GENERAL WORKER

Job description

General Worker Position Available – ABET Certificate required. The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring for a general worker civil maintenance position in Breede/Gouritz (Western Cape – Worcester).

Requirements

• An ABET certificate
• Higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage
• Experience in performing manual work will be an added advantage

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 buildings, fences, around canals, dam areas, office buildings, and benches using hand and power tools
• Mix, spray, or spread fertilizers using hand or automatic 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 and grounds, and clean buildings by sweeping and washing floors
• Perform labouring duties to support maintenance, repair, and construction of departmental infrastructure
• Assist 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

Application tips

• •Public service posts usually require a fully completed and signed Z83 form.
• •Attach a comprehensive CV — government panels shortlist strictly on listed requirements.
• •Quote the reference number exactly as it appears in the advert.