The Department of Water and Sanitation, DWS, has been chosen by South Africa government to take responsible for the water resources in South Africa. Its mandate is to provide sufficient and also clean water every single second for supporting the growth of socio-economic level in the country. If you are curious to work within DWS, you can apply for DWS vacancies in the positions of receptionist and general worker.

When you are curious to know more about DWS vacancies, you can check this following information.

Programme Description

Position: Receptionist and General Worker

Recruiter: Department of Water and Sanitation

Location:

Receptionist: Mmabatho

General Worker: Groblersdal

Salary:

Receptionist: R173 703 per annum (level 05)

General Worker: R102 534 per annum (level 02)

Reference number:

Receptionist: 270821/19

General Worker: 270821/20

Duties

Having comprehended all the duties before applying is what all applicants need to do. Accordingly, here are the duties of a receptionist.

• Receiving visitors and directing them to the relevant managers
• Hosting both inbound and outbound incoming calls and directing them to the relevant managers
• Operating photocopy machines
• Also, reporting faults where necessary

On the other hand, when you wish to apply for the position of general worker, you must have comprehended these following duties.

• Assisting a civil artisan in execution of maintenance, repairs, machinery services, and also mechanical installations in various dams, pump stations, reservoirs, and also pipelines
• Carrying and maintaining both tools and equipment to be always in good condition
• Loading and off-loading
• Performing other related duties
• Lastly, adhering to Occupational Health and Safety Act

Requirements

In addition, for the position of receptionist, all applicants must fulfill these requirements.

• Having Grade 12 certificate with one to two years of experience in relevant experience is compulsory
• The applicants must have sound organizational skills, good people skills, and also communication skills in both written and verbal
• Having high level of reliability and flexibility is essential
• The applicants must be able to act with tact and discretion and also work in high pressure environment
• Lastly, having telephone etiquette and knowledge in operating telecom operators is vital

In contrast, to apply for the position of general worker, these requirements are non-negotiable for all applicants to fulfill.

• Having Grade 8 Certificate with one to two years of experiences in performing manual work is obligatory
• The applicants must have knowledge of general work in handling equipment, conducting general work, and also pruning and training processes and techniques
• Having basic knowledge of garden maintenance, chemical use of chemical products, and health and safety procedures is essential
• The applicants must be able to work in a team and travel extensively
• Also, having communication skills and productivity is vital

Application

Furthermore, before applying for DWS vacancies, these following documents are non-negotiable to submit.

• The newly implemented Z83 form
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of qualifications
• An identity document
• A valid driver’s license (when necessary)
• SAQA certificate for foreign qualifications

In applying for the position of receptionist, the applicants can be sent to NWRECRUITMENT@DWS.GOV.ZA. In contrast, for the position of general worker, the applicants can send email to MPRECRUITPL@DWS.GOV.ZA. Also, do not forget to mention the relevant reference number.

Consequently, once the applicants have been shortlisted, they will have to go through technical and competency assessment. After that, there will be finance record assessment and security clearance. Not having heard from the recruiter 2 months after the due date, you can assume that your application was not successful. Further, the company has the full right to appoint or not appoint anyone.

Contact

Moreover, if you have any enquiries related to the recruitment of receptionist, you can contact Ms. E Mmutle at (018) 387 9555. However, for the position of general worker, Ms. TA Veleko is reachable at (013) 262 6800 or Ms.FM Mkhwanazi at (013) 759 7515 or Ms. PC Ngwamba at (013) 759 7446.

Closing Date

Finally, the closing date of DWS vacancies will be on 27 August 2021.