Water and Sanitation Vacancies

ANNEXURE R

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

CLOSING DATE : 15 April 2026

NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of
qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany
the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be
produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA
circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or
occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be

completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or
disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No
late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to
suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit
checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications
(only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above-
mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates

pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a
technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained
from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment.
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required

to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.
Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance
certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of
Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts,
the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996
(Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the
Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human

Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not
hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that
your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be
considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference
will be given to the EE Targets.

ERRATUM: Kindly take note that the posts of Senior State Accounts;
referenced VOCMA 17, VOCMA 18, VOCMA 22, and VOCMA 23 advertised in
Public Service Vacancy Circular 9 of 2026, dated 13 March 2026 has been
withdrawn and Kindly note that the posts of Engineer Production Grade A–C
(Ref No: 070426/01), as advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 10 of
2026 dated 07 April 2026, require an Engineering Degree (BEng/BSc (Eng)) in
Mechanical Engineering. Kindly note that the closing date has been extended

to 15 April 2026.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 11/136 : DIRECTOR: COMPLIANCE, MONITORING & ENFORCEMENT REF NO:
PUCMA 26
Branch: Pongola-Umzimkulu Catchment Management Agency Div: Water

Resource Planning And Management

SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13) (all- inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Durban
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s Degree at NQF level 7 in Environmental
Management/Environmental Science/ Water Resources
Management/Hydrology/Natural Science/Civil or Environmental Engineering/

compliance or regulatory studies. Six (6) to ten (10) years’ experience in
compliance, monitoring and/or enforcement in the Water sector. Five (5) years
of the experience should be at middle/Senior Management level. A Nyukela
Public Service SMS Pre-entry certificate. A Masters or Honours degree
qualifications would be added advantage including MBA. Ability to relate with
associated professional fields in a multi-disciplinary team and ability to train

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and develop young graduates. Knowledge of the National Water Act, Water
Services Act, the Public Finance ManagementAct (PFMA), Environmental and
land legislation.
DUTIES : Provide strategic direction in the development and implementation of
compliance monitoring and enforcement policy, strategies, norms, regulations,

standard operating procedures within the catchment management area.
Ensure compliance monitoring and enforcement to all water use license
condition within the catchment management area. Ensure enforcement on
non-compliance to the water use license condition. Provide advise and support
on criminal and administrative litigation. Initiate prosecution against non-
compliance through administrative enforcement. Provision of business
planning and general management for the directorate. Provide guidance in the

planning of inspections and audits. Ensure the implementation of monitoring
activities and verifications of reports. Develop a business and action plan for
the directorate. Develop and implement a service delivery improvement
programme for the Directorate. Manage and ensure development of human
resources. Control and monitor expenditure of the directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Zakhele Buthelezi, Tel No: 079 694 6787
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:

https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
NOTE : The Pongola-Umzimkulu Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water
Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the
National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy
for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and
Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms
and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service

Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.

POST 11/137 : CHIEF ENGINEER: GRADE A REF NO: 150426/01
Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: Fs Cd: Provincial
Operations: Free State Dir: Water And Sanitation Services Support Sd: Water
Service Planning Support

SALARY : R1 266 450 per annum (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
CENTRE : Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : An Engineering Degree (B Eng/BSC Eng) or relevant qualification. Six (6)
years post qualification experience. Compulsory registration with Engineering
Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. The disclosure of
a valid unexpired driver’s license. Extensive experience in water and sanitation
services planning and implementation, including feasibility studies, designs,

associated legislative requirements, site supervision and project close-out.
Knowledge of programme, project and financial management and ability to
effectively liaise with a wide range of sector role players. Knowledge of the
water sector and relevant legislation (including but not limited to The Water
Services Act (No. 108 of 1997), National Water Act (Act No. 36 of 1998) and
National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) amongst others.
Research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications

including relevant computer software knowledge. Technical report writing,
networking, and professional judgement. Problem solving and analyses,
decision making, team leadership, creativity, self-management, stakeholder
focus and responsiveness. Sound interpersonal and leadership skills.
Planning, organising and people management. Excellent communication skills
(written and verbal). Strategic capability and leadership. Must be available to
travel as and when required often at short notice.

DUTIES : Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers,
Technologists, Technicians and associates in field, workshop and technical
office activities. Provide support in the analysis and project management of
water and sanitation services projects. Provide technical support to the water
and sanitation sector. Strategic Analysis of Water Services themes and topics.
Development of related business perspectives with recommendations. Liaison
and engagements with all stakeholders and water and sanitation sector players

with regards to project planning and implementation. Provide support to WSAs
to ensure implementation of Planning and implementation Frameworks and
methodologies. Monitoring and reporting on the adherence to these planning
and implementation frameworks and methodologies. Identification,
prioritization and initiation of projects through and the associated financial
management to structure the required budgets for planning and

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implementation. Co-ordination of planning to ensure integrated planning and
management of water and sanitation projects in all spheres of government
(Water Boards, WSAs and other WSPs) to improve water and sanitation
services, and the reliability and sustainably of infrastructure. Investigation,
assessment, monitoring and reporting on all aspects of Water and Sanitation

Services delivery. Ensure all data, information, reports and results of analyses
are packaged and made accessible to the sector via the Water Services
Knowledge System and National Integrated Water Information System. Liaison
with, and maintenance of data sharing and information partnerships with key
Water and Sanitation Services, Sector role-players and stakeholder such as
Statistics South Africa, National Treasury, Cooperative Governance and Office
of the Presidency. Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with

specifications and authorize/make recommendations for the approval by the
relevant authority. Monitor and ensure projects are implemented in accordance
with prescribed norms and standards. Monitoring and evaluation of water and
sanitation services delivery projects. The provision of guidance to the water
sector regarding technical and engineering aspects of the operations and
maintenance of water and sanitation services infrastructure. Support and
provide guidance on All Town Reconciliation Studies, implementation of

WCWDM, Bulk Water and Sanitation Master Planning and Disaster
Management. Continuous professional development to keep up with new
technologies and procedures. Research/Literature studies on technical
engineering technology to improve expertise.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Z Xokozela, Tel No: (051) 405 9000
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

NOTE : This appointment will be made on the minimum notch of the salary range,
however, a higher notch within the salary range of Grade A will be considered
based in relation to the provisions of the Public Service Regulation 2016 as
amended, i.e. provision of the candidate’s current salary advice.

