The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) invites interested and suitably qualified South African candidates to apply for a range of government vacancies available in Pretoria, Hartbeespoort, Tzaneen, and Groblersdal. These opportunities are open to applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised positions and are looking to build a career in the public service.
Applications must be submitted before the closing date and in accordance with the department’s application requirements. Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities where indicated for specific posts. Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements should submit their applications.
Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Available Vacancies
- Security Officer (Shift Work) – X2 Posts
- Finance Clerk Production – X7 Posts
- Supply Chain Clerk Production – X5 Posts
Security Officer (Shifts Work) (X2 Posts)
Reference Number: 240726/08
Salary: R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Requirements:
- A Senior Certificate/Grade 12 at NQF level 4
- A valid Grade C Security Training Course Certificate
- A valid Grade C PSIRA Certificate
- One to two years of security experience will serve as an added advantage
- Knowledge of access control procedures
- Knowledge of measures for controlling and monitoring the movement of equipment and stores
- Knowledge of prescribed security procedures such as MISS, MPSS, and the Protection of Information Act
- Knowledge of relevant emergency procedures
- Strong report writing skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage long hours and shift work, including nights, weekends, and public holidays
- Investigation and riot control skills
- Effective communication skills
- First aid and fire prevention competencies
- Searching and evacuation skills
Duties:
- Perform access control functions
- Ensure safety within the building and premises
- Ensure equipment, documents, and stores do not leave or enter the building without proper authorisation
- Record all incidents in the occurrence book and registers
- Operate control room security equipment
- Work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays
Enquiries: Mr M Buys, Tel No: (012) 336 8321
Finance Clerk Production (X2 Posts)
Reference Number: 240726/03
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Tzaneen
Requirements:
- A Senior Certificate/Grade 12 with accounting
- Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Basic knowledge of financial functions and practices
- Ability to capture data and collate financial statistics using spreadsheets
- Basic knowledge of Public Service Financial legislation, procedures, and Treasury Regulations, including the PFMA, DORA, PSA, PPPFA, and Financial Manual
- Knowledge of systems such as PERSAL and SAP will be an advantage
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving ability and time management
- Accountability, integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct
- Ability to work under pressure
Duties:
- Compile, check, and capture allowances on PERSAL, including subsistence and travel claims, overtime, standby claims, and payroll deductions
- Liaise with third parties regarding court maintenance orders
- Distribute pay slips and supplementary pay slips to officials and submit signed certificates to head office
- Attend to payroll enquiries
- Receive vendor invoices and maintain an accurate register
- Compile and complete accurate invoice spreadsheets each month
- Liaise with different sections regarding source documents
- Capture invoices on SAP for vendor payments
- Ensure creditors are paid within 30 days
- Attend to vendor enquiries
- Scan paid invoices onto SAP
- Perform cashier duties, including receiving payments, issuing receipts, and banking cash
- Handle petty cash transactions
- Order and distribute stationery
- File documents systematically
- Attend to audit samples and ensure compliance
Enquiries: Mr D Maswanganye, Tel No: (015) 307 8600
Note: Some posts are targeted for persons with disabilities.
Finance Clerk Production (X3 Posts)
Reference Number: 240726/04
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Hartbeespoort
Requirements:
- A Senior Certificate/Grade 12 with accounting
- Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Basic knowledge of financial functions and practices
- Ability to capture data and collate financial statistics using spreadsheets
- Basic knowledge of Public Service Financial legislation, procedures, and Treasury Regulations, including the PFMA, DORA, PSA, PPPFA, and Financial Manual
- Knowledge of systems such as PERSAL and SAP will be an advantage
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving ability and time management
- Accountability, integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct
- Ability to work under pressure
Duties:
- Compile, check, and capture allowances on PERSAL, including subsistence and travel claims, overtime, standby claims, and payroll deductions
- Liaise with third parties regarding court maintenance orders
- Distribute pay slips and supplementary pay slips to officials and submit signed certificates to head office
- Attend to payroll enquiries
- Receive vendor invoices and maintain an accurate register
- Compile and complete accurate invoice spreadsheets each month
- Liaise with different sections regarding source documents
- Capture invoices on SAP for vendor payments
- Ensure creditors are paid within 30 days
- Attend to vendor enquiries
- Scan paid invoices onto SAP
- Perform cashier duties, including receiving payments, issuing receipts, and banking cash
- Handle petty cash transactions
- Order and distribute stationery
- File documents systematically
- Attend to audit samples and ensure compliance
Enquiries: Mr D Kgokane, Tel No: (087) 943 3719
Note: Some posts are targeted for persons with disabilities.
