Water Control Aid (X6 Posts) – Limpopo

Department: Water and Sanitation

Location: Nzhelele, Limpopo

Reference No.: 281125/13

Salary: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)

Center: Nzhelele Canals (X6 Posts)

Branch: Not specified

Directorate: Not specified

Post Level: Not specified

Application Closing Date: Open until filled

Requirements and Expectations

Minimum NQF Level 2 qualification (higher qualification is an advantage)
Good verbal, written and reading skills
Basic knowledge of controlling and managing water distribution for government waterworks
Basic understanding of occupational health and safety
Basic knowledge of flood control
Basic understanding of record keeping

Open and close sluices in line with scheme regulations
Handle the water distribution sheet according to scheme regulations
Perform minor maintenance on structures, fencing and sluices
Assist with opening blocked pipes and canals
Remove algae and water grass from canals regularly
Conduct daily inspections of the section
Report holes on embankments and any irregularities on canals to the Water Control Officer
Look for cracks in measuring structures and report defects
Report stagnant water on embankments
Paint sluices and long weir sluices; ensure sluice numbers are clearly marked
Keep canal grids and gauge plates clean
Keep the inlet hole to the measuring box always open
Always clean and lock the post boxes
Repair minor washouts and equipment when necessary
Keep equipment safe and lock the storeroom at all times

If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Water and Sanitation.

To apply for this job, please visit: erecruitment.dws.gov.za