General Assistant: Water Tanker/Hi-up Truck/TLB

About the role

The City of Ekurhuleni is looking for a General Assistant to support the Supervisor with maintenance, repair work and new work on water and sewer networks, water reservoirs and informal settlements. The work covers specialized services in Ekurhuleni and may vary from time to time, across all key performance areas needed to keep water and sanitation infrastructure performing.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance, repair work and new work on water and sewer networks
• Excavate using a pick, shovel or other appropriate tool as instructed
• Prepare the bed for laying reticulation pipes
• Backfill and compact with shovel and compactor
• Enter sewer pumps to remove rags and foreign objects and clean them
• Perform general handy work and routine maintenance as required
• Operate and maintain plant, mechanical equipment, tools and sites safely
• Clean the workplace, ablution facilities and offices after work
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, by-laws, policies and procedures

Required profile

• Grade 10
• 1 year of relevant experience as a general worker
• Physical ability to perform all work required

Candidates apply through the online application system on the City of Ekurhuleni website. Applicants may be asked to provide proof of their NQF qualification level. Applications are considered until 2026/10/16; if no decision is received within six weeks of the closing date, the application is treated as unsuccessful.