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JOBS AT DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

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SUMMARY OF JOB POSTS LISTED

Department of Water and Sanitation Vacancies 2026

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for a range of permanent government positions available across several provinces. These vacancies span multiple occupational categories, including engineering, finance, human resources, sanitation services, environmental management, and community development.

All applications must be submitted online before the closing date of 06 February 2026.

Available Positions

Management & Senior Roles

  • Chief Risk Manager (Level 13) – Pretoria

  • Deputy Project Manager (Level 12) – Eastern Cape (Qonce)

Engineering & Technical Positions

  • Engineering Production Grade A–C (Civil Engineering) – Pretoria (2 posts)

  • Engineering Technician Production Grade A–C – Pretoria

  • Control Engineering Technician Grade A – Northern Cape (Kimberley)

Administration, Finance & Support

  • Assistant Director: Quality Management Systems – Pretoria

  • Assistant Director: Sanitation Services Support – Free State (Bloemfontein)

  • Assistant Director: Human Resource Administration – Eastern Cape

  • Assistant Director: Management Accounting – Eastern Cape

Environmental & Community Development

  • Environmental Officer (Drinking Water Regulation) – Free State

  • Community Development Officer (Water & Sanitation Services) – Free State

Salary Packages

Remuneration is aligned with government salary scales and ranges from approximately:

  • R325,101 per annum (Level 07)

  • Up to R1,323,267 per annum (Senior Management / OSD)

Final salary packages are determined by post level and verified years of experience.

Minimum Requirements

Requirements vary by position but generally include:

  • Relevant qualifications at NQF Level 6–7

  • Professional registration (ECSA, IRMSA, SAICA, etc.), where applicable

  • Relevant experience in engineering, finance, sanitation, or public administration

  • A valid driver’s licence for field-based roles

  • Strong communication, reporting, and project management skills

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to security clearance, reference checks, SAQA verification, and competency assessments.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online only via the official DWS e-Recruitment portal:

👉 https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

Important Notes:

  • Do not upload supporting documents at the application stage

  • Late applications will not be considered

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

  • Foreign qualifications require SAQA evaluation (if shortlisted)

Employment Equity

The Department of Water and Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and employment equity targets will be applied during appointments.

Closing Date

📌 06 February 2026

Applicants who do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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