This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
CHIEF WATER PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
Department of Water and Sanitation
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations Dir: Operations Central
- Reference number
- 170726/27
- Salary
- R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
- Centre
- Sterkfontein Dam
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
A Senior/Grade 12 Certificate at NQF level 4. Five (5) years’ experience in Water Plant Operations. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. Knowledge in controlling and managing the water distribution for all government water works within the Area Office jurisdiction. Understanding of policy implementation. Monitoring and evaluation principles. Computer literacy skills. Knowledge in managing human resources. Knowledge in OHS and public management. Knowledge of floods controlling. Understanding of government legislation. Knowledge of supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Must be a hard worker and able to work independently.
Duties
Managing bulk water infrastructure operations (pump stations, dams and dam walls, pipelines and weirs, reservoirs, residential and office infrastructure. Maintenance of bulk water infrastructure operations (pump stations, dams and dam walls, pipelines and weirs, reservoirs, residential and office infrastructure. Managing of occupational Health and safety and legal compliance. Managing of Human resources.
Where to send your application
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Enquiries
Mr MM Ndimande Tel No: (036) 880 8312
Note
Candidates may be required to complete a practical and theoretical test. Please be advised that the office will transition to a SANWRI agency.
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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