Department of Water & Sanitation: General Workers Jobs 2025 ×66 Posts
Job Overview
The Department of Water & Sanitation is offering 66 General Workers Jobs 2025 across Southern and Northern Operations. These positions provide practical experience in grounds maintenance, water infrastructure support, and general operational tasks. If you are hardworking and eager to contribute, these General Workers Jobs 2025 are an excellent opportunity to develop skills in water management, operational support, and government infrastructure maintenance.
Position Details – Post 1
- Post: GENERAL WORKER
- Reference No.: 071125/07
- Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
- Directorate: Southern Operations
- Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
- Center: Breede/Gouritz (Western Cape – Worcester)
- Application Closing Date: 07-Nov-2025, 16:30
- Enquiries: Ms. Mthenjana, Tel No: (071) 861 8066
Requirements:
- ABET Certificate (higher qualifications an advantage)
- Experience in manual work is advantageous
- Knowledge of equipment handling, lawn care, pruning, chemical use, and safety procedures
- Must be able and willing to work in or near rivers, dams, canals, and confined spaces
Duties:
- Load/unload furniture, equipment, and goods
- Clean vehicles, machinery, and workstations
- Maintain lawns, gardens, trees, canals, and grounds
- Repair tools, fences, and structures
- Mix and apply fertilizers, chemicals, and herbicides
- Assist with water infrastructure maintenance, cleaning, and repair
Position Details – Post 2
- Post: GENERAL WORKER(×4 Posts)
- Reference No.: 071125/08
- Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
- Directorate: Southern Operations
- Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
- Center: Uitkeer
- Application Closing Date: 07-Nov-2025, 16:30
- Enquiries: Mr. S Cannon, Tel No: (063) 500 6215
Requirements:
- ABET Certificate (higher qualifications an advantage)
- Knowledge of equipment handling, lawn care, pruning, chemical use, and safety procedures
Duties:
- Load/unload equipment and goods
- Clean vehicles and workstations
- Cut grass, prune and stockpile trees
- Maintain grounds, pavements, and other outdoor areas
Position Details – Post 3
- Post: GENERAL WORKER (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Maintenance)
- Reference No.: 071125/09 (×15 Posts: Mechanical ×5, Electrical ×3, Civil ×7)
- Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations
- Directorate: Operations Northern
- Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
- Center: Groblersdal
- Application Closing Date: 07-Nov-2025, 16:30
- Enquiries: Mr. ST Ngcobo, Tel No: 013 262 6839
Requirements:
- ABET Certificate (higher qualifications an advantage)
- Preference for candidates with experience in maintenance or grounds work
- Knowledge of lawn care, vegetation clearance, and government water infrastructure
- Basic understanding of OHS regulations and government legislation
Duties:
- Assist artisans and technicians with maintenance tasks
- Load/unload equipment
- Maintain fences, gardens, firebreaks, and herbicide application
- Conduct routine inspections and report defects
- Perform maintenance on water infrastructure and related facilities
Position Details – Post 4
- Post: GENERAL WORKER
- Reference No.: 071125/10 – 071125/17 (×46 Posts across Nwanedi/Luphephe, Mutshedzi, Nzhelele Canals, Nzhelele Dam, Nandoni Dam, Letaba, Sterkrivier Canal, Roodeplaat Dam)
- Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations
- Directorate: Operations Northern
- Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
- Application Closing Date: 07-Nov-2025, 16:30
Enquiries:
- Mr. KS Thantsha, Tel No: (015) 307 8600 (Nwanedi/Luphephe, Mutshedzi, Nzhelele Dam, Nzhelele Canals, Nandoni Dam, Letaba, Sterkrivier Canal)
- Mr. A Naicker, Tel No: (087) 943 3719 (Roodeplaat Dam)
Requirements:
- ABET Certificate (higher qualifications an advantage)
- Relevant work experience in similar environments preferred
- Knowledge of grounds maintenance, lawn care, and water infrastructure upkeep
Duties:
- Conduct general maintenance: gardening, painting, weed control, herbicide application
- Inspect infrastructure, report defects and hazards
- Load/unload equipment
- Assist in maintenance of canals, dams, pipelines, buildings, and terrain
- Adhere to OHS Act and safety regulations
Important Notes
- Applications close on 07-Nov-2025 at 16:30; late submissions not accepted
- Apply online only:
- Shortlisted candidates must provide supporting documentation during interviews (qualifications, ID, driver’s license)
- Applicants must comply with OHS and government regulations
- Candidates may be subjected to SAQA verification, reference checks, criminal and credit checks
- Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area and to women and persons with disabilities
- These General Workers Jobs 2025 provide hands-on experience in government water infrastructure and operational support
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