The Department of Water and Sanitation invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various vacancies available in Pretoria, Qonce, Gqeberha, Uitkeer, Vaal Dam, Berg River Dam and Worcester. These opportunities are suitable for candidates with experience in water resource management, engineering, project management, supply chain management, internal auditing, occupational health and safety, security, water plant operations and administration.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Water and Sanitation |
| Closing Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Locations | Pretoria, Qonce, Gqeberha, Uitkeer, Vaal Dam, Berg River Dam and Worcester |
| Application Method | Online application only |
| Application Website | Department of Water and Sanitation eRecruitment |
| Required Documents | Online application form; supporting documents only required when shortlisted |
Deputy Director General: Water Resource Management Ref No: 300626/01
Branch: Water Resource Management
Salary: R1 885 710 per annum, Level 15, all-inclusive salary package
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 in Water Resource Management.
Applicants must have eight years’ experience at senior managerial level.
A Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Certificate must be submitted before appointment.
Required knowledge includes Public Service Regulations, National Water Act, Water Services Act, National Water Resources Strategy, PFMA, Access to Information Act, human resources policies, corporate governance, scientific research methodologies, strategic leadership, programme management, project management, financial management, change management and knowledge management.
Duties
The successful candidate will oversee the development and maintenance of the National Water Resource Strategy and planning for adequate water resource availability.
Duties include monitoring and supporting the implementation of the National Water Resource Strategy, leading strategic direction in water resource information, overseeing surface and groundwater information systems, implementing measures for water resource protection and conservation, guiding source-directed research, supporting entities responsible for water resource management and leading the development of policies, strategies and systems within the branch.
Enquiries
Dr Sean Phillips
Tel: 012 336 7573
Chief Engineer Grade A Ref No: 300626/03
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Head Office
Chief Directorate: Infrastructure Development
Directorate: Capital Projects
Salary: R1 317 108 – R1 504 797 per annum, OSD all-inclusive salary package
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Requirements
Applicants must have an Engineering Degree, BEng or BSc Engineering, in Civil Engineering or a relevant qualification.
Applicants must have six years’ post-qualification experience.
Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer is required.
Applicants must disclose a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
Registration with SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager or PMP certification with PMI will be an added advantage.
Experience in planning, design and construction of water resources infrastructure projects, project management of large infrastructure projects, contract management, construction procurement, GCC, FIDIC, NEC contracts, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, financial planning, risk management and water resources engineering will be beneficial.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage and oversee all aspects of project implementation and coordinate a portfolio of mega-projects.
Duties include project planning, cost management, time management, quality management, contract administration, risk management, stakeholder management, environmental and safety management, leadership of project teams, coordinating water users and institutions, promoting departmental interests, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and budgets, and managing commissioning and takeover of infrastructure.
Enquiries
Ms P Moodley
Tel: 012 336 6929
Deputy Project Manager Ref No: 300626/04
Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management EC
Chief Directorate: Provincial Operations: Eastern Cape
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum, Level 12, all-inclusive salary package
Centre: Qonce
Requirements
Applicants must have a relevant qualification in Civil Engineering at NQF Level 7 with a certificate in Project Management.
Applicants must have five years’ managerial experience in an engineering project management environment.
Applicants must disclose a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
Required knowledge includes contract administration, business principles, engineering disciplines, financial management, project management, policy development, PFMA, DoRA, National Water Act, Water Services Act, water sector legislation, public sector frameworks, communication, report writing, networking and conflict management.
Duties
The successful candidate will support the implementation of water services infrastructure grant programmes.
Duties include strategic input coordination, budget planning, implementation planning, project costing, stakeholder consultation, policy implementation, technical advisory support, infrastructure planning, feasibility studies, business plans, full project management, monitoring grant programmes, managing budgets, reporting, physical verification of infrastructure projects, stakeholder communication and resource management.
Enquiries
Mr N Nonjuzana
Tel: 043 604 5413
Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management Ref No: 300626/05
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
Directorate: Operations Southern
Salary: R487 197 per annum, Level 09
Centre: Port Elizabeth, Gqeberha
Requirements
Applicants must have a relevant tertiary qualification at NQF Level 7 in Supply Chain Management or a relevant qualification.
Applicants must have three years’ related supply chain management supervisory experience.
Applicants must disclose a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
Required knowledge includes SCM policies and procedures, SAP, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, SCM guidelines, administrative procedures, government financial systems, PMDS policies and performance information frameworks.
Duties
The successful candidate will coordinate and manage procurement needs for the cluster.
Duties include demand management planning, reviewing specifications, updating vendor data on SAP, executing bidding processes, compiling quotations, serving as secretariat to bid committees, managing contract administration, monitoring supplier performance, coordinating requisitions, safeguarding SCM documents, implementing fraud prevention strategies and managing staff performance.
Enquiries
Mr N Khan
Tel: 041 508 9700
Assistant Director: Internal Auditor Ref No: 300626/06
Branch: Director-General
Chief Directorate: Internal Audit
Directorate: Forensic Investigations and Quality Assurance
Salary: R487 197 per annum, Level 09
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Requirements
Applicants must have an NQF Level 7 qualification in Accounting, Auditing, Internal Auditing, External Auditing, Forensic Investigations, Fraud Examination or an LLB Degree with a forensic stream.
