Senior Administrative Officer

Okubalulekile

Senior Administrative Officer at Department of Water and Sanitation in Durban.

Izidingo

• An NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Public Management/ Administration.
• Three (3) years working experience in administration and regulatory environment.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
• Experience in maintaining registers and database.
• Experience in report writing and drafting of submissions.
• Knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures.
• People and Diversity Management.
• Excellent client orientation and customer focus.
• Good communication skills.
• Good accountability and ethical conduct.

Umsebenzi

• Processing of Water Use Licence Applications: advice to applicants on statutory, procedural requirements and related procedures;
• Processing of applications and collating documentation for review purposes.
• Preparation of applications for preliminary and final review by Water Use Licence.
• Assessment Advisory Committee, setting up and notification of site inspections, preparation and submission of applications to National Office and drafting and preparation of licences to the Regional Director.
• Drafting of all related correspondence and updating of schedules.
• Maintain registers and databases.
• Conduct photocopying and filing.
• Conduct administrative duties related to Stream Flow Reduction Activity Licence Applications i.e. identifying the need for and co-ordinating site inspections for Re-inspections provide copy permits/licences, processing change of land ownership and reporting of alleged unlawful plantings.
• Provide administrative and secretariat support to Licence Assessment Advisory Committee i.e. manage diary, Co-ordinate meeting dates for the year; prepare Agendas, proof reading of documents for review; take, compile and type minutes.
• Ensure follow-up actions on drafting letters and recommendations.
• Provide feedback to applicants.
• Provide advice on statutory and procedural requirements;
• Telephonic assistance with the completion of forms;
• General Enquiries;
• Invoice and statement enquiries etc.
• Supervision of staff is essential.

Indlela yokukhumbula

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

Imibuzo: Mr Shaun Naidoo, Cell No: (082) 884 9564

Amanothi

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, 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 Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency and Mzimvubu Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency are Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act. 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 agency 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following posts, published in Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 dated 18 September 2026, with a closing date of 05 October 2026, have been withdrawn, Namely: Control Engineering Technician Grade A Ref No: 051026/09 and Scientific Technician Grade A Ref No: 051026/05. OTHER POSTS