Engineering · Circular 23 of 2026
Water Plant Superintendent
Department of Water and Sanitation
Overview
Water plant superintendent overseeing operations and maintenance of water treatment and supply systems.
Requirements
- A relevant NQF 4.
- Three (3) years’ experience in Water plant related.
- The disclosure of valid unexpired driver’s license will serve as an \added advantage.
- Computer literacy will be added advantage.
- Water related qualification will be added advantage.
- Knowledge of ensuring the water distribution for all Government Waterworks within the Area Office jurisdiction.
- Knowledge of process flow for water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant.
- Basic policy implementation.
- Basic in monitoring and evaluation principles.
- Basic knowledge in managing human resources.
- Knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety, PMDS, PFMA.
- Disciplinary knowledge in Public Administration.
- Basic experience in supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy.
- Experience in flood controlling.
- Understanding of Government legislation.
- Willingness to travel.
Duties
- Operations of water supply for water users, Operation of water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant.
- Operation of computer pump management system.
- Ensure efficient supply of water in accordance with prescribed standards.
- Comparison of required quantities and qualities with actual deliveries.
- Report faults in working environment.
- Operations of water control valves.
- Operations of water pumps.
- Ensure the protection of water plant installations.
- Efficient administration of the control room.
How to apply
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr L.J Mkafane Tel No: (051) 754 0001
Notes
Candidates may be required to complete a practical and theoretical test. Please be advised that the office will transition to a SANWRI 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 23/360, sourced from the DPSA Circular 23 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Water and Sanitation by 17 July 2026, quoting reference 170726/45. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.
- Location
- Teebus
- Salary
- R237 453 p/a · Level 5
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Reference
- 170726/45
Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.