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In the Northern Cape, South Africa’s largest and most arid province, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) manages scarce resources across the Orange River, Vaal River, and groundwater aquifers, plus major dams like Vanderkloof, Gariep, and Boegoeberg. Focus areas include drought relief, desalination, mine water reuse, rural bulk supply, and alien vegetation control in the Kalahari and Karoo catchments.
Popular city-level listings include:
- Kimberley (e.g., Vaal-Orange compliance, municipal water support)
- Upington (e.g., Orange River irrigation, solar-powered pump stations)
- Springbok (e.g., Namakwa groundwater monitoring)
This guide provides an overview of DWS careers in Northern Cape, popular city-level listings, latest job opportunities, salaries, benefits, qualifications, and how to apply.
Latest Job Opportunities in Department of Water and Sanitation Northern Cape
As of 2025, DWS has several openings in the Northern Cape, primarily in Kimberley and Upington. Based on the latest listings from the official careers portal and job boards:
Administrative Clerk (Kimberley)
- Description: Supports water use licensing for mining and farming, compliance admin.
- Location: Kimberley Regional Office.
Engineering Technician (Upington)
- Description: Monitors irrigation canals, borehole yields, and solar pump installations.
- Location: Upington (ZF Mgcawu District).
General Worker (Springbok)
- Description: Supports groundwater drilling, spring protection, and river clearing.
- Location: Namakwa District.
Data Capturer (Kimberley)
- Description: Inputs borehole, rainfall, and mine dewatering data.
- Location: Kimberley DWS Depot.
For the most current listings, visit www.dws.gov.za/careers.
Salary and Employee Benefits at DWS in Northern Cape
Salaries at DWS in the Northern Cape for entry-level roles like General Worker start at ZAR 8,500–11,500/month (ZAR 102,000–138,000/year). Technical roles earn ZAR 19,000–29,000/month.
| Job Type | Average Monthly Salary (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| General Worker | 8,500–11,500 |
| Administrative Clerk | 11,000–15,000 |
| Data Capturer | 10,300–14,300 |
| Engineering Technician | 19,000–29,000 |
Benefits:
- Government pension fund (GEPF)
- Medical aid (GEMS contribution)
- Housing allowance
- 13th cheque
- Arid-zone & remote allowances
- Training & bursaries (water sector NQF programs)
Qualifications and Skills Required to Work at DWS Northern Cape
DWS offers specialized training for desert water management and remote fieldwork.
- 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.
- 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 infrastructure.
- Skills and Competencies:
- Physically fit (extreme heat, long distances, sand terrain).
- Safety awareness (PPE, borehole safety, chemical handling).
- Basic computer skills (MS Office, handheld data loggers).
- Valid driver’s license (Code 8/10) — advantage.
- Multilingualism (English + Afrikaans/Tswana 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 Northern Cape
Apply securely and officially:
DWS Careers Portal (Primary Channel):
- Visit www.dws.gov.za/careers
- Select Northern Cape region
- Download Z83 form + attach CV & documents
- Email to: nc.recruitment@dws.gov.za (quote reference number)
Hand Delivery:
- Kimberley Regional Office: 156 Barkly Rd, Homestead
- Upington Sub-Office: 1 Scott St, Upington Central
Online Job Portals (Verify via DWS site):
- PNet / Indeed / Careers24: Search “DWS Northern Cape general worker”
- JobServiceHub: Lists DWS NC vacancies
- Follow: @DWS_NC on X for alerts
Note: Applications are FREE. Beware of scams. Only use official DWS channels.
