DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION: SURVEY OFFICER (X2 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION: SURVEY OFFICER (X2 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
APPLICATIONS : Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 22 May 2026

NOTE : Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity
document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when
applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by
shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational
registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as
these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all
required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.

No late
applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to
suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit
checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications
(only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates
pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a
technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained
from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment.

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required
to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.
Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance
certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of
Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts,
the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996
(Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the
Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human
Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not
hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that
your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be
considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference
will be given to the EE Targets.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 15/72 : SURVEY OFFICER REF NO: 220526/08 (X2 POSTS)
Branch: Infrastructure Management Eastern Operations
Dir: Operations Eastern
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Midmar Dam

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior/Grade 12 certificate. One (1) to (3) three years’ experience in
Engineering Survey field work will serve as an added advantage. The
disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Computer literacy, Knowledge
in association with safety. Basic knowledge in using hand tools.
Communication skills, Good interpersonal skills, being able to work in a team,
Accountability and ethical Conduct, Attention to detail.

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DUTIES : Assist with survey site preparations and field surveys data collection, assisting
with the loading of equipment, carry out site preparation according to
instruction, carrying of survey equipment, clearing of vegetation at sites.
Survey document preparation and maintenance, Delivering of documents,
collection of required documents, completion of necessary request forms.
Assisting with use of boats for hydrographic survey work, assisting with the
loading of boats, assisting with launching of boats, assist with survey on board
the boats, cleaning of boats on return from sites. Survey equipment
maintenance and storage, cleaning of survey equipment and survey stores,
reporting of any defects to supervisor, visual inspection of survey equipment,
minor repairs of survey equipment

ENQUIRIES : Mr D Van Rensburg Tel No: (033) 239 1900