Department of Water and Sanitation Vacancies 2026 | 10 Government Jobs at the Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency | Apply by 31 July 2026
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), through the Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency (LOCMA), is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for 10 exciting vacancies in Human Resources, Information Technology and Employee Wellness. These opportunities are based in Polokwane, Tshwane Area and Hartbeespoort, offering permanent government careers with competitive salaries and opportunities for growth.
Applications must be submitted online before the closing date. The department encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities.
Available Vacancies
| Position | Reference Number | Posts | Salary | Centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR Clerk Production | LOCMA 22 | 3 | R237 453 per annum (Level 05) | Polokwane |
| Employee Health and Wellness Practitioner | LOCMA 21 | 1 | R338 106 per annum (Level 07) | Polokwane |
| HR Clerk (Supervisor) | LOCMA 20 | 1 | R338 106 per annum (Level 07) | Polokwane |
| Information Technology Technician | LOCMA 23 | 3 | R413 001 per annum (Level 08) | Polokwane, Tshwane Area & Hartbeespoort |
| Human Resource Practitioner | LOCMA 19 | 2 | R413 001 per annum (Level 08) | Polokwane |
1. HR Clerk Production (X3 Posts)
Reference Number: LOCMA 22
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Polokwane
Overview
The Department of Water and Sanitation is looking for three HR Clerk Production employees to provide administrative support within the Human Resource Management unit. The successful candidates will assist with recruitment, employee benefits, HR records, personnel administration and registry services while ensuring compliance with Public Service policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidates will:
-Provide human resource administration support.
-Assist with recruitment and selection processes.
-Process appointments, transfers and employee records.
-Administer leave, medical aid, housing, pensions and other employee benefits.
-Support performance management administration.
-Respond to HR-related enquiries from employees and stakeholders.
-Maintain personnel files and HR registry systems.
-Keep HR filing systems and asset registers up to date.
-Compile HR administration reports.
-Ensure accurate record management and document control.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) or an equivalent qualification.
- No previous experience required.
- Basic knowledge of Human Resource administration.
- Knowledge of Public Service legislation and HR prescripts.
- Computer literacy.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team and provide quality customer service.
2. Employee Health and Wellness Practitioner
Reference Number: LOCMA 21
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Polokwane
Overview
The Employee Health and Wellness Practitioner will coordinate workplace wellness initiatives that promote employee health, wellbeing and productivity. The role focuses on implementing wellness programmes, health awareness campaigns and recreational initiatives while supporting employees through a healthy working environment.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Coordinate Employee Health and Wellness programmes.
- Implement workplace wellness policies and strategies.
- Organise health screenings and wellness awareness events.
- Coordinate chronic disease awareness and health education programmes.
- Support counselling and employee wellness referrals.
- Coordinate sports and recreational activities.
- Maintain wellness records and programme databases.
- Compile monthly wellness reports and statistics.
- Promote employee participation in wellness initiatives.
- Evaluate programme effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- An NQF Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Social Work, Human Resource Management (Wellness), Psychology or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Employee Health and Wellness environment.
- Knowledge of wellness programme implementation.
- Knowledge of occupational health and workplace wellness.
- Good planning, organisational and communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
3. HR Clerk (Supervisor)
Reference Number: LOCMA 20
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Polokwane
Overview
The HR Clerk (Supervisor) will supervise the Human Resource Administration team while ensuring effective delivery of HR services, employee records management and compliance with government Human Resource policies and legislation.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Supervise Human Resource clerical staff.
- Coordinate recruitment and selection administration.
- Administer appointments, transfers and employee movements.
- Manage employee conditions of service and benefits.
- Process termination of service documentation.
- Support performance management administration.
- Recommend HR transactions on PERSAL.
- Prepare HR reports and statistics.
- Respond to HR administration enquiries.
- Monitor personnel records and filing systems.
- Allocate work, monitor performance and develop staff.
- Ensure compliance with Human Resource legislation and departmental procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) or an equivalent qualification.
- 3โ5 years’ experience in Human Resource Administration.
- Knowledge of PERSAL, BAS and LOGIS.
- Knowledge of Public Service Human Resource legislation.
- Computer literacy.
- Good communication and supervisory skills.
- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage staff and maintain accurate HR records.
4. Information Technology Technician (X3 Posts)
Reference Number: LOCMA 23
Posts: 3
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centres: Polokwane, Tshwane Area and Hartbeespoort
Overview
The Department of Water and Sanitation is recruiting three Information Technology Technicians to provide technical support and maintain information technology systems for the Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency (LOCMA). The successful candidates will install, configure, maintain and decommission computer hardware and software while ensuring users receive efficient ICT support.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidates will:
- Install new computer hardware and software.
- Conduct client needs assessments before equipment installation.
- Configure computers, peripherals and software applications.
- Provide user training on newly installed equipment and software.
- Maintain and troubleshoot existing hardware and software.
- Resolve logged ICT support requests.
- Manage equipment under warranty and liaise with suppliers where required.
- Reconfigure hardware and software to meet changing user requirements.
- Advise users on equipment replacement and upgrades.
- Decommission obsolete hardware and software.
- Update ICT asset registers and maintain accurate records.
- Ensure compliance with information security and departmental ICT standards.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A relevant NQF Level 6 qualification.
- Microsoft Certified Engineer (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification.
- CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Network+ certification.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Information Technology.
- Knowledge of information security protocols.
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Good troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
5. Human Resource Practitioner (X2 Posts)
Reference Number: LOCMA 19
Posts: 2
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: Polokwane
Overview
The Human Resource Practitioner will provide comprehensive Human Resource Administration services within the Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency. The successful candidates will support recruitment, employee administration, policy implementation, performance management and HR information management while ensuring compliance with Public Service legislation.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidates will:
- Implement Human Resource policies and procedures.
- Monitor compliance with Public Service Regulations and DPSA directives.
- Coordinate recruitment and selection processes.
- Process appointments, transfers and employee movements.
- Administer employee conditions of service and benefits.
- Process terminations of service.
- Maintain accurate personnel information on PERSAL.
- Compile Human Resource reports and statistics.
- Provide HR advisory services to management and employees.
- Support Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) implementation.
- Monitor HR records and ensure accurate documentation.
- Identify administrative gaps and recommend improvements.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A relevant NQF Level 6 qualification in Human Resources recognised by SAQA.
- At least 1 year’s experience in Human Resource Administration.
- Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.
- Knowledge of recruitment and selection processes.
- Knowledge of PERSAL, BAS and LOGIS.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and good organisational skills.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted directly through the employer’s official recruitment platform before the closing date.
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