Project Administrator Job in Gauteng, DPSA Circular 37 of 2026

Project Administrator Job in Gauteng, DPSA Circular 37 of 2026

POST 37/121 : PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR REF NO: 301026/35
Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: GP
Provincial Operations: Gauteng
Dir: Infrastructure Development and Maintenance
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Leve 07)
CENTRE : Gauteng

DUTIES : Render administrative and coordination support in the implementation of water services infrastructure development grant programmes. Coordinate project reporting, site visits, and verification of water infrastructure development projects. Provide project financial administration support, including monitoring expenditure and assisting with grant-related financial documentation. Monitor and evaluate project activities to ensure that implementation aligns with approved plans, targets, and deliverables. Maintain and manage proper filing
systems for all project-related documentation and correspondence with Municipalities and Implementing Agents to ensure accurate record keeping and easy retrieval of information. Compile and maintain a database of resourcepoor farmers as beneficiaries of rainwater harvesting programmes.

REQUIREMENTS : A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Social Science/Public Management/Public Administration or relevant qualification. One (1) to (2) two years’ experience in Water and Sanitation Infrastructure projects administration environment. Infrastructure grant funding administration will add advantage. Certificate in Project Management will also add advantage. Understanding of legislative and policy frameworks governing the sector. Understanding of programme, project and financial management. Knowledge of policy development and implementation. Understanding of legislative and policy frameworks governing the public sector. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Knowledge of presentation and report writing. Accountability and ethical conduct.

ENQUIRIES : Mr D Masoga Tel No: (012) 392 1477

APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
CLOSING DATE : 30 October 2026
NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022.