Vacancy Details

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Job Summary

Post

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Branch

Directorate

Salary

Center

Post level

Application Closing Date

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Requirements and Expectations

Requirements

An NQF level 2 or equivalent.  A higher qualification will serve as an added advantage.  Good verbal, writing, and reading skills. Basic knowledge in controlling and managing the water distribution for all government waterworks. Basic understanding of occupational health and safety. Basic knowledge of flood control. Basic understanding of record keeping.

Duties

Opening and closing of sluices according to scheme regulations. Handling the water distribution sheet according to scheme regulations. Perform minor maintenance on structures, fencing, and sluices. Assist with opening of blocked pipes and canals. Remove algae and water grass in canals regularly. Conduct daily inspections on the section. Report holes on embankments and any irregularities on canals to the Water Control Officer. Look for cracks in measuring structures and report defects. Stagnant water on the embankments must be reported. Painting of sluices and long weir sluices. Ensure that sluice numbers are clearly marked. Keep canal grids clean. Keep gauge plates clean. Keep structures and their surroundings clean. Keep the inlet hole to the measuring box always open. Always clean and lock the post boxes. Repair minor washouts. Repair equipment when necessary. Keep equipment safe and lock the storeroom always.