POST 11/138 : SCIENTIST MANAGER GRADE A REF NO: PUCMA 27
Branch: Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency Division:

Water Resource Planning And Management

SALARY : R1 099 488 per annum (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
CENTRE : Durban
REQUIREMENTS : MSc degree in Hydrology, Water Resources Management, Environmental
Science,Aquatic Science or relevant natural science qualification. Compulsory
registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist. Minimum six

(6) years post-qualification experience in water quality management, resource
protection or integrated water resource management. The disclosure of a valid
unexpired driver’s license. Sound knowledge of the National Water Act (Act 36
of 1998), Resource Directed Measures (classification, Resource Quality
Objectives and Reserve), Catchment Management Strategy processes and
aquatic ecosystem monitoring frameworks, including the River Eco-status
Monitoring Programme. Proven experience in establishing and overseeing

monitoring systems, scientific data governance and quality assurance
processes. Strong leadership, analytical and advisory capability. Ability and
willingness to travel frequently within the Water ManagementArea and conduct
site visits where required. Proven experience in managing technical teams,
including performance management, skills development and work planning.
Sound understanding of public sector financial management principles and the
ability to plan, manage and monitor programme budgets within a regulated

water resource management environment.
DUTIES : Lead water resource quality and protection functions within the Water
Management Area. Oversee the development and implementation of water
quality management programmes, including the waste discharge charge
strategy. Provide scientific governance and quality assurance over monitoring
systems, ecological assessments and technical reports. Oversee technical
assessments and site investigations undertaken by scientific staff, including

pollution incident responses, and provide strategic recommendations to
Executive Management. Lead review of environmental submissions, including
Scoping Reports and Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, to assess
impacts on water resources and ecosystems. Drive institutional readiness for
resource classification, Reserve implementation and Resource Quality
Objective monitoring. Work collaboratively to ensure integrated quantity–

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quality management and alignment between allocation and protection
priorities. Represent PUCMA in technical forums and provide high-level
scientific advisory inputs on emerging risks and sustainability challenges.
Manage and supervise scientific staff, including performance planning,
monitoring and development, and ensure optimal allocation of technical

resources. Plan, manage, and monitor programme budgets for water resource
quality and protection functions, and ensure the cost-effective implementation
of monitoring and management programmes in compliance with applicable
public sector financial management frameworks.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Zakhele Buthelezi, Tel No: (079) 694 6797
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

NOTE : The Pongola-Umzimkulu Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water
Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the
National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy
for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and
Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms
and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service
Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.

POST 11/139 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: WATER SECTOR COLLABORATION REF NO:
150426/02
Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: Fs Cd: Provincial
Operations: Free State Dir: Water And Sanitation Services Support Sd: Sector
Collaboration

SALARY : R1 059 105 per annum (Level 12) (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 6 (National Diploma) in Social Science / Project Management. Three
(3) years’ experience at Assistant Director level in intergovernmental advocacy
or community empowerment. The disclosure of a valid unexpired valid driver’s
license. Manage International and Intergovernmental Relations on water sector
resource matters. Experience in local government support programmes and

strategic engagements with stakeholders e.g. Premiers, EXCO, Mayors
Forums, MM’s Forums and sector departments forums will be an added
advantage. Practical experience in developing strategic documents like
Ministers briefing notes, speeches, annual performance plan, operational plans
etc. Working experience in Water Services Data collections and advice on
strategy to on corrective measures. Programme, project management, change
management experience. Knowledge and understanding of business and

management principles. Knowledge of strategic planning, resources allocation
and human resources. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, project
management and Water legislations. Problem solving, analysis, strategic
capabilities and leadership skills. Knowledge management, Service delivery
and innovation. People Management and Empowerment. Client orientation
and customer focus skills. Good communication skills both verbal and written.
Accountability and ethical conduct.

DUTIES : Co-ordinate stakeholder and engagement and management in the water sector
by ensuring co-operation through forums; committees. Implement policies of
integrated water sector for component by developing and sharing a vision and
mission for the section. Communicate and empower stakeholders on
Departmental policies. Responsible for performance monitoring, evaluation
and reporting of the Chief Directorate and other sector reports. People
management. Financial management for the sub-directorate. Advice top

management and the legislature, as well as relevant sector bodies, on policies
and strategies relevant to the section. Develop the Business Plan/Operational
plans for the Sub- Directorate, ensure and manage implementation thereof.
Promote sector advocacy through dissemination of information on key sector
programmes. Plan, execute and represent the Department in
IGR/Stakeholders Engagement Structures. Manage relationship with the
stakeholders. Establish partnerships for Departmental programmes.

Implement strategic objectives of the component. Monitor progress on the
implementation of programmes related to intergovernmental relations. Develop
and Manage community participation programmes. Responsible for water
services monitoring. Attend to water and sanitation services customer
complaints. Engage community in the Departmental programmes and projects
through community water sector forums and empower forums.

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ENQUIRIES : Ms Z Xokozela, Tel No: (051) 405 9000
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

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