Introduction
Applications are now invited for the Beacon Assistant vacancy at the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. The open position is available within the Survey Services directorate. The hiring department aims to promote representivity. Ergo, people with disabilities, African and Indian females and Indian and White males are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
Job Description
If you land this role, you’ll be calling the Western Cape—specifically Cape Town or Mowbray—home. The pay? A level 4 salary that works out to R 136,800 a year, not too shabby for getting your hands dirty in the right way. But don’t expect to waltz in without some skin in the game. The bare minimum on paper is a Grade 10 or Junior certificate, though let’s be real—what they’re really after is someone who’s spent three solid years in the trenches of the building trade. Paper alone won’t cut it; you’ve got to know your way around a worksite, plain and simple.
If you’re interested in other government roles, check out the accounting clerk positions at the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.
And here’s the kicker: the Beacon Assistant gig at the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform isn’t just about swinging a hammer. Sure, you’ll need a solid grip on the building trade, but they’re also looking for a few extra tricks up your sleeve—skills that actually *matter* for the day-to-day grind of the job.
Once you’re in, here’s what’ll keep you busy:
– Getting your hands on the ground (sometimes literally) to assist with beacon-related tasks—think marking, measuring, and making sure boundaries don’t end up in the wrong backyard.
– Playing nice with surveyors and contractors, because let’s face it, construction is a team sport, and someone’s got to keep the egos in check.
– Keeping records straight—because nothing says ‘professional’ like paperwork that doesn’t look like it was filled out in the dark.
– Troubleshooting on the fly when things go sideways (and in this line of work, they *will* go sideways).
It’s not glamorous, but it’s the kind of work that keeps the wheels turning—whether that’s for a new housing project or just making sure someone’s property line stays where it’s supposed to.
How to Apply
The online application process starts at this link. No tech hiccups should derail you—Graylink’s support team stands ready from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, at 021 424 8677.
Mailing in your paperwork? Drop it off at Private Bag X10, Mowbray, or hand-deliver it to the first floor of No. 14 Long Street, Cape Town. Just make sure you’ve got the right materials. The Z83 form is non-negotiable. Your CV should spell out every relevant skill and degree. And if you’re not a South African citizen, certified copies of your qualifications, ID, and work permit—or permanent residency—are required. Those documents must be no older than a year.
This isn’t open-ended. The Beacon Assistant position at the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform closes at 4:00 PM on September 7, 2018. Late or incomplete submissions won’t even make the cut.