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Tradesman Aid (Electrical)
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Central
Closes Friday 13 November 2026
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Assists electrical artisans with maintenance, repairs and servicing of equipment at dams, reservoirs, pump stations and pipelines. Suits people with NQF level 3 or Grade 10 and electrical maintenance
- Help electrical artisans with maintenance, repairs and servicing of machinery and electrical installations.
- Carry and look after tools and equipment, and inspect them after tasks.
- Do manual work, including loading and off-loading, and follow instructions from your supervisor.
- Must have an NQF level 3 qualification (Grade 10 or a relevant qualification) and six months of trade-related experience in electrical maintenance.
- Must know how to use hand tools and power tools, and have basic knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Based at Jericho Dam (Usutu River). Preference is given to candidates from the local area; a practical and theoretical test may be required.
- Submit your application under reference 131126/47. The text does not state a closing date. The office is said to be moving to an SANWRI agency.
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Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of an NQF level 3 qualification (Grade 10 or relevant qualification).
- Six (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 problem- solving 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.
Duties
- 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.
How to apply
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
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Enquiries
Mr. J Silowa Tel No: (017) 846 6106
Notes from the department
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.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 153 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/187: TRADESMAN AID (ELECTRICAL) REF NO: 131126/47 (X4 POSTS) Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Central SALARY: R170 226 per annum (Level 03) CENTRE: Jericho Dam (Usutu River) REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of an NQF level 3 qualification (Grade 10 or relevant qualification). Six (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 problem- solving 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. DUTIES: 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. ENQUIRIES: Mr. J Silowa Tel No: (017) 846 6106 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.