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General Foreman
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Southern
Closes Friday 13 November 2026
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General Foreman at the Voelvlei Scheme in Gouda. Maintains canals, sluices and measuring structures, supervises subordinates, and suits candidates with 1-2 years' experience and a valid code 10 licenc
- Carry out routine maintenance on canals, sluices, measuring structures, embankments and fences, and report damage, holes and stagnant water.
- Drive a truck at the scheme and to other sites in the Western Cape, and supervise subordinates to make sure daily duties are completed.
- Minimum requirement is Grade 8 or a relevant qualification, plus 1 to 2 years' working experience. A higher qualification is an added advantage.
- You must have a valid, unexpired code 10 driver's licence.
- You must be able to work near rivers, dams, canals and in confined spaces, and be willing to help other schemes around the Western Cape.
- Based at Voelvlei Scheme, Gouda, Western Cape. Preference is given to candidates from the local area.
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Requirements
- Grade 8 or relevant qualification.
- Higher qualification will serve as an added advantage.
- One (1) to Two (2) years working experience.
- Added years of experience in performing manual work will be an added advantage.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired code 10 driver’s licence.
- The following knowledge and competencies are required:
- Basic Knowledge in controlling and managing bulk water supply maintenance on equipment.
- Knowledge of working on various general work and handling of equipment and appliances.
- Knowledge of daily maintenance procedures for efficient machine/equipment performance.
- Knowledge of gardening and power tools.
- Basic Knowledge in Policy Implementation.
- Basic Knowledge in routine Inspection of equipment.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Procedures.
- Basic Disciplinary Knowledge in Public Administration.
- Basic Knowledge in supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy.
- Basic understanding of Government legislation.
- Good supervision, communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Must be able to work near rivers, dams, canals and in confined spaces.
- Must be able and willing to assist other schemes and maintenance teams and when needed around Western Cape.
- Valid Driver’s Licence required.
Duties
- Undertake routine maintenance on canals, sluices, measuring structures.
- Keep structures and their surroundings clean.
- Keep Gauge plates clean.
- Keep embankment in good condition.
- Clean and maintain grounds, repair tools and structures such as buildings, fences using hand and power tools.
- Drive truck at stationed scheme as well as to other sites within the Western Cape region.
- Cut trees and grass on at toe level on the embankment.
- Remove debris inlets- outlets structure.
- Holes in embankment must be reported.
- Stagnant water on the embankment and canals must be reported.
- Cleaning of Grids on the canal.
- Look for cracks in measuring structures and report defects.
- Inspect and repair fences.
- Report damaged equipment to other services providers for repair.
- Keep records of repaired equipment.
- Supervises subordinates and ensures that daily duties are completed effectively.
- Assist with housekeeping at DWS offices and infrastructure (i.e. grass cutting/cutting down trees/fire breaks).
How to apply
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
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Enquiries
Ms L Magalie Tel No: (023) 232 0426
Notes from the department
Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 151 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/184: GENERAL FOREMAN REF NO: 131126/44 Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Southern SALARY: R201 093 annum (Level 04) CENTRE: Voelvlei Scheme Gouda (Western Cape) REQUIREMENTS: Grade 8 or relevant qualification. Higher qualification will serve as an added advantage. One (1) to Two (2) years working experience. Added years of experience in performing manual work will be an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired code 10 driver’s licence. The following knowledge and competencies are required: Basic Knowledge in controlling and managing bulk water supply maintenance on equipment. Knowledge of working on various general work and handling of equipment and appliances. Knowledge of daily maintenance procedures for efficient machine/equipment performance. Knowledge of gardening and power tools. Basic Knowledge in Policy Implementation. Basic Knowledge in routine Inspection of equipment. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Procedures. Basic Disciplinary Knowledge in Public Administration. Basic Knowledge in supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy. Basic understanding of Government legislation. Good supervision, communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. Must be able to work near rivers, dams, canals and in confined spaces. Must be able and willing to assist other schemes and maintenance teams and when needed around Western Cape. Valid Driver’s Licence required. DUTIES: Undertake routine maintenance on canals, sluices, measuring structures. Keep structures and their surroundings clean. Keep Gauge plates clean. Keep embankment in good condition. Clean and maintain grounds, repair tools and structures such as buildings, fences using hand and power tools. Drive truck at stationed scheme as well as to other sites within the Western Cape region. Cut trees and grass on at toe level on the embankment. Remove debris inlets- outlets structure. Holes in embankment must be reported. Stagnant water on the embankment and canals must be reported. Cleaning of Grids on the canal. Look for cracks in measuring structures and report defects. Inspect and repair fences. Report damaged equipment to other services providers for repair. Keep records of repaired equipment. Supervises subordinates and ensures that daily duties are completed effectively. Assist with housekeeping at DWS offices and infrastructure (i.e. grass cutting/cutting down trees/fire breaks). ENQUIRIES: Ms L Magalie Tel No: (023) 232 0426 NOTE: Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.