Administration Clerk (Production)
Department of Water and Sanitation
The incumbent will be responsible for rendering administrative support services. Render general clerical support services, including recording,…
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Department of Water and Sanitation
Assistant Director: Auxiliary Services
- Pretoria
- Gauteng
- R487k /yr
- Management and Executive
- Closing date
- Friday, 13 November 2026 3 days left
- Reference
- 131126/15
- Source
- DPSA · 30 Oct 2026
Requirements
A relevant NQF Level 6 Qualification in Administration / Public Management / Public Administration. Five (5) years’ experience in administrative environment with three (3) years serving as a supervisor. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Computer literacy (MS Office Software package). Sound knowledge, interpretation and application of public service legislations/Acts, Regulations, directives, processes, and procedures relevant to the post. Good communication, interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at all levels.
Ability to work independently, without close supervision and ability to lead a team. Good planning, organising, and execution skills. Be able to prioritize and produce quality work.
Accountability, ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Excellent report writing skills. Problem-solving, creativity, and initiative skills.
Analytical thinking with ability to pay attention to details and handle confidential information.
Duties
Management of key administrative areas within the Directorate including its Area Offices. Manage corporate travel arrangements. Manage, facilities and support services.
Ensure safety and security compliance. Manage records and documents. Manage human resource and performance.
Monitor and ensure compliance to national and departmental legislations/acts, regulations, directives regarding corporate travel, transport management, Facilities management, records management, telecommunications, safety, and security. Ensure proper management of service provider contracts, payment of services, accounts, debt recovery, queries, reconciliation of accounts and expenditure reporting. Ensure quarterly reporting on contract performance.
Ensure efficient maintenance of information and accurate databases. Provide inputs to the monthly and annual spending plans aligned to business plan. Provide inputs on the development/review of budget and business plans with clear roles and responsibilities assigned with the resource’s requirements identified.
Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures for efficient utilisation and compliance to corporate travel, transport management, facilities management, records management, telecommunications, safety, and security. Advise management and officials on administrative key activities` policies, directives, processes, and procedures. Compile submissions for implementation of administration activities and provision of management reports.
Compile submissions, memoranda and submitting of monthly operational reports. Manage administration support personnel including co-ordination of key administrative and operational activities within the Directorate.
How to apply
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Enquiries
Mr TG Dilima Tel No: (012) 741 7344
Note
Candidates may be subjected to a skills and knowledge test. Please be advised that the office will transition to an SANWRIA agency.
General note
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, 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 and 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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
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.
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the posts of Assistant Director: Auxiliary Services Ref No: 301026/19 and Personal Assistant Ref No: 301026/38, advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 dated 16 October 2026, have been withdrawn.
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