ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RECORDS MANAGEMENT

Department of Water and Sanitation

Reference number: 170826/02
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

National Diploma in Records Management/ Information Management/ Information Science/ Knowledge Management at NQF level 6 qualification. Five (5) years’ functional experience in Archive and Records Management or Information Services/Management at a supervisory level. Knowledge of policy development and implementation, National Archives Regulations and National Archive and Records Services Act of South Africa (NARSASA). Knowledge of analytical procedures. Understanding of government legislations. Knowledge of financial management and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Knowledge of techniques and procedures for the planning and execution of operations. Knowledge of programme and record management systems. Problem solving and analysis. Relationship, people and diversity management. Client orientation and customer focus. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Accountability and ethical conduct.

Duties

Facilitate implementation of records management policies and procedures. Monitor and evaluate records management practices for compliance. Facilitate compliance inspections of Registries. Develop, implement and maintain the departmental filling system. Administer and maintain file plan. Support all satellite offices on Records Management matters. Management of human resources and financial resources.

Where to send your application

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

Enquiries

Ms MC Mokhele Tel No: (012) 336 8284

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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