Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/111 · Ref 280926/04
OFFICE MANAGER
Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
- CentrePretoria Head Office
- LevelLevel 09
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 3
- Circular Post
- 33/111
- Reference number
- 280926/04
- Department
- Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
- Centre
- Pretoria Head Office
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
- Closing date
- 28 September 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 Pretoria Head Office.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Public Administration, Management Governance and Human Resource Management.
- Five (5) years’ experience in rendering administrative support service to Senior Manager.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office package.
- Good office management skills and support service administrative procedures.
- Sound organizational Planning and organising skills.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Good accountability and ethical conduct.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
- Knowledge and understanding of public service policies and administrative procedures.
- Knowledge of Basic financial management and PFMA.
- Knowledge of dispute resolution process.
- People and Diversity management.
- Problem solving and Analysis.
- The successful candidate must be highly reliable, self-motivated, flexible, creative, client and customer focused.
- Remains up to date regarding the prescripts, policies and procedures applicable to her / his work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the Deputy Director General.
- Good accountability and ethical conduct.
Duties
- Manage and coordinate the flow of information within the office Deputy Director General.
- Render executive administrative support services to the Deputy Director General.
- Procurement of goods and services, ensure that assets register is updated, assist with the coordination of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Quality assurance of documentation and remain up to date with public prescripts, policies and procedure applicable to work terrain to ensure efficient support to the Office of the Deputy Director General.
- Draft correspondence and report to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure effective and efficient records management system for all submissions and correspondences.
- Manage the E-filling and submission of the Branch.
- Coordinate and arrange / organise workshops, meetings and strategic planning session.
- Represent Manager at certain meetings and workshops.
- Manages queries of the office of the Deputy Director General.
- Management of financial and human resources in the Deputy Director General.
- Compilation of the budget in line with MTEF and PFMA and facilitate the process of budget projection with all the project managers.
- Monitor monthly and quarterly budget spending.
Enquiries
Mr Vincent Molatana Tel No: (012) 336 8610
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 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 for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity 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.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Do you qualify?
Use this private checklist after reviewing the vacancy details and application instructions.
0 of 6 items checked
This checklist is only a guide and does not confirm eligibility. The recruiting department makes the final decision.
Your checklist progress stays in this page only. Nothing is saved, sent or shared, and it clears when you refresh or leave the page.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. 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.
Original Text
(Re-advertisement, applicants who have previously applied must re-apply)
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Public Administration, Management Governance and Human Resource Management. Five (5) years’ experience in
rendering administrative support service to Senior Manager. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office package. Good office management skills and
support service administrative procedures. Sound organizational Planning and organising skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Good
accountability and ethical conduct. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge and understanding of public service policies and
administrative procedures. Knowledge of Basic financial management and
PFMA. Knowledge of dispute resolution process. People and Diversity management. Problem solving and Analysis. The successful candidate must
be highly reliable, self-motivated, flexible, creative, client and customer focused. Remains up to date regarding the prescripts, policies and procedures
applicable to her / his work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the Deputy Director General. Good accountability and ethical conduct.
DUTIES : Manage and coordinate the flow of information within the office Deputy Director General. Render executive administrative support services to the Deputy
Director General. Procurement of goods and services, ensure that assets register is updated, assist with the coordination of monthly, quarterly and
annual reports. Quality assurance of documentation and remain up to date with public prescripts, policies and procedure applicable to work terrain to ensure
efficient support to the Office of the Deputy Director General. Draft correspondence and report to relevant stakeholders. Ensure effective and
efficient records management system for all submissions and correspondences. Manage the E-filling and submission of the Branch.
Coordinate and arrange / organise workshops, meetings and strategic planning session. Represent Manager at certain meetings and workshops. Manages
queries of the office of the Deputy Director General. Management of financial and human resources in the Deputy Director General. Compilation of the
budget in line with MTEF and PFMA and facilitate the process of budget projection with all the project managers. Monitor monthly and quarterly budget
spending.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Vincent Molatana Tel No: (012) 336 8610