Applications Open | 5 General Worker Posts | R144,024 Per Year
Looking for a General Worker job in the Western Cape in 2026? The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is recruiting 5 General Workers: Civil Maintenance in Worcester.
The positions are based in Breede/Gouritz, Worcester, and involve general labour, grounds maintenance, cleaning, repairs and support work on water-related infrastructure.
The salary is R144,024 per annum (Level 02).
📌 Job Details
- Department: Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
- Job Title: General Worker: Civil Maintenance
- Number of Posts: 5
- Location: Worcester, Western Cape
- Area: Breede/Gouritz
- Reference Number: 051026/24
- Salary: R144,024 per year
- Salary Level: Level 02
- Qualification: ABET certificate required
- Closing Date: Check the official DWS advertisement
🧑🔧 What Is This General Worker Job About?
The successful candidates will assist with a range of practical maintenance duties.
This is a hands-on position involving general labour, gardening, grounds maintenance, cleaning, repairs and civil maintenance.
Workers may also assist with the maintenance of infrastructure such as:
- Canals
- Drains
- Dams
- Pipelines
- Government buildings
- Fences and other structures
- Gardens and surrounding grounds
You must also be prepared to work away from home and travel to different schemes within the Western Cape when required.
✅ Requirements
To apply, you should have:
- An ABET certificate
- Basic knowledge of general work
- Basic knowledge of handling equipment and appliances
- Knowledge of lawn care
- Basic knowledge of gardening and planting
- Knowledge of pruning and trimming
- Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals
- Basic knowledge of maintaining machinery and equipment
- Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures
- Basic understanding of relevant government legislation
You must also be willing to work in or near rivers, dams, canals and confined spaces.
⭐ Added Advantages
The following may be an advantage:
- Higher qualifications
- Previous experience performing manual work
Preference may be given to candidates from the relevant geographical area.
🛠️ Main Duties
The General Workers will assist with a variety of maintenance and manual tasks, including:
- Loading and offloading equipment and goods
- Cleaning government vehicles, machinery and equipment
- Keeping work areas clean
- Maintaining lawns and gardens
- Pruning trees and plants
- Sweeping walkways and grounds
- Raking and mulching leaves
- Irrigating lawns and plants
- Maintaining canals, drains and dams
- Cleaning and repairing water infrastructure
- Assisting with pipeline maintenance
- Repairing fences, buildings and other structures
- Using hand and power tools
- Supporting repair and construction work
- Maintaining parking areas, sidewalks and other grounds
- Performing general labour duties as instructed
💰 Salary & Benefits
The position offers a salary of R144,024 per annum.
Working for DWS can also provide practical experience in:
- Civil maintenance
- General labour
- Grounds and garden maintenance
- Water infrastructure
- Building and repair work
- Use of tools and equipment
- Workplace health and safety
- Government infrastructure maintenance
📍 Location
Breede/Gouritz – Worcester, Western Cape
Reference: 051026/24
Posts: 5
📝 How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the Department of Water and Sanitation’s official eRecruitment system.
👉 Apply Online: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/vacancy-details/?id=731a17c8-6db2-f111-aaae-70a8a5579413
Make sure you use the correct reference number:
051026/24
Before applying, check the full official vacancy advertisement for the closing date and any additional application requirements.
⚠️ Important
This job requires applicants to be comfortable with physical and outdoor work. Employees may work around water infrastructure, rivers, dams, canals and confined spaces, and may need to travel to different schemes in the Western Cape.
Don’t wait until the last minute to apply. Check your requirements and submit your application through the official DWS recruitment system.
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