Department of Water and Sanitation Vacancies 2026: Apply for Community Development, Administration, Supply Chain and More
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has advertised several vacancies for South African jobseekers, with opportunities ranging from entry-level positions to professional administrative and community development roles.
The vacancies are located in Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Gauteng, depending on the position.
This article focuses on the available vacancies in the advertisement, excluding the Control Engineering Technologist, Deputy Director and Engineering Technician positions.
The closing date for applications is 24 August 2026. Applications must be submitted online through the Department of Water and Sanitation’s eRecruitment system.
Department of Water and Sanitation Vacancies 2026
The vacancies covered in this article include:
| Position | Location | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Community Development Officer | King Williams Town, Eastern Cape | R338,106 |
| Administration Officer | Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth | R338,106 |
| Supply Chain Clerk | Pretoria | R237,453 |
| Finance Clerk | Port Elizabeth | R237,453 |
| Maintenance Vehicle Operator | Uitkeer/Somerset East | R201,093 |
| General Worker | Mthatha | R144,024 |
The positions have different educational, experience and skills requirements. Applicants should carefully check the requirements for the specific vacancy they wish to apply for.
Community Development Officer Vacancy 2026
The Department of Water and Sanitation is recruiting a Community Development Officer for its Provincial Operations in the Eastern Cape.
Reference number: 240826/04
Centre: King Williams Town
Salary: R338,106 per annum
Salary level: 07
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A National Diploma in Human Sciences.
- One to two years of experience in water and sanitation stakeholder management, education and awareness, hygiene, community development and project management.
- A valid, unexpired driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of community development work.
- Knowledge of human behaviour and social systems.
- Basic financial management knowledge.
- Project coordination and management skills.
- Problem-solving, facilitation, research and presentation skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Duties
The successful candidate will support community development activities and work with communities and relevant stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
- Identifying and facilitating integrated community development interventions.
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Establishing partnerships to support sustainable development.
- Providing administrative support for community development activities.
- Supporting infrastructure development through social facilitation.
- Conducting hygiene awareness campaigns at schools and in communities.
- Assisting the sanitation unit with promotional material procurement.
Enquiries
Mr M Mosome
Telephone: (043) 604 5569
Administration Officer Vacancy 2026
An Administration Officer position is available within the Infrastructure Management branch.
Reference number: 240826/05
Centre: Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth
Salary: R338,106 per annum
Salary level: 07
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A National Diploma or Degree in Public Management or Administration.
- One to three years of experience in administrative matters.
- A valid, unexpired driver’s licence.
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledge of administrative procedures.
- Basic financial management knowledge.
- Basic knowledge of the PFMA.
- Good communication and report-writing skills.
- Organisational skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Experience in the environmental management sector will be an added advantage.
Duties
The Administration Officer will provide administrative support to the Integrated Environmental Engineering Component.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting personnel with administrative activities.
- Assisting with environmental compliance administration.
- Supporting administration relating to government waterworks.
- Maintaining records and information relating to land rights administration.
- Implementing administrative procedures.
- Administering procurement processes.
- Maintaining procurement records.
- Providing accurate statistics.
- Maintaining component registers.
- Coordinating travel and logistics.
- Supporting meetings, site visits and stakeholder engagements.
- Preparing submissions and administrative reports.
Enquiries
Ms S Mapapu
Telephone: (041) 508 9718
Supply Chain Clerk Vacancy 2026
The Department is also recruiting a Supply Chain Clerk Production within its Supply Chain Management directorate.
Reference number: 240826/06
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Salary: R237,453 per annum
Salary level: 05
Requirements
The minimum requirement is:
- A Senior Certificate or Grade 12 certificate.
A National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in one of the following areas will be an added advantage:
- Accounting
- Financial Management
- Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Management
Current enrolment in an internship in Finance or Supply Chain Management will also be an added advantage.
Applicants should also have knowledge of:
- The Public Finance Management Act.
- Asset Management Framework.
- Treasury Regulations.
- Microsoft Office.
- Microsoft Excel.
Good communication, coordination, planning, organisational, teamwork and problem-solving skills are also required.
Duties
The Supply Chain Clerk will work primarily with asset management and related supply chain activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting quarterly asset counts.
- Conducting biannual physical verification of movable assets.
- Updating asset movements.
- Maintaining the Asset Register.
- Updating inventory lists.
- Receiving and barcoding new assets.
- Updating the leased assets register.
- Assisting with asset disposal and losses.
- Performing other activities required to support the Department’s objectives.
Enquiries
Ms A Woko
Telephone: (012) 336 8982
Finance Clerk Vacancy 2026
The Finance Clerk Production position is based within Infrastructure Management in the Southern Operations division.
Reference number: 240826/07
Centre: Port Elizabeth
Salary: R237,453 per annum
Salary level: 05
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Senior Certificate or Grade 12.
- Accounting as a passed subject.
Candidates should also have basic knowledge of financial functions and practices, data capturing and computer operations.
Knowledge of financial spreadsheets and public-sector financial legislation is required. The advert specifically mentions frameworks and systems including the PFMA, DORA, PSA, PISR, PPPFA, Financial Manual, PERSAL and SAP.
Good communication, accountability, integrity, honesty and ethical conduct are also required.
Duties
The Finance Clerk will handle a range of financial administration responsibilities.
