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JOBS AT DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

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Department of Water and Sanitation Vacancies 2026 – Apply Online Before 13 March

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has announced several vacancies across senior management, professional, and support staff levels for 2026. These opportunities are available to qualified individuals who wish to contribute to the development and management of sustainable water and sanitation services throughout South Africa.

All applications must be submitted online through the official DWS eRecruitment portal. The closing date for all advertised positions is 13 March 2026.

Important Application Information

Applicants should take note of the following requirements:

  • Applications must be submitted online via the official portal:
    https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

  • Supporting documents such as qualifications, identity documents, and driver’s licences are not required at the initial application stage

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of supporting documentation

  • Late, faxed, emailed, or incomplete applications will not be considered

  • Shortlisted candidates will undergo suitability checks including SAQA qualification verification, security clearance, and integrity assessments

  • The Department of Water and Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities

Management Echelon Vacancies

Chief Director: Human Resources Management

Salary: R1,494,900 per annum (Level 14)
Location: Pretoria – Head Office

This senior management position is responsible for strategic human resource management within the department. Key responsibilities include workforce planning, employee wellness, labour relations, skills development, and professionalisation initiatives. The role also oversees HR administration, talent management, and learning programmes.

Chief Director: Provincial Operations (Eastern Cape)

Salary: R1,494,900 per annum (Level 14)
Location: King William’s Town

The successful candidate will oversee provincial water and sanitation service delivery in the Eastern Cape. Responsibilities include coordinating intergovernmental relations, managing provincial offices, supporting executive leadership, and ensuring the effective implementation of departmental programmes.

Director-Level Vacancy

Director: Water Information Integration

Salary: R1,266,714 per annum (Level 13)
Location: Pretoria – Head Office

This role is responsible for the development and management of the National Integrated Water Information System (NIWIS). Duties include water monitoring governance, data integration, catchment modelling, digital transformation initiatives, and national water reporting.

Professional and Technical Positions

Engineer Production Grade A–C (2 Posts)

Salary: R879,342 – R1,323,267 per annum (OSD), depending on experience
Location: King William’s Town

These engineering positions support the planning, design, development, and maintenance of water services infrastructure. Responsibilities include project management, contract administration, conducting technical inspections, and providing guidance to junior staff and stakeholders.

Deputy Director: Risk Management

Salary: R896,436 per annum (Level 11)
Location: Pretoria – Head Office

The position focuses on the development and implementation of departmental risk management strategies. The role includes coordinating risk committees, promoting a risk-aware organisational culture, and ensuring compliance with public sector risk management frameworks.

Assistant Director: Systems Administrator (ICT Infrastructure & Cloud Services)

Salary: R468,459 per annum (Level 09)
Location: Pretoria – Head Office

This role is responsible for managing and maintaining WAN and LAN networks, administering HP/3Com and Cisco infrastructure, monitoring network performance, and providing ICT operational support across departmental offices.

Support Staff Vacancy

Personal Assistant

Salary: R325,101 per annum (Level 07)
Location: Pretoria – Head Office

The Personal Assistant provides administrative and secretarial support to senior management. Responsibilities include diary management, correspondence handling, procurement administration, travel arrangements, and financial record management.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the official Department of Water and Sanitation eRecruitment system:

👉 https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

Applicants must ensure that all required fields in the online Z83 application form are fully completed. Incomplete applications will result in automatic disqualification.

Important Notice

If applicants do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, they should consider their application unsuccessful. The Department of Water and Sanitation reserves the right not to fill any of the advertised positions.

These vacancies present an opportunity for qualified professionals to contribute to strengthening water security and sanitation services in South Africa.

 

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