DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

APPLICATIONS : Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 22 May 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

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 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 15/72 : SURVEY OFFICER REF NO: 220526/08 (X2 POSTS)

Branch: Infrastructure Management Eastern Operations
Dir: Operations Eastern
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Midmar Dam

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior/Grade 12 certificate. One (1) to (3) three years’ experience in
Engineering Survey field work will serve as an added advantage. The
disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Computer literacy, Knowledge
in association with safety. Basic knowledge in using hand tools.
Communication skills, Good interpersonal skills, being able to work in a team,
Accountability and ethical Conduct, Attention to detail.

DUTIES : Assist with survey site preparations and field surveys data collection, assisting
with the loading of equipment, carry out site preparation according to
instruction, carrying of survey equipment, clearing of vegetation at sites.
Survey document preparation and maintenance, Delivering of documents,
collection of required documents, completion of necessary request forms.
Assisting with use of boats for hydrographic survey work, assisting with the
loading of boats, assisting with launching of boats, assist with survey on board
the boats, cleaning of boats on return from sites. Survey equipment
maintenance and storage, cleaning of survey equipment and survey stores,
reporting of any defects to supervisor, visual inspection of survey equipment,
minor repairs of survey equipment

ENQUIRIES : Mr D Van Rensburg Tel No: (033) 239 1900

POST 15/71 : SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER REF NO: 220526/07

Branch: Provincial and Entity Governance and International Cooperation
Dir: Africa Relations
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : A relevant NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Public or Business
Administration/Political Science/ as recognised by SAQA. Three (3) years’
relevant experience. Knowledge of administrative procedures. Knowledge of
dispute resolution process. Understanding of social and economic
development issues. Basic financial management and knowledge of PFMA.
Knowledge change and people management. Problem solving and analysis.
People and diversity management. Client orientation and customer focus.
Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Accountability and ethical
conduct.

DUTIES : Provide administrative support to all personnel in the component. Render
financial administration to the component. Render procurement administration.
Maintain register of the component. Render \huma resource and supervision.

ENQUIRIES : Mr MA Sithole Tel No: (012) 336 8588

POST 15/70 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT REF NO: 220526/06 (X2 POSTS)

Branch: Director-General
Dir: Internal Audit
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 qualification in Accounting/ Auditing or CIA. An NQF level 8 will serve as an added advantage. Three (3) years’ experience in internal auditing
Three (3) to (5) five years’ experience in the water sector and/or local
government will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid
unexpired driver’s license (for both manual and automatic driving). Knowledge
of Internal Audit Standards. Understanding of Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines. Knowledge in Public Service
Anti-corruption strategy and anti-corruption and fraud prevention measures.
Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
Knowledge and understanding on Human Resource Management legislation,
policies, practices and procedures. Understanding of departmental policies
and procedures. Knowledge of government financial systems, principles and
practice of financial accounting. Knowledge of frameworks for managing
performance information, business strategy transaction and alignment.
Problem solving and analysis. People and diversity management. Client
orientation and customer focus. Good communication skills both (verbal and
written). Accountability and ethical conduct.

DUTIES : Previse and execute internal audit compliance, performance and consulting
projects. Execute ad-hoc projects. Draft internal audit reports. Contribute
towards the development of the three year and annual internal audit plan.
Participate as a team member in the direct assistance to the Auditor General
of South Africa’s regularity audit. Compile monthly and quarterly reports to the
accounting officer and audit committee. Compile weekly time sheets and
review those of subordinates. Participate in the annual review of internal audit
governance documents.

ENQUIRIES : Mr MJ Legodi Tel No: (012) 336 8802

We wish you all the best with your applications