Ready to grow your public service career in infrastructure, engineering, compliance, and administration? The Department of Water and Sanitation Vacancies are open now, with senior management, professional engineering, environmental, and support roles across Pretoria and Bloemfontein. Apply online by 31 October 2025.
Vacancy Summary (Vertical Table)
| Employer: | Department of Water and Sanitation |
|---|---|
| Closing Date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | Pretoria (Head Office), Bloemfontein, South Africa |
Available Posts
1) Supply Chain Contract Professional (x2) — Ref 311025/01
Branch: Financial Management Services
Contract: 5-year contract | Salary: R1 494 900 p.a. (Level 14, all-inclusive)
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualification (NQF 7); NQF 8/9 advantageous.
- MCIPS (or equivalent professional SCM registration).
- 5 years senior managerial experience and 5 years in infrastructure procurement & SCM.
- Valid driver’s licence; deep knowledge of strategic infrastructure procurement, SA SCM frameworks, PFMA/Treasury prescripts.
- Proven change leadership, performance information frameworks, stakeholder management, problem-solving, people & diversity management, client orientation, and strong written/oral communication.
Duties:
- Develop and implement infrastructure procurement strategies end-to-end.
- Optimise SCM value chain for the Department’s Construction Unit (3 000+ employees).
- Lead sourcing activities: needs analysis, selection tools, evaluation committee direction.
- Provide contracting expertise (drafting, lifecycle management, extensions/renewals, invoice/problem resolution).
- Guide system usage for procurement and coordinate training on SCM systems.
Enquiries: Mr F Moatshe, Tel (012) 336 7647
2) Chief Engineer Grade A — Ref 311025/02
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations | Directorate: Operations Central
Salary: R1 266 450 – R1 446 921 p.a. (all-inclusive OSD; appointment normally at minimum notch)
Centre: Bloemfontein
Requirements:
- B Eng / BSc (Eng) (or equivalent) plus 6 years post-qualification experience.
- ECSA Professional Engineer registration (compulsory) and valid driver’s licence.
- Programme/project management, engineering design/analysis, CAE tools, technical consulting, leadership, planning, negotiation, finance and people management.
Duties:
- Manage the Area Office within Central Operations; implement WR infrastructure operations.
- Medium/long-term planning for service continuity; short-term scheduling for O&M.
- Ensure dam safety practices, emergency preparedness and response.
- Oversee maintenance/betterment plans; state land/facilities management.
- Budget preparation/management; monitor & report Area/Cluster performance; stakeholder relations and customer-focused service delivery.
Enquiries: Mr N Buthelezi, Tel (012) 741 7302
Note: Shortlisted candidates may undergo a practical test.
3) Engineer Production Grade A–C (x2) — Ref 311025/03
Branch: Infrastructure Management | Directorate: Civil Engineering | Sub-Directorate: Open Channel Systems
Salary: R879 342 – R1 323 267 p.a. (all-inclusive OSD; offer based on experience)
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Requirements:
- B Eng / BSc Eng (Civil) with 3 years post-qualification experience relevant to Water Engineering.
- ECSA Pr.Eng registration (compulsory) and valid driver’s licence (site travel).
- Strong background in hydraulic structures & water conveyance; project implementation experience.
- Advantageous software: HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Prokon, Slide.
- Competencies: design/analysis, legal compliance, CAE, project management, leadership, financial management, excellent communication.
Duties:
- Plan/design civil engineering projects; develop tender specifications.
- Review/approve/audit designs to standards; supervise engineering work/processes.
- Optimise design & cost for open channel projects; risk management.
- Authorise designs, reports, drawings, specifications; manage consultants/contractors (contracts & claims).
- Mentor Candidate Engineers/Technicians; manage admin, finances, and personnel.
Enquiries: Mr HH Luttig, Tel (012) 336 8095
4) Environmental Officer Production Grade A–C — Ref 311025/04
Branch: Regulation, Compliance and Enforcement | Directorate: Compliance Monitoring | Sub-Directorate: Stream Flow Reduction Activities (SFRA)
Salary: R343 842 – R586 665 p.a. (OSD; offer based on experience)
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Requirements:
- National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences.
- SFRA compliance monitoring experience advantageous; valid driver’s licence.
- Computer literacy, strong writing and communication skills.
- Knowledge of NWA (1998), NEM:BA (2004) and related legislation; IWRM, protection and catchment management principles; GIS.
- Willingness to travel extensively and work irregular hours.
Duties:
- Develop/implement policies, strategies, procedures & guidelines for SFRA compliance monitoring.
- Conduct compliance monitoring against water use authorisation conditions; oversight assessments.
- Build internal/external capacity; liaise with Enforcement to address non-compliance.
- Establish partnerships with regulators and regulated community.
- Improve SOPs, Guidelines, Business Processes for SFRA.
Enquiries: Mr Siboniso Mkhaliphi, Tel (012) 336 8048
5) Personal Assistant (x2) — Refs 311025/05 and 311025/06
Centres:
- Infrastructure Management: Head Office — Ref 311025/05
- Finance (WTE) – Directorate: Revenue Management — Ref 311025/06
Salary: R325 101 p.a. (Level 7) | Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Requirements:
- Secretarial Diploma (or equivalent).
- 3–5 years’ experience supporting Senior Management.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills; office management & administration knowledge.
- Strong organisation, people skills, reliability, discretion, research/analysis, presentation, self-management/motivation.
- Knowledge of dispute resolution, basic financial management, people/diversity management, problem solving and analysis.
- Excellent written & verbal communication; accountability & ethical conduct.
Duties:
- Provide secretarial/reception support and implement component admin procedures.
- Manage calls/visitors, correspondence, meetings/events, travel and T&S claims.
- Process invoices; compile monthly reports and early-warning updates.
- Maintain leave registers, telephone accounts, filing; receive/record/distribute documents.
- Prepare meeting packs; track procurement items; maintain records of goods/services.
Enquiries:
- Infrastructure Management HO: Ms N Ndumo, Tel (012) 741 7302
- Finance WTE: Ms S Ndhlovu, Tel (012) 336 7981
Important Application Notes
- Apply online only via the DWS e-Recruitment portal. Supporting documents (ID, qualifications, driver’s licence) are only required if shortlisted (DPSA Circular 19 of 2022).
- Complete all compulsory fields in Part B of the online Z83 (especially professional/occupational registration fields).
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo suitability checks: SAQA verification, references, criminal, and credit checks. Foreign qualifications require SAQA evaluation (if shortlisted).
- For SMS posts: technical & competency assessments, NSG pre-entry certificate required before appointment, financial disclosure, and security clearance.
- Preference for women and persons with disabilities in line with EE targets.
- Erratum: Supply Chain Practitioner Ref 241025/02 enquiry is Ms B Tjebane, Tel (012) 741 7381.
How to Apply
To apply and more details visit Department of Water and Sanitation official website.