Applicants must have three to five years’ experience in auditing or forensic investigations.
Applicants must disclose a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
A postgraduate qualification or certification such as CFE, CIA, CA or FP(SA) will be an added advantage.
Required knowledge includes PFMA, Treasury Regulations, GRAP, Protected Disclosures Act, POCA, PAIA, Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and fraud prevention measures.
Duties
The successful candidate will conduct fraud awareness campaigns and forensic investigations.
Duties include investigating assigned cases, reporting investigation results, testifying in disciplinary or court proceedings where required, supervising investigation teams, preparing progress reports, following up on recommendations, liaising with law enforcement agencies, updating TeamMate files and contributing to the Department’s Fraud Prevention and Anti-Corruption Strategy.
Enquiries
Ms SR Toto
Tel: 012 336 8228
Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management Tender Administration Ref No: 300626/07
Branch: Finance Main Account
Chief Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Directorate: Acquisition
Salary: R487 197 per annum, Level 09
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Requirements
Applicants must have an NQF Level 7 qualification in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management, Logistics Management, Public Management, Procurement or a related qualification.
Applicants must have three years’ relevant Supply Chain Management experience at supervisory level in Acquisition Management.
Applicants must disclose a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
Required knowledge includes PFMA, Treasury Regulations, CSD system, eTender portal, B-BBEE Act, SCM policies, government financial systems, acquisition processes, human resource legislation and anti-corruption measures.
Duties
The successful candidate will coordinate, review and execute the bidding process.
Duties include providing secretariat services to Bid Evaluation and Bid Adjudication Committees, reviewing terms of reference, managing the end-to-end bidding process above R1 million, handling deviations and departmental panels, performing quality control on tender submissions, supervising staff and supporting training and development.
Enquiries
Ms N Mokoni
Tel: 012 336 6829
Senior Occupational Health and Safety Officer Ref No: 300626/08
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
Directorate: Operations Southern
Salary: R413 001 per annum, Level 08
Centre: Uitkeer, Somerset East
Requirements
Applicants must have a relevant NQF Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety.
Applicants must have three to four years’ experience in an Occupational Health and Safety environment.
Applicants must disclose a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
Required knowledge includes OHS Act 85 of 1993, related regulations and policies, COIDA, government legislation, planning, administration, reporting, computer literacy, analysis, presentation and facilitation.
Duties
The successful candidate will promote a safe and healthy work environment by monitoring and managing occupational health and safety risks.
Duties include conducting OHS inspections and audits, coordinating incident reporting and preliminary investigations, ensuring facility compliance, maintaining compliance documentation, establishing OHS committees, training employees, advising the employer and preparing monthly and quarterly reports.
Enquiries
Mr SF Cannon
Tel: 042 243 6150 / 063 500 6215
Senior Supply Chain Practitioner: SCM Acquisition Quotations Ref No: 300626/09
Branch: Finance Main Account
Chief Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Directorate: Acquisition
Salary: R413 001 per annum, Level 08
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Requirements
Applicants must have an NQF Level 6 qualification or National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management, Public Administration, Procurement, Financial Management or a relevant qualification.
Applicants must have three years’ experience in Supply Chain Acquisition Management.
Applicants must disclose a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
Required knowledge includes procurement procedures, BAS, SAP, GAAP, PFMA, PPPFA, B-BBEE policy, Treasury Regulations, SCM policies, quotation processes, dispute resolution and risk management.
Duties
The successful candidate will review acquisition and demand procedures for compliance and efficiency.
Duties include receiving specifications, reviewing terms of reference, issuing requests for quotations, applying procurement policies, recommending suppliers, updating supplier spreadsheets, compiling SCM reports, managing quotation sourcing up to R1 million and supporting SCM risk assessments.
Enquiries
Ms N Mokoni
Tel: 012 336 6829
Supply Chain Practitioner Ref No: 300626/10
Branch: Finance Main Account
Chief Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Directorate: Acquisition
Salary: R338 106 per annum, Level 07
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Requirements
Applicants must have an NQF Level 6 qualification or National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management, Public Administration, Procurement, Financial Management or a relevant qualification.
Applicants must have one year of experience in Supply Chain Acquisition Management.
Applicants must disclose a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
Required knowledge includes procurement administration, BAS, SAP, GAAP, PFMA, PPPFA, B-BBEE policy, SCM policies, Treasury Regulations and financial management.
Duties
The successful candidate will render supply chain demand and acquisition services.
Duties include facilitating procurement through tender processes, providing secretarial support to bid committees, assisting during bid briefing sessions, compiling bid documents, reviewing terms of reference, monitoring validity periods, arranging Bid Evaluation Committee meetings, preparing registers, checking SCM compliance, preparing evaluation reports and supporting SCM policy implementation.
