DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Water And Sanitation

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.

PretoriaApplications close 13 November 2026

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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