The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is a national department under the national government of South Africa.
The mission of the Department of Water and Sanitation is to serve the people of South Africa by:
- Making a positive impact on the country and its people as custodians of its water and sanitation resources, and as innovative and committed partners in the drive for sustainable development
- Being service- and delivery-orientated
- Leading its sector and enabling partners with the knowledge and capacity to ensure that all water services are delivered
- Being committed to innovation and using cutting-edge technology as a catalyst for positive change, connecting its people and enabling them to work anywhere, anytime
- Having a heart that values its investment in its people. The Department provides them with a caring and trusting environment that encourages personal development and is a breeding ground for talent.
The strategic goals of the Department of Water and Sanitation are:
- To be an efficient, effective and development-orientated sector leader
- Equitable and sustainable provision of raw water
- Provision of equitable and sustainable water services of acceptable quantity and quality
- Protection of freshwater ecosystems
Reporting Entities
- Amatola Water
- Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency
- Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency (IUCMA)
- Lepelle Northern Water
- Magalies Water
- Overberg Water Board
- Rand Water
- Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA)
- uMngeni-uThukela Water
- Vaal Central Water
- Water Research Commission (WRC)
Office Bearers/Management
Minister
- Ms Pemmy Castelina Pamela Majodina (Minister of Water and Sanitation) (ANC)
Deputy Minister
- Mr Mbangiseni David Mahlobo (Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation) (ANC)
- Mr Isaac Sello Seitlholo (Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation) (DA)
Director General
- Dr Sean Phillips
Chief of Staff
- Mr Sakhumzi Somyo (Ministry)
Chief Financial Officer
- Mr Frans Moatshe
Deputy Directors General
- Ms Nthabiseng Fundakubi (Corporate Support Services)
- Mr Livhuwani Mabuda (Water Resource Infrastructure Management)
- Dr Risimati Mathye (Water Services Management)
- Ms Deborah Mochotlhi (General Water Resources Management)
- Ms Petunia Ramunenyiwa (Acting: Governance and International Cooperation)
- Mr Xolani Zwane (Regulation Compliance and Enforcement)
Senior Management
- Adv Thanduxolo Nkala (Head of Office: – Deputy Minister Mr Seitlholo)
- Mr Vusimuzi Sekgobela (Head of Office: Deputy Minister Mr Mahlobo)
Communications Officers
- Mr Wisane Mavasa (Departmental Spokesperson)
- Kamogelo Mogotsi (Spokesperson: Ministry)
Contact Details
The contact details of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | Sedibeng Building, 185 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X313, Pretoria, 0001 |
| Telephone: | 012 336 7500 / 0800 200 200 |
| Email: | customercare@dws.gov.za |
| Website: | www.dws.gov.za |
