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In the North West, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) manages river systems such as the Vaal, Harts, and Crocodile (West), along with dams including Vaal Dam, Hartbeespoort, and Bloemhof. Key priorities include mine dewatering, agricultural irrigation, urban water supply to Mahikeng and Rustenburg, and pollution control from platinum and gold mining.
Popular city-level listings include:
- Mahikeng (e.g., water resource planning, Vaal River compliance)
- Rustenburg (e.g., mine water treatment, Bojanala Platinum District)
- Klerksdorp (e.g., Vaalharts irrigation scheme maintenance)
This guide provides an overview of DWS careers in North West, popular city-level listings, latest job opportunities, salaries, benefits, qualifications, and how to apply.
Latest Job Opportunities in Department of Water and Sanitation North West
As of 2025, DWS has several openings in North West, primarily in Mahikeng and Rustenburg. Based on the latest listings from the official careers portal and job boards:
Administrative Clerk (Mahikeng)
- Description: Supports water use licensing for mining and farming, compliance admin.
- Location: Mahikeng Regional Office.
Engineering Technician (Rustenburg)
- Description: Monitors mine water discharge plants and irrigation canal repairs.
- Location: Rustenburg (Bojanala area).
General Worker (Klerksdorp)
- Description: Supports canal clearing, pump station maintenance, and sanitation fieldwork.
- Location: Dr Kenneth Kaunda District.
Data Capturer (Mahikeng)
- Description: Inputs mine water quality, irrigation usage, and dam level data.
- Location: Mahikeng DWS Depot.
For the most current listings, visit www.dws.gov.za/careers.
Salary and Employee Benefits at DWS in North West
Salaries at DWS in North West for entry-level roles like General Worker start at ZAR 8,800–12,000/month (ZAR 105,600–144,000/year). Technical roles earn ZAR 19,500–30,500/month.
| Job Type | Average Monthly Salary (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| General Worker | 8,800–12,000 |
| Administrative Clerk | 11,500–15,500 |
| Data Capturer | 10,800–14,800 |
| Engineering Technician | 19,500–30,500 |
Benefits:
- Government pension fund (GEPF)
- Medical aid (GEMS contribution)
- Housing allowance
- 13th cheque
- Mining & rural allowances
- Training & bursaries (water sector NQF programs)
Qualifications and Skills Required to Work at DWS North West
DWS offers specialized training for mining water management and irrigation systems.
- 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/Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience:
- General Worker: No experience required — full training provided.
- Administrative Clerk: 1–2 years admin preferred.
- Data Capturer: 1 year data entry.
- Engineering Technician: 2–3 years in water/mining infrastructure.
- Skills and Competencies:
- Physically fit (mining sites, canals, heat).
- Safety awareness (PPE, chemical hazards, pump stations).
- Basic computer skills (MS Office, telemetry).
- Valid driver’s license (Code 8/10) — advantage.
- Multilingualism (English + Setswana/Afrikaans is an asset).
- Legal Requirements:
- Valid South African ID
- Clear criminal record (SAPS clearance)
- Documents Required:
- Updated CV
- Certified ID & qualifications
- Proof of residence
How to Apply for Department of Water and Sanitation Jobs in North West
Apply securely and officially:
DWS Careers Portal (Primary Channel):
- Visit www.dws.gov.za/careers
- Select North West region
- Download Z83 form + attach CV & documents
- Email to: nw.recruitment@dws.gov.za (quote reference number)
Hand Delivery:
- Mahikeng Regional Office: Cnr Dr James Moroka & Sekame Rd
- Rustenburg Sub-Office: 1st Floor, East Gallery, Mega City
Online Job Portals (Verify via DWS site):
- PNet / Indeed / Careers24: Search “DWS North West general worker”
- JobServiceHub: Lists DWS NW vacancies
- Follow: @DWS_NW on X for alerts
Note: Applications are FREE. Beware of scams. Only use official DWS channels.
