Water Control Aid X22 Vacancies – Department of Water and Sanitation|Apply Now
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Apply for 22 Water Control Aid posts at Department of Water & Sanitation. NQF 2+, basic water distribution knowledge. Closing date 28 Nov 2025.
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) invites applications from unemployed South African citizens for Water Control Aid (X22 posts) in the Infrastructure Management – Northern Operations branch. These roles offer hands-on experience in managing water distribution across government water works and dams while ensuring safety and compliance.
The Department is committed to Employment Equity and encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply. Preference will be given in line with departmental EE targets.
Water Control Aid Post Details
- Reference Numbers & Locations:
- Loskop Dam – Ref No: 281125/12 (X2 Posts)
- Nzhelele Canals – Ref No: 281125/13 (X6 Posts)
- Rustedeventer (Elandsriver) – Ref No: 281125/14 (X3 Posts)
- Blyde River – Ref No: 281125/15 (X2 Posts)
- Mapochs – Ref No: 281125/16 (X2 Posts)
- Albasin – Ref No: 281125/17 (X1 Post)
- Nandoni Dam – Ref No: 281125/18 (X2 Posts)
- Letaba System – Ref No: 281125/19 (X1 Post)
- Tzaneen Dam – Ref No: 281125/20 (X2 Posts)
- Salary: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
- Posts Available: 22
- Closing Date: 28 November 2025
- Application Link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Minimum Requirements
- NQF Level 2 or equivalent (higher qualification advantageous)
- Good verbal, reading, and writing skills
- Basic knowledge in water distribution and control for government water works
- Basic understanding of Occupational Health & Safety
- Knowledge of flood control and record keeping
Duties & Responsibilities
Water Control Aid will be responsible for:
- Opening and closing sluices according to scheme regulations
- Handling water distribution sheets accurately
- Performing minor maintenance on structures, fencing, and sluices
- Clearing blocked pipes and canals, and removing algae and water grass
- Conducting daily inspections and reporting cracks, holes, or irregularities
- Maintaining clean and secure equipment stores
- Painting sluices and marking sluice numbers clearly
- Keeping canal grids, gauge plates, and surrounding structures clean
- Ensuring inlet holes to measuring boxes are always open
- Repairing minor washouts and equipment as required
Additional Information
- Application Process: Only online applications will be considered. Supporting documents like copies of qualifications or identity documents are required only if shortlisted.
- Verification & Checks: Shortlisted candidates will undergo SAQA verification, reference checks, criminal and credit checks. Foreign qualifications must include a SAQA evaluation certificate.
- SMS Positions: Candidates applying for Senior Management posts will require a pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government.
- Security Clearance: Applicable to all shortlisted candidates.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Department aims to meet Employment Equity targets.
How to Apply for Water Control Aid
Applicants must submit their applications online only via the Department of Water and Sanitation e-recruitment portal.
Important Notes:
- Do not attach copies of qualifications, ID, or driver’s license when applying. These documents will only be required if shortlisted.
- Ensure all required fields are completed in Part B of the online Z83 form. Incomplete forms will be automatically disqualified.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference, criminal, and credit checks).
- Only South African citizens will be considered. Preference will be given to women and persons with disabilities in line with Employment Equity targets.
- Late applications will not be accepted.
Enquiries
- Mr KS Thantsha: (015) 307 8600
- Mr ST Ngcobo: (013) 262 6839
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