General Assistant: Blockages & Clean-up Teams - WASA19178

Closing Date : 2025-09-26
Department : Water & Sanitation Department (2019)
Location
City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration
R 171 972.00 to R 235 896.00 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type
Permanent

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 10

· Physical ability to perform all work required

· 1 year experience in similar environment

Core Responsibilities:

· Assist with maintenance, repair work and new work on water and sewer networks

· Excavate using pick and shovel or any other appropriate designed tool as instructed

· Prepare bed for laying of reticulation pipes

· Backfill and compaction with shovel and compactor

· Enter sewer pumps for the purpose of removing rags, foreign objects and cleaning

· Ensure that all safety standards are always adhered to as per regulatory requirements

· Assist with performance of general handy work and routine maintenance as required

· Operate and maintain plant, mechanical equipment, tools and sites in a safe manner

· Clean workplace after completion of work, ablution facilities and offices

· Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, by-laws, policies and procedures

Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000

Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful.

The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.