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Department of Water Vacancies: Apply by 24 July 2026

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The Department of Water and Sanitation invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for 22 job opportunities available in Pretoria, Tzaneen, Hartbeespoort, Groblersdal, Voëlvlei and Bloemhof Dam. Vacancies are available in engineering, human resources, finance, supply chain management, security and grounds maintenance.

All applications must be submitted through the Department’s online recruitment portal before 24 July 2026. Applicants must select the correct vacancy and reference number and complete all compulsory sections of the online Z83 application.

Vacancy InformationDetails
EmployerDepartment of Water and Sanitation
Closing Date24 July 2026
Application MethodOnline
LocationsPretoria, Tzaneen, Hartbeespoort, Groblersdal, Voëlvlei and Bloemhof Dam
ProvincesGauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Western Cape and Free State
Number of Opportunities22 posts
Application PortalDepartment of Water and Sanitation e-Recruitment

Control Engineering Technologist Grade A

Reference Number: 240726/01
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Head Office
Chief Directorate: Infrastructure Development
Directorate: Capital Projects
Location: Pretoria Head Office
Salary: R958 776 per annum, all-inclusive OSD package

Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • A Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering recognised by SAQA.
  • At least six years of post-qualification experience as an Engineering Technologist or Technician.
  • Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineering Technologist.
  • A valid and unexpired Code EB driver’s licence, except for persons with disabilities.
  • Experience providing technological advisory services.
  • Experience evaluating and quality-assuring engineering designs, drawings and specifications.
  • Experience supporting engineers working on water infrastructure.
  • Practical experience mentoring graduate interns.
  • Knowledge of ECSA professional mentorship requirements will be advantageous.
  • Knowledge of contract administration and project management.
  • The ability to interpret technical designs and drawings.
  • Knowledge of public-sector procurement and financial management.
  • Knowledge of the National Water Act, Water Services Act, environmental legislation and Public Finance Management Act.
  • Knowledge of standard infrastructure-project contracts.
  • Communication, negotiation, dispute-resolution and conflict-management skills.
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D experience will be advantageous.

Duties

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide and manage specialised engineering technology advisory services.
  • Promote and monitor safety standards.
  • Mentor graduate interns.
  • Work towards registration as an ECSA mentor.
  • Supervise engineering technology staff and resources.
  • Evaluate engineering designs and drawings.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
  • Prepare technical and financial reports.
  • Liaise with relevant departmental units.
  • Apply engineering techniques to solve infrastructure challenges.
  • Assist with tender documents and specifications.
  • Support contract administration and project management.
  • Liaise with engineering councils and related organisations.
  • Maintain stakeholder relationships.
  • Participate in continuing professional development.

Enquiries

Mr A Bhasopo
Telephone: 012 336 8962

HR Information System Controller

Reference Number: 240726/02
Branch: Corporate Support Services
Chief Directorate: Human Resource Management
Directorate: Human Resource Administration Services
Location: Pretoria Head Office
Salary: R338 106 per annum, Level 7
Position Type: Re-advertisement

Applicants who previously applied must submit a new application.

Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • An NQF Level 6 qualification in Human Resource Management, Finance or a related field.
  • At least two years of experience processing HR transactions on PERSAL.
  • A valid and unexpired driver’s licence.
  • PERSAL training, including Introduction to PERSAL and Establishment courses.
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Knowledge of Human Resource legislation.
  • Knowledge of policy implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • An understanding of confidentiality and cultural awareness.
  • Flexibility and initiative.

Duties

The successful candidate will:

  • Manage system-user access rights.
  • Implement HR information-system policies.
  • Respond to audit findings.
  • Register users and terminals with SITA.
  • Create and reset PERSAL user IDs.
  • Allocate functions according to users’ duties and levels.
  • Link users to revisors.
  • Restrict users to approved terminals and component groups.
  • Manage dormant and inactive accounts.
  • Report transactions awaiting approval for longer than one month.
  • Approve or reject HR establishment transactions.
  • Download reports from PERSAL and Vulindlela.
  • Coordinate PERSAL training.
  • Assist PERSAL users.
  • Maintain the departmental staff establishment.
  • Create and abolish posts and components.
  • Link responsibility codes, objective codes and component groups.
  • Amend appointment dates.
  • Register system change controls.
  • Maintain relevant records.

