DIRECTOR: WATER USE AUTHORISATION is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 14 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Polokwane | closing date: 13 May 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Branch
Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency
Division
Water Resource Management
Salary
R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package)
Centre
Polokwane
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Hydrology/Ecology/ Zoology/ Botany/ Chemistry/Microbiology etc) B Tech Degree in Environmental Management relevant NQF level 7 Qualification.
- Six (6) to (10) years’ experience in Water Use Authorization of which five (5) years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in water resource environment.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of business and management principles.
- Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources.
- Knowledge of National Water Act, Knowledge of associated environmental legislation.
- Knowledge of Project Management.
- Problem solving and analysis.
Duties
- Lead the implementation of water use authorisation and registration processes.
- Provide strategic direction in water use license administration process.
- Ensure the operation of water authorisation and registration management system.
- The provision of business planning and general management of the unit.
Enquiries
Mrs FL Lamola at (083) 273 2494
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.
Notes
The Limpopo-Olifants 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. OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
Division: Water Resource Management
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Hydrology/Ecology/ Zoology/ Botany/ Chemistry/Microbiology etc) B Tech Degree in Environmental
Management relevant NQF level 7 Qualification. Six (6) to (10) years’ experience in Water Use Authorization of which five (5) years’ experience at a
middle/senior managerial level in water resource environment. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. Knowledge of business and management
principles. Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources. Knowledge of National Water Act, Knowledge of associated
environmental legislation. Knowledge of Project Management. Problem solving and analysis.
DUTIES : Lead the implementation of water use authorisation and registration processes. Provide strategic direction in water use license administration process. Ensure
the operation of water authorisation and registration management system. The provision of business planning and general management of the unit.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs FL Lamola at (083) 273 2494
NOTE : The Limpopo-Olifants 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.
OTHER POSTS
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 14 of 2026 for reference.
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.



