The Addis Ababa Water and Sewerage Authority (AAWSA) is one of Addis Ababa’s largest and most active public sector employers. Established in 1971 G.C. and reestablished under its current name in 1995, AAWSA is responsible for supplying clean water and managing sewerage services across the entire Addis Ababa city administration. As a result, AAWSA recruits regularly across engineering, technical, administrative, and operational roles to maintain and expand the city’s water infrastructure. GizeJobs tracks every AAWSA vacancy announcement so you can apply before the deadline.

πŸ’§ AAWSA Recruitment Areas

πŸ§‘β€πŸ”§Β Engineering & Technical Roles

AAWSA consistently recruits engineers and technical specialists across multiple disciplines. In particular, recent vacancy cycles have included hydraulics, water and environmental engineering, electrical engineering, SCADA system specialists, and civil engineers. Furthermore, positions range from fresh graduate entry-level to senior roles requiring 7+ years of experience, depending on the specific posting.

Common engineering requirements:

  • MSc/BSc in Hydraulics, Water & Environmental Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields
  • BSc in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering for technical/SCADA roles
  • Work experience requirements vary β€” typically 4–7 years for BSc holders, 2–5 years for MSc holders
  • Work experience certificates from private organizations must be authenticated and show employment tax payment

πŸ’Ό Administrative & Finance Roles

In addition to technical positions, AAWSA regularly recruits for administrative, finance, supply chain, and marketing roles across its departments.

Common requirements:

  • MBA/BA in Marketing, Supply Management, Economics, Accounting, or related fields
  • Minimum 2 years (MBA) or 4 years (BA) of relevant work experience
  • Experience must be acquired after graduation and directly relevant to the advertised position

🚣🏽 Drivers & Support Staff

AAWSA regularly recruits drivers and general support staff for its field operations across Addis Ababa. Therefore, these positions are open to candidates with relevant vocational training or equivalent experience.

0️⃣ Zero Experience Positions

Although most AAWSA roles require prior experience, zero-year positions are announced periodically for fresh graduates. However, these are less frequent than experienced roles β€” following GizeJobs on Telegram ensures you won’t miss them when they open.

πŸ“’Β  How to Apply for AAWSA Vacancies

All AAWSA applications are submitted exclusively online through the official AAWSA job portal at job.aawsa.gov.et. In-person applications are not required or accepted.

Required Documents

For most AAWSA applications, you will need the following:

  • Updated CV
  • Educational degree certificate and transcripts
  • Work experience certificates (must show employment tax payment for private sector experience)
  • Certificate of Competency (CoC) for Level program graduates
  • Valid National ID

Important Application Rules

  • Online registration is open for only 7 consecutive days from the announcement date. As a result, you must apply quickly once a new vacancy is posted.
  • Work experience must be acquired after graduation and must be directly relevant to the advertised position.
  • Experience certificates from private or non-governmental organizations must be authenticated.
  • Educational credentials for Level programs must include a Certificate of Competency (CoC).

GizeJobs publishes each new AAWSA vacancy the moment it is announced, with deadline dates and a direct link to the official portal.

AAWSA Official Contact & Portal

Job applications: job.aawsa.gov.et
Main website: aawsa.gov.et
Customer call center: 8633 (toll-free, Addis Ababa)
Head office: Gulele Sub-city, Addis Ababa

🚰 AAWSA Vacancy Application Tips

  • Apply on Day 1. Registration closes after only 7 consecutive days. Therefore, having your documents ready before an announcement drops is essential.
  • Authenticate private sector experience. AAWSA strictly requires experience certificates from private employers to show employment tax payment. In other words, informal employment letters without tax records will not be accepted.
  • CoC is required for Level graduates. If your qualification is a Level program, make sure your Certificate of Competency is ready before applying.
  • Experience must match the role exactly. AAWSA specifies that experience must be directly relevant to the advertised position. Consequently, applying with unrelated experience will likely result in disqualification.
  • Follow GizeJobs on Telegram to get notified the moment a new AAWSA vacancy is posted.

πŸ”€ Frequently Asked Questions

How often does AAWSA announce new vacancies?

AAWSA announces new vacancies multiple times per year. However, application windows are short β€” only 7 consecutive days. As a result, following GizeJobs on Telegram is the most reliable way to stay updated.

AAWSA primarily recruits experienced professionals. Nevertheless, zero-year positions are announced periodically. GizeJobs flags these clearly when they appear.

All applications are submitted online through the official AAWSA portal at job.aawsa.gov.et. In-person submission is not required or accepted.

Experience certificates must show employment tax payment for private sector roles and must be authenticated. Furthermore, the experience must be directly relevant to the position and acquired after graduation.

For further information, AAWSA can be reached at +251116187655. In addition, the official job portal at job.aawsa.gov.et lists all current openings.

🚿 Past AAWSA Vacancies on GizeJobs

GizeJobs has covered the following AAWSA recruitment announcements. Check back when new cycles open:

  • General Recruitment β€” Engineers, Accountants, and Drivers (14 positions, October 2025)
  • Quality Inspector
  • SCADA System Specialist
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Hydraulics & Water Engineering Specialist
  • Administrative & Supply Chain Roles
  • Zero Year & Experienced Mixed Recruitment

This page is updated each time a new AAWSA vacancy is announced on GizeJobs. Last updated: July 2026.