If you want to build a stable career in government while helping to manage South Africa’s precious water resources, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has exciting opportunities open now. These Department of Water and Sanitation Vacancies range from administrative and secretarial roles to technical, driver and general worker posts across several provinces. Apply before the closing date to be considered.
Vacancy Summary
| Employer: | Department of Water and Sanitation |
|---|---|
| Closing Date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | Polokwane, Pretoria and various dam sites (Limpopo and Mpumalanga), South Africa |
Personal Assistant (Office of the CFO)
Post: Personal Assistant (Office of the CFO)
Ref No: LOCMA 08
Centre: Polokwane (Limpopo–Olifants Catchment Management Agency)
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 (Diploma or Degree)
- Experience in high-level administrative support
- Experience supporting executives in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
- Excellent time management and planning skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other administrative tools
Duties
- Serve as primary point of contact for the CFO, handling enquiries and correspondence
- Manage the CFO’s diary, schedule meetings and coordinate appointments
- Assist with preparation of reports, presentations and meeting documents
- Arrange travel and accommodation and process related claims
- Process invoices linked to CFO activities
- Take minutes when required and draft routine correspondence
- Maintain filing systems, leave registers and telephone accounts
- Handle procurement of standard items such as stationery
Note on Employer
The Limpopo–Olifants Catchment Management Agency (LOCMA) is a public water resource management entity under the Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees have similar conditions of service to Public Service employees, although they are not formally employed under the Public Service Act.
Committee Secretariat
Post: Committee Secretariat
Ref No: LOCMA 07
Centre: Polokwane (Limpopo–Olifants Catchment Management Agency)
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Requirements
- Three-year tertiary qualification in Administration/Secretarial
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in committee work, administration and secretarial duties
- Knowledge of governance, policies and procedures
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical systems and board procedures
- Understanding of Schedule 4 of the National Water Act
- High ethical standards and integrity, attention to detail and confidentiality
- Computer literacy and good communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
Duties
- Record and prepare minutes for the Governing Board, its committees and stakeholder sessions
- Prepare and distribute agendas for Board and committee meetings
- Arrange transport and accommodation for Board and committee members via SCM
- Maintain and update the Board Resolutions Register
- Follow up with Executives/Managers on outstanding reports for committees
- Prepare and distribute annual schedules of meeting dates and report closing dates
- Arrange venues and logistics for Board and committee meetings
- Handle appointments for the Chairperson and Board members on official LOCMA business
- Maintain filing systems and provide documents for internal and external audit verification
- Maintain pecuniary interests register and manage declaration of interest forms
- Assist with claims administration for Board and committee meetings and events
- Perform additional committee work for MANCO, REMCO and related structures
Artisan Production Grade A–C (Electrical)
Ref No: 281125/11
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Directorate: Operations Central
Centre: Jericho Dam (Usutu River)
Salary: R243 597 – R408 048 per annum (OSD, based on experience)
Requirements
- Appropriate Electrical Trade Test Certificate
- Valid, unexpired driver’s licence (disclosure required)
- Ability to work in a team and under pressure
- Knowledge of production processes and maintenance skills
- Technical report-writing skills
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and legal compliance
- Computer literacy and ability to use computer-aided technical applications
- Willingness to travel and work long hours when needed
Duties
- Maintain electrical installations at dams, reservoirs, departmental houses, pump stations, machinery, repeater stations, dam walls and pipelines
- Conduct electrical maintenance and inspections of cathodic protection systems (TRUs)
- Inspect equipment for technical faults and repair according to standards
- Service equipment according to schedules and ensure quality assurance
- Implement planned maintenance and keep maintenance logbooks up to date
- Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulations
- Compile and submit technical and maintenance reports
- Keep job records/registers and supervise or mentor staff
- Perform standby duties when required
Water Control Aid (X22 Posts)
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations
Directorate: Operations Northern
Salary: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
Centres and References:
- Loskop Dam – Ref No: 281125/12 (X2)
- Nzhelele Canals – Ref No: 281125/13 (X6)
- Rustedeventer (Elandsriver) – Ref No: 281125/14 (X3)
- Blyde River – Ref No: 281125/15 (X2)
- Mapochs – Ref No: 281125/16 (X2)
- Albasin – Ref No: 281125/17 (X1)
- Nandoni Dam – Ref No: 281125/18 (X2)
- Letaba System – Ref No: 281125/19 (X1)
- Tzaneen Dam – Ref No: 281125/20 (X2)
Requirements
- NQF Level 2 or equivalent (higher qualification an added advantage)
- Good verbal, written and reading skills
- Basic knowledge of water distribution for government water works
- Basic understanding of Occupational Health and Safety and flood control
