• Full Time
  • Pretoria, South Africa

Department of Water and Sanitation

The Department of Water and Sanitation is the custodian of South Africa’s water resources. It is responsible for creating and carrying out policies in this sector. The department works to ensure that all South Africans have access to clean water and proper sanitation. It also focuses on efficient management of water resources.

General Worker – Roodeplaat Dam

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: Matric
  • Location: Gauteng
  • City: Pretoria
  • Job Field: General

Centre: Roodeplaat Dam

Requirements

  • An ABET Certificate.
  • Higher qualifications will be an advantage.
  • Preference will go to candidates with relevant work experience in a similar setting.
  • Knowledge of handling gardening tools and equipment.
  • Understanding of general tasks, including lawn care.
  • Basic knowledge of maintenance for safe upkeep of government water facilities.

Duties

  • Perform general maintenance like weed control, gardening, painting, firebreak upkeep, and applying herbicides.
  • Carry out routine inspections on departmental infrastructure.
  • Maintain government water facilities such as canals, pipelines, dams, servitudes, terrain, and buildings.
  • Report any faults, defects, or safety issues to supervisors right away.
  • Load and unload equipment.
  • Follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all safety rules.
  • Help with other general tasks as needed.

Application Closing Date: 7 November 2025, 4:30 PM

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Department of Water and Sanitation’s official recruitment portal.

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