DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

CLOSING DATE : 23 June 2025

NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Other related documentation such as copies
of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany
the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be
produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA
circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or
occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be
completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or
disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No
late, applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to
suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit
checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualification/s
(only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates
pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a
technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained
from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment.
Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and
undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must
provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when
shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity
employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of
the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment
Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55
of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be
taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed
candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this
advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right
not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged
to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.

POST 19/147 : CLEANER REF NO: 230625/09

Branch: Water & Sanitation Services Management Eastern Cape
CD: Provincial Operations Eastern Cape
Dir: Corporate Support Services
Div: Auxiliary Services EC
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)

CENTRE : Cradock

REQUIREMENTS : An ABET certificate. Experience in cleaning services will serve as an added
advantage. Knowledge of cleaning principles. Knowledge of chemical use
(dilution/mixing). Knowledge of cleaning equipment to be used. Knowledge of
health and safety requirements. Knowledge of basic record keeping. Basic
understanding of applying safety rules. Basic understanding of applying or
using chemicals correctly. Good communication and interpersonal relations.
DUTIES : Provision of basic cleaning services. Keeping and maintaining of cleaning
equipment and managing stock of cleaning materials. Dusting, waxing,
sweeping, scrubbing and vacuuming of floors. Emptying and cleaning of waste
bins. Collecting and removing of office waste. Freshening of offices,
boardrooms, working areas, kitchen and storerooms. Cleaning the restrooms,
refilling the hand wash liquid soap, replacing paper towels, toilet papers and
emptying and cleaning of wash waste bins. Assisting with other duties as and
when required.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. S Dyolisi Tel No: (043) 604 5425
APPLICATIONS : Applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ or hand deliver to: Department of Water and
Sanitation, No2 Hargreaves Avenue, Old SABC Building, King William’s Town,
5600
NOTE : NB: Preference will be given to candidates residing within the geographical
area.

POST 19/146 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK (TELEPHONE OPERATOR) REF NO: 230625/08

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
CD: WR Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance
Dir: Operations Southern

SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior/ Grade 12 certificate. Knowledge of clerical functions, practices as
well as the ability to capture data. Operate computer and collate administrative
statistics. Basic knowledge of problem solving and analysis. Accountability and
ethical conduct. Good communication skills. Telephone etiquette.

DUTIES : Operate the switchboard by answering the incoming and handling outgoing
calls. Handle routine enquiries. Must upkeep the registry and filing system.
Ensure customers are referred promptly and correctly. Taking down messages
and administering the correct distribution thereof. Supplying basic information
to customers regarding the Department services. Keep the reception area
clean and tidy. Receive guests and / or visitors. Updating and distributing the
internal telephone directory and keeping a database of other important contact
numbers. Operate the fax machine. Responsible for fault reporting on the
telephone system and liaising with service providers in this regard. Utilize the
Telephone Management System to monitor telephone accounts, including
printing reports and verifying information. Keeping and completing registers
pertaining to their telephone system and fax machine. Monitor access control
ensuring visitors sign in.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. P Adonis Tel No: (041) 508 9778
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

POST 19/145 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK REF NO: 230625/07

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Head Office
CD: Engineering Services
Dir: Environmental Impact Monitoring (EIM)
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior/Grade 12 certificate. Have knowledge / competencies of clerical
functions, Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (SAP). Knowledge
and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
Basic knowledge of problem solving and analysis. A highly motivated individual
with good time-management and organisational skills. Excellent interpersonal
and communication skills are required to deal with people at all levels in the
Department and the incumbent must have skill in the use of computer
applications such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Have
accountability and ethical conduct. Teamwork and flexibility. Communication
skills, verbal and written. Client orientation and customer focus.

DUTIES : Render general clerical support services to the Director and the officials within
the Directorate. Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing registers in the
Directorate. Receive and respond to queries timeously. Receive and deliver
documents for the Directorate as and when required. Maintain the filing system
for the Directorate. Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles. Type
letters and / or other correspondences when required. Provide supply chain
management support services within the Directorate. Complete procurement
forms / capture purchase requisition on SAP system for purchasing of
standards office items, drums, toners, stationery, IT equipment etc. Collect and
control all received standards office items, drums, toners, stationery, IT
equipment. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to
procurement of goods and services. Receive and verify delivered goods /
services for the Directorate. Stock control of offices stationery. Keep and
maintain the asset register of the Directorate. Provide support in arranging
travelling and accommodation requests if or when required. Provide financial
administration support services in the Directorate. Check correctness of
subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to the manager for
approval. Receive, verify and process invoices for payment.

