
Water Control Aid
Salary or stipendR201 093 per annum (Level 04)
The Department of Water And Sanitation is looking for a Water Control Aid. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.
Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/185, page 152
- Reference number
- 131126/45
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026
- Job level
- Ability to read water meters, record measurements,
- Centre
- Voelvlei Scheme Gouda (Western Cape)
- Directorate
- Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations — Operations Southern
What you will need
- A relevant NQF level 2 or relevant qualification.
- The disclosure a valid unexpired Code B driver’s licence.
- Good verbal, writing, reading, and communication skills.
- Basic Knowledge in controlling and managing the Water distribution for all government water works.
- Ability to read measuring gauges and record water
Experience
One (1) year work experience in water related functions will serve as an added advantage.
Skills and competencies
- Good verbal, writing, reading, and communication skills.
Key responsibilities
- Opening and closing of sluices according to scheme regulations, collection of hydrological data.
- Handling the Water distribution sheet according to scheme regulation.
- Preform minor maintenance of structures, fencing, and sluices.
- Assist with opening blocked pipes and canals.
- Remove of algae and water grass in canals regularly.
- Conduct daily routine inspection on section.
- Holes in embankment must be reported to Water Control Officer.
- Look for cracks in measuring structures and report detects.
- Stagnant water on embankment must be reported.
- Clean the area around the post boxes.
- Keep canal grids, sand traps, and outlet structures clean.
- Keep gauge plates clean.
- Keep structure clean and their surroundings.
- Keep embankment in good condition.
- Clean intake towers, weirs, and meter houses.
- Safe keeping equipment and property.
- Must be able to assist other schemes and maintenance team around Western Cape.
- Assist with housekeeping at DWS offices and infrastructure (i.e. grass cutting/cutting down trees/fire breaks).
Additional details
- Grade: National
How to apply
- Enquiries: Ms. L Magalie, Cell No: (071) 861 7686
- Telephone: (071) 861 7686
Please note
- Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.

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