The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring qualified candidates for a wide range of roles across its national and regional offices. This is your chance to contribute to the sustainable management of South Africa’s water resources while growing professionally in a supportive, inclusive environment. Submit your application before 30 May 2025 to be considered.
Vacancies Overview
| Employer: | Department of Water and Sanitation |
|---|---|
| Closing Date: | 30 May 2025 |
| Location: | Pretoria Head Office & Various Provincial Offices |
Post: Director: ICT Infrastructure and Operations
Location: Pretoria
Reference: 300525/01
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science (NQF 7)
- 5 years’ experience at middle management or specialist level
- ITIL/COBIT certification (added advantage)
Duties:
Manage ICT infrastructure, end-user support, voice/data solutions, service management (ITSM), and security operations.
Post: Director: ICT Applications and Business Solutions
Location: Pretoria
Reference: 300525/02
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science
- 5 years’ experience in application development or business solutions
- Agile, DevOps knowledge required
Duties:
Oversee application development, business solutions design, database and reporting architecture, and modernization of ICT systems.
Post: Scientific Manager Grade A
Location: Pretoria
Reference: 300525/03
Requirements:
- MSc in Natural Sciences
- 6 years’ post-BSc scientific experience
- SACNASP registration
Duties:
Lead policy development on water resource protection, rehabilitation strategies, and cleaner technologies.
Post: Deputy Regional Project Manager
Location: Bloemfontein
Reference: 300525/04
Requirements:
- Degree in Civil Engineering or Project Management
- 3–5 years’ relevant management experience
Duties:
Manage water infrastructure development programmes, budgets, and stakeholder engagement across Free State.
Post: Engineer Production (Mechanical)
Location: Pretoria
Reference: 300525/05
Requirements:
- BEng/BSc Eng in Mechanical
- 3 years’ post-qualification experience
- ECSA registration
Duties:
Design, evaluate and manage mechanical systems in raw water infrastructure (pumps, dams, etc.).
Post: Engineer Production (Civil)
Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Reference: 300525/06
Requirements:
- BEng/BSc Eng in Civil
- 3 years’ post-qualification experience
- ECSA registration
Duties:
Manage bulk raw water infrastructure projects, including design, planning, and condition assessments.
Post: Assistant Director: Recruitment and Selection
Location: Pretoria
Reference: 300525/07
Requirements:
- National Diploma/Degree in HR
- 3–5 years’ HR recruitment experience
Duties:
Coordinate recruitment policy implementation, HR advisory support, and performance reporting.
Post: Control Engineering Technician Grade A
Location: Bloemfontein
Reference: 300525/08
Requirements:
- National Diploma in Engineering
- 6 years’ experience
- ECSA registration
Duties:
Manage infrastructure development projects under WSIG, MIG, RBIG, and BEP programs.
How to Apply
To apply and view more details about each post, visit the
Department of Water and Sanitation official website
