Vacancies at the Department of Water and Sanitation. The Department of Water and Sanitation is offering an array of career opportunities with a focus on enhancing South Africa’s water and sanitation infrastructure. These positions are essential for individuals interested in contributing to the development and management of water resources. Below is a detailed look at some of the key vacancies available, along with application details.
1. Scientist Manager Grade A (Ref No: 090224/01)
- Salary: R990,747 per annum (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Requirements: MSc Degree in Applied Geology/Geological Sciences or relevant science qualification, six years post BSc Natural Scientific experience, registration with SACNASP, and experience in Engineering Geology, Soil Mechanics, and Rock Mechanics.
- Duties: Leading geotechnical and geological services, managing geological and geotechnical investigation programs, and providing technical support to DWS units.
- Applications: Submit to the Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X350, Pretoria, or hand-deliver to Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria.
2. Engineer: Production Grade A – C (Ref No: 090224/03)
- Salary: R795,147 – R1,197,978 per annum (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Requirements: Degree in Engineering (B Eng/ BSc Eng) or relevant qualification, three years post-qualification experience, registration with ECSA.
- Duties: Managing infrastructure development and maintenance, supervising and monitoring various engineering projects.
- Applications: Forward to the Chief Director, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag 528, Bloemfontein, or hand deliver to the corner of Charlotte Maxeke and East Burger Streets, Bloem-Plaza Building, Second floor.
3. Engineering Technician: Production Grade A – C (Ref No: 090224/06)
- Salary: R353,013 – R531,117 per annum (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Requirements: National Diploma in Engineering, three years post-qualification experience, registration with ECSA.
- Duties: Assisting in business plan appraisal and monitoring of infrastructure programs, promoting safety, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Applications: As per Engineer position above.
4. Survey Technician Production Grade A-C (Ref No: 090224/09)
- Salary: R353,013 per annum (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Requirements: National Diploma in Survey or Cartography, three years post-qualification survey experience, registration with SAGC.
- Duties: Performing various surveys, managing survey teams, producing reports and maps.
- Applications: Forward to the address as per Engineer position above.
Application Information:
- Closing Date: All applications must be submitted before the specified closing date.
- How to Apply: Applications must be submitted on the newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and Sanitation’s website or the DPSA website. The application should include a comprehensive CV.
- For Attention: Planning Recruitment and Selection Unit or as specified for each post.
Note: Candidates may be subjected to skills and knowledge tests. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications and ID. The Department is an equal opportunity employer, and preference will be given to EE Targets.
View the Department of Water and Sanitation Circular