DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION 02 September 2026

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

CLOSING DATE : 11 September 2026

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 qualifications
(only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for
SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following
the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates
will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities,
behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity 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 31/94 : DRIVER / MESSENGER REF NO: 110926/09

Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management: EC
Cd: Provincial Operations Eastern Cape
SALARY : R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : King Williams Town

REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 2. A valid Code 8/10 Driver’s License with PDP (Professional
Driving Permit).1 Year Experience in driving/messenger environment. Traffic
and road safety regulations. Knowledge of the procedures to perform
messenger functions and routine office support functions like registry and
making photocopies. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
Departmental transport policies and procedures. Basic record-keeping and
reporting procedures. High sense of responsibility and accountability.
Reliability and punctuality. Attention to detail and alertness. Integrity and
discretion. Flexibility and Interpersonal Skills. Communications skills. The
incumbent will be expected to work extended hours including weekends &
public holidays when necessary.

DUTIES : Drive light and medium motor vehicles transporting passengers and other
departmental items (mail and documents) Complete logbook, trip authorisation
for the vehicle. Safely transport personnel passengers and other departmental
items. Comply with traffic laws. Road safety regulations and departmental
transport policies at all times. Do routine maintenance on allocated vehicles
and report defect timely. Ensure cleanliness. minor repairs. And regular
servicing schedules are adhered cleanliness. minor condition of oil tyres, fuel.
And water. Ensure vehicle is kept in a safe place. Complete all required and
prescribed records and logbooks regarding the vehicle and goods handled.
Conduct routine operational checks and report mechanical or functional
defects for repair. Perform daily pre-trip and post trip inspections on vehicles.
Prepare correct documentation of trip authorisations, logbooks, and service
records. Adhere to road traffic laws, departmental transport policies, and load
safety standards. Render clerical support/messenger service in the relevant
office. Collect and deliver documents and related items in the department.
Copy and fax documents. Assist in registry.

ENQUIRIES : Mr S Dyolisi Tel No: (043) 604 5425
NOTE : NB: Preference will be given to applicants residing within or around the
geographical area.

POST 31/93 : REGISTRY CLERK REF NO: 110926/08

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
Cd: Water Resources Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance
Dir: Operations Southern

SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior/Grade 12 certificate or relevant qualification. Knowledge of human
resources functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate
computers and collate administrative statistics. Basic knowledge and insight of
Human Resources prescripts. Knowledge of basic financial operating systems
(PERSAL). Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the ability to
capture data, and operate computer. Working knowledge and understanding
of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Knowledge of
storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment.
Understanding of the work in registry. Knowledge of working procedures in
terms of the working environment flexibility.

DUTIES : Provide counter services: Attend to clients. Handle telephone and other
enquiries received. Receive and register hand delivered mail/files. Handle
incoming and outgoing correspondence: Receive all mail. Sort, register and
dispatch mail. Distribute notices on registry issues Render an effective filling
and record management service: Opening and closing files according to record
classification system. Filling/storage, tracing (electronically/ manually) and
retrieval of documents and files. Complete index cards for all files. Operate
office machines in relation to the registry function: Open and maintain Franking
machine register. Frank post, record money and update register daily.
Undertake spot checks on post to ensure no private post is included. Lock post
in postbag for messengers to deliver to post Office. Open & maintain
remittance register. Record all valuable articles as prescribed in the remittance
register. Hand delivers and signs over remittances to finance. Send wrong
remittances back to sender via registered post and record reference number in
register. Keep daily record of number of letters franked. Process documents
for archiving and/ disposal: Electronic scanning of files. Sort and package files
for archives and distribution. Compile list of documents to be archived and
submit to the supervisor. Keep records for archived documents.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Z Gwetyana Tel No: (041) 508 9729
NOTE : Preference will be given to candidates from the Nelson Mandela Bay District

POST 31/92 : WATER CONTROL OFFICER REF NO: 110926/07

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
Cd: Water Resources Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance
Dir: Operations Southern
SALARY : R280 278 per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE : Mthatha

