
Assistant Director: Auxiliary Services
Salary or stipendR487 197 per annum (Level 09)
The Department of Water And Sanitation is looking for a Assistant Director: Auxiliary Services. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.
Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/160, page 137
- Reference number
- 131126/15
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026
- Job level
- 09
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Directorate
- Infrastructure Management: Central Operation — Operations Central Div: General Administration
What you will need
- A relevant NQF Level 6 Qualification in Administration / Public Management / Public Administration.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
- Computer literacy (MS Office Software package).
- Sound knowledge, interpretation and application of public service legislations/Acts, Regulations, directives, processes, and procedures relevant to the post.
- Good communication, interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at all levels.
- Ability to work independently, without close supervision and ability to 138 lead a team.
- Good planning, organising, and execution skills.
- Be able to prioritize and produce quality work.
- accountability, ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Problem-solving, creativity, and initiative skills.
- Analytical thinking with ability to pay attention to details and handle confidential information.
Experience
Five (5) years’ experience in administrative environment with three (3) years serving as a supervisor.
Skills and competencies
- Good communication, interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at all levels.
- Good planning, organising, and execution skills.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Problem-solving, creativity, and initiative skills.
Key responsibilities
- Management of key administrative areas within the Directorate including its Area Offices.
- Manage corporate travel arrangements.
- Manage, facilities and support services.
- Ensure safety and security compliance.
- Manage records and documents.
- Manage human resource and performance.
- Monitor and ensure compliance to national and departmental legislations/acts, regulations, directives regarding corporate travel, transport management, Facilities management, records management, telecommunications, safety, and security.
- Ensure proper management of service provider contracts, payment of services, accounts, debt recovery, queries, reconciliation of accounts and expenditure reporting.
- Ensure quarterly reporting on contract performance.
- Ensure efficient maintenance of information and accurate databases.
- Provide inputs to the monthly and annual spending plans aligned to business plan.
- Provide inputs on the development/review of budget and business plans with clear roles and responsibilities assigned with the resource’s requirements identified.
- Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures for efficient utilisation and compliance to corporate travel, transport management, facilities management, records management, telecommunications, safety, and security.
- Advise management and officials on administrative key activities` policies, directives, processes, and procedures.
- Compile submissions for implementation of administration activities and provision of management reports.
- Compile submissions, memoranda and submitting of monthly operational reports.
- Manage administration support personnel including co- ordination of key administrative and operational activities within the
Additional details
- Grade: National
How to apply
- Enquiries: Mr TG Dilima
- Telephone: (012) 741 7344
Please note
- Candidates may be subjected to a skills and knowledge test.
- Please be advised that the office will transition to an SANWRIA agency.

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