This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CAPACITY BUILDING

Department of Water and Sanitation

Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: EC CD: Provincial Operations: Eastern Cape

Reference number: 170726/03
Salary: R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Centre: King William’s Town
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Circular: No 23 of 2026

Requirements

National Diploma in Social Science at NQF level 6. Five (5) years' experience in a water services environment. Teaching work experience will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Understanding of diversity management, strategic capability, and leadership. Computer Literacy. Understanding strategic and operational plan management, policy implementation, and monitoring and evaluation principles. Knowledge and understanding of policies and guidelines governing the water sector. Knowledge and understanding of local government. People management and financial management skills. knowledge of PFMA. Knowledge of project management, presentation, and facilitation skills. Good communication skills (both verbal and written).

Duties

Provide support in the implementation of policy and strategy on water services delivery programmes. Provide support in the implementation of water services policy and strategy by the water services sectors. Provide support in the implementation of basic household water service policies. Facilitate workshops to create awareness on policies and guidelines. Implement water services strategy through WSDPs and ensure compliance with the basic household water service policy and guidelines. Provide support to the water services sector in business planning, appraisal, and monitoring. The implementation, coordination, and alignment of WS training and capacity building to WSAs and other WSIs. The empowerment and building of capacity for newly elected councillors on water services business. The provision of skills development to unemployed youth in order to create job opportunities. Provide support with water services capacity building. The advocacy of water use efficiency within the water services sector. Promote water advocacy programmes. Assist with the promotion of health and hygiene awareness through the implementation of WASH programmes to minimize water-borne diseases. Manages mainstreaming of health and hygiene in water and sanitation education programmes. The management of the component. Manages human resources and finances within the section. Participates in the recruitment and selection of staff. Manages the development of individuals in the section. Ensures that HRD policies are applied for all staff members within the section.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms. LT Radebe Tel No: (043) 604 5560

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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