Water Control Aid
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About the role
The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring a Water Control Aid in Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Southern, based in Voelvlei Scheme Gouda (Western Cape). This is a permanent post, paying R201,093 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: 131126/45 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.
Responsibilities
- Opening and closing of sluices according to scheme regulations, collection of hydrological data.
- Handling the Water distribution sheet according to scheme regulation.
- Preform minor maintenance of structures, fencing, and sluices.
- Assist with opening blocked pipes and canals.
- Remove of algae and water grass in canals regularly.
- Conduct daily routine inspection on section.
- Holes in embankment must be reported to Water Control Officer.
- Look for cracks in measuring structures and report detects.
- Stagnant water on embankment must be reported.
- Clean the area around the post boxes.
- Keep canal grids, sand traps, and outlet structures clean.
- Keep gauge plates clean.
- Keep structure clean and their surroundings.
- Keep embankment in good condition.
- Clean intake towers, weirs, and meter houses.
- Safe keeping equipment and property.
- Must be able to assist other schemes and maintenance team around Western Cape.
- Assist with housekeeping at DWS offices and infrastructure (i.e. grass cutting/cutting down trees/fire breaks).
Requirements
- A relevant NQF level 2 or relevant qualification.
- 1 year work experience in water related functions will serve as an added advantage.
- The disclosure a valid unexpired Code B driver’s licence.
- Good verbal, writing, reading, and communication skills.
- Basic Knowledge in controlling and managing the Water distribution for all government water works.
- Ability to read measuring gauges and record water level.
- Ability to read water meters, record measurements, and complete logbook sheets accurately.
- Basic understanding in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Basic knowledge of flood control.
- Basic understanding of record keeping.