JOBS AT DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
SUMMARY OF JOB POSTS LISTED
Kick-Start or Grow Your Career with the Department of Water and Sanitation – Vacancies 2026
Looking for a stable, rewarding career in the public service? The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is recruiting for multiple permanent positions across finance, supply chain, science, and support services. These opportunities offer excellent salaries, job security, and career progression within a vital national department.
Posts are available in Pretoria, Roodeplaat, and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) — and applications are now open!
⏰ Apply online before 30 January 2026
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted via the official DWS e-Recruitment portal:
👉 https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
No documents are required at this stage — supporting documents will only be requested from shortlisted candidates.
⚠️ Important: Late, faxed, or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Featured Career Opportunities
✔ Deputy Director: Financial Management (Payroll) – Pretoria
💰 Salary: R896,436 per annum
A senior management role for experienced finance professionals with strong payroll, PFMA, and SAP expertise.
✔ Assistant Director: Financial Accounting (Payroll) – Pretoria
💰 Salary: R468,459 per annum
Ideal for finance professionals ready to take the next step into leadership within payroll management.
✔ Scientific Technician (Grade A–C) – Roodeplaat
💰 Salary: R391,671 – R586,665 per annum
Perfect for qualified science graduates registered with SACNASP and passionate about water quality and laboratory work.
✔ Senior Supply Chain Practitioner – Gqeberha
💰 Salary: R397,116 per annum
A great opportunity for experienced SCM professionals to manage procurement and supplier performance in the public sector.
✔ Senior State Accountant: Revenue Management – Gqeberha
💰 Salary: R397,116 per annum
Join the finance team handling revenue collection, billing, and financial reporting using SAP and WARMS systems.
✔ State Accountant: Financial Accounting (General Ledger) – Pretoria (3 Posts)
💰 Salary: R325,101 per annum
Ideal for finance graduates with experience in reconciliations, reporting, and SAP systems.
✔ Finance Clerk: Revenue Management – Gqeberha (2 Posts)
💰 Salary: R228,321 per annum
An excellent entry-level opportunity for candidates with Grade 12 and basic financial knowledge.
✔ Supply Chain Clerk – Gqeberha
💰 Salary: R228,321 per annum
Perfect for candidates looking to build a career in supply chain and procurement.
✔ Senior Food Services Supervisor – Roodeplaat Training Centre
💰 Salary: R193,359 per annum
A hands-on supervisory role for candidates with hospitality or food services experience.
Why Join DWS?
✔ Permanent government positions
✔ Competitive public service salaries
✔ Career growth and skills development
✔ Commitment to transformation and inclusivity
Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply, in line with Employment Equity objectives.
Closing Date
🗓 30 January 2026
If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
🔔 Application Tip:
Double-check that your online Z83 form is fully completed — missing information, especially professional registration details, could cost you the opportunity.
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