The Department of Water and Sanitation invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various vacancies in Infrastructure Management. These posts are suitable for candidates with artisan, HR, supply chain, finance, administration, technical, water plant, foreman, vehicle operation and driver experience.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Water and Sanitation |
| Closing Date | 17 July 2026 |
| Application Method | Online application |
| Application Portal | DWS e-Recruitment |
| Required Documents | Online application only; supporting documents required from shortlisted candidates |
| Locations | Teebus, Standerton, Tzaneen, Vanderkloof Dam, Bloemhof Dam, Gariep Dam, Vaal Dam and Potchefstroom |
Artisan Production Grade A-C: Mechanical Ref No: 170726/35
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Directorate: Operations Central
Salary: R253 341 per annum, OSD
Centre: Orange Fish Tunnel, Teebus
Requirements
Applicants must have an appropriate Mechanical Trade Test Certificate.
Applicants must disclose a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
Computer literacy is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of technical analysis, legal compliance, technical report writing, production processes, Occupational Health and Safety Act, PMDS and PFMA.
Required skills include problem-solving, analytical decision-making, teamwork, creativity, self-management, customer focus, communication, planning, organising, conflict management and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Duties
The successful candidate will render design and production technical services.
Duties include maintaining and operating mechanical equipment at Orange Fish Tunnel and Gariep Dam Government Scheme, ensuring compliance with departmental and regulatory standards, conducting inspections, compiling maintenance reports, performing preventive and reactive maintenance, managing contractors, inspecting technical faults, servicing equipment and maintaining job records.
Enquiries
Mr LJ Mkafane
Tel: 051 754 0001
Artisan Production Grade A-C: Fitter and Turner Ref No: 170726/36
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Directorate: Operations Central
Salary: R253 341 per annum, OSD
Centre: Usutu Vaal Area Office, Standerton
Requirements
Applicants must have an appropriate Fitter and Turner Trade Test Certificate.
Applicants must disclose a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
Applicants must be willing to perform production duties and work overtime when required.
Applicants must be conversant with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and must be computer literate.
Required skills include problem-solving, analysis, production and process knowledge, willingness to travel, ability to work long hours, perform standby duties and work under pressure.
Duties
The successful candidate will maintain and repair mechanical installations and equipment at dams, reservoirs, departmental houses, pump stations, machinery, dam walls and pipelines.
Duties include inspecting equipment, repairing faults, servicing equipment, monitoring maintenance plans, supervising and mentoring staff, controlling equipment, stock, materials and tools, completing work schedules and job cards and ensuring tools and materials are properly managed.
Enquiries
Mr VS Nkabinde
Tel: 017 712 9400
Artisan Production Grade A-C: Welder Ref No: 170726/37
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Directorate: Operations Central
Salary: R253 341 per annum, OSD
Centre: Usutu Vaal Area Office, Standerton
Requirements
Applicants must have an appropriate Trade Test Certificate.
Applicants must disclose a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
Applicants must have knowledge of production processes, technical report writing, Occupational Health and Safety, computer literacy, communication skills, technical analysis and problem-solving skills.
Applicants must be willing to travel, work long hours, perform standby duties and work under pressure.
Duties
The successful candidate will render mechanical maintenance functions, including general mechanical maintenance on pumps, welding, brazing, cutting torch work, grinding and CO2 work.
Duties include inspecting equipment, repairing faults, servicing equipment, ensuring quality assurance, implementing planned maintenance, updating maintenance logbooks, managing tools and materials, compiling technical reports, maintaining job records and supervising staff.
Enquiries
Mr VS Nkabinde
Tel: 017 712 9400
Human Resource Clerk: Production Ref No: 170726/38
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations
Directorate: Operations Northern
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Tzaneen Area Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate or Grade 12.
Knowledge of PERSAL, databases and spreadsheet applications is required.
Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and HR prescripts will be an advantage.
Applicants must have good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Duties
The successful candidate will render HR clerical services.
Duties include supporting recruitment and selection, appointments, probation, service terminations, conditions of service, HR enquiries, HR registry services, PERSAL transactions, personnel filing systems, routine correspondence, submissions and reports.
Enquiries
Ms M Letsaolo
Tel: 015 307 8600
Administration Clerk: HRM Ref No: 170726/39 and 170726/40
Posts: 2
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Directorate: Operations Central
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centres: Tugela Vaal Area Office and Vanderkloof Dam
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
A National Diploma in Human Resource Management, Public Administration or Public Management will be an added advantage.
One year of experience, a valid unexpired driver’s licence and an Introduction to PERSAL Certificate will also be added advantages.
Applicants must have knowledge of PERSAL, MS Office packages and HR prescripts governing the public service.
Duties
The successful candidates will render HR administrative functions and enquiries.