Finance Clerk Production (X2 Posts)
Reference Number: 240726/05
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Groblersdal
Requirements:
- A Senior Certificate/Grade 12 with accounting
- Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Basic knowledge of financial functions and practices
- Ability to capture data and collate financial statistics using spreadsheets
- Basic knowledge of Public Service Financial legislation, procedures, and Treasury Regulations, including the PFMA, DORA, PSA, PPPFA, and Financial Manual
- Knowledge of systems such as PERSAL and SAP will be an advantage
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving ability and time management
- Accountability, integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct
- Ability to work under pressure
Duties:
- Compile, check, and capture allowances on PERSAL, including subsistence and travel claims, overtime, standby claims, and payroll deductions
- Liaise with third parties regarding court maintenance orders
- Distribute pay slips and supplementary pay slips to officials and submit signed certificates to head office
- Attend to payroll enquiries
- Receive vendor invoices and maintain an accurate register
- Compile and complete accurate invoice spreadsheets each month
- Liaise with different sections regarding source documents
- Capture invoices on SAP for vendor payments
- Ensure creditors are paid within 30 days
- Attend to vendor enquiries
- Scan paid invoices onto SAP
- Perform cashier duties, including receiving payments, issuing receipts, and banking cash
- Handle petty cash transactions
- Order and distribute stationery
- File documents systematically
- Attend to audit samples and ensure compliance
Enquiries: Mr J Masangu, Tel No: (015) 262 6800
Note: Some posts are targeted for persons with disabilities.
Supply Chain Clerk Production (X3 Posts)
Reference Number: 240726/06
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Hartbeespoort Area Offices
Requirements:
- A Senior Certificate/Grade 12
- Basic knowledge of supply chain management practices
- Ability to capture data and operate a computer
- Basic knowledge of work procedures relevant to the working environment
- Working understanding of the legislative framework governing the public service
- Flexibility and teamwork
- Basic problem solving and analysis skills
- People and diversity management
- Client orientation and customer focus
- Communication, accountability, and ethical conduct
Duties:
- Render demand and acquisition clerical support
- Update and maintain a supplier database, including contractors
- Register suppliers on Logis or a similar system
- Request and receive quotations
- Capture specifications on the electronic purchasing system
- Place orders
- Issue and receive bid documents
- Provide secretariat or logistical support during the bid consideration and contract conclusion process
- Maintain an up to date contractors database
- Render logistical support services
- Place orders for goods
- Receive and verify goods from suppliers
- Capture goods in registers and databases
- Receive requests for goods from end users
- Issue goods to end users
- Maintain a goods register
- Update and maintain the supplier register
- Keep filing records and the electronic filing system up to date
Enquiries: Mr D Kgokane, Tel No: (087) 943 3719
Note: One post is targeted for a person with a disability.
Supply Chain Clerk Production (X2 Posts)
Reference Number: 240726/07
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Tzaneen
Requirements:
- A Senior Certificate/Grade 12
- Basic knowledge of supply chain management practices
- Ability to capture data and operate a computer
- Basic knowledge of work procedures relevant to the working environment
- Working understanding of the legislative framework governing the public service
- Flexibility and teamwork
- Basic problem solving and analysis skills
- People and diversity management
- Client orientation and customer focus
- Communication, accountability, and ethical conduct
Duties:
- Render demand and acquisition clerical support
- Update and maintain a supplier database, including contractors
- Register suppliers on Logis or a similar system
- Request and receive quotations
- Capture specifications on the electronic purchasing system
- Place orders
- Issue and receive bid documents
- Provide secretariat or logistical support during the bid consideration and contract conclusion process
- Maintain an up to date contractors database
- Render logistical support services
- Place orders for goods
- Receive and verify goods from suppliers
- Capture goods in registers and databases
- Receive requests for goods from end users
- Issue goods to end users
- Maintain a goods register
- Update and maintain the supplier register
- Keep filing records and the electronic filing system up to date
Enquiries: Mr D Maswanganye, Tel No: (015) 307 8600
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Closing Date: 24 July 2026
Other supporting documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, and driver’s licenses do not need to accompany the application. This documentation will only be required from shortlisted candidates at the interview stage, in line with DPSA Circular 19 of 2022. Applicants with professional or occupational registration must complete the relevant fields in Part B of the online Z83 form, as these are compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose required information will result in automatic disqualification. No late applications will be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo suitability checks including SAQA verification, reference checks, and criminal and credit checks. A SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany any foreign qualifications, and will only be required once a candidate is shortlisted. Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.
The Department of Water and Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment Equity imperatives, as defined by the Employment Equity Act of 1998, will be taken into consideration when filling these posts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within three months of the closing date should consider their application 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 in line with Employment Equity targets.