Are you an engineering specialist, scientific professional, or graduate looking to secure a career within South Africa’s vital water infrastructure sector? The national Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has officially updated its vacancy pipeline for May 2026, launching a major recruitment cycle across multiple regional and provincial catchments.
An Engineering (B Eng./BSc Eng.) Degree or relevant qualification.
Six (6) years post qualification experience.
Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional Engineer (Details of registration must be noted on the prescribed Z83 application form and CV).
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
2. Director: Business Management
A Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) qualification in Business Management or Civil Engineering.
A post graduate qualification in Business Management or Engineering Management or MBA will serve as an added advantage.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level preferably within an infrastructure delivery environment.
A Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry certificate.
3. Scientist Production Grade A – C
A Science degree (BSc) (Hon) in Hydrology or relevant qualification.
A Master of Science (MSc) will serve as an added advantage.
Three (3) years post-qualification Natural Science experience. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist.
The disclosure of a valid, unexpired driver’s license.
Experience in conducting integrated water resource studies (water quality, quantity and ecology).
Experience in hydrological and water quality modelling tools (WRSM2000, ACRU, WRYM, WRPM, HEC-HMS, SWAT+, WQSAM).
Experience in water resource data collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation and derivation of information.
4. Office Manager
A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Public Administration/ Management /Governance or a relevant qualification.
Five (5) years’ experience in general administration /office management environment.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of public service policies and administrative procedures.
How to Apply for DWS Recruitment 2026
Click on the blue button below to get to DWS careers page
Click “More Info” for the position you are applying for
Read through the job details and scroll to the bottom
Click on the “Apply” button
Proceed with the onscreen instructions to submit your application