Enquiries

Mr Ronald Mudau
Telephone: 012 336 7777

Finance Clerk Production

Number of Posts: Seven
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 5

LocationReference NumberPosts
Tzaneen240726/03Two
Hartbeespoort240726/04Three
Groblersdal240726/05Two

Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12 or a Senior Certificate with Accounting.
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Basic knowledge of financial administration.
  • The ability to capture data and compile financial statistics.
  • Knowledge of Public Service financial legislation and Treasury Regulations.
  • Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act.
  • Knowledge of the Division of Revenue Act.
  • Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.
  • Knowledge of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
  • Knowledge of PERSAL and SAP will be advantageous.
  • Communication, problem-solving and time-management skills.
  • Accountability, honesty, integrity and ethical conduct.
  • The ability to work under pressure.

Duties

The successful candidates will:

  • Capture travel, subsistence, overtime and standby allowances on PERSAL.
  • Process payroll deductions.
  • Liaise with third parties regarding court maintenance orders.
  • Distribute payslips.
  • Attend to payroll enquiries.
  • Receive and record supplier invoices.
  • Compile monthly invoice spreadsheets.
  • Capture supplier invoices on SAP.
  • Help ensure creditors are paid within 30 days.
  • Respond to supplier enquiries.
  • Scan paid invoices onto SAP.
  • Perform cashier and petty-cash duties.
  • Receive and bank cash.
  • Order and distribute stationery.
  • Maintain complete financial records.
  • Respond to audit samples and compliance requests.

Two of the posts are targeted at persons with disabilities.

Enquiries

Hartbeespoort: Mr D Kgokane, 087 943 3719
Tzaneen: Mr D Maswanganye, 015 307 8600
Groblersdal: Mr J Masangu, 015 262 6800

Supply Chain Clerk Production

Number of Posts: Five
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 5

LocationReference NumberPosts
Hartbeespoort Area Offices240726/06Three
Tzaneen240726/07Two

Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12 or a Senior Certificate.
  • Basic knowledge of supply chain management.
  • The ability to capture data and operate a computer.
  • Knowledge of relevant workplace procedures.
  • An understanding of legislation governing the Public Service.
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Teamwork and flexibility.
  • Customer-service and communication skills.
  • Accountability and ethical conduct.

Duties

The successful candidates will:

  • Provide demand and acquisition management support.
  • Maintain supplier and contractor databases.
  • Register suppliers on LOGIS or a similar system.
  • Request and receive quotations.
  • Capture specifications on electronic procurement systems.
  • Place orders.
  • Issue and receive bid documents.
  • Support bid and contract processes.
  • Receive and verify goods.
  • Capture received goods in registers and databases.
  • Issue goods to end users.
  • Maintain stock and supplier registers.
  • Maintain manual and electronic filing systems.

One post is targeted at a person with a disability.

Enquiries

Hartbeespoort: Mr D Kgokane, 087 943 3719
Tzaneen: Mr D Maswanganye, 015 307 8600

Security Officer

Reference Number: 240726/08
Number of Posts: Two
Branch: Corporate Support Services
Directorate: Security Management
Location: Pretoria Head Office
Salary: R170 226 per annum, Level 3
Working Conditions: Shift work

Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12 or a Senior Certificate at NQF Level 4.
  • A valid Grade C security training certificate.
  • Valid Grade C PSIRA registration.
  • One to two years of security experience will be advantageous.
  • Knowledge of access-control procedures.
  • Knowledge of controlling equipment, documents and stores.
  • Knowledge of MISS, MPSS and the Protection of Information Act.
  • Knowledge of emergency procedures.
  • Report-writing skills.
  • The ability to work under pressure, long hours and shifts.
  • Investigation and riot-control skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • First-aid, fire-prevention, searching and evacuation competencies.

