Johannesburg Water is hiring! If you’re eager to grow your career in water and sanitation—whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional—these roles are a great way to contribute to service delivery in the City of Johannesburg. Submit your application before the listed deadlines below.
| Employer: | Johannesburg Water |
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| Closing Date: | 14 November 2025 (professional posts) • 20 November 2025 at 16:00 (internships) |
| Location: | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
Internship Programme (24 Months)
Post: Strategy, Monitoring and Evaluation (X1)
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Management/Strategic Management.
Who Can Apply: South African citizens (18–35), unemployed graduates (no prior internship in the same field).
Notes: No provision for transport/accommodation for interviews or appointed candidates from outside Gauteng.
How to apply (Strategy, Monitoring & Evaluation):
- Email completed JW Internship Application Form and supporting documents to jw.Stratmoneval@jwater.co.za.
- Download the form: Johannesburg Water Internship Application Form (PDF) (attach the provided “water-marked-jw-intership-application-form-2025-1.pdf”).
Closing date: 20 November 2025 at 16:00.
Post: Secretariat Services (X1)
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Chartered Secretaries (CIS) qualification.
Who Can Apply: South African citizens (18–35), unemployed graduates (no prior internship in the same field).
How to apply (Secretariat Services):
- Email completed JW Internship Application Form and supporting documents to jw.secretariatservices@jwater.co.za.
- Download the form: Johannesburg Water Internship Application Form (PDF).
Closing date: 20 November 2025 at 16:00.
Professional & Technical Posts
Post: Manager Systems Development — Ref: JW04EX/202526
Remuneration: R1 119 660 TCTC
Purpose: Lead design, implementation and optimisation of SCADA and Telemetry systems; oversee 24/7/365 Control Room operations and incident communications; ensure data integrity, compliance (OHS Act, GMR, SABS codes) and stakeholder coordination.
Key Responsibilities (abridged): Maintain/repair SCADA & Telemetry; manage Control Room teams; ensure real-time data accuracy; risk identification & mitigation using analytics; design and commission systems (water, sewer, pressure management, corrosion protection, bulk metering); RF integrity management; audits/diagnostics; budget, contracts and inventory control; user training; liaison with SABS, ICASA, water boards and authorities.
Minimum Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation/Mechanician/Sciences; 5+ years SCADA & instrumentation; RF comms/control systems; team management; OHS/GMR knowledge; capital & operational project experience; MS Office proficiency.
How to apply: Apply online via Johannesburg Water application portal.
Closing: 14 November 2025 (post expires at 14 Nov 2025, 14:07).
Post: Purchasing Officer (Inventory Purchases) — Ref: JW04EX/202526
Remuneration: R361 440 basic p.a.
Purpose: Cost-effective procurement in line with Supply Chain Policy and SOPs.
Key Responsibilities (abridged): MFMA & SCM compliance; evaluate repeat purchases/framework contracts; manage SAP MRP requisitions; RFQ advertising (JW site/eTender/noticeboard); compile approval packs; generate POs; monitor deliveries; BBBEE compliance; manage non-performing suppliers; SLA & turnaround adherence; periodic reporting; records management.
Minimum Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) in Supply Chain/Logistics/Finance; 2 years procurement (incl. 1 year buying); SAP MM & inventory procedures; MS Office.
How to apply: Apply online via Johannesburg Water application portal.
Closing: 14 November 2025 (post expires at 14 Nov 2025, 14:05).
Post: GIS Data Coordinator — Ref: JW04EX/202526
Remuneration: R472 836 basic p.a.
Purpose: Supervise Data Capture & GIS Operator teams; coordinate capture of water & sewer infrastructure into Oracle DB; train/support JW GIS users.
Key Responsibilities: Work allocation; SOP development; ensure as-built availability; data integrity/DB maintenance; GIS user training & support; reporting to senior management; inter-departmental liaison.
Minimum Requirements: National Diploma in GIS (NQF 6 or equivalent); 3+ years GIS environment with DB management; understanding of water/sewer infrastructure; 1+ year supervisory experience.
How to apply: Apply online via Johannesburg Water application portal.
Closing: 14 November 2025 (post expires at 14 Nov 2025, 14:02).
Post: Support — SAP Plant Maintenance — Ref: JW04EX/202526
Remuneration: R548 760 basic p.a.
Purpose: On-site support and training for SAP PM (incl. Crystal Reports).
Key Responsibilities: 1st/2nd-level SAP PM support; coordinate with ERP consultants; SDLC for Crystal Reports; documentation; report access/support; maintain existing reports; schedule & run SAP PM user group meetings; identify training needs; develop SAP PM & Crystal training; maintain training calendars & materials.
Minimum Requirements: National Diploma in IT (NQF 6) + SAP certification; 3+ years SAP PM support in 500+ user environment; public sector exposure an advantage.
How to apply: Apply online via Johannesburg Water application portal.
Closing: 14 November 2025 (post expires at 14 Nov 2025, 13:58).
Post: Scientific Services Stores Controller — Ref: JW04EX/202526
Remuneration: R289 452 basic p.a.
Purpose: Manage flammable liquid and chemical stores in line with ISO/IEC 17025.
Key Responsibilities: Space planning; stock level control & orders; stock-take & Cardex audits; control access/issuing/receiving; gas deliveries; verify deliveries vs POs; record re-order levels; capture movements in CARDEX; RFQ requests via SCM; reservations on SAP; daily updates; quality audits & corrective actions; OHS compliance.
Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF 4); 2 years stores experience; knowledge of SAP and LIMS.
How to apply: Email CV & qualifications to Jw.ScieServ04@jwater.co.za (use the reference number and job title in the subject line).
Closing: 14 November 2025 (post expires at 14 Nov 2025, 13:55).
How to Apply (Overview)
- Internships: Email completed JW Internship Application Form and documents to the mailbox for your post (jw.Stratmoneval@jwater.co.za or jw.secretariatservices@jwater.co.za) by 20 November 2025 at 16:00.
- Professional/Technical Posts: Apply via the Johannesburg Water application portal using the post-specific link in each listing (closing 14 November 2025, times noted above).
Important: If you don’t hear back within one month after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.