The Department of Water and Sanitation invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various vacancies closing on 17 August 2026. These opportunities are available in Mmabatho, Pretoria, Gqeberha, Bellville, Uitkeer and Worcester, and are suitable for candidates with experience in sanitation, records management, supply chain management, administration, logistics and vehicle operation.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Water and Sanitation |
| Closing Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Location | Mmabatho, Pretoria, Gqeberha, Bellville, Uitkeer and Worcester |
| Application Method | Online application |
| Required Documents | Online application form only; supporting documents required from shortlisted candidates |
| Online Application Link | https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ |
Assistant Director: Sanitation Ref No: 170826/01
Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management: North West
Chief Directorate: Provincial Operations: North West
Salary: R605 742 per annum, Level 10
Centre: Mmabatho
Requirements
Applicants must have a relevant NQF Level 6 qualification in Environmental Health or Community Development Studies.
Applicants must have three years’ experience in a sanitation environment.
Applicants must disclose a valid and unexpired driver’s licence.
Applicants must have knowledge of the Public Service Act and sanitation policies and strategies.
Required skills include problem-solving, analysis, excellent verbal and written communication, accountability, ethical conduct, computer literacy and good interpersonal relations.
Duties
The successful candidate will assist in the development of policies and strategies for sanitation programmes.
Duties include assisting in the planning, implementation and monitoring of sanitation programmes, projects and regulatory frameworks or prescripts.
The candidate will participate in the assessment of Water and Sanitation Development Plans.
Additional duties include investigating sanitation complaints, attending to Ministerial referrals and participating in advocacy programmes for sanitation.
The successful candidate will also supervise staff.
Enquiries
Mr RT Kolokoto
Tel: 018 387 9568 / 018 387 9500
Assistant Director: Records Management Ref No: 170826/02
Branch: Corporate Support Services
Chief Directorate: Auxiliary Services
Directorate: Knowledge Management
Salary: R487 197 per annum, Level 09
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Records Management, Information Management, Information Science or Knowledge Management.
Applicants must have five years’ functional experience in archive and records management or information services and management at supervisory level.
Applicants must have knowledge of policy development and implementation, National Archives Regulations and the National Archives and Records Services Act of South Africa.
Applicants must have knowledge of analytical procedures, government legislation, financial management, the Public Finance Management Act, planning and execution of operations, programme management and records management systems.
Required skills include problem-solving, analysis, relationship management, people management, diversity management, client orientation, customer focus, good verbal and written communication, accountability and ethical conduct.
Duties
The successful candidate will facilitate the implementation of records management policies and procedures.
Duties include monitoring and evaluating records management practices for compliance.
The candidate will facilitate compliance inspections of registries.
The successful candidate will develop, implement and maintain the departmental filing system.
Additional duties include administering and maintaining the file plan, supporting satellite offices on records management matters and managing human and financial resources.
Enquiries
Ms MC Mokhele
Tel: 012 336 8284
Supply Chain Clerk Supervisor Ref No: 170826/03
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
Directorate: Operations Southern
Salary: R338 106 per annum, Level 07
Centre: Gqeberha
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate, Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have three to five years’ relevant experience in Supply Chain Management.
Applicants must have basic knowledge of supply chain duties and practices.
Applicants must be able to capture data, operate a computer and collate administrative statistics.
Applicants must have knowledge and understanding of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA and applicable SCM guidelines, policies, practices and procedures.
Applicants must have knowledge of financial operating systems such as SAP and CSD.
Applicants must have knowledge and insight into human resources prescripts and working procedures in the work environment.
Applicants must understand the framework governing the Public Service and performance information.
Required skills include interpersonal relations, communication, accountability, ethical conduct, problem-solving, analysis, people management, diversity management and client orientation.
Duties
The successful candidate will coordinate, review, research, analyse and plan procurement needs for the cluster.
Duties include implementing the demand management plan, receiving requests for goods and services and verifying compliance.
The candidate will shortlist suitable suppliers from the Central Supplier Database, invite and receive quotations and ensure compliance with SCM policies and procedures.
Additional duties include rendering demand and acquisition support, providing secretariat functions to bid committees, checking purchase requisitions and purchase orders and approving them on SAP.
The successful candidate will create contracts, maintain the contract register, support goods receipt processes, control stock levels, conduct stocktaking, supervise staff, process payments on SAP and attend to SCM enquiries.
Enquiries
Tyobashe Ncumisa
Tel: 041 508 9747
Supply Chain Clerk Supervisor Ref No: 170826/04
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
Directorate: Operations Southern
Salary: R338 106 per annum, Level 07
Centre: Bellville
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate, Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have three to five years’ experience in Supply Chain Management.
Applicants must have basic knowledge of supply chain duties and practices.
Applicants must be able to capture data, operate a computer and collate administrative statistics.
Applicants must have knowledge of human resources prescripts, working procedures, financial operating systems such as SAP and CSD and the framework governing the Public Service.
Required skills include interpersonal relations, flexibility, teamwork, problem-solving, analysis, people management, diversity management, client orientation, customer focus, communication, accountability and ethical conduct.
Duties
The successful candidate will supervise human resources and staff.
Duties include rendering asset management clerical support and administering procurement of goods and services.
The candidate will ensure compliance with SCM policies, processes and procedures.
Additional duties include providing training to internal clients on SCM updates, attending to SCM enquiries, checking purchase requisitions and orders, releasing purchase requisitions and orders on SAP and maintaining the contract register.
