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Job Purpose
The incumbent is responsible to support the Supervisor with maintenance, repair work and new work on water and sewer networks, water reservoirs; informal settlements; specialized services in Ekurhuleni as instructed, that may vary from time to time, within all key performance areas to ensure performance and operation of water and sanitation infrastructure.
Minimum Requirements:
• Grade 10
• Physical ability to perform all work required
• 1 year of relevant experience as a general worker
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
Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).
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.
Closing date: 2026/10/16