About the Role
The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking a dedicated individual for the role of Assistant Director: Capacity Building in Bellville. This position plays a crucial part in supporting the implementation of water services policies and strategies that directly impact the community’s access to essential water supply. By facilitating workshops and creating awareness around water service policies, you will be empowering communities and local authorities, ensuring that they are equipped to manage their water resources effectively. This role is vital not only for compliance with national water service standards but also for promoting health and hygiene, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for South Africans.
Working in Bellville, a vibrant suburb of Cape Town, you will be part of a team committed to improving water service delivery. Your contributions will have a ripple effect, fostering best practices not only within South Africa but also across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a tangible difference in public service and to support the sustainable management of one of our most precious resources – water.
About the Department
The Department of Water and Sanitation is tasked with ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water resources in South Africa. With a mandate to provide equitable access to water services, the department focuses on capacity building, strategic planning, and community engagement. Working here means being part of a mission that supports the health and well-being of communities while addressing the challenges posed by water scarcity and quality.
What You’ll Do
- Support the implementation of water services policies and strategies across the sector.
- Facilitate workshops to raise awareness and understanding of water service guidelines.
- Assist in developing maintenance procedures based on best practices in the water services environment.
- Provide business planning support to the water services sector, including monitoring and evaluation.
- Empower newly elected councillors with the necessary skills for effective water services management.
- Promote skills development initiatives for unemployed youth to create job opportunities.
- Manage human resources within the section, including recruitment, selection, and staff development.
What You’ll Need
- A National Diploma in Social Science at NQF level 6 or a relevant qualification.
- Five (5) years of experience in a water services environment.
- A valid, unexpired driver’s license.
- Knowledge of strategic and operational plan management.
- Ability to implement policies effectively and efficiently.
- Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation principles.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
A National Diploma in Social Science at NQF level 6 or relevant qualification.Five (5) years’ experience in water services environment.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Knowledge of strategic and operational plan management.
Ability to implement policies.
Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles.
Job Duties
Provide support in the implementation of water services policy and strategy by the water services sectors.Provide support in the implementation of Basic household water service policy.
Facilitate workshops to create awareness on policies and guidelines.
Implement water services strategy through WSDPs and ensure compliance with the Basic household water service policy and guidelines.
Facilitation of best practice learning in the country as well as in the SADC region.
Assist in the development of appropriate maintenance procedures through best practices.
Provide support to water services sector in business planning, appraisal and monitoring.
The provision of support to the water services authority through the development of capacity in operations and maintenance of water services infrastructure.
The empowerment and building 135 capacity of newly elected councillors on water services business.
The provision of skills development to unemployed youth in order to create job opportunities.
Provide support with water services capacity building, skills training and job creation through EPWP.
Promote water advocacy programmes.
Assist with the promotion of health and hygiene awareness through the implementation of WASH programmes to minimise water-borne diseases.
Manage mainstreaming of Health and Hygiene in water and sanitation programmes.
The management of Human Resources within the section.
To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.
To manage the development of individuals in the section.
Ensure that HRD policies are applied to all staff members within the section.
