Department of Water and Sanitation – Driver & General Worker Vacancies

Department of Water and Sanitation

The Department of Water and Sanitation invites qualified and motivated individuals to apply for the positions of Driver and General Worker based in Mmabatho. Interested applicants with the relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to submit their applications online by 06 October 2025

POSITION:

  • Driver
  • General Worker

POSITION: DRIVER

Reference Number: 061025/04
Branch: Water & Sanitation Services Management North-West
Sub-Directorate: Corporate Support Services
Salary: R163,680 per annum (Level 03)
Centre: Mmabatho

Requirements:

  • A Grade 10.
  • One (1) to three (3) years’ experience in driver/messenger services.
  • A valid unexpired driver’s license.
  • Knowledge of driving services.
  • Knowledge of operating the equipment.
  • Basic knowledge of policies and procedures.
  • Basic literacy (read and write).
  • Knowledge of procedures and processes.
  • Basic knowledge of government regulations, practice notes, circulars, and policy frameworks.
  • Basic knowledge of financial management and PFMA.
  • Interpersonal relations.
  • Client orientation and customer focus.
  • Accountability and ethical conduct.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Knowledge of analytical procedures.

Duties:

  • The operation of light motor vehicles.
  • General maintenance of light motor vehicles.
  • The maintenance of vehicle logbooks.
  • Storage of light motor vehicles.
  • Collection and drop-off documents, collecting papers from government printing.
  • Collect and drop off officials, to and from various destinations.
  • Inspections and cleaning of the pool cars.

Enquiries: Mr. ES Mazinyo, Tel No: (018) 387 9525

POSITION: GENERAL WORKER

Reference Number: 061025/05)
Branch: Water & Sanitation Services Management North-West
Sub-Directorate: Corporate Support Services
Salary: R138,486 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: Mmabatho

Requirements:

  • An ABET certificate.
  • Knowledge of handling equipment and appliances.
  • Knowledge of various general work.
  • Basic knowledge of chemical use/product and tools usage.
  • Basic knowledge of daily maintenance procedure for efficient machine/equipment performance.
  • Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures.
  • Basic understanding of government legislation.

Duties:

  • Load and offload furniture, equipment, and any other goods to relevant destination.
  • Clean government/pool vehicles.
  • Clean relevant workstation.
  • Pack up the storerooms and assist with moving furniture and materials to various offices.
  • Ensure the safekeeping of stores items issued for assignments.
  • Perform standard maintenance and repair tasks.
  • Finalise tasks as per work sheet.
  • Implement appropriate repair solutions.

Enquiries: Mr. ES Mazinyo, Tel No: (018) 387 9525

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, interested candidates must submit their applications online through the official Department of Water and Sanitation recruitment portal by the closing date. Supporting documents such as qualifications, identity documents, and driver’s licenses are not required during the initial application but must be produced if shortlisted. Late applications will not be accepted, and only online submissions are considered.

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

CLOSING DATE: 06 October 2025

NOTE:
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/. Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license, etc., need not 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 on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks, criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).

Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government is required prior to the appointment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. 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. Faxed applications will not be considered. 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.

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