Department of Water and Sanitation Vacancies: Apply by 25 July 2025

The Department of Water and Sanitation invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for key vacancies in infrastructure, engineering, and human resources. If you’re ready to contribute to service delivery and transformation in the public sector, apply online before the deadline.


Vacancy Details

Employer:Department of Water and Sanitation
Closing Date:25 July 2025
Location:Gqeberha, King William’s Town (Eastern Cape)

Post Title: Chief Engineer Grade A

Reference No: 250725/01
Salary: R1 266 450 – R1 446 921 per annum (OSD all-inclusive)
Centre: Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth

Requirements:

  • BEng/BSc Eng Degree
  • 6 years’ post-qualification experience
  • Professional registration with ECSA
  • Valid driver’s licence

Duties:

  • Oversee design reviews, integration, and new engineering services
  • Manage execution of maintenance and engineering strategies
  • Provide expert technical consulting and risk minimization
  • Administer budgets and ensure engineering financial governance
  • Promote human resource development and transformation

Enquiries: Ms. C Figlan – Tel: (041) 508 9702


Post Title: Senior Human Resource Practitioner: PMDS and HRD

Reference No: 250725/02
Salary: R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: King William’s Town

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/Degree in HR Management/HRD
  • 3–5 years’ relevant experience
  • PERSAL certificate and valid driver’s licence

Duties:

  • Implement and monitor PMDS policies and compliance
  • Conduct training and compile PMDS reports
  • Develop and implement training plans and WSP
  • Facilitate bursary and induction programmes
  • Supervise sub-directorate staff and HRD operations

Enquiries: Ms. N Tshevu – Tel: (043) 604 5372


Post Title: Human Resource Practitioner

Reference No: 250725/03
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: King William’s Town

Requirements:

  • Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management
  • 1–3 years’ HR experience
  • Valid driver’s licence

Duties:

  • Administer recruitment, selection, terminations, and appointments
  • Process pension cases and injury-on-duty claims via PCM and Comp-easy
  • Prepare HR stats and reports, and provide guidance on HR policy compliance
  • Supervise HR functions and maintain up-to-date PERSAL reports

Enquiries: Mr. MK Noah – Tel: (043) 604 5323


How to Apply

To apply and for more information, visit the Department of Water and Sanitation eRecruitment Portal.

Application Instructions:

  • Submit online only via the DWS eRecruitment portal
  • Only Z83 form and CV are required at the application stage
  • Certified documents (qualifications, ID, driver’s licence) will be requested only if shortlisted
  • Incomplete or late applications will not be considered