The successful candidate will compile audit reports, support logistics services, receive and verify goods, issue goods to end users, identify redundant and obsolete stock, control stock levels, conduct stocktaking and process payments on SAP.
Enquiries
N Gqiba
Tel: 021 941 6125
Note
Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.
Administration Clerk Supervisor Ref No: 170826/05
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
Directorate: Southern Operations
Salary: R338 106 per annum, Level 07
Centre: Uitkeer
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate, Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have three to five years’ relevant experience.
Applicants must have knowledge of clerical functions and practices.
Applicants must be able to capture data, operate a computer and collate administrative statistics.
Applicants must have knowledge of human resources prescripts, working procedures, financial operating systems such as PERSAL, BAS and LOGIS and the framework governing the Public Service.
Required skills include interpersonal relations, flexibility, teamwork, basic problem-solving, analysis, people management, diversity management, client orientation, customer focus, communication, accountability and ethical conduct.
Duties
The successful candidate will supervise and render general clerical support services.
Duties include recording, organising, storing, capturing and retrieving correspondence and data.
The candidate will handle routine enquiries, maintain filing systems and type basic letters or correspondence when required.
Additional duties include providing supply chain clerical support, liaising with stakeholders on procurement, controlling office stationery, maintaining the asset register and arranging travel and accommodation.
The successful candidate will also maintain attendance registers, personnel records and leave registers, capture expenditure, check subsistence and travel claims, handle telephone accounts and petty cash, supervise staff and assess staff performance.
Enquiries
Mr S.F. Cannon
Tel: 042 243 6150
Note
Preference will be given to applicants from the geographical area.
Supply Chain Clerk Production Ref No: 170826/06
Posts: 2
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
Directorate: Southern Operations
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Bellville
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate, Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have basic knowledge of supply chain duties and practices.
Applicants must be able to capture data, operate a computer and collect statistics.
Applicants must have basic knowledge of work procedures in the working environment.
Required competencies include flexibility, teamwork, basic problem-solving, analysis, people management, diversity management, client orientation, customer focus, good verbal and written communication, accountability and ethical conduct.
Duties
The successful candidate will coordinate demand plans and ensure procurement is in line with approved demand plans.
Duties include performing quarterly reviews, sourcing quotations, conducting inventory checks and administering goods receipts and goods issues.
The candidate will assist with procurement of price quotations, tenders, evaluation and adjudication.
Additional duties include managing controls and registers, capturing requisitions, orders, goods receipts and payments, maintaining SCM documentation and handling supplier queries.
The successful candidate will maintain and administer stores, support asset management, demand and acquisition services, logistics support and records according to SCM prescripts.
The role also includes checking and issuing furniture, equipment and accessories, identifying redundant or obsolete equipment, verifying asset registers, issuing and receiving bid documents and processing payments on SAP.
Enquiries
Mrs N Gqiba
Tel: 021 941 6125
Note
Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.
Maintenance Vehicle Operator Ref No: 170826/07
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
Directorate: Operations Southern
Salary: R201 093 per annum, Level 04
Centre: Breede/Gouritz, Worcester, Western Cape
Requirements
Applicants must have an NQF Level 4 qualification.
Applicants must disclose a valid and unexpired Code EC or EC1 driver’s licence, or equivalent, with a valid Professional Driving Permit.
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.
Applicants must have knowledge of traffic and road safety regulations, mechanical knowledge of heavy vehicles and machinery, Occupational Health and Safety, departmental transport policies and procedures and basic record keeping and reporting procedures.
Required skills include good verbal and written communication, attention to detail, alertness, problem-solving in operational environments, integrity and discretion.
Applicants must be able to work under pressure and in adverse weather or site conditions.
Duties
The successful candidate will conduct quality assurance of driver and operator systems.
Duties include operating specialised plant and equipment and implementing best practices for driver and operator systems.
The candidate will conduct daily roadworthy inspections and ensure vehicles are serviced on time.
Additional duties include analysing logistics operations, transporting work teams and materials, collecting goods from suppliers and department stores and maintaining department registers and pickups.
The successful candidate will detect and repair minor mechanical problems, report major defects, conduct routine equipment maintenance and inspect vehicles and equipment for visible defects.
The role also includes recording daily trips, fuel and fluid levels, maintaining logbooks, ensuring equipment areas are clean and safe, assisting with maintenance work at gauging stations and supporting civil teams with maintenance and construction work on Government Water Schemes infrastructure.
Enquiries
Ms NG Mthenjana
Tel: 021 941 6151
Note
Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit applications online through the Department of Water and Sanitation e-Recruitment portal.
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Water and Sanitation e-Recruitment portal.
Applicants must complete the online application and ensure all required information is disclosed.
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 17 August 2026.
Applications must be submitted online only.
No late applications will be accepted.
Copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s licences and other related documents are not required when applying.
Supporting documents must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview.
Applicants with professional or occupational registration must complete the relevant fields in Part B of the online Z83.
Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks, including SAQA verification, reference checks, criminal checks and credit checks.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate when shortlisted.
SMS candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
A maximum of three SMS candidates may undergo psychometric assessments.
A pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government is required before appointment for SMS posts.
All shortlisted candidates will undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.
Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.
Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from their country of origin when shortlisted.
Faxed applications will not be considered.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If applicants do not hear from the Department within three months of the advertisement, they should accept that their application was unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right not to fill these positions.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given according to Employment Equity targets.