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    SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 15 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria Head Office | closing date: 22 May 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.


    Job details

    Circular Post No: 15/71
    Job Ref Number: 220526/07
    Department: Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026

    Applications

    Where to send your application.

    Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

    Branch

    Provincial and Entity Governance and International Cooperation Dir: Africa Relations

    Salary

    R413 001 per annum (Level 08)

    Centre

    Pretoria Head Office

    Requirements

    • A relevant NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Public or Business Administration/Political Science/ as recognised by SAQA.
    • Three (3) years’ relevant experience.
    • Knowledge of administrative procedures.
    • Knowledge of dispute resolution process.
    • Understanding of social and economic development issues.
    • Basic financial management and knowledge of PFMA.
    • Knowledge change and people management.
    • Problem solving and analysis.
    • People and diversity management.
    • Client orientation and customer focus.
    • Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
    • Accountability and ethical conduct.

    Duties

    • Provide administrative support to all personnel in the component.
    • Render financial administration to the component.
    • Render procurement administration.
    • Maintain register of the component.
    • Render huma resource and supervision.

    Enquiries

    Mr MA Sithole Tel No: (012) 336 8588

    Department Notes

    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 abovementioned 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.

    Original Text
    POST 15/71 : SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER REF NO: 220526/07 Branch: Provincial and Entity Governance and International Cooperation
    Dir: Africa Relations
    SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
    CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
    REQUIREMENTS : A relevant NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Public or Business Administration/Political Science/ as recognised by SAQA. Three (3) years’
    relevant experience. Knowledge of administrative procedures. Knowledge of dispute resolution process. Understanding of social and economic
    development issues. Basic financial management and knowledge of PFMA.
    Knowledge change and people management. Problem solving and analysis.
    People and diversity management. Client orientation and customer focus.
    Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Accountability and ethical conduct.
    DUTIES : Provide administrative support to all personnel in the component. Render financial administration to the component. Render procurement administration.
    Maintain register of the component. Render huma resource and supervision.
    ENQUIRIES : Mr MA Sithole Tel No: (012) 336 8588

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    • SURVEY OFFICERRef: 220526/08 | Closing: 22 May 2026
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    Official source

    This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 15 of 2026 for reference.

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    Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.

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