Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity in water resource management? The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is inviting applications for several vacancies across different branches. These positions offer competitive salaries and a chance to make a significant impact in South Africa’s water and sanitation sector.
Vacant Positions & Details
1. Scientist Production Grade A-C (Ref No: 140225/04)
- Branch: Water Resource Management
- Directorate: Spatial Information
- Salary: R721,476 – R1,084,368 per annum (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
- Location: Head Office, Pretoria
- Requirements:
- BSc (Hon) or relevant qualification in Geomatics
- 3 years post-qualification experience in Natural Science Geo-Professional
- SACNASP registration (Professional Natural Scientist)
- Added advantage: Registration with SAGC (Geo-Information Science Professional)
- Experience in Remote Sensing, GIS, Photogrammetry, aerial surveys
- Proficiency in ENVI, ERDAS, ILWIS, R Scripts, Quantum GIS, ArcGIS
- Valid driver’s license
- Duties:
- Analyze and interpret remote sensing data
- Prepare technical reports
- Acquire and manage spatial data (satellite, aerial, lidar, DTM)
- Respond to internal and external client queries
- Mentor junior scientists
- Enquiries: Ms. Carey Rajah – (012) 336-8130
- How to Apply: Send applications to RecruitHO04@dws.gov.za or hand-deliver to Delta Continental Building, Pretoria.
2. Scientist Production Grade A-C (Industrial Mining & Power Sector) (Ref No: 140225/05)
- Branch: Water Resource Management
- Directorate: Water Use Efficiency
- Salary: R721,476 – R1,084,368 per annum
- Location: Head Office, Pretoria
- Requirements:
- BSc (Hon) in Science or relevant field
- 3 years post-qualification experience in Integrated Water Resource Management
- SACNASP registration (Professional Natural Scientist)
- Valid driver’s license
- Duties:
- Implement environmental management techniques to enhance water use efficiency
- Analyze and report water loss data
- Develop water efficiency benchmarks and regulatory measures
- Support the rollout of WC/WDM improvement systems
- Enquiries: Mr. X Hadebe – (012) 336-7886
- How to Apply: Send applications to RecruitHO04@dws.gov.za
3. Scientist Production Grade A-C (Ref No: 140225/06)
- Branch: Water Resource Management
- Directorate: Water Resources Management Planning
- Salary: R721,476 – R1,084,368 per annum
- Location: Head Office, Pretoria
- Requirements:
- BSc (Hon) in Hydrology
- 3 years natural scientific experience
- SACNASP registration (Professional Natural Scientist)
- Valid driver’s license
- Duties:
- Develop and review water resource system operating rules
- Monitor system performance and ensure compliance
- Promote integrated water sector planning
- Manage projects and mentor junior scientists
- Enquiries: Ms. C.P Ntuli – (012) 336-7618
- How to Apply: Send applications to RecruitHO04@dws.gov.za
4. Chief Artisan: Grade A (Civil) (Ref No: 140225/07)
- Branch: Infrastructure Management (Northern Operations)
- Directorate: Operations Northern
- Salary: R455,223 per annum (OSD)
- Location: Groblersdal Area Office
- Requirements:
- Trade Test in Civil
- 10 years of experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Duties:
- Supervise plumbers, carpenters, painters, construction workers
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Conduct dam safety inspections and asset verifications
- Oversee construction and maintenance of civil structures
- Enquiries: Mr. ST Ngcobo – (013) 262-6800
- How to Apply: Send applications to NOPSRecruitGDL@dws.gov.za or hand-deliver to Dept of Water and Sanitation, R25 Bronkhorspruit Road, Aquaville, 0470.
Closing Date: 14 February 2025
Applications must be submitted before midnight on 14 February 2025. Ensure you quote the correct reference number in your application. Late applications will not be considered.
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