General Worker – Job Opportunity
Employer: Overberg Water Board
Location: Western Cape
Employment Type: Full-time

About Overberg Water
Overberg Water is a Water Board established in terms of Section 28 of the Water Services Act (No. 108 of 1997) and operates as a Government Business Enterprise in accordance with Schedule 3B of the Public Finance Management Act (No. 1 of 1999), as amended.

Important Notice
Applicants are required to submit a detailed CV together with certified copies of qualifications and a certified Identity Document. Applications must clearly quote the relevant reference number. Late submissions will not be considered. Overberg Water Board reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Applications must be submitted via the official recruitment portal by 17:00 on Monday, 29 December 2025.
Candidates who do not receive feedback within 30 days of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

Overberg Water is committed to Employment Equity, and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric and/or relevant training
• Valid, unendorsed Code B driver’s licence
• Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to ethical conduct and compliance with statutory legislation
• Willingness to work shifts, standby duties, weekends, and public holidays
• Physically fit for manual work
• At least 6 months’ experience as a General Worker, preferably within water-related facilities

Key Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and communicate data from manual and electronic sources such as meters, gauges, and data loggers
• Assist with general maintenance, grounds keeping, and housekeeping of facilities
• Handle and transport water quality samples, chemicals, and heavy equipment or materials
• Complete work procedure documents, timesheets, stock sheets, log sheets, job cards, and related reports
• Assist with pipe bursts, reservoir cleaning, sediment tanks, and filter maintenance
• Clear and dispose of grass, sludge, reedbeds, and other waste materials
• Perform general cleaning and maintenance of purification plants, offices, and buildings
• Support basic building maintenance activities
• Maintain inventory of consumables required for operations and housekeeping
• Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions from supervisors in line with operational needs
• Safeguard plant assets at Public Works sites
• Comply with statutory and regulatory requirements related to water and wastewater facilities
• Travel or rotate between different sites as required by operational demands

Required Competencies

• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Organisational and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Willingness to learn and develop across various operational functions