These include:
- Capturing payroll allowances on PERSAL.
- Processing subsistence and travel claims.
- Processing overtime, standby and payroll deduction transactions.
- Attending payroll enquiries.
- Receiving vendor invoices.
- Maintaining invoice registers.
- Capturing invoices on SAP.
- Ensuring creditors are paid within 30 days.
- Performing creditor reconciliations.
- Preparing payables and accrual reports.
- Performing cashier functions.
- Managing petty cash.
- Attending vendor enquiries.
- Ordering and distributing stationery.
- Filing financial documents.
- Supporting audit processes and compliance.
Enquiries
Ms Z Tototo
Telephone: (041) 508 9734
The advertisement notes that preference will be given to candidates from the relevant geographical area.
Maintenance Vehicle Operator Vacancies 2026
The Department has advertised three Maintenance Vehicle Operator positions.
Reference number: 240826/08
Number of posts: 3
Centre: Uitkeer/Somerset East
Salary: R201,093 per annum
Salary level: 04
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- NQF Level 4.
- A valid, unexpired Code EC or EC1 driver’s licence, or equivalent.
- A valid Professional Driving Permit.
- Certified competency or operating certification for relevant heavy plant or machinery.
- At least five years of experience driving heavy motor vehicles and operating heavy equipment.
Knowledge of road safety, heavy vehicle mechanics, occupational health and safety, transport procedures and basic record keeping is also required.
Duties
The Maintenance Vehicle Operator will be responsible for operating vehicles and specialised equipment while supporting the Department’s operational activities.
Duties include:
- Conducting daily roadworthiness inspections.
- Ensuring vehicles are serviced on time.
- Transporting work teams and equipment.
- Collecting goods from suppliers and departmental stores.
- Maintaining vehicle records.
- Detecting minor mechanical problems.
- Supporting equipment maintenance.
- Recording daily trips and fuel levels.
- Conducting periodic vehicle maintenance checks.
- Supporting maintenance work at gauging stations.
- Assisting with refurbishment and construction activities.
- Supporting technical personnel with special tasks.
Enquiries
SF Cannon
Telephone: (042) 243 6100 / (063) 500 6215
The advertisement notes that preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.
General Worker Vacancy 2026
The Department is also recruiting a General Worker within Infrastructure Management Southern Operations.
Reference number: 240826/09
Centre: Mthatha
Salary: R144,024 per annum
Salary level: 02
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- ABET qualification.
Experience performing manual work will be an added advantage.
The Department also requires basic knowledge of equipment handling, chemical use, maintenance procedures, water utilisation, health and safety and garden maintenance. Applicants should have communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
Duties
The General Worker will perform a range of maintenance and grounds-related duties.
These include:
- Cleaning and maintaining grounds and canals.
- Assisting with repairs to tools and structures.
- Maintaining fences and canal areas.
- Using hand and power tools.
- Mixing and applying fertilisers where required.
- Maintaining sidewalks, driveways and parking areas.
- Maintaining gardens and existing grounds.
- Caring for plants and trees.
- Raking and mulching leaves.
- Irrigating plants and lawns.
- Sweeping walkways and grounds.
- Cleaning buildings.
Enquiries
Mr M Boyce
Cellphone: (083) 412 1966
The advertisement notes that preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.
How to Apply for Department of Water and Sanitation Vacancies 2026
All applications for these vacancies must be submitted online through the Department of Water and Sanitation’s eRecruitment system.
Applicants should use the official DWS online recruitment platform and select the relevant vacancy when completing their application.
The Department states that applicants do not need to attach copies of qualifications, identity documents or driver’s licences when applying. These documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates during the interview process.
Applicants with professional or occupational registration must complete the relevant fields in Part B of the online Z83 because these fields are compulsory. Failure to disclose required information can result in automatic disqualification.
Application Closing Date
The closing date for all the vacancies covered in this article is:
24 August 2026
The Department states that late applications will not be accepted.
Applicants should therefore avoid waiting until the final day to submit their applications.
Important Information for Applicants
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks, which can include qualification verification, reference checks, criminal checks and credit checks.
Foreign qualifications require an SAQA evaluation certificate, although this is only required when the candidate is shortlisted.
The Department also states that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Applicants who do not receive communication within three months of the advertisement should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, with employment equity targets taken into consideration.
Which Vacancy Is Right for You?
The available positions cater to different backgrounds and qualification levels.
If you have Grade 12: Consider the Supply Chain Clerk, Finance Clerk or, where you meet the additional requirements, the Maintenance Vehicle Operator position.
If you have a National Diploma in Human Sciences: The Community Development Officer position may be relevant.
If you have a qualification in Public Management or Administration: Consider the Administration Officer position.
If you have ABET: The General Worker position may be relevant.
Applicants should always compare their qualifications and experience against the full requirements before applying.
Final Thoughts
The Department of Water and Sanitation Vacancies 2026 provide opportunities across community development, administration, supply chain management, finance, vehicle operations and general work.
The vacancies are located in several parts of South Africa and range from R144,024 to R338,106 per annum, depending on the position.
For applicants interested in public-sector employment, these positions offer different entry points depending on their qualifications, experience and skills.
The most important thing now is to check the requirements for your preferred position, complete the online application correctly and submit it before 24 August 2026.
Download the PDF vacancy advert here AND Check for the Z83 Application Form Here
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