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Department of Water and Sanitation Vacancies 2026: Application Details and Career Opportunities

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has announced a range of employment opportunities for 2026, offering positions across various professional fields including engineering, finance, human resources, environmental science, and senior management.

These roles provide competitive remuneration, structured career progression, and the opportunity to contribute to South Africa’s water resource management and sustainability.

Application Deadline: 13 May 2026
Application Method: Online submission via the official DWS eRecruitment portal

Overview of Positions

Vacancies are available at multiple levels, from Assistant Director to Director positions. While the majority of roles are based in Polokwane, additional opportunities are available in Mbombela, Cradock, Pretoria, and Bloemfontein.

Senior Management Positions

Director: Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement

  • Salary: Approximately R1.2 million per annum
  • Location: Polokwane
  • Requirements: Degree in Environmental or Natural Sciences, or Engineering
  • Experience: 6–10 years, including management experience

This position is responsible for regulatory enforcement and ensuring adherence to water and environmental legislation.

Director: Water Use Authorisation

  • Salary: Approximately R1.2 million per annum
  • Location: Polokwane
  • Requirements: Qualification in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences
  • Experience: Extensive background in water resource management

Mid-Level Positions

Deputy Director: Drinking Water Regulation

  • Salary: Approximately R1.1 million per annum
  • Location: Mbombela

This role focuses on water quality monitoring, regulatory compliance, and policy implementation.

Additional Deputy Director roles are available in Polokwane within:

  • Human Resource Administration
  • Financial Management
  • Revenue Management

Candidates should have relevant qualifications and 3–5 years of supervisory experience, along with knowledge of systems such as SAP and PERSAL.

Finance and Administrative Roles

Assistant Director (Multiple Positions)

  • Salary: Approximately R487,197 per annum
  • Location: Polokwane

Fields include:

  • Management Accounting
  • Revenue Management
  • Supply Chain Management

Technical and Professional Roles

Engineer Production (Grade A–C)

  • Salary: Up to R1.3 million per annum
  • Location: Cradock
  • Requirement: Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa

Scientist Production (Grade A–C)

  • Salary: Up to R1.1 million per annum
  • Location: Pretoria
  • Requirement: Registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions

Engineering Technician

  • Salary: Up to R610,000 per annum
  • Location: Bloemfontein

Application Guidelines

Applicants should note the following:

  • Applications must be submitted online
  • Supporting documents are only required for shortlisted candidates
  • Screening processes include qualification verification, criminal and credit checks, and assessments
  • Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Employment Equity

The Department is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities, in line with national employment equity policies.

Conclusion

These vacancies offer a significant opportunity for qualified professionals to secure roles within the public sector while contributing to national water management initiatives. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date.

 

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