ENQUIRIES : Ms T Shilote Tel No: (012) 336 6604
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

POST 19/144 : PERSONNEL PERSAL CONTROLLER REF NO: 230625/06

Branch: Corporate Support Services
Cd: HRM
Dir: Human Resource Administration
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Human Resource Management. Three (3) to five (5)
years experience in Human Resources. Knowledge in Policy implementation.
Monitoring and evaluation principles. Good computer literacy. PERSAL
Training. Excellent communication skills. Good problem solving and analysis.
Pay attention to detail. Maintain confidentiality on information. Understand
cultural awareness. Be flexible and initiative.

DUTIES : Manage User access rights and policy implementation. Respond to audit
findings. Ensure Users/Terminals are registered with SITA. Register user ID,
Reset ID, allocate functions in relation to users jobs and levels. Link User to
revisor, restrict user to terminal and component group. Manage dormant and
inactive Users. Issue reports on transactions awaiting approval and
authorization for more than a month. Approve and disapprove HR
establishment transactions. Provide Human Resource reports, downloading
FTP from PERSAL and Vulindlela. Co-ordinating PERSAL Training and
provide assistance to PERSAL users. Maintain the PERSAL staff
establishment. Creating and abolishing components/posts in accordance with
approved structure. Link responsibility and objective codes and link component
groups. Create system generated ID’s amend appointment dates. Filing of
relevant documentation. Register SCC’s (system change controls).

ENQUIRIES : Mr I Govender Tel No: (012) 336 7683
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

POST 19/143 : PERSONAL ASSISTANT REF NO: 230625/05

Branch: Corporate Support Services
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : A Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification. Three (3) to five (5) years
‘experience in rendering a support service to Senior Management. Excellent
computer literacy skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Good
office management skills and knowledge of administrative procedures. Sound
organizational skills. Good people skills. High level of reliability. Ability to act
with tact and discretion. Ability to research and analyse documents and
situations. Good grooming and presentation skills. Self-management and
motivation. Knowledge of dispute resolution process. Knowledge of basic
financial management. People and Diversity management. Problem solving
and Analysis. The successful candidate must be highly reliable, self-motivated,
flexible, creative, client and customer focused. Remains up to date regarding
the prescripts, policies and procedures applicable to her / his work terrain to
ensure efficient and effective support to the manager. Excellent communication
skills (verbal and written). Good accountability and ethical conduct.

DUTIES : Provide a secretarial / receptionist support service to the manager. Implement
administrative procedures for the component. Receive telephone calls and
visitors on behalf of the manager. Implement policies and procedures. Engage
supplier regarding purchased materials. Develop implementation plan. Ensure
that financial procedures are observed in the section. Compile monthly reports
and present to the managers. Do early warning systems. Liaise with travel
agencies to make travel arrangements for the DDG office. Arrange meetings
and events for the manager and staff in the unit. Process all invoices that
emanate from the activities of the work of the manager including the travel and
subsistence claims for the unit. Draft routine correspondence and reports
including records of basic minutes of the meetings of the manager where
required. Administer matters like leave registers and telephone accounts and
proper filing of documents. Receive, record and distribute all incoming and
outgoing documents. Collect all relevant documents to enable the manager to
prepare for meetings. Provide feedback on identified administrative gaps.
Provide records on goods and services procured and handle all the
procurement items for the office.

ENQUIRIES : Mr J Mashele Tel No: (012) 336 8197
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

POST 19/142 : OFFICE MANAGER REF NO: 230625/04

Branch: Corporate Support Services
SALARY : R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : A relevant NQF level 6 qualification. Five (5) years experience in general
administration and office management environment. The disclosure of a valid
unexpired drivers license. Extensive knowledge and understanding of public
service policies and administrative procedures. Basic financial management
and knowledge of PFMA. Knowledge of administrative procedures. Knowledge
in secretarial duties. Computer literacy. Sound organizational skills. Good
people skills. High level of reliability. Good communication, presentation and
report writing skills. Ability to act with fact and discretion. Knowledge of dispute
resolution process. Understanding of social and economic development
issues. Understanding of legislative and policy frameworks governing the
sector. Knowledge of project management and administration. Accountability
and ethical conduct.

DUTIES : Manage and coordinate the flow of information within the office of DDG. Render
administrative support services: Procurement of goods and services, ensure
that assets register is updated, assist with the coordination of monthly,
quarterly and annual reports. Quality assurance of documentation and remain
up to date with prescripts, policies and procedure applicable to work terrain to
ensure efficient support to the Office. Ensure effective records management
system for all submissions and correspondences. Arrange / organise
workshops and meetings. Represent Manager at certain meetings and
workshops. Manages queries of the office of the DDG Branch. Management of
financial and human resources. Assist during the compilation of budget in line
with MTEF, PFMA, advice and facilitate the process of budget projection with
all the project managers / Directorates within the Branch.

ENQUIRIES : Mr J Mashele Tel No: (012) 336 8197
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

We wish you all the best with your applications