Duties include administering recruitment and selection, PMDS, training, appointments, injury on duty, PILIR, leave, pension administration, promotions, transfers, terminations, memorandums, submissions, HR advice, daily statistics and database updates.
Enquiries
Tugela Vaal Area Office: Mr MM Ndimande
Tel: 036 880 8312
Vanderkloof Dam: Mr T Kelokilwe
Tel: 053 664 9400
Administration Clerk: SCM Ref No: 170726/41
Posts: 2
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Directorate: Operations Central
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Vanderkloof Dam
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
One year of experience in Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.
Computer literacy, knowledge of procurement procedures, financial legislation, basic financial systems such as PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS and SAP, PFMA and SCM regulations are required.
A valid Code 08 driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidates will coordinate demand plans and ensure procurement is aligned with demand plans.
Duties include sourcing quotations, conducting inventory checks, administering goods receipts and goods issues, supporting procurement of quotations and tenders, maintaining registers, handling supplier queries, administering stores, rendering asset management support, rendering demand and acquisition clerical support, compiling SCM records and supporting bid processes.
Enquiries
Mr T Kelokilwe
Tel: 053 664 9400
Administration Clerk: Finance Ref No: 170726/42
Posts: 2
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Directorate: Operations Central
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Vanderkloof Dam
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate or Grade 12.
A National Diploma in Finance will be an added advantage.
One year of experience in a finance environment will be an added advantage.
A valid unexpired driver’s licence, computer literacy, knowledge of PFMA, SAP, BAS, Treasury Regulations and financial payment systems will also be advantageous.
Duties
The successful candidates will receive invoices and perform salary administration support services.
Duties include bookkeeping, capturing and updating expenditure, checking subsistence and travel claims, handling telephone accounts and petty cash, capturing budget information, distributing salary advice and capturing payables on SAP.
Enquiries
Mr T Kelokilwe
Tel: 053 664 9400
Administration Clerk Production Ref No: 170726/43
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Directorate: Operations Central
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Bloemhof Dam
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
One to two years’ office administration experience will be an added advantage.
A valid unexpired driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Applicants must be computer literate in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Duties
The successful candidate will render general clerical support services.
Duties include personnel administration, travel and accommodation arrangements, telephone account distribution, switchboard duties, guesthouse bookings, facility inspections, meeting minutes, administration support to the Scheme Manager, visitor registers and registry filing duties.
Enquiries
Mr HS van der Westhuizen
Tel: 051 405 9000
Assistant Technical Officer Ref No: 170726/44
Posts: 2
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Directorate: Operations Central
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Vanderkloof Dam
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate or Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy.
One to two years’ experience in dam safety will be an added advantage.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
Applicants must disclose a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidates will maintain and monitor measuring equipment.
Duties include collecting water samples according to set standards, registering samples on the relevant database, capturing hydrological data and maintaining surface and groundwater data.
Enquiries
Mr TL Kelokilwe
Tel: 053 664 9400
Water Plant Superintendent Ref No: 170726/45
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Directorate: Operations Central
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Orange Fish Tunnel, Teebus
Requirements
Applicants must have a relevant NQF Level 4 qualification.
Applicants must have three years’ experience in a water plant-related environment.
A valid unexpired driver’s licence, computer literacy and a water-related qualification will be added advantages.
Applicants must have knowledge of water distribution, water treatment plant processes, wastewater treatment plant processes, monitoring and evaluation, human resources, OHS, PMDS, PFMA and government legislation.
Duties
The successful candidate will operate water supply systems for water users.
Duties include operating water treatment and wastewater treatment plants, operating computer pump management systems, ensuring efficient water supply, comparing required quantities and qualities with actual deliveries, reporting faults, operating water control valves and pumps, protecting water plant installations and ensuring efficient control room administration.
Enquiries
Mr LJ Mkafane
Tel: 051 754 0001
General Foreman: Electrical Ref No: 170726/46
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Directorate: Operations Central
Salary: R201 093 per annum, Level 04
Centre: Gariep Dam
Requirements
Applicants must have an ABET Certificate.
Zero to one year of experience in electrical maintenance is required.
A valid unexpired driver’s licence and computer literacy will be added advantages.
Applicants must have technical knowledge, routine inspection knowledge, policy implementation knowledge, planning and organising skills, conflict management skills, and knowledge of OHS, PMDS and PFMA.
Duties
The successful candidate will perform electrical maintenance on bulk water infrastructure and construction equipment.
Duties include routine inspections, routine maintenance, repairing minor electrical equipment, keeping job cards up to date, supervising subordinates and reporting irregularities according to scheme regulations.
