DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

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APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

CLOSING DATE : 07 April 2026

NOTE : 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

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 qualifications
(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.
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required
to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo 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 10/360 : PERSONAL ASSISTANT REF NO: 070426/09

Branch: Provincial and Entity Governance and International Cooperation

SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : A Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification. Three (3) to (5) five 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 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 telephone accounts and proper recording 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 : Ms D Mthembu Tel No: (012) 336 7117/8

POST 10/359 : ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A – C REF NO: 070426/08

Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management: GP
CD: Provincial Operations: Gauteng
Sub Dir: Infrastructure Development and Maintenance
SALARY : R391 671 – R586 665 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven years
of experience)
CENTRE : Gauteng Provincial Office

REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification. Three (3) years
post-qualification in Water and Sanitation Engineering experience. Compulsory
registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional
Engineering Technician. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Experience in water services infrastructure environment. Good computer
literacy skills. Good communication skills (verbal and written) and negotiation
skills. Knowledge of people management.

DUTIES : Support and monitor implementation of RBIG, WSIG, and MIG projects in
municipalities across Gauteng Province. Support and assist municipalities with
the development of WSDP and IDP. Support and monitor the implementation
of USDG projects. Monitor and evaluate project progress. Attend monthly and
quarterly meetings. Provide monthly and quarterly project progress reports.
Project Management. Assist with water services complaints. Water
conservation water demand management advocacy. Represent the
department in relevant IGR structures.

ENQUIRIES : Mr D Masoga Tel No: (012) 392 1477

POST 10/358 : CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GRADE A – C REF NO: 070426/07

Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management: GP
CD: Provincial Operations: Gauteng
Sd: Hydrological Services
SALARY : R551 493 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Boskop Hydrological Services Office

REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Civil Engineering. Six (6) years post qualification
technical engineering experience. Compulsory registration with Engineering
Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician. The
disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge of Technical design
and analysis of hydrological infrastructure and/or water resource infrastructure.
Knowledge of hydrological data management. Research and Development.
Knowledge and experience in Computer-aided engineering applications.
Knowledge of legal compliance and Project management. Technical report
writing. Good communication skills (verbal and written), conflict management
and negotiation skills. Problem solving and analysis; decision making,
teamwork, creativity, financial management, people management, customer
focus, responsiveness, planning and organizing.

DUTIES : Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers,
Technologist and associates in the field, workshop, and technical hydrological
activities. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory
requirements. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and
procedures to incorporate new technology. Ensure quality control of
hydrological time series data. Manage the registration of hydrological data on
Hydstra. Ensure performance of control surveys, stream flow gauging and
calibration of gauging weirs. Monitor Real time data of gauging sites, perform
site evaluations and monitor instrumentation. Handle data requests and
dissemination. Manage the Data Quality Control Division within the SubDirectorate. Attend to Monitoring Committee matters. Manage administrative,
human resource and related functions. Provide inputs into the budgeting
process, operational plan, procurement plan and related matters. Compile and
submit reports as required. Provide technical support Risk and Disaster
Management matters. Research and development through continuous
professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel. Research/literature studies
on technical engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant
bodies/councils on engineering related matters. Must be prepared to work
away from the office and travel extensively for extended periods of time.