Department of Water And Sanitation

Assistant Director: Capacity Building

Salary or stipendR605 742 per annum (Level 10)

The Department of Water And Sanitation is looking for a Assistant Director: Capacity Building. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

Assist in the development of appropriate maintenance procedures through best practices. Provide support to water services sector in business planning, appraisal and monitoring. TheApplications close 13 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/155, page 134

Reference number: 131126/10
Appointment: Permanent
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 13 November 2026
Job level: 10
Centre: Bellville
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 135 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.
Directorate: Water and Sanitation Services Management: WC

What you will need

A National Diploma in Social Science at NQF level 6 or relevant qualification.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
Knowledge of strategic and operational plan management.
Ability to implement policies.
Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles.

Experience

Five (5) years’ experience in water services environment.

Key responsibilities

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

Additional details

Grade: National

How to apply

Enquiries: Mr M Rayi
Telephone: (021) 941 6110