OFFICE MANAGER is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 17 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria Head Office | closing date: 05 June 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.
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Branch
Provincial and Entity Governance and International Cooperation
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre
Pretoria Head Office
Requirements
- A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Public Administration/ Management /Governance or a relevant qualification.
- Five (5) years’ experience in general administration /office management environment.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of public service policies and administrative procedures.
- Basic financial management and knowledge of PFMA.
- Knowledge of administrative procedures.
- Knowledge in secretarial duties and functions.
- Computer literacy.
- Sound good organizational and planning skills.
- Good people skills.
- High level of reliability.
- Good communication, presentation and report writing skills.
- Ability to act with fact and discretion.
- Knowledge of dispute resolution process.
- Understanding of social and economic development issues.
- Understanding of legislative and policy frameworks governing the sector.
- Knowledge of project management and administration.
- Accountability and ethical conduct.
Duties
- Manage and coordinate the flow of information within the office of DDG.
- Render administrative support services: 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 prescripts, policies and procedure applicable to work terrain to ensure efficient support to the Office.
- Ensure effective records management system for all submissions and correspondences.
- Arrange / organise workshops and meetings.
- Represent Manager at certain meetings and workshops.
- Manages queries of the office of the DDG Branch.
- Management of financial and human resources.
- Assist during the compilation of budget in line with MTEF, PFMA, advice and facilitate the process of budget projection with all the project managers / Directorates within the Branch.
Enquiries
Mr Vincent Molatana Tel No: (012) 336 8610
Department Notes
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za 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
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Public Administration/ Management /Governance or a relevant qualification. Five (5) years’ experience in general
administration /office management environment. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Extensive knowledge and understanding of public
service policies and administrative procedures. Basic financial management and knowledge of PFMA. Knowledge of administrative procedures. Knowledge
in secretarial duties and functions. Computer literacy. Sound good organizational and planning skills. Good people skills. High level of reliability.
Good communication, presentation and report writing skills. Ability to act with fact and discretion. Knowledge of dispute resolution process. Understanding
of social and economic development issues. Understanding of legislative and policy frameworks governing the sector. Knowledge of project management
and administration. Accountability and ethical conduct.
DUTIES : Manage and coordinate the flow of information within the office of DDG. Render administrative support services: 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 prescripts, policies and procedure applicable to work terrain to ensure efficient support to the Office. Ensure effective records management
system for all submissions and correspondences. Arrange / organise workshops and meetings. Represent Manager at certain meetings and
workshops. Manages queries of the office of the DDG Branch. Management of financial and human resources. Assist during the compilation of budget in line
with MTEF, PFMA, advice and facilitate the process of budget projection with all the project managers / Directorates within the Branch.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Vincent Molatana Tel No: (012) 336 8610
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 17 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.