Job Advertisement: General Assistants (Various Roles)

The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking dedicated and qualified individuals to fill various General Assistant positions at its Mpumalanga facilities, including roles in cleaning, maintenance, electrical and welding, and carpentry, plumbing, plastering, and painting. These positions, based in Mbombela and the Infrastructure Branch Training Centre (Construction East), offer an opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and operational efficiency of critical water and sanitation infrastructure. Candidates are expected to meet specific requirements, such as ABET or Grade 10 qualifications, relevant experience, and knowledge of safety protocols, cleaning chemicals, or trade-specific tools, depending on the role.

Positions:

Cleaner (Ref No: 190925/07)
General Assistants (Cleaners) x2
General Assistants (Maintenance) x2 (Ref No: 19092025/CE06)
General Assistants (Electrical and Welding)
General Assistants (Carpenter, Plumbing, Plastering and Painting) (Ref No: 19092025/CE03)

Closing Date: 19 September 2025, 00:00

CLEANER REF NO: 190925/07
BRANCH: WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES MANAGEMENT: MPUMALANGA
CD: PROVINCIAL OPERATIONS
MPUMALANGA
SALARY: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: Mbombela

REQUIREMENTS: ABET. Basic numeracy and Literacy. Good interpersonal and communications skills, must be able to handle confidential information. Experience and knowledge of various cleaning consumables and operation of cleaning equipment. Knowledge of health and safety requirements and understanding of applying or using chemicals correctly.

DUTIES: Perform daily cleaning tasks – routine in the offices, kitchens and boardrooms (clean, dust, sweep, mop, scrub and polish floors). Collecting and removing of office waste, keeping and maintaining of cleaning equipment and wash of walls and windows when required, operate vacuum cleaners and other machinery, wash kitchen items, follow cleaning control protocols and procedures, ablution facilities. Exercise control over cleaning materials in the absence of the Supervisor. Prepare and serve refreshments during meetings and compliance with all related duties that may be determined by the supervisor.

ENQUIRIES: Ms. BG Singwane, Tel No: (013) 759 7539 / Ms F Mkhwanazi, Tel No: (013) 759 7515 / Ms PC Ngwamba, Tel No: (013) 759 7446
APPLICATIONS: All applications to be submitted online on the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

General Assistants (Cleaners) X2
CHIEF DIRECTORATE: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SALARY: R138 486 per annum (Level 2)
CENTRE: Infrastructure Branch Training Centre (Construction East) Standard Contract

REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be in possession of Grade 10 plus two (02) years relevant experience or eight (08) years relevant experience. Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment. Ability to lift and move moderate weight objects. Knowledge of health and safety requirements. Understanding of basic record keeping. Basic understanding of applying safety rules. Ability to work independently. The work environment requires standing walking, bending and lifting for extended period. Good Communication and Interpersonal skills.

DUTIES: The Incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene in the training centre. Ensure floors, equipment, offices, facilities, boardrooms, and common areas remain clean and safe for workers and guests. Organise and arrange refreshments for training, workshops, and meetings at the centre. Operate cleaning equipment and machines, washing dishes. Clean and sanitise restrooms, breakrooms and common areas. Remove trash and recyclable materials from the premises. Refill supplies like paper towels, soap and sanitisers. Dust shelves, equipment and workstations. Report any maintenance or safety hazards to the supervisor.

ENQUIRIES: Mr IM Maseko, Tel No (017) 720 1600/68
APPLICATIONS: Must be submitted using the newly implemented Z83 and a comprehensive CV to the Department of Water and Sanitation, emailed to [email protected]
For Attention: Construction Management (Recruitment and Selection office).

General Assistants (Maintenance) X2
Ref No: 19092025/CE06
CHIEF DIRECTORATE: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SALARY: R138 486 per annum (Level 2)
CENTRE: Infrastructure Branch Training Centre (Construction East) Standard Contract

REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be in possession of Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus two (2) years relevant experience. Knowledge of basic maintenance. Ability to work under pressure. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of cleaning equipment’s to be used. Knowledge of health and safety requirements. Good Communication and Interpersonal skills.

DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible for grass cutting and cleaning of surroundings for the training centre, operate cleaning equipment and machines, cleaning external yard, caring for outdoor spaces, mowing the lawn, remove weeds and gardens refuse. Install and maintain landscapes, prune trees or shrubs. Apply fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides. Litter pick and empty bins when required and perfume routine maintenance tasks.

General Assistants (Electrical and Welding)
CHIEF DIRECTORATE: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SALARY: R163 680 per annum (Level 2)
CENTRE: Infrastructure Branch Training Centre (Construction East) Project Based Contract

REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be in possession of Grade 10 or equivalent, plus two (2) years relevant experience relevant. Certificate will be added as an advantage. Must be able to coordinate and collaborate with other workers on site. Team player. Must have physical stamina and strength for the construction environment. Must be willing to work after hours when required.

DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment. Electrical wiring and installations Identify electrical problems. Inspecting electrical component. Arc welding and brazing. Assisting with electrical and welding issue at the training centre, assisting with general work including maintaining the facility.

General Assistants (Carpenter, Plumbing, Plastering and Painting)
CHIEF DIRECTORATE: Construction Management
SALARY: R163 680 per annum (Level 2)
Ref No: 19092025/CE03
CENTRE: Infrastructure Branch Training Centre (Construction East) Standard Contract

REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be in possession of Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus two (2) years relevant experience. Knowledge of basic maintenance. Ability to work under pressure. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of different work tools and equipment’s to be used. Knowledge of health and safety requirements. Good Communication and Interpersonal skills.

DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible for carpentry work, plumbing, plastering and painting. Operate handheld electrical tools. Plumber – Install and repair pipes. Cut and fit pipes. Maintain and repair water systems. Plaster – Mixing plaster to the desired consistency. Cure freshly plastered surfaces. Paint – Create decorative textures in finishing coats. Prepare wall and ceiling layouts. Prepare painting surfaces, Mixing and applying paints. Cleaning surfaces before laying paint. Repair cracks and holes.

Note: Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the email address specified on each post (all documents must be submitted in one in PDF attachment/s, size not exceeding 10mb). Subject title on the email must indicate the reference number of the post. Applicants should forward applications to the correct email address of the post as incorrect emailed applications will not be considered. Applications must be submitted using the newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and Sanitation website, under career opportunities or the DPSA website, under vacancies in the Public Service (point 4) and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience).

All required information on the Z83 application form must be provided. Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B of the Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory and such details must also be included in the applicants CV.

Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. A SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualification/s (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water and Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. The successful candidates will be appointed on Standard Contract in terms of section 76 of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998.

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