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POST 11/150 : ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

🏢 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION 📍 Mmabatho ⏳ Closes: 15 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 11/150 # Ref: 150426/08 Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: Nw Cd: Provincial Operations: North-West

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Key details

Salary

R582 444 • per annum

Centre

Mmabatho

Reference

150426/08 Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: Nw Cd: Provincial Operations: North-West

Closing date

15 Apr 2026

Job Highlight

Overview

Join the Department of Water and Sanitation to support and coordinate water services infrastructure projects, ensuring they meet policy and financial requirements.

Requirements

A relevant NQF level 7 qualification in Civil Engineering. A certificate in project management will be an added advantage.

Five (5) years’ experience in engineering field.

Experience of programme and project management.

Understanding of legislative and policy frameworks governing the water sector and water services infrastructure development grants, including the Division of Revenue Act (DoRA) and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), among 127 others.

Understanding of financial management.

Knowledge of policy development and implementation.

Knowledge of conflict management tools and methodologies.

Understanding of legislative and policy frameworks governing the public sector.

Good communication skills both (verbal and written).

Good presentations, report writing, and networking skills.

Accountability and ethical conduct.

Duties

Facilitate and support the implementation of water services infrastructure development grant programmes, including Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) and Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG), in line with the requirements of the Division of Revenue Act (DoRA) and departmental policies.

Coordinate and administer the implementation of water supply and sanitation infrastructure programmes and projects within municipalities and implementing agents to ensure alignment with approved plans, targets, and deliverables.

Provide support in the appraisal and assessment of municipal infrastructure grant applications, technical reports, and business plans to determine project readiness and compliance with grant frameworks.

Monitor and evaluate the implementation and performance of RBIG and WSIG projects, including conducting site visits and project verification to ensure compliance with approved scope, timelines, and funding conditions.

Coordinate project reporting and compliance monitoring by municipalities and implementing agents and consolidate reports for submission to management and Head Office.

Assist with RBIG and WSIG budget planning and allocations for the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and monitor expenditure against approved budgets.

Support the management of grant disbursements and financial administration to ensure funds are utilised in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and DoRA requirements.

Facilitate stakeholder engagement and coordination with municipalities, implementing agents, and other sector partners to support effective programme implementation.

Maintain proper record keeping and filing systems for project documentation, approvals, correspondence, and compliance reports related to RBIG and WSIG projects.

Assist with strategic planning processes, including the compilation of the Annual Performance Plan (APP) and Operational Plan, as well as monitoring and reporting on their implementation.