Tradesman Aid (Electrical)
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About the role
The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring 4 Tradesman Aid (Electrical) posts in Infrastructure Management: Central Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Central, based in Jericho Dam (Usutu River). This is a permanent post, paying R170,226 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: 131126/47 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, and candidates may be required to complete a practical and theoretical test. Please be advised that the office will transition to an SANWRI agency.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance in maintenance of facilities, vehicles and equipment The successful candidate will be required to assist electrical artisans in execution of maintenance duties, repairs, clean service and safe keeping of equipment and tools according to standards of the machinery and electrical installations in various dams, reservoirs, pump stations and pipelines.
- Assist and support the Artisan and other technical personnel in performing mechanical/electrical services which include the following: maintenance and repairs on equipment and perform inspections on tools and equipment after returning from tasks.
- Carry tools and equipment and keep them in a good condition.
- Ability to carry out manual duties and receive instructions from supervisor.
- Willingness to perform other related duties.
- Loading and off-loading.
- Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Requirements
- An NQF level 3 qualification (Grade 10 or relevant qualification).
- 6 months trade-related experience in electrical maintenance.
- Knowledge of machinery repairs, service, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of hand tools and power tools.
- Basic knowledge in maintenance of infrastructure and managing the water distribution for government water scheme.
- Basic knowledge in policy implementation.
- Good technical problemsolving abilities.
- Basic knowledge of Government policies.
- Basic knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act).
- Basic knowledge in understanding of Government procurement systems.
- Good interpersonal relations.