About the Role
The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual for the role of Director: Operations Central based in Pretoria. This pivotal position involves shaping and implementing strategic policies and objectives that directly impact the management of water resources in the region. With the growing importance of sustainable water management, this role is crucial in ensuring the community has access to vital resources while promoting environmental stewardship and operational excellence.
Working in Pretoria, the Director will lead efforts to develop progress reports on the achievement of operational objectives and oversee significant infrastructure projects for water resource management. The impact of this position extends beyond administrative duties; it plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by ensuring effective water supply systems and infrastructure rehabilitation. By managing resources and guiding a diverse team, the Director will contribute to the sustainability and efficiency of water services, making a meaningful difference in the public service landscape of South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Water and Sanitation is dedicated to ensuring the sustainable management of water resources across South Africa. With a mandate to provide equitable access to water and sanitation services, the department focuses on the development, maintenance, and rehabilitation of essential water infrastructure. Working here means being part of a mission that prioritizes the well-being of communities through effective water resource management and innovative solutions to meet the challenges posed by climate change and population growth.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement strategic policies and objectives for water resource management.
- Prepare and present progress reports on the achievement of operational objectives and financial expenditure.
- Oversee the management and rehabilitation of water resource infrastructure, including canals and civil engineering projects.
- Ensure compliance with agreements regarding the bulk supply of raw water to various institutions.
- Manage asset accountability for both movable and non-movable assets within the cluster.
- Facilitate effective human resource management and transformation initiatives.
- Ensure risk management practices are adhered to within operations.
What You’ll Need
- A Bachelor’s Degree or relevant NQF Level 7 qualification in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in a middle or senior managerial role.
- Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS).
- Valid unexpired driver’s license.
- In-depth knowledge of water sector regulations, engineering principles, and project management.
- Strong competencies in strategic leadership, problem-solving, and financial management.
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to ethical conduct.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or relevant NQF Level 7 qualification in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering, coupled with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level.Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS) as endorsed by the National School of Government.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence is required.
The successful candidate must demonstrate sound knowledge of the water sector, engineering principles and practices, engineering project management, programme and project management, human resource management, financial management, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), and Treasury regulations and procurement processes.
The candidate must possess the following competencies and skills: strategic capability and leadership; service delivery and innovation; change and knowledge management; problem-solving and analytical skills; people and diversity management; client orientation and customer focus; excellent verbal and written communication skills; accountability; and ethical conduct.
Job Duties
The development and implementation of policies and strategic objectives for the cluster.Develop progress reports on the achievement of objectives and expenditure.
Manage the operations of water resource infrastructure for the cluster.
Develops, reviewed and updated bulk water supply agreements.
Rehabilitation and refurbishment of water resource infrastructure.
Manages the canals and civil engineering rehabilitation of infrastructure.
Ensure that risk for the operations in the cluster is managed.
Manage asset management for both movable and non-moveable assets.
Ensure that the bulk supply of raw water to institutions is in accordance with the agreement signed by relevant parties.
Resource accountability and human resource management.
Transformation, financial management and accountability.
Accounting to departmental bargaining adjudication committee.
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