Looking for government jobs in Pretoria or Gauteng? The Department of Water and Sanitation is inviting qualified candidates to apply for several vacancies in engineering, science, environmental management, technical support, and administration before the closing date. This is a good opportunity for professionals who want to build their careers in the public service and contribute to water resource management and infrastructure development in South Africa.
| Employer | Department of Water and Sanitation |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 07 April 2026 |
| Location | Pretoria, Gauteng and Roodeplaat, Gauteng, South Africa |
Available Posts
Engineer Production Grade A – C Ref No: 070426/01 (X2 Posts)
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Head Office
Directorate: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (MEE)
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Salary: R879 342 – R1 323 267 per annum (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
Requirements:
An Engineering Degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (BEng/BSc Eng). At least three years post-qualification relevant engineering experience. Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng). A valid unexpired driver’s licence, except for persons with disabilities. Strong knowledge of integrated water resource management, project and programme management, engineering design and analysis, pumps and pump stations, dam outlet works, mechanical structural designs, water resources infrastructure operations, research and development, computer-aided engineering applications, legal compliance, and technical report writing. Good leadership, analytical, communication, financial management, planning, innovation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Willingness to travel extensively and work away from the office for long periods.
Duties:
Design and develop mechanical systems, improve technical manuals and procedures, supervise engineering works, develop tender specifications, mentor technical staff, support budget planning, conduct research, support operations and maintenance, manage asset management strategies, inspect equipment, manage CAPEX programmes, coordinate infrastructure project implementation, ensure legal and technical compliance, and manage service provider contracts.
Engineer Production Grade A – C Ref No: 070426/02
Branch: Water Resource Management Planning
Sub-Directorate: Systems Operation
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Salary: R879 342 – R1 323 267 per annum (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
Requirements:
An Engineering Degree in Civil or Agricultural Engineering (B Eng / BSc Eng). Three years post-qualification engineering experience. Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer. A valid unexpired driver’s licence. Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management, water resource protection, project and programme management, engineering design and analysis, pump stations, dam outlet works, structural designs, water resources infrastructure operations, legal compliance, technical report writing, and innovation. Good communication, planning, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Willingness to travel across the country.
Duties:
Evaluate systems, water availability and sector requirements for mining, industry, energy, agriculture, and domestic use. Support integrated water resource planning, develop and implement water resource modelling decision support systems, establish databases and information systems, compile monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports, and supervise engineering candidates and graduate interns.
Engineering Production Grade A – C Ref No: 070426/03 (X2 Posts)
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Head Office
Directorate: Infrastructure Capacity Analysis
Sub-Directorate: Gauging Weirs
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Salary: R879 342 – R1 323 267 per annum (OSD)
Requirements:
An Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering (B Eng/BSc Eng). Three years post-qualification engineering experience in water and civil engineering related to gauging structures, weirs design, construction management, and safety of hydraulic structures. Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer. Excellent knowledge of design standards, calibration procedures, hydraulic structures, hydrological analysis, and engineering software. Experience with HEC-RAS, QGIS, and CAD will be an advantage. Strong skills in hydraulic modelling, dam safety, environmental legislation, and engineering data analysis.
Duties:
Perform engineering design and analysis for gauging weirs, provide cost-effective design solutions, conduct quality control and construction monitoring, improve flow-gauging sites, verify flow measurement systems, review engineering reports, provide technical advice, support high flood line determinations and spillway calibrations, mentor junior staff, and undertake extensive travel and site visits.
Scientist Production Grade A – C Ref No: 070426/04
Branch: Water Resource Management
Directorate: Water Information Integration
Sub-Directorate: Information Programmes Management
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Salary: R791 157 – R1 144 008 per annum (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
Requirements:
A BSc Honours degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Management. Three years post-qualification natural science experience. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist. A valid unexpired driver’s licence. Knowledge of water resource monitoring programmes, governance, water resource data collection and analysis, information systems, the National Water Act, and related strategies. Good communication, networking, project management, technical report writing, planning, and analytical skills.
Duties:
Coordinate and integrate water monitoring programmes through provincial and national committees, provide leadership on scientific and technical monitoring programmes, compile progress reports, support the implementation of national and provincial water monitoring plans, develop procedures and strategies for programme integration, provide technical and project management support, and liaise with stakeholders across the water sector.
Control Environmental Officer Grade A Ref No: 070426/05
Branch: Regulation, Compliance and Enforcement
Directorate: Compliance Monitoring
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Salary: R612 480 per annum (OSD)
Requirements:
A 4-year degree or equivalent in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences. Six years post-qualification work experience in water resources or environmental management. Strong experience in water management, waste management, and water use authorisation processes. Good management, leadership, computer, communication, facilitation, problem-solving, project management, and financial management skills. Knowledge of PFMA, National Water Act, NEMA, Waste Act, and related laws. A valid driver’s licence. EMI designation will be an advantage. Must be willing to travel extensively and work irregular hours.
Duties:
Develop and review standard operating procedures and technical guidelines, provide technical oversight and support to CMAs, conduct compliance monitoring audits, participate in forums and committees, promote compliance awareness and training, compile performance reports, and build partnerships with regulatory authorities and stakeholders.
Control Scientific Technician Grade A – C Ref No: 070426/06
Branch: Water Services Management
Directorate: Resource Quality Information Services
Centre: Roodeplaat (RQIS)
Salary: R551 493 per annum (OSD)
Requirements:
A National Diploma in Science or a relevant qualification. Six years post-qualification technical scientific experience. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a certificated Natural Scientist. A valid unexpired driver’s licence. Experience in surface water and groundwater analysis, Water Management Systems, Laboratory Information Management Systems, laboratory processes, and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards. Good report writing, leadership, planning, decision-making, and communication skills.
Duties:
Manage and maintain datasets, import data into systems, update the Water Management System with laboratory results, disseminate information to stakeholders, coordinate specialised requests, audit released results, investigate discrepancies, correct suspect data, apply quality control measures, maintain ISO/SANS 17025:2017 accreditation on WMS, generate audit reports, and supervise and mentor staff.
Control Engineering Technician Grade A – C Ref No: 070426/07
Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management: Gauteng
Chief Directorate: Provincial Operations: Gauteng
Sub-Directorate: Hydrological Services
Centre: Boskop Hydrological Services Office
Salary: R551 493 per annum (OSD)
Requirements:
A National Diploma in Civil Engineering. Six years post-qualification technical engineering experience. Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician. A valid unexpired driver’s licence. Knowledge of hydrological and water resource infrastructure, hydrological data management, computer-aided engineering applications, legal compliance, project management, and report writing. Strong communication, negotiation, teamwork, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Duties:
Manage technical services and field support, promote safety, evaluate technical manuals and drawings, ensure quality control of hydrological data, manage Hydstra data registration, supervise control surveys and stream flow gauging, monitor real-time data and instrumentation, handle data requests, manage data quality control, support budgeting and procurement, compile reports, provide technical support for risk and disaster management, and supervise personnel.
Engineering Technician Production Grade A – C Ref No: 070426/08
Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management: Gauteng
Chief Directorate: Provincial Operations: Gauteng
Sub-Directorate: Infrastructure Development and Maintenance
Centre: Gauteng Provincial Office
Salary: R391 671 – R586 665 per annum (OSD)
Requirements:
A National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification. Three years post-qualification experience in Water and Sanitation Engineering. Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician. A valid unexpired driver’s licence. Experience in water services infrastructure, good computer literacy, communication, negotiation, and people management skills.
Duties:
Support and monitor implementation of RBIG, WSIG, MIG, and USDG projects in Gauteng municipalities. Assist municipalities with WSDP and IDP development. Monitor project progress, attend meetings, prepare monthly and quarterly reports, support water services complaints, promote water conservation and demand management, and represent the department in intergovernmental structures.
Personal Assistant Ref No: 070426/09
Branch: Provincial and Entity Governance and International Cooperation
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Requirements:
A Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification. Three to five years’ experience in rendering support services to senior management. Excellent computer literacy and advanced Microsoft Office skills. Good office management, organisational, interpersonal, research, and administrative skills. High reliability, discretion, self-management, client focus, financial management knowledge, and good communication skills.
Duties:
Provide secretarial support to the manager, implement administrative procedures, handle telephone calls and visitors, engage suppliers, develop implementation plans, ensure financial procedures are followed, compile monthly reports, arrange travel and meetings, process invoices and subsistence claims, draft routine correspondence and reports, manage records and filing, receive and distribute documents, prepare meeting documents, and handle procurement items for the office.
How to Apply
To apply and for more details, visit the Department of Water and Sanitation eRecruitment portal.
Applications must be submitted online before 07 April 2026. The department stated that supporting documents such as qualifications, ID, and driver’s licence do not need to be submitted at application stage. These will only be required from shortlisted candidates. Late applications will not be accepted.
Important Notes
Applicants must complete all required fields on the online Z83 form. For posts requiring professional registration, Part B of the online application must be fully completed. Shortlisted candidates will undergo suitability checks, and foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate when shortlisted. Senior Management Services candidates will also be required to complete a technical assessment, competency assessment, practical exercise, and integrity assessment.
Enquiries
Ref No: 070426/01 – Mr E Manhimanzi: (012) 336 8621
Ref No: 070426/02 – Mrs C Ntuli: (012) 336 7618
Ref No: 070426/03 – Mrs AA Coetzee: (012) 336 6938
Ref No: 070426/04 – Dr Simphiwe Chabalala: (012) 336 8661
Ref No: 070426/05 – Ms TE Nemutudi: (012) 336 7253
Ref No: 070426/06 – Ms E Vermaak: (012) 808 9625
Ref No: 070426/07 – Mr KV Moganedi: (018) 298 9009
Ref No: 070426/08 – Mr D Masoga: (012) 392 1477
Ref No: 070426/09 – Ms D Mthembu: (012) 336 7117/8