Department of Water And Sanitation

Director: Water Services Infrastructure Development And Refurbishment Programmes

Salary or stipendR1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary packages)

The Department of Water And Sanitation is looking for a Director: Water Services Infrastructure Development And Refurbishment Programmes. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

GautengApplications close 13 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/145, page 127

Reference number: 131126/01
Appointment: Permanent
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 13 November 2026
Job level: Experience should preferably be in the water secto
Centre: Gauteng
Directorate: Water and Sanitation Services Management: GP

What you will need

A Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Project Management at NQF level 7 qualification.
Ten (10) years programme and project management in civil engineering within the water sector-built environment.

Experience

Five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management

Key responsibilities

Provide strategic direction in the implementation of policies on water services infrastructure programmes, in conjunction with provincial COGTA and municipalities, to ensure that grant-funded projects are optimally prioritised on an ongoing basis.
Ensure that policies on water services infrastructure grant programme are aligned to the departmental strategic plan. ensure that plans are available for water services infrastructure grant programmes.
Facilitates and support implementation of water services infrastructure grant programmes for provincial operations.
Ensure that Regional Bulk Infrastructure programme is implemented in the province.
Various water sector consulted on water issues.
Needs of business sectors catered for on water bulk infrastructure grant programmes.
Implement water policies for regional bulk infrastructure supply of water.
Promote partnership between government public entities, private sector, and civil society regarding water services infrastructure grant programmes.
Ensure that water supply is available for all business sectors.
Avail raw water supply for all municipalities.
Ensure that all other water key stakeholders are communicated regarding water issues. budgeted for in medium term expenditure framework.
Compile budget for building water services infrastructure grant programme.
Monthly reporting.
Early warning system management.
Ensure that budgeted funds are used properly.
Ensure that monitoring and evaluation for water services infrastructure grant programmes are properly conducted in provinces.
Compile reports on monitoring and evaluation.
Ensure projects are carried out as planned.
Implement water policies for regional bulk supply of water.
Compile monthly and quarterly reports.

Additional details

Grade: National

How to apply

Enquiries: Mr WJ Maluleke
Telephone: (012) 392 1303