Assistant Director: Auxiliary Services (Polokwane)

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring 3 Assistant Director: Auxiliary Services posts in Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency Division: Corporate Support Service: Auxiliary Services, based in Polokwane; Bronkhorstspruit; Hartbeespoort. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference numbers to quote: LOCMA 30, LOCMA 31, LOCMA 32 Closing date: 20 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: The Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will be responsible for managing administrative support services to ensure efficient operations, compliance with policies and a wellfunctioning work environment.
• Manage corporate travel arrangements, including arranging travel bookings (flights, accommodation and transport), ensuring that travel policies and procedures are followed, working with travel agencies and service providers, processing travel claims and reimbursements, and monitoring and reporting on travel expenses.
• Manage facilities and support services, including overseeing office maintenance, furniture and equipment, ensuring that cleaning and general office support services run smoothly, managing contracts with service providers, ensuring that the workplace is safe, clean and well maintained, and managing the procurement process for office stationery.
• Ensure safety and security compliance, including implementing and monitoring workplace safety and security policies, ensuring that security measures such as access control and surveillance are in place, and responding to security and safety incidents.
• Manage records and documents, including ensuring the proper filing, storage and retrieval of records, implementing rules for the handling and disposal of records, maintaining digital and physical records securely, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, and conducting regular records audits and updates.
• Manage human resources and performance, including supervising and supporting administrative staff, setting work goals and monitoring progress, organising training and career development, ensuring compliance with HR policies and labour laws, and managing staff leave, attendance and performance appraisals.

Requirements

• A relevant NQF level 6 qualification.
• 5 years' experience in an administrative environment.
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of government financial systems.
• Commitment to a high level of quality control.
• Knowledge of implementing Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) policies.
• Organisational skills.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• People and diversity management.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Communication.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.