Department of Water Vacancies 2026: X8 Posts Available

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for eight Administrative Clerk (WARMS) vacancies for 2026.

Vacancy Application Closing Date: 28 August 2026

Vacancy Locations: Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Kimberley and Upington, South Africa

The Department of Water and Sanitation is recruiting eight Administrative Clerks within the Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency under the WARMS Division.

The posts are available across four locations, with two vacancies available at each centre.

The salary is:

R237,453 per annum – Salary Level 05

Vacancy Overview

Department: Department of Water and Sanitation
Position: Administrative Clerk (WARMS)
Post Number: 29/136
Number of Posts: 8
Branch: Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency
Division: WARMS
Salary: R237,453 per annum
Salary Level: Level 05
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Application Method: Online

Available Administrative Clerk Posts

Location	Reference Number	Number of Posts
Pretoria	VOCMA 43	2
Bloemfontein	VOCMA 44	2
Kimberley	VOCMA 45	2
Upington	VOCMA 46	2

Applicants should ensure that they use the correct reference number for the location they are applying for.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12.
• Appropriate experience in general office administration.
• Appropriate data-capturing experience.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of word-processing applications.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Good written communication skills.
• Practical client-service experience.
• Letter-writing experience.
• Report-writing experience.
• Experience in the national water-use registration process.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Legislative Knowledge

Applicants should have knowledge of:

• The National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998.
• Other relevant legislation.

Administrative Clerk Duties

Successful candidates will be responsible for administrative and client-service duties relating to water-use registration.

Responsibilities include:

• Issuing relevant registration forms to users.
• Assisting users to complete application forms.
• Checking whether application forms have been completed correctly.
• Capturing application forms for new users.
• Updating information relating to registered users following approved outcomes.
• Generating confirmation documents.
• Preparing registration certificates for approval.
• Copying and sending registration certificates to registered users.
• Keeping records of correspondence received from clients.
• Filing decision documents in official property files.
• Performing help-desk functions.

Client Service Responsibilities

The role requires regular interaction with clients who need assistance with water-use registration processes.

Successful candidates will assist users with:

• Registration forms.
• Application completion.
• Registration queries.
• Confirmation documentation.
• Registration certificates.
• General help-desk enquiries.

Skills Required

Suitable candidates should demonstrate:

• Administrative ability.
• Data-capturing skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Good communication.
• Client-service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to write letters and reports.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Salary

Successful candidates will receive:

R237,453 per annum

The position is graded at:

Salary Level 05

How to Apply for Department of Water and Sanitation Administrative Clerk Vacancies 2026

Applications must be submitted online through the Department of Water and Sanitation e-Recruitment system.

Click here to apply for Department of Water and Sanitation Administrative Clerk Vacancies 2026

Applicants should select the relevant vacancy and use the correct reference number:

• Pretoria: VOCMA 43
• Bloemfontein: VOCMA 44
• Kimberley: VOCMA 45
• Upington: VOCMA 46

Vacancy Application Closing Date

Applications close on:

28 August 2026

Applicants should complete and submit their online applications before the deadline.

Enquiries

For enquiries regarding these vacancies, contact:

Dr Mmachaka

Telephone:

(012) 392 1300

Important Application Notes

Applicants should note that:

• Eight Administrative Clerk posts are available.
• Two positions are available at each centre.
• Grade 12 is required.
• Appropriate office administration and data-capturing experience is required.
• Experience in the national water-use registration process is required.
• Computer literacy is required.
• The salary is R237,453 per annum at Level 05.
• Applications must be submitted online.
• Applicants should use the correct reference number for their preferred location.
• Applications close on 28 August 2026.