Department of Water Vacancies: Apply by 29 September 2025

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is inviting applications for several administrative, HR, and finance vacancies across its regional operations. If you have a matric certificate and skills in HR, finance, or administration, these Department of Water and Sanitation vacancies are a great opportunity to build your public service career. Applications are submitted online only and close on 29 September 2025.

Vacancy at a Glance

EmployerDepartment of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
Closing Date29 September 2025
Application MethodOnline at DWS e-Recruitment Portal
LocationsWorcester (Western Cape), Gqeberha (Eastern Cape), Gariep Dam (Free State), Pretoria (Central Operations)

Human Resource Clerk (Production) — Worcester

Ref No: 290925/03
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Worcester (Western Cape)

Requirements

  • Grade 12 certificate.
  • Knowledge of PERSAL, databases, spreadsheets, Public Service Act & Regulations.
  • Good communication, organisational and computer skills.

Duties

  • Provide HR clerical services (recruitment, appointments, terminations, probation).
  • Administer conditions of service (leave, housing, medical aid, allowances).
  • Capture and update PERSAL transactions; maintain personnel files.
  • Draft correspondence and reports; address HR enquiries.

Enquiries: Ms S Moodley — (021) 941 6019


Human Resource Clerk (Production) — Gqeberha

Ref No: 290925/04
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape)

Requirements

  • Grade 12 certificate.
  • Knowledge of PERSAL, PSA, PSR, HR prescripts and legislation.
  • Good communication and ability to work under pressure.

Duties

  • Render professional HR advice to line managers.
  • Capture HR transactions on PERSAL.
  • Support recruitment, organisational development, employee relations, and training.
  • Handle leave, termination, and service conditions; provide HR registry services.

Enquiries: Mr CS Nzimande — (041) 508 9719


Finance Clerk (Production): Management Accounting — Gqeberha

Ref No: 290925/05
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Gqeberha

Requirements

  • Grade 12 certificate.
  • Basic financial knowledge, data capturing, MS Excel, and computer skills.
  • Integrity, accountability, and communication skills.

Duties

  • Capture payments, distribute salary advices.
  • Process payments to service providers; maintain invoice register.
  • Ensure 30-day compliance for creditor payments.
  • Assist with budget compilation and audit sample preparation.

Enquiries: Mr R De Lange — (041) 508 9730


Finance Clerk (Production): Financial Accounting — Gqeberha

Ref No: 290925/06
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Gqeberha

Requirements & Duties

(Same as Management Accounting Clerk above).

Enquiries: Mr R De Lange — (041) 508 9730


Administration Clerk (Human Resource Management) — Gariep Dam

Ref No: 290925/07
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Gariep Dam

Requirements

  • Grade 12 certificate.
  • Diploma in HRM, driver’s licence, PERSAL certificate, or HR experience advantageous.
  • Computer literacy, HR prescripts knowledge, willingness to travel.

Duties

  • Administer HR transactions, recruitment, performance management, IOD, incapacity, pensions.
  • Provide HR advice and support to line managers.
  • Draft submissions, letters, and HR statistics.

Enquiries: Mr LJ Mkafane — (051) 754 0001


Human Resource Clerk (Production) — Pretoria (Central Ops)

Ref No: 290925/08
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Pretoria

Requirements

  • Grade 12 certificate.
  • Diploma in HRM, driver’s licence, PERSAL certificate, or HR experience advantageous.
  • Knowledge of HR prescripts and PERSAL; computer literacy.

Duties

  • Implement HR administration practices (leave, records management).
  • Process transfers, relocations, and updates on PERSAL.
  • Provide HR registry services and support line managers.

Enquiries: Ms I Schwartz — (012) 741 7359


How to Apply

  • Apply online only via the official DWS e-Recruitment Portal.
  • Documents required at application stage: only a new Z83 form and detailed CV.
  • Do not attach copies of ID, certificates, or driver’s licence; these will be requested from shortlisted candidates before interviews.
  • Ensure your application includes the correct reference number.