Enquiries
Ms N Mokoni
Tel: 012 336 6829
Personal Assistant Ref No: 300626/11
Branch: Infrastructure Management
Chief Directorate: Construction Management
Salary: R338 106 per annum, Level 07
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have three to five years’ experience in rendering support services to senior management.
Required skills include computer literacy, Microsoft Office proficiency, office management, administrative procedures, organisation, people skills, reliability, discretion, research, analysis, communication and basic financial management.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide secretarial and receptionist support to the manager.
Duties include receiving calls and visitors, implementing administrative procedures, arranging meetings and travel, processing invoices and claims, drafting correspondence and reports, recording minutes, managing leave registers and telephone accounts, filing documents, managing incoming and outgoing documents, preparing meeting documents and handling procurement items.
Enquiries
Ms MM Maraka
Tel: 012 336 7073
Chief Security Officer Ref No: 300626/12
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Directorate: Operations Central
Salary: R338 106 per annum, Level 07
Centre: Vaal Dam
Note: This is a re-advertisement. Applicants who previously applied must re-apply.
Requirements
Applicants must have a relevant NQF Level 4 qualification or Senior Certificate / Grade 12.
Applicants must have a valid Grade A PSIRA Certificate.
A National Diploma in Security Management, National Key Point Certificate and SAPS firearm competency for rifle, shotgun and pistol will be added advantages.
Applicants must disclose a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
Required knowledge includes MISS, Protection of Information Act, emergency procedures, OHS, security legislation, security directives, report writing, conflict handling and security code of conduct.
Duties
The successful candidate will implement security policies and manage security operations.
Duties include monitoring threats and risks, managing firearm regulations, implementing emergency procedures, conducting site inspections, safeguarding assets, investigating security incidents, liaising with intelligence and security agencies, coordinating security awareness and training, managing private security contracts and preparing security reports.
Enquiries
Mr CM Mokone
Tel: 016 880 0919
Water Plant Superintendent Team Leader Ref No: 300626/13
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
Directorate: Operations Southern
Posts: 2
Salary: R280 278 per annum, Level 06
Centre: Berg River Dam
Requirements
Applicants must have an NQF Level 4 qualification.
Applicants must have five years’ experience in a water infrastructure operations and maintenance environment.
Applicants must disclose a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
Required knowledge includes pump stations, pipelines, dams, reservoirs, OHS Act, National Water Act, maintenance programmes, water distribution systems, flood control, emergency response procedures, computer literacy and operational reporting.
Duties
The successful candidates will coordinate and supervise the operation and maintenance of pump stations, dams, pipelines, reservoirs and associated infrastructure.
Duties include monitoring plant performance, coordinating maintenance, supervising staff, managing attendance and discipline, implementing OHS standards, compiling reports, conducting inspections, participating in emergency response and flood control, maintaining asset records and ensuring proper housekeeping and security at facilities.
Enquiries
Mr M Tom
Tel: 023 348 5600
Switchboard Operator Ref No: 300626/14
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 a Senior Certificate or Grade 12.
Required knowledge includes administrative and clerical procedures, word processing, telecommunication systems, file and record management, Public Service Regulations, telephone etiquette, client service and communication.
Duties
The successful candidate will render switchboard services.
Duties include attending to incoming and outgoing telephone calls, maintaining the switchboard system and transferring calls to relevant extensions.
Enquiries
Ms H Horn
Tel: 023 348 5600
Audit Committee Member ICT Specialist Ref No: 300626/02
Contract Type: 3-year contract
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Compensation: Based on hourly tariff rates determined by SAICA / Auditor-General South Africa rates
Requirements
Applicants must have an appropriate three-year qualification at NQF Level 7 in Information and Communication Technology, Legal, Risk Management, Accounting or Auditing.
A higher qualification will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have more than ten years’ executive management experience in audit, governance and risk management. Preference will be given to applicants with ICT experience.
Previous Audit Committee or oversight committee experience, mainly in the public sector, is required.
Relevant experience in accounting, internal audit, governance, legal, ICT, performance management and risk management is required.
Knowledge of the water sector, PFMA and public sector will be added advantages.
Duties
The Audit Committee Member will assist the Department by performing oversight in respect of internal controls, risk management and governance processes.
The committee reports to the Executive Authority quarterly and performs duties in line with the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and the approved Audit Committee Charter.
Enquiries
Mr M Motsatsi
Tel: 012 336 7905 / 082 610 9861
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online through the Department of Water and Sanitation eRecruitment system.
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Water and Sanitation eRecruitment portal.
Applicants must complete the online application fully. Copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s licence and other supporting documents are not required at application stage and must only be produced by shortlisted candidates on the interview date.
Important Notes for Applicants
No late applications will be accepted.
Faxed applications will not be considered.
Applicants with professional or occupational registration must complete the required fields in Part B of the online Z83, as these fields are compulsory.
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 must complete the required technical and competency assessments and obtain the SMS Pre-entry Certificate from the National School of Government before appointment.
All shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.
Candidates may 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.
If applicants do not hear from the Department within three months after the advertisement, they should accept that their application was unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right not to fill these positions.