About The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is the primary custodian of South Africa’s water resources. As of 2026, it is responsible for formulating and implementing national policy to ensure all citizens have access to clean water and dignified sanitation.

Minimum Requirements

1. A Senior/ Grade 12 certificate. Basic knowledge of Supply Chain functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and colleting statistics.
2. Basic knowledge of work procedures in terms of the working environment.
3. Working knowledge and understanding of legislation governing the Public Service.
4. Flexible and ability to work in a team.
5. Problem solving and analytical skills. People and diversity management.
6. Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
7. Good communication skills both verbal and written. Accountability, integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct. Must be able to work under pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Update and maintain contracts register. Capture quotations on the system. Provide secretariat functions.
• Render logical support services. Place orders for goods. Receive requests for goods from end users.
• Maintain quotations register. Receiving delivers from suppliers and capture good receipts on the system.
• Maintain online invoice register.