General Worker x1
Overberg Water Board
2026/11/03
Western Cape
Job Ref #: POST OW-OPS-0226
Industry: Water Purifications &/or Operations
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Overberg Water is a Water Board established in terms of section 28 of Water Services Act (No 108 of 1997) and is classified as a Government Business Enterprise as per Schedule 3B of the Public Finance Management Act (No. 1 of 1999) as amended.
CLOSING DATE: 20 November 2026
Job Description
- Ability to read, interpret and convey manual and electronic data i.e.: meters gauges, data loggers etc.
- Assist with general maintenance, ground keeping, housekeeping of premises
- Handling and transporting of water quality samples, chemicals and other heavy materials or equipment.
- Complete work procedures forms, timesheets, stock-sheets, log-sheets job, cards and other associated reporting forms
- Assist with pipe-bursts, cleaning of reservoirs, sediment tanks and filters.
- Clearing, processing and disposal of grass, reedbeds, sludge and other foliage or waste
- General cleaning and maintenance of the purification plant, scheme offices and buildings.
- Garry out other building maintenance activities.
- Keep inventory of all plant consumables required for operational activities, housekeeping, and any other activities identified within the plant
- Garry out reasonable and lawful instructions given by the line manager or supervisor within the ambit of the position taking into account competencies and operational requirements
- Safeguard of the plant assets
- Adhere to related statutory and regulatory requirements for water and wastewater facilities
- Although based at specific facility, incumbents may need to rotate/travel to other sites and/or areas based on business operational demands
Job Requirements
- Grade 12
- Code 08 Drivers License
- Excellent communication, writing and people skills
- Ensuring ethical standards adherence to statutory requirements of all legislations
- Willingness to work on standby/shift and physical fits, weekend, holidays