REQUIREMENTS : A relevant NQF level 4. A Senior/Grade 12 Certificate with Mathematical
literacy will serve as an added advantage. Internal water control courses will
serve as an added advantage. Five (5) years’ experience in water controlrelated environment. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. A
mathematical background is essential. Good communication skills (both verbal
and written) Interpersonal skills. Ability to solve practical problems. Knowledge
in controlling and managing the water distribution for all Government
Waterworks within the Area Office’s jurisdiction. Policy implementation.
Monitoring and evaluation principles. Knowledge in managing human
resources. Disciplinary knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety.
Disciplinary knowledge in public administration. Knowledge in supporting water
utilization and water resource strategy. Knowledge of flood controlling and
understanding of Government legislation. Willingness to work overtime and
abnormal hours, travel alone in remote areas and frequently stay away from
home, work in adverse conditions and confined spaces. The incumbent should
also be physically fit to work on heights (ladders, high dam walls, galleries,
etc.).

DUTIES : Monitor and control water distribution to water users. Control and monitor the
release and distribution of water. Compile the feeder charts from applications
received from water users. Keep records of water balances and meter readings
for billing purposes. Collect and keep records of hydrological data. Apply health
and safety regulations to the component. Inspect and report on maintenance
of the infrastructure (dams, weirs, canals, pipelines, etc.).

ENQUIRIES : Mr. M Boyce at (083) 412 1966
NOTE : Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area

POST 31/91 : SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER REF NO: 110926/06

Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management: EC
Cd: Provincial Operations: Eastern Cape
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : King William’s Town

REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Human Resources Management or relevant
qualification. Three (3) years’ experience in Human Resources Management.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. PERSAL Certificates.
Knowledge of Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations. Knowledge
of administrative procedures. Knowledge of Basic financial operating systems
(PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS etc.). Basic Financial management and knowledge of
PFMA. Disciplinary knowledge of Human Resources. Knowledge of dispute
resolution process. Knowledge of Recruitment and Selection process.
Knowledge Management. Problem solving and Analysis. People and Diversity
Management. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Communication.
Accountability and Ethical Conduct. Attention to detail. Knowledge of Pension
Case Management System. Knowledge of Online Claim Management System
(Compeasy).

DUTIES : Measure compliance to HR policies and procedures. Provide training on HR
policy & procedure. Provide advice on HR policy or procedure to the
department. Implement administrative procedures for the component.
Continuously monitor Services and Divisions to ensure correct interpretation
and implementation of policies and DPSA directives. Ensure that departmental
policies are implemented and aligned to DPSA PSR. HR provisioning
(recruitment and selection, appointments, transfers, verification of qualification,
secretarial functions at interviews, absorptions, probations periods, etc).
Implement conditions of service and service benefits (leave, housing, medical,
injury on duty, long service recognition Measure compliance to HR policies and
procedures. Provide training on HR policy & procedure. Continuously monitor
the interpretation and implementation of policies and DPSA directives. Provide
input in the alignment of departmental policies with DPSA and PSR. HR
provision (recruitment and selection, appointments, transfers, verification of
qualification, secretariat functions at interviews, absorptions, probations
periods, etc). Termination of service. Supervise and verify pension cases
captured on the Pension Case Management System to ensure accuracy and
compliance. Prepare reports on human administration issues and statistics.
Keep statistics of HR administration or HR provisioning activities. Prepare
reports on human administration issues and statistics. Prepare and consolidate
reports on personnel administration issues. Provide guidance to the
department/personnel on human resource administration matters to enhance
the correct implementation of personnel administration practices/policies. Keep
PERSAL report up to date on the system. Compile monthly reports. Guide and
attend to queries as referred by subordinates/other employees. Render policy
advisory service to the department based on the legislative mandates. Provide
feedback on identified administrative gaps. Implement approved resolutions.
Coordinates the pre-Audit review process and provide input on findings.
Forecast on the HR requirements and capacity. Allocate and ensure quality of
work. Facilitate the training of staff and personnel development. Do PMDS for
component. Attends to and controls tasks/activities associated with personnel
performance, productivity and discipline. Alignment of the individual
performance agreement with business plan. Auditing of attendance registers
for the region. Provide supervision and staff within the Human Resource
Administration Unit.

ENQUIRIES : Ms PN Tshevu Tel No: (043) 604 5372

We wish you all the best with your applications