Job details

Circular: 28 of 2026
Page No.: 3–4

Circular Post: 28/71
Reference number: 240826/04
Department: Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
Centre: King Williams Town
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Closing date: 24 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 King Williams Town.

Applications close on 24 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

12 requirements · official circular text

A National Diploma in Human Sciences.
One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in water and sanitation stakeholder management, education and awareness, hygiene, community development and project management.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license (candidates should be able to drive).
Knowledge of community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities.
Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote self-empowerment.
Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management.
The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures and ability to manage projects.
The ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures.
The understanding of social dynamics of communities.
Problem-solving, facilitation, research and presentation skills.
Computer literacy.
Good communication skills both (verbal and written).

Duties

7 duties · official circular text

Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders.
Liaise and co-ordination with all relevant role players, stakeholders, internal and external to facilitate collaboration and to establish partnerships to ensure sustainability of development actions within the community.
Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities.
Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.
Provide institutional support and social facilitation to infrastructure development.
Conduct hygiene awareness campaigns to schools and communities.
Assist sanitation unit with procurement of promotional materials.

Enquiries

Mr M Mosome Tel No: (043) 604 5569

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

: All applications to be submitted online on the following 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 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. 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.

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 for reference.

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Original Text

POST 28/71 : COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER REF NO: 240826/04 Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: EC
Cd: Provincial Operations Eastern Cape
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : King Williams Town
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Human Sciences. One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in water and sanitation stakeholder management, education and awareness,
hygiene, community development and project management. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license (candidates should be able to drive).
Knowledge of community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social
systems and legislation to assist with interventions at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote self-empowerment.
Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management. The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures and ability to
manage projects. The ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures. The understanding of social
dynamics of communities. Problem-solving, facilitation, research and presentation skills. Computer literacy. Good communication skills both (verbal
and written).
DUTIES : Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant
stakeholders. Liaise and co-ordination with all relevant role players, stakeholders, internal and external to facilitate collaboration and to establish
partnerships to ensure sustainability of development actions within the community. Support communities and perform administrative support on
community development and related activities. Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.
Provide institutional support and social facilitation to infrastructure development. Conduct hygiene awareness campaigns to schools and
communities. Assist sanitation unit with procurement of promotional materials.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Mosome Tel No: (043) 604 5569