care processes.
• Pruning and trimming processes and techniques.
• Chemical use (dilution/mix) and chemical product knowledge.
• Daily maintenance procedures for efficient machine/equipment performance.
• Supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy.
• Health and safety procedures.
• Garden maintenance and planting practices.
• A basic understanding of Government legislation.
• Must be able and willing to work in or near rivers, dams, canals and confined spaces.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform general assistant work.
• This includes but is not limited to: Loading and offloading furniture, equipment, and other goods to their relevant destinations.
• Cleaning government vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
• Cleaning the relevant workstations and ensuring working areas are clean.
• Cleaning lawns and pruning trees where necessary.
• Clean and maintain grounds, canals, office grounds etc. Repair tools and structures such as building, fences, around canals dam areas, office buildings and benches using hand and power tools.
• Mix spray or spread fertilizers using hand or atomic sprayers or spreaders.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, and other ground features.
• Maintain existing grounds / gardens by caring for sod, plants, and trees.
• Rake and mulch leaves irrigate plants and lawns.
• Sweep walkways, grounds, and clean buildings by sweeping and washing floors.
• Perform labouring duties to support maintenance, repair and construction of departmental infrastructure.
• Assisting with cleaning and repairing water supply systems like canals, drains, dams, and pipelines as well as repairs to department buildings.
• The incumbent must be willing to work away from home and will be required to perform duties at all schemes throughout the Western Cape.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Basic knowledge of the following is essential: General work in handling equipment and appliances.
• Various general work, including lawn care processes.
• Pruning and trimming processes and techniques.
• Chemical use (dilution/mix) and chemical product knowledge.
• Daily maintenance procedures for efficient machine/equipment performance.
• Supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy.
• Health and safety procedures.
• Garden maintenance and planting practices.
• A basic understanding of Government legislation.
• Must be able and willing to work in or near rivers, dams, canals and confined spaces.

Application Instructions

Application instructions from department section

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

Notes

Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.

Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).

Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.

Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.

Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer.

In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered.

The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.

Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.

Department Notes

Department Notes

Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.

Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).

Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.

Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.

Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer.

In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered.

The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

Mr. Bertram Ross Tel No: (021) 941 6077

Required Documents

Z83, Qualifications, Driver licence, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 138–139
• Open the DPSA circular PDF