The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for eight Administrative Clerk (WARMS) vacancies for 2026.
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Vacancy Locations: Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Kimberley and Upington, South Africa
Department of Water and Sanitation Administrative Clerk Vacancies 2026
The Department of Water and Sanitation is recruiting eight Administrative Clerks within the Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency under the WARMS Division.
The posts are available across four locations, with two vacancies available at each centre.
The salary is:
R237,453 per annum – Salary Level 05
Vacancy Overview
Department: Department of Water and Sanitation
Position: Administrative Clerk (WARMS)
Post Number: 29/136
Number of Posts: 8
Branch: Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency
Division: WARMS
Salary: R237,453 per annum
Salary Level: Level 05
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Application Method: Online
Available Administrative Clerk Posts
| Location | Reference Number | Number of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Pretoria | VOCMA 43 | 2 |
| Bloemfontein | VOCMA 44 | 2 |
| Kimberley | VOCMA 45 | 2 |
| Upington | VOCMA 46 | 2 |
Applicants should ensure that they use the correct reference number for the location they are applying for.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12.
- Appropriate experience in general office administration.
- Appropriate data-capturing experience.
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledge of word-processing applications.
- Knowledge of spreadsheets.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Good written communication skills.
- Practical client-service experience.
- Letter-writing experience.
- Report-writing experience.
- Experience in the national water-use registration process.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Legislative Knowledge
Applicants should have knowledge of:
- The National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998.
- Other relevant legislation.
Administrative Clerk Duties
Successful candidates will be responsible for administrative and client-service duties relating to water-use registration.
Responsibilities include:
- Issuing relevant registration forms to users.
- Assisting users to complete application forms.
- Checking whether application forms have been completed correctly.
- Capturing application forms for new users.
- Updating information relating to registered users following approved outcomes.
- Generating confirmation documents.
- Preparing registration certificates for approval.
- Copying and sending registration certificates to registered users.
- Keeping records of correspondence received from clients.
- Filing decision documents in official property files.
- Performing help-desk functions.
Client Service Responsibilities
The role requires regular interaction with clients who need assistance with water-use registration processes.
Successful candidates will assist users with:
- Registration forms.
- Application completion.
- Registration queries.
- Confirmation documentation.
- Registration certificates.
- General help-desk enquiries.
Skills Required
Suitable candidates should demonstrate:
- Administrative ability.
- Data-capturing skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Good communication.
- Client-service skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to write letters and reports.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Salary
Successful candidates will receive:
R237,453 per annum
The position is graded at:
Salary Level 05
How to Apply for Department of Water and Sanitation Administrative Clerk Vacancies 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the Department of Water and Sanitation e-Recruitment system.
Click here to apply for Department of Water and Sanitation Administrative Clerk Vacancies 2026
Applicants should select the relevant vacancy and use the correct reference number:
- Pretoria: VOCMA 43
- Bloemfontein: VOCMA 44
- Kimberley: VOCMA 45
- Upington: VOCMA 46
Vacancy Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
28 August 2026
Applicants should complete and submit their online applications before the deadline.
Enquiries
For enquiries regarding these vacancies, contact:
Dr Mmachaka
Telephone:
(012) 392 1300
Important Application Notes
Applicants should note that:
- Eight Administrative Clerk posts are available.
- Two positions are available at each centre.
- Grade 12 is required.
- Appropriate office administration and data-capturing experience is required.
- Experience in the national water-use registration process is required.
- Computer literacy is required.
- The salary is R237,453 per annum at Level 05.
- Applications must be submitted online.
- Applicants should use the correct reference number for their preferred location.
- Applications close on 28 August 2026.