Department of Water And Sanitation

Water Plant Superintendent (TEAM LEADER)

Salary or stipendR280 278 per annum (Level 06)

The Department of Water And Sanitation is looking for a Water Plant Superintendent (TEAM LEADER). This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

Berg River DamApplications close 13 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/178, page 148

Reference number: 131126/31
Appointment: Permanent
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 13 November 2026
Job level: 06
Centre: Berg River Dam
Directorate: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations — Operations Southern

What you will need

A Senior/Grade 12 at NQF level 4 qualification.
The disclosure of a valid, unexpired driver’s licence (minimum Code B
a Code C1 or higher).
Knowledge in controlling and managing the water distribution for all government waterworks within the Area Offices jurisdiction.
Understanding of policy implementation.
Monitoring and evaluation principles.
Knowledge in managing human resources management.
Disciplinary knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety.
Disciplinary knowledge in public administration.
Knowledge in supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy.
Knowledge of flood controlling.
Understanding of government legislations.
Good communication skills both (verbal and written).

Five (5) years’ experience in operations and infrastructure operations.

Coordinate shift operations of pump stations, dam and dam walls, pipelines and weirs, reservoirs, and residential and office infrastructure.
Coordination of maintenance at pump stations, dam and dam walls pipelines and weirs, reservoirs, and residential and office infrastructure.
Implementation of OHS and legal compliance.
Management of human resources.