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POST 11/151 : TRADESMAN AID

๐Ÿข DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION ๐Ÿ“ Breede/Gouritz โณ Closes: 17 Apr 2026 ๐Ÿงพ Post: 11/151 # Ref: 150426/15 (X3 POSTS) Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations Dir: Operations Southern SD: Water Resources Infrastructure Operations And Maintenance

Key details

Salary
R163 680 โ€ข per annum
Centre
Breede/Gouritz
Reference
150426/15 (X3 POSTS) Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations Dir: Operations Southern SD: Water Resources Infrastructure Operations And Maintenance
Closing date
17 Apr 2026

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Overview
Join our team to assist with maintenance and repairs of waterworks facilities, equipment, and structures, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.

Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of NQF level 3 (Grade 10 certificate or relevant qualification).

Six (6) months trade related experience.

Basic knowledge in maintenance of structures and managing the water distribution for all government waterworks within the area of Office jurisdiction.

Basic knowledge in policy implementation.

Basic knowledge in monitoring and evaluation principles.

Basic disciplinary knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety.

Basic disciplinary knowledge in Public Administration.

Basic knowledge in supporting water utilisation and water resources strategy.

Basic knowledge of flood controlling.

Basic understanding of Government legislation.


Duties

Provide assistance in maintenance of facilities, vehicles, and equipment.

Repair, clean service and safe keeping of equipment and tools according to standards.

Do routine maintenance of electrical equipment.

Do maintenance of dam walls.

Attend to all problems in the workshop.

Keep structures clean and their surroundings.

Keep equipment in the store safe.

Keep grids clean.

Lock the storerooms always.

Repair equipment when necessary.

Assist and support the Artisan and other technical personnel in performing mechanical/electrical services which include the following: maintenance and repairs on equipment and perform inspections on tools and equipment after returning from tasks.

Loading and offloading equipment from vehicles.

Clean equipment and workplace when returning to the office.

Report any unserviceable and lost equipment to the Supervisor.

The incumbent may work away from the office for extended periods of time.


How to apply

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.


Enquiries

ENQUIRIES: Ms T Crisp, Telephone number: 060 983 8291 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE


Notes

Closing Date

17 April 2026 NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department.

Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity document, qualifications, etc) to HR before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.

Failure to comply will result in disqualification.

Ref No

REF NO: RISK/2026 Term Of Office: 3 Years subject to renewal at the discretion of the Department.

Attendance of 4-5 Risk Management Committee meetings per annum

Salary

SALARY: The Chairperson will be remunerated per meeting for preparation and attendance at a rate in accordance with Treasury Regulations 20.2.2 as per National Treasury Directive

Centre

CENTRE: Glen: Office Of The HOD

Requirements

  • REQUIREMENTS: Post-Graduate Qualification in or other relevant qualification in Risk Management
  • Accounting
  • Auditing and Financial Management. CA/MBA/MBL/CIA will be an added advantage. 7 โ€“ 10 years management experience in Risk Management
  • Accounting or Auditing field. Excellent knowledge of Risk Management and Corporate Governance
  • PFMA
  • Treasury Regulations
  • Enterprise-Wide Risk Management (ERM)
  • COSO Model and Public Sector Risk Management Framework. Experience in serving in Oversight Committees. Knowledge of agriculture and rural development sector will be an advantage

Duties

DUTIES: Assist the Accounting Officer in discharging his duties pertaining to risk management.

The candidate will chair the Departmental Risk Management Committee and provide an oversight role in terms of the Public Sector Risk Management Framework.

Monitoring the implementation of the Risk Management Policy and Strategy within the Department.

Reviewing Risk Management action plans to be instituted and ensuring compliance with such plans.

Integrating risk management into planning, monitoring and reporting processes.

Reviewing risk appetite and tolerance levels of Department.

Providing timely reports to the Head of Department and Audit Committee on a quarterly basis including reports to other management or oversight structures.

Perform any other duties as prescribed by the Risk Management Committee Charter.

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