The Department of Water and Sanitation is inviting suitably qualified South Africans to apply for various positions across its branches. These vacancies are excellent opportunities for individuals who want to contribute to the department’s mission of sustainable water and sanitation management. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.
Vacancy Details
| Employer: | Department of Water and Sanitation |
|---|---|
| Closing Date: | 05 September 2025 |
| Location: | Pretoria (Head Office) & Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
Post 1: Engineering Technician Production Grade A – C (X2 Posts)
Reference No: 050925/02
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Head Office – Directorate: Strategic Infrastructure Asset Management
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Salary: R391 671 – R586 665 per annum (OSD, offer based on experience)
Requirements:
- National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or relevant qualification.
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification technical engineering experience.
- Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Advantageous: Proficiency with Relux/Dialux, Autocad Electrical, ETAP/DigSilent Powerfactory.
- Skills in project management, technical design, report writing, networking, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, and communication (verbal & written).
Duties:
- Assist Engineers and Technologists in field, workshop, and office activities.
- Promote safety and compliance with statutory requirements.
- Produce technical designs and specifications for approval.
- Draft maintenance strategies aligned with the Asset Management Plan (AMP).
- Manage and update Maintenance Demand and Operational Plans.
- Lead and manage Maintenance Opex and Capex projects.
- Compile technical reports and maintain databases.
- Supervise technical personnel and liaise with relevant engineering bodies.
Enquiries: Mr K. Mahlane Tel: (012) 336 6921
Post 2: Security Officer (X4 Posts)
Reference No: 050925/03
Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management – Provincial Operations (KZN)
Centre: Durban
Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
Requirements:
- Grade 11 (NQF 3) certificate.
- Basic Security Officer’s course and training.
- Valid Grade C PSIRA certificate.
- Firearm competency certificate (advantage).
- Knowledge of access control, security codes, movement of equipment, and emergency procedures.
- Skills in report writing, investigation, riot control, effective communication, searching, evacuation, first aid, and fire prevention.
- Must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
- Clear of any criminal record.
Duties:
- Provide security services, access control, and safeguarding of departmental premises.
- Conduct perimeter patrols and enforce safety protocols.
- Prevent unauthorized removal of departmental assets.
- Apply emergency procedures and notify relevant services when necessary.
- Record and report incidents in occurrence registers.
Enquiries: Mr B. Sishi Tel: 071 886 9442
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit applications online through the Department of Water and Sanitation eRecruitment portal: Department of Water and Sanitation eRecruitment Portal
For the Security Officer posts (Durban), applications may also be posted or hand-delivered to:
Postal Address:
Provincial Head: KwaZulu-Natal
Department of Water and Sanitation
Private Bag X54304
Durban, 4000
Physical Address:
303 Dr Pixley KaSeme Street, Delta Towers, 26th Floor, Durban