In making the final selection, consideration will be given to achieving Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.
OR
In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, preference will be given to Females and/or People with Disability to give effect to Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.
Should you not receive correspondence from Rand Water within 30 days from the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
Rand Water reserves the right not to make appointments to any of the advertised positions at any stage
The potential appointment to this position shall be subject to serving a MAXIMUM probation period of up to 12 months, based on a FLEXIBLE monthly probation evaluation process before confirmation of permanent employment in Rand Water
| Closing Date | 2026/06/11 |
| Reference Number | RAN260529-1 |
| Job Title | Public Service Administrator Learnership Programme: NQF Level 5 |
| Portfolio | Strategic Human Capital |
| Job Type Classification | Contract |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Location – Province | Gauteng |
| Location – Town / City | Glenvista |
| Location – Site | Rietvlei |
| Job Advert Summary | Rand Water is one of the biggest water utilities in the world. It provides potable water of superior quality to 12 million people in the economic heartland of South Africa. Since its inception in 1903, Rand Water has built a proud history of never failing to supply water to a continually; growing economy. Johannesburg is one of the few cities not built on or near a sustainable river or dam; hence innovative solutions had to be engineered over the years to meet the challenge. Rand Water is centred on employment creation and supporting economic and sectors by significantly stepping up the production of relevant, scarce and critical skills and in line with National Skills Development Strategy III pillars. |
| Minimum Requirements | Applicants must not be employed.Applicants must not be enrolled with any institution for a qualification nor be registered in any Learnership Programme.Applicants must not be in possession of a completed post-matric qualification (NB: Failure to disclose post-matric qualifications will result in applicant being disqualified)Applicants in possession of a post-matric qualification must not apply and will not be considered.Applicants must have a Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics (Minimum level 4 or higher)/ Maths Literacy (Minimum Level 5 or higher) with Physical Science (Minimum Level 4 or higher) OR Mathematics (minimum Level 4 or higher)/Maths Literacy (Minimum Level 5 or higher) with Business Studies (Minimum Level 4 or higher).Applicants must submit / attach SAQA / NLRD verification report (Obtainable from SAQA website » SAQA Verifications Service » Extract from the NLRD)Applicants must be a South African citizen and be in possession of a valid SA ID.Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age (in line with the NSDSIII).The following documents must accompany your application:A certified copy of the ID documentCertified copy of Matric CertificateSAQA / NLRD verification reportCV |
| Primary Duties | Manage office records, filing systems, and correspondencePrepare reports, letters, and official documentsHandle incoming and outgoing mailsCommunicate with the public, clients, and internal staff professionallyRespond to queries, complaints, and requests for informationMaintain good customer service standardsAssist in planning meetings and schedulesTake minutes during meetingsMonitor progress of departmental projects and programmesEnsure work is aligned with public service policies and proceduresFollow government regulations and ethical standardsMaintain integrity and accountability in all tasksUse Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and office systemsCapture data and maintain electronic recordsPrepare presentations and spreadsheets |
| Knowledge | Rand Water Mandate and it’s contribution to the water sector. |
| Skills | Communication skills (Verbal and Written) |
| Attitude | Self Motivated and Resultsdriven. |
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