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  • Full Time
  • Pretoria, South Africa

Department of Water and Sanitation

Assistant Director: Administration

The Department of Water and Sanitation manages South Africa’s water resources. It develops and implements policies for this sector. The department works to ensure all South Africans have access to clean water and proper sanitation. It also promotes efficient water resource management.

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: Bachelors
  • Experience: 3 – 5 years
  • Location: Western Cape
  • City: Pretoria
  • Job Field: Administration / Secretarial

Job Summary

  • Post: Assistant Director: Administration
  • Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
  • Directorate: Operations Central
  • Salary: R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
  • Centre: Pretoria Central Operations
  • Application Closing Date: 14 November 2025, 4:30 PM

Requirements

  • An NQF Level 6 qualification in Administration, Public Administration, or Public Management.
  • Three to five years of experience in administration.
  • A valid driver’s licence.
  • Knowledge of policy development, administration processes, occupational health and safety, transport policy, and records management in the public service.
  • Understanding of the MISS Act and other government laws.
  • Knowledge of human resource management, financial management, and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
  • Skills in planning and managing operations, programmes, and projects.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Knowledge of people management, diversity, and relationship building.
  • Focus on clients and customers.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Accountable and ethical behaviour.
  • Knowledge of analytical methods.

Duties

  • Provide administrative support in the Directorate: Operations Central.
  • Manage transport functions, including fleet contracts, subsidized vehicles, and travel arrangements.
  • Help develop, implement, and monitor transport policies.
  • Manage facilities, physical security, and access control.
  • Ensure health and safety plans are in place.
  • Handle building leases, accommodation requests, and key accounts.
  • Assist with developing and implementing housing policies.
  • Oversee records management, including registry duties, mail handling, and filing systems.
  • Provide office services like reception, switchboard, security, procurement, and cellphone management.
  • Supervise staff, including training, development, and discipline.
  • Note: Shortlisted candidates must complete a practical test.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Department of Water and Sanitation’s official recruitment portal.

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