Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
In the Western Cape, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) manages critical water resources, including the Berg River, Breede River, and Theewaterskloof Dam — the province’s largest reservoir. DWS focuses on drought resilience, desalination, wastewater treatment, and invasive alien plant clearing to protect water catchments.
Popular city-level listings include:
- Cape Town (e.g., water demand management in Bellville, desalination plant operations)
- George (e.g., Garden Route dam safety and sanitation projects)
- Worcester (e.g., Breede Valley water infrastructure maintenance)
This guide provides an overview of DWS careers in Western Cape, popular city-level listings, latest job opportunities, salaries, benefits, qualifications, and how to apply.
Latest Job Opportunities in Department of Water and Sanitation Western Cape
As of 2025, DWS has several openings in the Western Cape, primarily in Cape Town and George. Based on the latest listings from the official careers portal and job boards:
Administrative Clerk (Cape Town)
- Description: Supports admin tasks in water use licensing and compliance.
- Location: Bellville Regional Office.
Engineering Technician (Cape Town)
- Description: Assists with desalination plant monitoring and pipeline maintenance.
- Location: V&A Waterfront / Voelvlei area.
General Worker (George)
- Description: Supports river clearing, dam inspections, and sanitation fieldwork.
- Location: Garden Route District.
Data Capturer (Worcester)
- Description: Inputs water quality and flow data for Breede River catchment.
- Location: Worcester DWS Depot.
For the most current listings, visit www.dws.gov.za/careers.
Salary and Employee Benefits at DWS in Western Cape
Salaries at DWS in the Western Cape for entry-level roles like General Worker start at ZAR 9,500–13,000/month (ZAR 114,000–156,000/year), slightly higher due to cost of living. Technical roles earn ZAR 21,000–32,000/month.
| Job Type | Average Monthly Salary (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| General Worker | 9,500–13,000 |
| Administrative Clerk | 12,500–17,000 |
| Data Capturer | 11,500–16,000 |
| Engineering Technician | 21,000–32,000 |
Benefits:
- Government pension fund (GEPF)
- Medical aid (GEMS contribution)
- Housing allowance
- 13th cheque
- Overtime & standby allowances
- Training & bursaries (water sector NQF programs)
Qualifications and Skills Required to Work at DWS Western Cape
DWS offers training pathways, especially for General Workers and Technicians.
- Education and Qualifications:
- General Worker: Grade 10; Grade 12 preferred.
- Administrative Clerk: Grade 12 + diploma in office administration.
- Data Capturer: Grade 12 + computer literacy certificate.
- Engineering Technician: N3/N4 in Civil/Water Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience:
- General Worker: No experience required — on-site training provided.
- Administrative Clerk: 1–2 years admin experience preferred.
- Data Capturer: 1 year data entry experience.
- Engineering Technician: 2–3 years in water/infrastructure.
How to Apply for Department of Water and Sanitation Jobs in Western Cape
Apply securely and officially:
DWS Careers Portal (Primary Channel):
- Visit www.dws.gov.za/careers
- Select Western Cape region
- Download Z83 form + attach CV & documents
- Email to: wc.recruitment@dws.gov.za (quote reference number)
Hand Delivery:
- Bellville Regional Office: 52 Voortrekker Rd, Bellville
- George Sub-Office: York St, George Central
Online Job Portals (Verify via DWS site):
- PNet / Indeed / Careers24: Search “DWS Western Cape general worker”
- JobServiceHub: Lists DWS WC vacancies
- Follow: @DWSwc on X for alerts
Note: Applications are FREE. Beware of scams asking for payment. Only use official DWS channels.