Duties

The successful candidates will:

  • Perform access-control duties.
  • Maintain safety in departmental buildings and premises.
  • Prevent unauthorised movement of equipment, documents and stores.
  • Record incidents in occurrence books and registers.
  • Operate control-room security equipment.
  • Work day shifts, night shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Enquiries

Mr M Buys
Telephone: 012 336 8321

Groundsman: Voëlvlei Scheme

Reference Number: 240726/09
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
Directorate: Operations Southern
Location: Voëlvlei Scheme, Western Cape
Salary: R144 024 per annum, Level 2

Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • An ABET certificate or relevant qualification.
  • Between zero and one year of experience.
  • Manual-work experience will be advantageous.
  • Knowledge of general work equipment and appliances.
  • Knowledge of lawn care, pruning and trimming.
  • Knowledge of chemical products and mixing procedures.
  • Knowledge of equipment maintenance.
  • Knowledge of water utilisation and water-resource strategies.
  • Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
  • Knowledge of garden maintenance and planting.
  • Basic knowledge of government legislation.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • The ability to work near rivers, dams and canals.
  • The ability to work in confined spaces.
  • Willingness to assist other schemes and maintenance teams.
  • Reliability and punctuality.

Duties

The successful candidate will:

  • Cut vegetation and apply herbicides.
  • Cut trees and grass along embankments.
  • Clear weeds and sand from channels and bridges.
  • Clear sand traps and weirs.
  • Remove debris from inlet and outlet structures.
  • Inspect and repair fences.
  • Clear canal culverts.
  • Fill and compact potholes and embankment holes.
  • Remove debris from canals.
  • Clean tools and equipment.
  • Maintain job cards and repair logs.
  • Conduct stocktaking of cleaning materials.
  • Clean offices, storerooms, kitchens, corridors and boardrooms.
  • Empty waste bins.
  • Prepare boardrooms for meetings.
  • Clean crockery, utensils and cutlery.
  • Refill drinking-water containers.
  • Clean restrooms.
  • Refill soap and toilet paper.
  • Report broken equipment.

Enquiries

Ms LCB Magalie
Telephone: 023 232 0426

Groundsman: Bloemhof Dam

Reference Number: 240726/10
Number of Posts: Three
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Directorate: Operations Central
Location: Bloemhof Dam, Orange Vaal Free State
Salary: R144 024 per annum, Level 2

Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • An ABET certificate or relevant qualification.
  • The ability to read and write.
  • Between zero and one year of experience.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Self-motivation and willingness to work.
  • The ability to work under supervision, independently and in a team.
  • Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
  • Knowledge of gardening equipment.
  • Knowledge of lawn care, pruning and trimming.
  • Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Knowledge of chemical use.
  • Knowledge of equipment-maintenance procedures.

Duties

The successful candidates will:

  • Perform routine maintenance and construction-related work.
  • Move and load heavy equipment at the water scheme.
  • Clean and maintain grounds.
  • Repair tools and structures such as fences, benches and buildings.
  • Maintain gardens and the dam wall.
  • Cut grass and trim trees.
  • Mix and apply fertilisers, herbicides and insecticides.
  • Maintain roadside areas.
  • Inspect tools and report defects.
  • Maintain sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, fountains and planters.
  • Care for lawns, plants and trees.

Candidates may be required to complete practical and theoretical assessments.

The office is expected to transition to the South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency.

Enquiries

Mr HS Van der Westhuizen
Telephone: 051 405 9000

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online.

To apply and view the complete vacancy details, visit the Department of Water and Sanitation e-Recruitment portal.

Applicants must select the correct position and reference number before submitting the online application.

Online Z83 Requirements

Applicants must complete all required sections of the online Z83 form.

Applicants with professional or occupational registration must complete the relevant fields in Part B. These fields are compulsory.

Failure to complete or disclose all required information will result in automatic disqualification.

Supporting Documents

Applicants are not required to attach copies of:

  • Qualifications.
  • Identity documents.
  • Driver’s licences.
  • Professional registration certificates.
  • Other supporting documents.

These documents will only be requested from shortlisted candidates.

Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA evaluation certificate when shortlisted.

Foreign nationals or dual-citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from their country of origin when shortlisted.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates may undergo:

  • Qualification verification.
  • Reference checks.
  • Criminal record checks.
  • Credit checks.
  • Security clearance.
  • A practical assessment.
  • An integrity or ethical-conduct assessment.

Shortlisted Senior Management Service candidates may also complete:

  • A technical exercise.
  • An interview.
  • Psychometric assessments.
  • A financial disclosure.
  • The National School of Government pre-entry programme.

Important Notice

The Environmental Officer: Specialised Production vacancy with reference number 170726/02, previously advertised with a closing date of 17 July 2026, has been withdrawn.

Faxed and late applications will not be accepted.

Applicants who are not contacted within three months should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date

Applications close on 24 July 2026.

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