Department of Water and Sanitation is looking for X15 candidates to apply for their Water Control Aid vacancies.
Closing Date: 24 April 2026
- POST 12/87: WATER CONTROL AID (X15 POSTS)
- SALARY: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
Centre
Hartbeespoort Dam Ref No: 240426/04 (X1 Post)
Buffelspoort Dam Ref No: 240426/05 (X2 Posts)
Roodeplaat Dam Ref No: 240426/06 (X2 Posts)
Vaal Kop Dam Ref No: 240426/07 (X2 Posts)
Marico GWS Ref No: 240426/08 (X3 Posts
Klein Marico Ref No: 240426/09 (X3 Posts)
Lindleyspoort Dam Ref No: 240426/10 (X2 Posts)
Department of Water and Sanitation X15 Water Control Aid
Requirements
An NQF level 2. A Senior / Grade 12 certificate / Adult Education Training (AET) or higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage. Good verbal, writing and reading skills. Basic knowledge in controlling and managing the water distribution for all Government water works, understanding in occupational Health and safety, flood control and record keeping.
Duties
Opening and closing of sluices according to scheme regulations. Handling the water distribution sheet according to scheme regulations. Perform minor maintenance on structures, fencing and sluices. Assist with opening of blocked pipes and canals. Remove of algae and water grass in canals regularly. Conduct daily inspections on section. Report holes on embankments and any irregularly on canals to Water Control Officer. Look for cracks in measuring structures and report defects. Stagnant water on the embankments must be reported. Painting of sluices and long weir sluices. Ensure that sluice numbers
are clearly marked. Keep canal grids clean, gauge plates, structures clean and their surroundings. Keep inlet hole to measuring box always open. Clean and lock always the post boxes. Repair minor wash outs. Repair equipment when necessary. Keep equipment’s safe and lock the
storeroom always.
Enquiries
Mr. KS Thantsha Tel No: (015) 307 8600
Mr. ST Ngcobo, Tel No: (013) 262 6839
Applications
All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