- Basic record-keeping knowledge
Duties
- Open and close sluices in line with scheme regulations
- Manage water distribution sheets according to scheme rules
- Perform minor maintenance on structures, fencing and sluices
- Assist with clearing blocked pipes and canals
- Regularly remove algae and water grass from canals
- Conduct daily inspections of assigned sections
- Report canal irregularities, holes on embankments and cracks in measuring structures
- Paint sluices and ensure sluice numbers and gauge plates are clearly visible
- Keep canal grids, structures and surroundings clean
- Maintain inlet holes to measuring boxes and keep post boxes locked and clean
- Repair minor washouts and keep equipment safe and secure in storerooms
Driver/Messenger – Office of the Deputy Minister
Ref No: 281125/21
Branch: Ministry
Division: Office of the Deputy Minister
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Salary: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
Requirements
- NQF Level 2 or equivalent
- Valid Code 8 driver’s licence
- One year experience as driver/messenger
- Knowledge of driving services and OHS protocols
- High sense of responsibility, reliability, punctuality and confidentiality
Duties
- Drive light motor vehicles to transport officials and documents
- Complete vehicle logbooks and ensure trip authorisation
- Collect and deliver official documentation
- Conduct routine checks on vehicle safety and report defects
- Assist with basic registry and document-handling services
Driver/Messenger – Central Operations
Ref No: 281125/22
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Directorate: Operations Central
Division: Administration Support
Centre: Pretoria (Central Operations)
Salary: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
Requirements
- NQF Level 2 or equivalent
- Valid Code 8 driver’s licence
- One year experience in driver/messenger services
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of government policies and procedures
- Strong client orientation and customer focus
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team, handle confidential information and track documents
- Willingness to work under pressure, travel extensively and work extended hours
Duties
- Provide messenger and driver services to the directorate
- Safely transport officials and documents to various destinations
- Conduct routine vehicle maintenance checks
- Collect, deliver and track mail, files and correspondence
- Maintain registers and support document tracking
- Operate photocopier machines
- Provide general administrative assistance when required
Food Service Aid
Ref No: 281125/23
Branch: Ministry
Division: Office of the Deputy Minister
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
Requirements
- NQF Level 1 or 2 certificate or relevant qualification
- N6 or Diploma in Hospitality and Catering Services is an added advantage
- Two years’ experience in food preparation and serving is an added advantage
- Three years’ cleaning experience will be an added advantage
- Ability to work under pressure and follow hygiene standards
- Knowledge of sanitation, health and safety, inventory procedures and food preparation
Duties
- Clean kitchen utensils and equipment
- Provide catering support services and keep stock of utensils and equipment
- Apply hygiene and safety measures in the kitchen
- Maintain quality control of all food served
- Remove garbage and manage waste
- Prepare food, snacks and beverages
- Set up and clear crockery, cutlery and equipment for dining areas
- Serve food and beverages and report waste or losses
General Worker (X10 Posts)
Ref No: 281125/24 – 281125/30
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations
Directorate: Operations Northern Cluster (Groblersdal Area Office)
Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
Centres and References:
- Buffelskloof Dam — Ref No: 281125/24 (X1)
- Tours Dam — Ref No: 281125/25 (X1)
- Kwena Dam — Ref No: 281125/26 (X2)
- Mapochgronden GWS (Vlugkraal Dam) — Ref No: 281125/27 (X1)
- Injaka Dam (Bushbuckridge) — Ref No: 281125/28 (X1)
- Rhenosterkop/Mkhombo Dam — Ref No: 281125/29 (X1)
- Bronkhorstspruit Dam — Ref No: 281125/30 (X3)
Requirements
- ABET Certificate (higher qualification an added advantage)
- Relevant experience in a similar general work environment is an advantage
- Knowledge of gardening equipment and general maintenance practices
- Basic understanding of maintaining government water infrastructure and facilities
Duties
- Perform general maintenance including weed control, gardening and painting
- Maintain firebreaks and undertake herbicide application where required
- Conduct routine inspections on departmental infrastructure
- Assist with maintenance of canals, pipelines, dams, servitudes, terrain and buildings
- Report faults, defects and safety hazards timeously
- Load and offload equipment and materials
- Work according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations
- Assist with other general duties as requested
How to Apply
To apply and for more details on all Department of Water and Sanitation Vacancies listed above, visit the official e-recruitment portal:
To apply and for more details visit the Department of Water and Sanitation e-Recruitment website.
Link text example:
Department of Water and Sanitation e-Recruitment Portal
All applications must be submitted online using the above link by 28 November 2025.
You can also view the full vacancy circular on the DPSA vacancies page for 2025 if you need the original PDF.
Important Notes for Applicants
- Applications must be submitted online only via the DWS e-recruitment system
- Ensure you use the correct reference number for each post and centre
- Prepare a detailed and updated CV and certified copies of required documents (as requested in the system)
- Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted