What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Assistant: De La Bat Swimming Pool position at Breede Valley Municipality?
Breede Valley Municipality
2026/06/04 Worcester
Job Reference Number: CS/GAD01/0626
Department: Swimming Pool De La Bat
Business Unit
Industry: Government
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: R132 331,75 - R156 236,95
(EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT) DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION: MUNICIPAL FACILITIES, SPORTS & RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SECTION: SPORTSGROUNDS & SWIMMING POOLS LOCATION: WORCESTER GENERAL ASSISTANT: DE LA BAT SWIMMING POOL (PERMANENT) BASIC SALARY: R 132 331.75 – R 156 236.95 per annum [T3]
Job Description
Job Purpose: Undertakes activities associated with maintaining the cleanliness of swimming pools and surrounding areas accordance with laid down instructions supporting acceptable standards of service delivery.
Duties:
Minimum Requirements
Core Professional Competencies: Managing Work, Workplace Safety, Task Accountability, Quality Orientation and Oral Communication.
Public Service Orientation Competencies: Service Delivery Orientation, Interpersonal Relationships and Communication.
Personal Competencies: Action Orientation, Resilience, Accountability and Ethical Conduct, Learning Orientation, Impact and Influence and Team Orientation.
PLEASE NOTE: Please read the below conditions carefully, only those who comply with the conditions will be considered:
The Municipality reserves its right not to make an appointment.
2026/06/04 Worcester
Job Reference Number: CS/GAD01/0626
Department: Swimming Pool De La Bat
Business Unit
Industry: Government
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: R132 331,75 - R156 236,95
(EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT) DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION: MUNICIPAL FACILITIES, SPORTS & RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SECTION: SPORTSGROUNDS & SWIMMING POOLS LOCATION: WORCESTER GENERAL ASSISTANT: DE LA BAT SWIMMING POOL (PERMANENT) BASIC SALARY: R 132 331.75 – R 156 236.95 per annum [T3]
Job Description
Job Purpose: Undertakes activities associated with maintaining the cleanliness of swimming pools and surrounding areas accordance with laid down instructions supporting acceptable standards of service delivery.
Duties:
- Receiving verbal instructions from the caretaker on the work programme and/or maintenance and cleaning priorities related to specific facilities.
- Cleaning, maintaining of swimming pools (vacuum, sweeping and brooming etc.)
- Cutting/trimming lawns and verges using handheld machines (bush cutters, lawnmowers) and/ or tools (shears, lashers) for the clearing of overgrown shrubs.
- Mopping floors and washing/disinfecting ablution units.
- Replacing items (toilet rolls) and checking and reporting defective items to the caretaker for attention.
- Mixing and using chemical detergents to remove stains/dirt from painted or ceramic surfaces.
- Unblocking drains or ablution units using specific chemicals and cleaning rods to dislodge/breakdown debris/obstruction and checks functionality of systems.
- Removing and replacing refuse bags from collection bins in public areas.
- Promoting the swimming pools to visitors.
- Undertakes specific activities with maintenance, cleaning and support.
- Perform cleaning and store duties.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 8
- 6 months relevant experience
- Basic life skills
- Machine operation skills
- Attention to detail
- Proficient in at least 2 of the official languages in the Western Cape
Core Professional Competencies: Managing Work, Workplace Safety, Task Accountability, Quality Orientation and Oral Communication.
Public Service Orientation Competencies: Service Delivery Orientation, Interpersonal Relationships and Communication.
Personal Competencies: Action Orientation, Resilience, Accountability and Ethical Conduct, Learning Orientation, Impact and Influence and Team Orientation.
PLEASE NOTE: Please read the below conditions carefully, only those who comply with the conditions will be considered:
- No late applications will be considered.
- The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and as such will adhere with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act and its EE plan.
- Note that BVM is using a Recruitment Portal which is an online portal.
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- To apply in assured confidence, please do so online.
- When applying online: Please ensure that you fill in all required fields.
- Also attach an updated CV (Including details of contactable WORK REFERENCES and the relevant numbers), certified copies of qualifications not older than six (6) months, covering letter and relevant supporting documents.
- Applicant with a foreign/ international educational qualification must submit a certificate of verification by SAQA.
- Candidates may be subject to a medical examination.
- Any candidate appointed at the Breede Valley Municipality will sign an employment and performance agreement subject to probation per the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations.
- For enquiries contact the Human Resources Office at 023 348 4961 or by email address: jobs@bvm.gov.za
- Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker is not permitted, and proof thereof will result in disqualification.
- Fraudulent qualifications documentation will immediately disqualify any applicant.
- If you have not heard from us within sixty (60) days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The Municipality reserves its right not to make an appointment.