DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

CLOSING DATE : 13 March 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 above-mentioned
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 07/85 : PERSONAL ASSISTANT REF NO: 130326/07

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 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 V Molatana, Tel No: (012) 336 8610
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR, ICT
INFRASTRUCTURE AND CLOUD SERVICES REF NO: 130326/06

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

REQUIREMENTS : A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Information Technology. HP/3Com
networking, A+ and N+ certificate. Five (5) years with supervisory experience in
WAN and LAN administration. Knowledge in information and communication
technology. Knowledge of HP/3Con networking. Knowledge at Cisco networking.
Knowledge of information security protocols. Knowledge of techniques and
procedures for the planning and execution of IT operations. Problem solving and
analysis. Knowledge in customer relations. Understanding of public financial
management act (PFMA), Public Service Act and regulation. Understanding of
government legislation. Knowledge of IT regulations, practice notes, circulars
and policy frameworks. Understanding of public supply chain management
models and processes. Knowledge of contract management. Knowledge of
analytical procedures. Understanding delegation authority. Understanding
framework for managing performance information. Knowledge of business
strategy transactions and alignment. Good communication skills both (verbal and
written). Understanding of project and programme management. Client
orientation and customer focus. Accountability and ethical conduct. Problem
solving and analysis. People and diversity management. Good communication
skills both (verbal and written).

DUTIES : Administer, configure, and maintain WAN (Wide Area Network) and LAN (Local
Area Network) systems to ensure optimal performance in DWS head office and
across all DWS Regional offices. Manage HP/3Com and Cisco networking
equipment, including routers and switches. Conduct regular network
performance analysis and troubleshooting to resolve connectivity issues.
Implement proactive measures to prevent recurring network problems. Provide
user support, network management and network monitoring. WAN and LAN
research, planning, design and implementation.

ENQUIRIES : Mr T Diradingwe, Tel No: (012) 336 8466
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