ANNEXURE H
DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
APPLICATIONS : Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
CLOSING DATE : 25 July 2025
NOTE : 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.
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.
OTHER POSTS
POST 24/34 : CHIEF ENGINEER GRADE A REF NO: 250725/01
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
Dir: Operations Southern
SALARY : R1 266 450 – R1 446 921 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
CENTRE : Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth
REQUIREMENTS : An Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSc Eng) or relevant qualifications. Six (6)
years’ post qualification experience. Registration with Engineering Council of
South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. The disclosure of a Valid
unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge of Programme and Project
management. Engineering, Legal and operational compliance. Engineering-
and operational communication. Process knowledge and skills. Maintenance
skills and knowledge. Engineering design and analysis knowledge. Research
and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Creating high
performance culture. Technical consulting. Engineering and professional
judgement. Strategic capability and leadership. Problem solving and analysis.
Decision making. Team leadership. Creativity. Financial management.
Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer skills. People
management. Conflict Management. Negotiation skills. Change Management.
DUTIES : Engineering design and analysis effectiveness. Perform final reviews and
approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles
or theory. Co-ordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to
ensure seamless integration with current technology. Pioneering of new
engineering services and management methods. Maintain engineering
operational effectiveness. Manage the execution of maintenance strategy
through the provision of appropriate structures, systems, and resources. Set
engineering maintenance standards, specifications, and service levels
according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational
availability. Governance. Provide technical consulting services for the
operation on engineering matters to minimize possible engineering risks.
Financial management. Ensure the availability and management of funds to
meet the MTEF objectives within the Engineering environment. Allocate,
control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash
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flow management. People management. Manage the development of human
resources. Promote transformation.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. C Figlan Tel No: (041) 508 9702
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 24/35 : SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER: PMDS AND HRD REF NO:
250725/02
Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: Eastern Cape
Cd: Provincial Operations: Eastern Cape
SALARY : R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : King William’s Town
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or Human
Resource Development. Three (3) to five (5) experience in Human Resource
Development and Performance Management and Development Systems with
PERSAL Introduction Certificate. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s
license. Knowledge of relevant Human Resource Prescripts (Public Service
Act and Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development
Act, Skills Levy Act, Labour Relations Act and PMDS Policies. knowledge of
Public Finance Management Act. Computer literacy, Communication Skills,
Project Management, Interpersonal relations, Presentation skills, Financial
Management skills, Report writing and minutes taking. Knowledge of
administrative procedures. Knowledge of implementing PMDS. Knowledge of
dispute resolution process. Knowledge of HRD issues. Problem solving and
analysis. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Communication.
Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
DUTIES : Conduct PMDS training and awareness sessions. Compile PMDS compliance
status reports. Implement midterm and final assessment for non-SMS
members. Ensure compliance in terms of PMDS policies and information.
Interpret and implement PMDS policies and procedures. Advise management
on good administrative practices. Provide feedback on identified administrative
gaps. Provide assistance in the development of performance agreements.
Facilitate Departmental training needs assessment. Capture Performance
Agreements and Assessments on PERSAL. Render PMDS support services,
quality assurance of PMDS documents and ensure PMDS compliance.
Conduct Work Skills Plan workshop in the regions. Provide assistance in the
development of training programs for the region. Implement WSP according to
delegations. Develop new training programmes. Analyse skills development
gaps. Implement the Workplace Skills plan and training interventions as per
personal development plans. Develop a training plan. Facilitate the allocation
of Bursary. Implementation of induction programmes. Supervise staff and
resources in the sub-directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Tshevu Tel No: (043) 604 5372
POST 24/36 : HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER REF NO: 250725/03
Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management: Eastern Cape
Cd: Provincial Operations: Eastern Cape
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : King William’s Town
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
One (1) to three (3) years’ experience in Human Resource Management. The
disclosure of a Valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge of Pension Case
Management System. Knowledge of Online Claim Management System
(Comp-easy). Knowledge of administrative procedures. Disciplinary
knowledge of Human resources management. Knowledge of Public Service
Act and Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of Basic Financial Operating
System (PERSAL). Basic Financial Management and knowledge of PFMA.
Disciplinary knowledge of Human Resources. Knowledge of dispute resolution
process. Knowledge of Recruitment and Selection processes. Knowledge of
Management. Problem solving and Analysis. Communication. Accountability
and Ethical Conduct. Attention to detail. Willingness to travel.
DUTIES : Measure compliance to HR policies and procedures. Provide training on HR
policy & procedure. Continuously monitor the interpretation and
implementation of policies and DPSA directives. Provide input in the alignment
of departmental policies with DPSA and PSR. HR provision (recruitment and
selection, appointments, transfers, verification of qualification, secretariat
functions at interviews, absorptions, probations periods, etc). responsible for
drafting submissions for appointments, secondments, acting appointments and
Grade Progression. Termination of service. capturing pension cases on PCM.
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Supervision of Pension Administration, implementation of GEPF regulations
and processes. Prepare reports on human administration issues and statistics.
Keep statistics of HR administration or HR provisioning activities. Prepare
reports on human administration issues and statistics. Prepare and consolidate
reports on personnel administration issues. Provide guidance to the
department/ personnel on human resources administration matters to enhance
the correct implementation of personnel administration practices/policies. Keep
PERSAL report up to date on the system. Compile monthly reports. Render
policy advisory service to the department based on the legislative mandates.
Provide feedback on identified administrative gaps. Assist in the
implementation of approved resolutions. Supervision of staff. Responsible for
injury on duty cases. Capturing of injury on duty cases on Online Claim
Management System (Comp-easy).
ENQUIRIES : Mr MK Noah Tel No: (043) 604 5323
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