The Department of Water and Sanitation invites qualified candidates to apply for the latest vacancies within the Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency (PUCMA) based in Durban. If you meet the requirements, apply online before the closing date to be considered.
| Details | Information |
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| Employer: | Department of Water and Sanitation |
| Closing Date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
Important Application Notes
Interested applicants must submit applications online. Copies of qualifications, ID, driver’s licence and other documents do not need to be uploaded when applying. These documents will only be required from shortlisted candidates at the interview stage, in line with DPSA Circular 19 of 2022.
Post 04/148: Personal Assistant (Office of the Chief Executive) Ref No: PUCMA 20
Branch: Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency
Division: Office of the Chief Executive
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Durban
Requirements
Secretarial Diploma or relevant qualification. Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience supporting senior management. Valid unexpired driver’s licence. Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency and excellent computer literacy. Office management skills (document tracking, storage and retrieval). Strong organisational skills, reliability, tact and discretion. Ability to research and analyse documents. Knowledge of dispute resolution processes and basic financial management. Strong verbal and written communication, ethical conduct, client-focused and quality-orientated.
Duties
Provide personal/secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer, including meeting support, minute taking, document flow management, scheduling, filing, report collation, drafting documents, and office administration. Support budget administration, monitor expenditure, manage office records, procure standard items, coordinate logistics, and ensure compliance with public service prescripts and policies.
Post 04/149: Personal Assistant (Office of the Chief Financial Officer) Ref No: PUCMA 21
Branch: Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency
Division: Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Durban
Requirements
Secretarial Diploma or relevant qualification. Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience supporting senior management. Valid unexpired driver’s licence. Advanced Microsoft Office skills and strong office management abilities. High reliability, discretion, organisational skills, strong communication, ethical conduct, and knowledge of basic financial management.
Duties
Provide secretarial/reception support to the CFO, manage diary and meetings, handle correspondence and enquiries, assist with reports and presentations, manage travel arrangements and claims, process invoices related to CFO activities, take minutes when required, draft routine correspondence, filing, manage leave registers and telephone accounts, and procure standard office items.
Post 04/150: Human Resource Practitioner Ref No: PUCMA 22
Branch: Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency
Division: Human Resource Management
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Durban
Requirements
National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management. Two (2) to four (4) years’ HR experience. Valid unexpired driver’s licence. Working experience on PERSAL and a PERSAL certificate is required. Knowledge of HR prescripts and public service legislation (PSA, PSR and related). Knowledge/experience in pension administration and conditions of service (leave, housing, PILIR, appointments, injury on duty, allowances). Good verbal and written communication.
Duties
Provide professional HR advice to line managers. Interpret and implement HR policies and prescripts. Capture transactions on PERSAL. Support recruitment and selection, organisational development, employee relations and HR development. Handle HR administration (conditions of service, terminations, leave). Liaise with National Treasury and the Compensation Commissioner. Supervise, train and motivate staff, and prepare submissions.
Post 04/151: Finance Clerk Ref No: PUCMA 23 (X2 Posts)
Branch: Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency
Division: Financial Accounting
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Durban
Requirements
Senior Certificate with Accounting passed. Diploma/Degree in finance, accounting, public finance or SCM is an added advantage. One (1) to two (2) years’ experience (including internship) is an added advantage. Knowledge of public service financial prescripts and Treasury Regulations. SAP and PERSAL knowledge is an added advantage. Strong planning, organising, problem-solving and communication skills. Computer literacy with good MS Excel and MS Word. Ability to work in a team and under pressure.
Duties
Capture payments on SAP and claims on PERSAL. Support accurate monthly financial accounts in line with rules and regulations. Assist with audit queries. Check S&T claims. Ensure filing is complete and prescripts are adhered to.
Post 04/152: Senior Provisioning Administration Clerk Ref No: PUCMA 24 (X2 Posts)
Branch: Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency
Division: SCM
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Durban
Requirements
Senior Certificate. Diploma/Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Finance, SCM or related fields is an added advantage. One (1) to two (2) years’ experience (including internship) is an added advantage. Computer literacy. Government system (SAP) is an advantage. Knowledge of SCM procedures and policies. Ability to take initiative and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Duties
Capture requisitions, orders, goods receipting and payments. Manage SCM filing and registers (orders, payments, requisitions). Handle supplier queries and capture new suppliers onto the database. Administer stores and stock levels. Provide secretariat support to bid committees. Perform general admin tasks (recording, copying, faxing, filing).
Post 04/153: Human Resource Clerk Ref No: PUCMA 25 (X2 Posts)
Branch: Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency
Division: Human Resource Management
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Durban
Requirements
Senior Certificate. Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management is an added advantage. One (1) to two (2) years’ experience (including internship) is an added advantage. Valid unexpired driver’s licence. Knowledge of PERSAL, databases and spreadsheets. Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and HR prescripts is an advantage. Good communication skills (verbal and written).
Duties
Provide HR clerical services and administrative support for recruitment, selection, appointments, probation and terminations. Administer conditions of service (leave, housing, medical aid, allowances). Handle HR enquiries and registry services. Capture and update PERSAL transactions. Maintain personnel filing systems (electronic and physical). Draft routine correspondence, submissions and reports, and support implementation of HR policies and prescripts.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online using the Department of Water and Sanitation eRecruitment portal.
To apply and more details visit Department of Water and Sanitation eRecruitment portal.