The Department of Water and Sanitation is advertising two Human Resource Clerk posts that need nothing more than a Grade 12 certificate. At R237 453 per annum on Level 5, these are the most accessible Water and Sanitation vacancies in this circular, and among the lowest entry requirements of any government post advertised this month.
Both appear in DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026, published on 11 September 2026, and both close on 28 September 2026. One is in Groblersdal, Limpopo and the other in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
Water and Sanitation Vacancies 1: Human Resource Clerk (Production), Groblersdal
- Post number: 33/116
- Reference: 280926/09
- Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 5)
- Centre: Groblersdal Area Office, Limpopo
- Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations
- Closing date: 28 September 2026
Requirements
A Senior Certificate or Grade 12 certificate. Knowledge of the PERSAL system, database and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and other relevant HR prescripts will be an advantage rather than a requirement. Good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
There is no minimum years-of-experience requirement stated for this post, which makes it realistic for recent matriculants and people moving into administration for the first time.
Duties
Rendering human resource clerical services, and providing administrative support for recruitment and selection, appointments, probation and service terminations. Administering processes related to conditions of service such as leave, housing, medical aid and allowances. Addressing enquiries and HR registry services, capturing and updating transactions on the PERSAL system, and handling HR administration enquiries from internal and external stakeholders. The role also covers maintaining personnel filing systems, both electronic and physical, and drafting routine correspondence, submissions and reports.
Enquiries
Ms L Tsebe, telephone 013 262 6812
Water and Sanitation Vacancies 2: Human Resource Clerk Production, Gqeberha
- Post number: 33/117
- Reference: 280926/10
- Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 5)
- Centre: Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
- Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
- Closing date: 28 September 2026
Note: this is a re-advertisement. Applicants who previously applied must re-apply to be considered.
Requirements
A Senior Certificate or Grade 12 certificate. Knowledge of the PERSAL system, database and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of the PSA, PSR and other relevant Human Resources prescripts and legislation. Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Duties
Providing professional advice to line managers, and ensuring effective interpretation and implementation of departmental HRM policies, systems, regulation guidelines and prescripts. Capturing transactions on PERSAL across recruitment and selection, organisational development, employee relations and human resource development, and drafting submissions.
How to Apply for These Water and Sanitation Vacancies
Applications are online only. The Department requires interested applicants to submit through its e-recruitment portal at erecruitment.dws.gov.za.
- Register and apply through the online link above before the closing date.
- Do not attach certified copies of qualifications, your identity document or driver’s licence at application stage. Shortlisted candidates supply these during the interview, in line with DPSA Circular 19 of 2022.
- Applicants bearing professional or occupational registration must provide the relevant Part B on the Z83 for completion.
- Ensure the form is complete in every respect. Failure to complete or disclose information will result in the application not being accepted.
What Happens After You Apply
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check covering criminal and credit records, and SAQA verification must accompany foreign qualifications. All shortlisted candidates undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and an integrity or ethical conduct assessment.
Candidates are required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo a security clearance. Foreign nationals or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from their country of origin, only if shortlisted.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from the Department within three months of the advertisement, consider your application unsuccessful.
Employment Equity
The Department of Water and Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In filling these posts, the objectives of section 195 (1)(i) of the Constitution of South Africa and the Employment Equity Act are considered. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and preference may be given to candidates who advance the Department’s Employment Equity targets.
Before You Apply
Water and Sanitation vacancies are advertised free of charge and applications are made only through the official departmental portal. No legitimate government department asks you to pay to apply, to attend an interview or to be placed. If anyone asks you for money in connection with these posts, report it. Our Career Advice section covers how to spot fraudulent job adverts, and you can browse more openings on our Jobs page.
Details compiled from DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026. Always confirm against the official circular before applying. We are not the employer and do not receive applications.