{"id":1595,"date":"2026-04-15T14:00:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1595"},"modified":"2026-04-14T16:04:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:04:00","slug":"department-of-water-and-sanitation-general-worker-posts-x25-posts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1595","title":{"rendered":"Department of Water and Sanitation \u2013 General Worker Posts (X25 Posts)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"430\">If you are looking for entry-level government jobs, the <strong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"199\">Department of Water and Sanitation Vacancies 2026<\/strong> offer excellent opportunities for candidates with an ABET qualification. These <strong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"319\">General Worker posts (X25 positions)<\/strong> provide stable employment and hands-on experience in maintaining South Africa\u2019s critical water infrastructure.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"435\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"178ckw7\" data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"459\">About the Employer<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"707\">The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Department of Water and Sanitation<\/span><\/span> is responsible for managing the country\u2019s water resources and infrastructure. Working in this department allows you to contribute directly to essential services such as dams, pipelines, and water systems.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"712\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"y1k2la\" data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"745\">Overview of Available Posts<\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"789\">POST 12\/88: General Worker (X6 Posts)<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1106\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1hqnm7z\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"836\"><strong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"804\">Salary:<\/strong> R138 486 per annum (Level 02)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"p1n19e\" data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"899\"><strong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"850\">Branch:<\/strong> Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"123qs29\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1106\"><strong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"914\">Centres:<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1106\">\n<li data-section-id=\"4t69ye\" data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"960\">Breede\/Gouritz \u2013 Ref No: 240426\/11 (X1)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hz1kr\" data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1006\">Theewaterkloof \u2013 Ref No: 240426\/12 (X1)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1by2plt\" data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1053\">Clanwilliam Dam \u2013 Ref No: 240426\/13 (X1)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jtj2ef\" data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1106\">Vredendal Area Office \u2013 Ref No: 240426\/14 (X3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1111\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1156\">POST 12\/89: General Worker (X19 Posts)<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1325\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1hqnm7z\" data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1203\"><strong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1171\">Salary:<\/strong> R138 486 per annum (Level 02)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14huwe0\" data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1266\"><strong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1217\">Branch:<\/strong> Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15lv86c\" data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1325\"><strong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1280\">Centre:<\/strong> Marico Dam \u2013 Ref No: 240426\/15 (X19 Posts)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1330\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"irrzi4\" data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1356\">Minimum Requirements<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1426\">To qualify for these General Worker positions, applicants must have:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1554\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1rmrsn4\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1451\">An ABET Certificate<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fpwih4\" data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1503\">Basic knowledge of general work and maintenance<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uzujgq\" data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1554\">Familiarity with gardening tools and equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1576\"><strong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1576\">Added Advantage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1652\">\n<li data-section-id=\"155848l\" data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1626\">Previous experience in a similar environment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lkxbdf\" data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1652\">Higher qualifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1657\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"15kk2qc\" data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1692\">Required Knowledge and Skills<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1728\">Successful candidates should have:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1961\">\n<li data-section-id=\"3pzyfz\" data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1780\">Knowledge of lawn care and gardening processes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4vdd5l\" data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1848\">Understanding of maintenance practices for water infrastructure<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"b9sotx\" data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1897\">Ability to handle tools and equipment safely<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ct9aij\" data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1961\">Basic understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1966\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"hqz8zh\" data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1999\">Duties and Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2057\">As a General Worker, your responsibilities will include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2493\">\n<li data-section-id=\"9ne7gg\" data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2135\">Performing general maintenance tasks (gardening, painting, weed control)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vzl992\" data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2186\">Maintaining firebreaks and applying herbicides<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tmaaah\" data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2239\">Conducting routine inspections on infrastructure<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"109nte3\" data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2312\">Assisting with maintenance of dams, canals, pipelines, and buildings<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nmvhkp\" data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2362\">Reporting faults, defects, and safety hazards<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"j7s2qu\" data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2399\">Loading and offloading equipment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1t8ej0b\" data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2444\">Ensuring compliance with OHS regulations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k4gnp9\" data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2493\">Assisting with additional duties as required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2498\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"mbjcjx\" data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2513\">Enquiries<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2692\">\n<li data-section-id=\"zveeh0\" data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2582\"><strong data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2541\">Southern Operations:<\/strong> Mr Monwabisi Tom \u2013 Tel: (021) 941 6121<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1zlqrg\" data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2692\"><strong data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2609\">Northern Operations:<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2692\">\n<li data-section-id=\"abezzr\" data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2652\">Mr B Mameshi \u2013 Tel: (082) 870 7157<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1uhjrd5\" data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2692\">Mr P Mokgau \u2013 Tel: (082) 870 7157<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2697\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"p7bzj6\" data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2734\">How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/erecruitment.dws.gov.za\/Browse-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply here online for Department of Water and Sanitation \u2013 General Worker Posts (X25 Posts)<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2909\"><strong data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2907\">Important:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"3040\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1if52al\" data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2982\">Quote the correct reference number for the post you are applying for<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"c24b5n\" data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3040\">Ensure your application is 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