Administration Clerk Production (Supply Chain Management)

Available Positions at the Department of Water and Sanitation

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is inviting suitably qualified and interested candidates to apply for various employment opportunities within the department. Applications are open for several positions across different branches and operational units, offering opportunities for candidates with different educational backgrounds, skills and levels of work experience.

The advertised vacancies include opportunities in administration, supply chain management, transport, security, general maintenance, water control, electrical maintenance, stores management, grounds maintenance and general work.

These opportunities are available at different centres, including Gauteng, Western Cape, Standerton and other operational locations. Depending on the position, applicants may require qualifications ranging from ABET and NQF Level 1 to Grade 12, together with relevant work experience, professional certificates or a valid driver’s licence.

Candidates interested in joining the Department of Water and Sanitation are encouraged to carefully read the requirements for their preferred positions and submit their applications online before the closing date.

Closing Date: 13 November 2026

Available Positions at the Department of Water and Sanitation

The following positions are included in the advertised vacancies:

• Administration Clerk Production (Supply Chain Management) – Ref No: 131126/33
• Administration Clerk Production (Transport) – Ref No: 131126/34
• Security Officer Supervisor (X4 Posts) – Ref Nos: 131126/35, 131126/36 and 131126/37
• Security Officer National Key Point (X19 Posts) – Ref Nos: 131126/38 to 131126/43
• General Foreman – Ref No: 131126/44
• Water Control Aid – Ref No: 131126/45
• General Stores Assistant – Ref No: 131126/46
• Tradesman Aid (Electrical) (X4 Posts) – Ref No: 131126/47
• Groundsman – Ref No: 131126/48
• Groundsman (X2 Posts) – Ref No: 131126/49
• General Worker – Ref No: 131126/50

1. Administration Clerk Production (Supply Chain Management)

• Reference Number: 131126/33
• Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
• Centre: Boskop Hydrological Services Office

The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of Administration Clerk Production within Supply Chain Management.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or relevant qualification.
• Relevant experience in Supply Chain Management will serve as an added advantage.
• Knowledge of general clerical support services.
• Knowledge of office administration and data capturing.
• Computer literacy and sound knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Practical experience in client orientation and customer focus.
• Letter and report writing skills.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Planning and organising abilities.
• Experience in the national water use registration process.
• Knowledge of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998, and other relevant legislation.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will facilitate fleet coordination and provide services to regional and area offices. Responsibilities include recording available fleet vehicles, ensuring optimal utilisation and proper maintenance, and making sure that the correct procedures are followed when vehicles are issued.

The employee will conduct daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, arrange vehicle servicing and maintenance, manage fleet accounts and reconcile service provider statements with agreed tariffs.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Processing applications for short-term vehicle rentals.
• Liaising with service providers when accidents occur and arranging relief vehicles.
• Controlling and managing the transport unit.
• Coordinating vehicle procurement for the provincial office.
• Preparing monthly fleet account status reports.
• Managing transport reservations.
• Handling administrative matters relating to maintenance, fuel and payments.
• Coordinating travel arrangements and bookings.
• Monitoring travel requirements against the directorate’s budget.
• Verifying payments and reconciling travel agency accounts.
• Monitoring car hire, accommodation and flight costs.
• Compiling management reports on cost savings, deviations and exceptions.

2. Administration Clerk Production (Transport)

• Reference Number: 131126/34
• Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
• Centre: Boskop Hydrological Services Office

Applicants with a Grade 12 certificate or relevant qualification are invited to apply for this position.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or relevant qualification.
• Relevant experience in transport services will serve as an added advantage.
• Knowledge of general clerical support services.
• Knowledge of office administration and data capturing.
• Computer literacy.
• Sound knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Letter and report writing skills.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Planning and organising abilities.
• Experience in the national water use registration process.
• Knowledge of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998, and other relevant legislation.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will assist with fleet coordination and transport services for regional and area offices.

Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate fleet records, ensuring proper vehicle utilisation, conducting vehicle inspections and arranging vehicle servicing and maintenance.

The employee will also manage fleet accounts, reconcile payments and service provider statements, process short-term rental applications and coordinate replacement vehicles when accidents occur.

Other duties include managing transport reservations, coordinating travel arrangements, liaising with travel agencies, monitoring travel expenditure and ensuring compliance with the department’s travel policy.

The successful candidate will also prepare reports covering cost savings, deviations and exceptions.

3. Security Officer Supervisor (X4 Posts)

Reference Numbers:

• 131126/35 – Boshkop Pump
• 131126/36 – Tutuka Pump
• 131126/37 – Rietfontein Pump (X2 Posts)

Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations

Minimum Requirements:

• An NQF Level 4 (Senior Certificate/Grade 12) or relevant qualification.
• Three years of working experience in a security environment.
• Grade B PSIRA certificate.
• Valid and unexpired driver’s licence.
• SAPS firearm competency certificate for a handgun.
• Competency for self-loading rifle and shotgun will serve as an added advantage.
• Knowledge of access control procedures.
• Knowledge of controlling the movement of equipment in and out of premises.
• Knowledge of prescribed security procedures, including the OHS Act, Access Control Act, MISS, MPSS and Protection of Information Act.
• Good listening and interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidates will supervise security functions performed by contracted security personnel and in-house security staff at Level 4.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with departmental security policies, providing security-related administrative support and managing control room operations.

The successful candidates will also conduct preliminary investigations and perform unannounced security visits and inspections to safeguard departmental assets.

Important Note: Candidates may be required to complete a practical and theoretical test. The office will transition to an SANWRI agency.

4. Security Officer National Key Point (X19 Posts)

Reference Numbers and Centres:

• 131126/38 – Boschkop Pump (X4 Posts)
• 131126/39 – Naauwpoort Pump (X3 Posts)
• 131126/40 – Zaaihoek Pump (X4 Posts)
• 131126/41 – Grootfontein Pump
• 131126/42 – Grootdraai Pump (X3 Posts)
• 131126/43 – Rietfontein Pump (X4 Posts)

Salary: R201 093 per annum (Level 04)

Minimum Requirements:

• An NQF Level 4 (Senior Certificate/Grade 12) or relevant qualification.
• Two years of working experience in a security environment will serve as an added advantage.
• Grade C PSIRA certificate.
• Valid and unexpired driver’s licence.
• SAPS firearm competency certificate or training for a handgun.
• Self-loading rifle and shotgun competency will serve as an added advantage.
• Knowledge of access control procedures.
• Knowledge of controlling the movement of equipment in and out of premises.
• Knowledge of prescribed security procedures, including the OHS Act, Access Control Act, MISS, MPSS and Protection of Information Act.
• Good listening and interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidates will be responsible for control