About the Role
The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking a Chief Director: Water Institutions Management to join their dedicated team at the Pretoria Head Office. This pivotal role involves overseeing the establishment and disestablishment of water sector institutions, ensuring that they operate effectively and in alignment with legislative norms. By guiding the development and implementation of comprehensive frameworks and policies, the Chief Director will play a crucial role in managing water resources and services, thereby enhancing the quality of life for residents across South Africa.
Located in the vibrant city of Pretoria, this role is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of South Africans. The Chief Director will ensure that water governance entities function optimally, contributing to sustainable water management, which is vital for both economic growth and environmental preservation. This position is essential for maintaining accountability and transparency in the public service sector, ensuring that communities have access to reliable water services.
About the Department
The Department of Water and Sanitation is committed to the sustainable management of South Africa’s water resources. Its mandate includes ensuring equitable access to water, promoting water conservation, and overseeing the regulatory framework governing water services. Working in this department means being part of a mission that impacts public health, economic development, and environmental sustainability, ultimately fostering a better future for all South Africans.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the establishment and disestablishment of water sector institutions.
- Develop and implement frameworks and policies related to water governance.
- Monitor the compliance of institutions with legislative standards and practices.
- Oversee corporate governance structures and ensure effective operational procedures.
- Draft directives for water governance entities, in collaboration with legal teams.
- Implement review mechanisms to assess compliance and performance regularly.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between various stakeholders in the water sector.
What You’ll Need
- A relevant undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Public Administration, Management, Governance, or a related field.
- At least five years of experience in senior management.
- Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government.
- Knowledge of finance, regulation of statutory bodies, and relevant legislation in the water sector.
- Strong strategic capacity and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- A commitment to accountability, ethical conduct, and service delivery.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
A relevant undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration, Management, Governance, Economics, Corporate Governance, Water Resource Management, Environmental Management and Engineering Science with five (5) years of experience at a senior management level.Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government.
Understanding and application of finance.
Knowledge within the regulation and oversight of statutory bodies.
Knowledge of relevant legislation within the water sector.
Knowledge and application of project and programme leadership management.
Understanding of the business and budget planning framework of the South African government.
Understanding of relevant public service prescripts.
Strategic capacity and leadership.
Understanding of financial, change and knowledge management.
Service delivery and innovation.
Problem solving and analysis.
People management and empowerment.
76 Client orientation and customer focus.
Excellent communication skills both (verbal and written).
Accountability and ethical conduct.
Job Duties
Oversee and lead the establishment and disestablishment of water sector institutions (overring water resources and services).Guide the development and implementation of frameworks and policies for creating or dissolving institutions within the water sector.
Oversee the monitoring of institutions, affairs, practices, activities, behaviours, and conduct to ensure alignment with legislative and agreed-upon norms.
Implement review mechanisms to regularly assess compliance with prescribed standards and practices.
Oversee and lead the establishment, implementation, and effective operation of corporate governance structures, procedures, practices, controls and safeguards.
Oversee the drafting of directives to be issued by the Minister to water governance entities.
Collaborate with legal and regulatory teams to ensure directives are clear, enforceable and support legislative objectives.
ENQURIES : Mr Vincent Molatana Tel No: (012) 336 8610
