Administration · Circular 23 of 2026

Administration Clerk Supervisor (HRM)

Department of Water and Sanitation

Overview

Administration Clerk Supervisor for human resources management at Department of Water and Sanitation, level 7.

Requirements

  • A Senior/Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification.
  • National Diploma in Human Resources Management will serve as an added advantage.
  • Three (3) to (5) five years relevant experience in Human Resources.
  • (HRD Training, Leave, HR Registry).
  • Computer Literacy.
  • PERSAL Certificates.
  • The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
  • Knowledge and experience in HR processes and legislation.
  • Basic financial management.
  • Knowledge of PFMA and management skills.
  • Problem solving skills and analysis.
  • People and diversity management.
  • Client orientated and customer focus.
  • Good communication skills both (verbal and written) Accountability and ethical conduct.

Duties

  • Supervise and undertake the more complex implementation and maintenance of Human resource administration practices, HRA, HRD, Registry, Recruitment and selection.
  • Handle Human resource administration enquiries HRA, HRD, registry, recruitment and selection.
  • Supervisor human resources staff.
  • Manage and Administer personnel management and administration function within the Area Office.
  • Manage and Administer Human Resources function and office support services.
  • Manage and Administer HRD, training coordination of PMDS.
  • Manage and administer leave management.
  • Manage and Administer service conditions.
  • Recruitment, Selection and Appointment.
  • Provide HR and policy advisory service to all employees within the area office.
  • Ensure that all reports are submitted within the financial year closure.
  • Manage, supervise and develop staff within Corporate Services.
  • Manage and administer Corporate Services functions within the Area office.
  • Manage and administer transport and travel in line with departmental policies.
  • Manage and administer corporate services budget and give budget inputs.

How to apply

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr MM Ndimande Tel No: (036) 880 8312

Notes

Candidates must complete a practical and theoretical test. Please be advised that the office will transition to a SANWRIA agency. Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been 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 to the EE Targets. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Post 23/344, sourced from the DPSA Circular 23 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Water and Sanitation by 17 July 2026, quoting reference 170726/23. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Tugela Vaal
Salary
R338 106 p/a · Level 7
Closing date
17 July 2026
Reference
170726/23
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.