Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/134 · Ref VOCMA 40
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – Kimberley
Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
- CentreKimberley
- LevelLevel 07
- Posts1 post
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 7–8
- Circular Post
- 29/134
- Reference number
- VOCMA 40
- Department
- Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
- Centre
- Kimberley
- Salary
- R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
- Number of posts
- 1
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS).
The listed centre is Kimberley.
Applications close on 28 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- A Senior/Grade 12 certificate.
- Two (2) to four (4) years’ experience in the field of Community Development, Development Studies, Economic, Human or Social Science will be an added advantage.
- The appropriate candidate must have the knowledge of water related legislation, policies and practice.
- Computer literacy.
- Understand water resources programmes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
- The candidate must be able to work independently or in a team.
- Must have proven experience in community or rural development as well as interacting with other spheres of Government.
- Must have the ability to manage conflict through a transparent and participatory approach, solve complex project related problems, interpret and apply legislation, policy and strategy.
- Have a sound understanding of integrated water resource management.
- A valid unexpired drivers license and willingness to travel extensively.
- The candidate will be expected to possess excellent presentation, research, time management and project management skills.
Duties
- Liaise closely and provide support to water stakeholders including, farmers (both commercial and emerging), all spheres of government, industries, local communities and other external institutions.
- Providing advice and support to the institutional development function of water resource management.
- Assist in the establishment, co-ordination and management of Catchment Forms and Water User Associations.
- Facilitate and arrange stakeholder consultation sessions for the tariff determinations process, the development of the Catchment Management Strategy and other VOCMA stakeholder initiatives.
Enquiries
Mr V Dywili Tel No: (051) 405 9000
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, 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, 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 Vaal-Orange 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. 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 agency 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.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
Division: Institutions, Stakeholder Engagement and Governance
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Kimberley Ref No: VOCMA 40 Pretoria Ref No: VOCMA 41
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior/Grade 12 certificate. Two (2) to four (4) years’ experience in the field of Community Development, Development Studies, Economic, Human or
Social Science will be an added advantage. The appropriate candidate must
have the knowledge of water related legislation, policies and practice.
Computer literacy. Understand water resources programmes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. The candidate must be able to
work independently or in a team. Must have proven experience in community or rural development as well as interacting with other spheres of Government.
Must have the ability to manage conflict through a transparent and participatory approach, solve complex project related problems, interpret and apply
legislation, policy and strategy. Have a sound understanding of integrated water resource management. A valid unexpired drivers license and willingness
to travel extensively. The candidate will be expected to possess excellent presentation, research, time management and project management skills.
DUTIES : Liaise closely and provide support to water stakeholders including, farmers (both commercial and emerging), all spheres of government, industries, local
communities and other external institutions. Providing advice and support to the institutional development function of water resource management. Assist
in the establishment, co-ordination and management of Catchment Forms and
Water User Associations. Facilitate and arrange stakeholder consultation sessions for the tariff determinations process, the development of the
Catchment Management Strategy and other VOCMA stakeholder initiatives.
ENQUIRIES : Mr V Dywili Tel No: (051) 405 9000