Enquiries
Mr LJ Mkafane / Mr SI Mochelenyane
Tel: 051 754 0001
General Foreman: Mechanical Ref No: 170726/47
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Directorate: Operations Central
Salary: R201 093 per annum, Level 04
Centre: Gariep Dam
Requirements
Applicants must have an ABET Certificate.
Zero to one year of experience in mechanical maintenance is required.
A valid unexpired driver’s licence and computer literacy will be added advantages.
Applicants must have technical knowledge, technical inspection knowledge, policy implementation knowledge, planning and organising skills, conflict management skills and knowledge of OHS, PMDS and PFMA.
Duties
The successful candidate will perform mechanical maintenance on bulk water infrastructure and construction equipment.
Duties include routine inspections, routine maintenance, repairing minor equipment, keeping job cards up to date, supervising subordinates and reporting irregularities according to scheme regulations.
Enquiries
Mr LJ Mkafane / BB Sithole
Tel: 051 754 0001
General Foreman: Civil Ref No: 170726/48
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Directorate: Operations Central
Salary: R201 093 per annum, Level 04
Centre: Orange Vaal Free State, Bloemhof Dam
Requirements
Applicants must have an ABET Certificate.
Zero to one year of experience in civil maintenance is required.
A valid unexpired driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have knowledge of legal compliance, technical analysis, computer-aided applications, technical report writing, production processes, problem-solving, decision-making, team leadership, communication, project management, planning, organising and people management.
Duties
The successful candidate will perform general maintenance and repairs in bulk water infrastructure and construction environments.
Duties include basic repairs, referring equipment for repairs, routine inspections, maintaining grounds and equipment, supervising building and tunnel cleaning, supervising subordinates, keeping water measurement structures clean and maintaining job cards and records.
Enquiries
Mr HS van der Westhuizen
Tel: 051 405 9000
Maintenance Vehicle Operator Ref No: 170726/49, 170726/50 and 170726/51
Posts: 3
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Directorate: Operations Central
Salary: R201 093 per annum, Level 04
Centres:
Usutu Vaal Area Office, Standerton: Zaaihoek Pump Station
Ref No: 170726/49
Vaal Dam
Ref No: 170726/50
Potchefstroom Office, Rhenoster River
Ref No: 170726/51
Requirements
Applicants must have an NQF Level 4 qualification.
Applicants must disclose a valid Code EC or EC1 unexpired driver’s licence with valid PDP.
Applicants must have a certified competency or operating certificate for relevant heavy plant or machinery.
Applicants must have at least five years’ experience in driving heavy motor vehicles and operating heavy equipment.
Required knowledge includes traffic and road safety regulations, heavy vehicles and machinery, OHS, organisational policies, technical services, government regulations, financial management, PFMA, record keeping and reporting procedures.
Duties
The successful candidates will conduct quality assurance of driver and operator systems and operate specialised plant and equipment.
Duties include daily roadworthy inspections, ensuring vehicles are serviced, analysing logistics operations, transporting teams and materials, collecting goods, maintaining records, detecting minor mechanical problems, recording trips, fuel and fluid levels, maintaining equipment areas and assisting with maintenance, refurbishment and construction work at gauging stations.
Enquiries
Usutu Vaal Area Office, Standerton: Zaaihoek Pump Station
Mr RM Mbhele
Tel: 017 712 9400
Vaal Dam
Mr CM Mokone
Tel: 016 880 0905 / 066 124 2781
Potchefstroom Office, Rhenoster River
Mr HG Mbele
Tel: 016 294 9300
Driver Ref No: 170726/52
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Directorate: Operations Central
Salary: R170 226 per annum, Level 03
Centre: Usutu Vaal Area Office, Standerton
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 10.
Applicants must have one to three years’ experience in driver or messenger services.
Applicants must disclose a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
Required skills include written and verbal communication, basic literacy, ability to work independently and in a team, willingness to travel and work irregular hours, and knowledge of the OHS Act.
Duties
The successful candidate will operate light motor vehicles and maintain vehicle logbooks.
Duties include collecting and dropping off documents, transporting officials, inspecting vehicles and transport equipment, delivering official documents, taking vehicles for service or repairs, keeping fuel and admin records, loading and offloading goods, supporting school children with transport and keeping vehicles in good condition.
Enquiries
Ms IN Ndwandwe
Tel: 017 712 9400
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit applications through the Department of Water and Sanitation online e-Recruitment portal.
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 17 July 2026.
Supporting documents such as copies of qualifications, identity documents and driver’s licences must not accompany the application.
Supporting documents will only be required from shortlisted candidates during the interview process.
Candidates may be required to complete a practical and theoretical test.
Applicants must ensure that all information submitted through the online application portal is accurate and complete.
Several posts indicate that the office will transition to a SANWRI or SANWRIA agency.