Assistant Director: Capacity Building

Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management: WC CD: Provincial Operations: Western Cape Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Centre: Bellville Salary: R605 742 per annum (Level 10) Reference: 131126/10 DUTIES 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 policy. 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. Facilitation of best practice learning in the country as well as in the SADC region. Assist in the development of appropriate maintenance procedures through best practices. Provide support to water services sector in business planning, appraisal and monitoring. The provision of support to the water services authority through the development of capacity in operations and maintenance of water services infrastructure. The empowerment and building 134 capacity of 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, skills training and job creation through EPWP. Promote water advocacy programmes. Assist with the promotion of health and hygiene awareness through the implementation of WASH programmes to minimise water-borne diseases. Manage mainstreaming of Health and Hygiene in water and sanitation programmes. The management of Human Resources within the section. To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff. To manage the development of individuals in the section. Ensure that HRD policies are applied to all staff members within the section. ENQUIRIES Mr M Rayi Tel No: (021) 941 6110 HOW TO APPLY All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ NOTE Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the posts of Assistant Director: Auxiliary Services Ref No: 301026/19 and Personal Assistant Ref No: 301026/38, advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 dated 16 October 2026, have been withdrawn. MANAGEMENT ECHELON Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

A National Diploma in Social Science at NQF level 6 or relevant qualification. Five (5) years’ experience in water services environment. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge of strategic and operational plan management. Ability to implement policies. Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles.