Department of Water and Sanitation Vacancies 2026
Employer: Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
Number of Vacancies: 39
Locations: Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Western Cape and other operational areas
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Available Positions
- Artisan Production Grade A-C (Electrical) – 3 Posts
- Administration Clerk Production (Supply Chain Management) – 1 Post
- Administration Clerk Production (Transport) – 1 Post
- Security Officer Supervisor – 4 Posts
- Security Officer National Key Point – 19 Posts
- General Foreman – 1 Post
- Water Control Aid – 1 Post
- General Stores Assistant – 1 Post
- Tradesman Aid (Electrical) – 4 Posts
- Groundsman (Roodeplaat) – 1 Post
- Groundsman (Voelvlei) – 2 Posts
- General Worker (De Mist Kraal Dam) – 1 Post
Minimum Requirements
Artisan Production (Electrical)
- Electrical Trade Test Certificate
- Electrical maintenance experience is an advantage
- Valid driver's licence
Administration Clerk
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate or relevant qualification
- Supply chain or transport experience is an advantage
Security Officer Supervisor
- Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 qualification
- 3 years security experience
- PSIRA Grade B
- Valid driver's licence
- SAPS handgun competency certificate
Security Officer National Key Point
- Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 qualification
- PSIRA Grade C
- Valid driver's licence
- SAPS handgun competency certificate
General Foreman
- Grade 8 or relevant qualification
- 1–2 years experience
- Code 10 driver's licence
Water Control Aid
- NQF Level 2 qualification
- Valid Code B driver's licence
General Stores Assistant
- NQF Level 1 qualification
- 1 year warehouse or stores experience
Tradesman Aid (Electrical)
- NQF Level 3 qualification (Grade 10 acceptable)
- 6 months electrical maintenance experience
Groundsman
- ABET certificate or equivalent qualification
- Relevant experience is advantageous
General Worker
- ABET certificate
- Higher qualifications are an advantage
Key Skills Required
- Technical maintenance
- Electrical repairs
- Security operations
- Administration
- Supply chain management
- Record keeping
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Safety awareness
- Ability to work under pressure
What You Will Gain
- Public sector work experience
- Infrastructure maintenance experience
- Electrical and mechanical skills
- Security and National Key Point operations exposure
- Fleet and transport administration experience
- Water resource management knowledge
- Warehouse and stock control experience
CV Keywords to Include
- Electrical Maintenance
- Security Officer
- PSIRA
- Administration Clerk
- Supply Chain Management
- Transport Administration
- Water Control
- Warehouse Operations
- Grounds Maintenance
- General Worker
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Infrastructure Maintenance
- Record Keeping
- Technical Support
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted according to the instructions provided in the official Department of Water and Sanitation vacancy advertisement.
Application at Department of Water and sanitation
