About the Role
The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking a highly skilled Director: Water Services Infrastructure Development to join their team in Gauteng. This pivotal role focuses on providing strategic direction for the implementation of policies related to water services infrastructure programmes. Your expertise will be instrumental in collaborating with provincial COGTA and municipalities to ensure that grant-funded projects are prioritized efficiently. As a key player in these initiatives, you will contribute significantly to ensuring that communities have access to essential water services, which is vital for public health and economic growth in the region.
Located in Gauteng, this position not only offers a chance to work within an influential governmental department but also to positively impact the lives of South Africans. By ensuring that water supply needs are met across various sectors, you will play an essential role in promoting sustainable development and partnership among public entities, the private sector, and civil society. This role embodies the essence of public service, bringing meaning and purpose to your daily work.
About the Department
The Department of Water and Sanitation is dedicated to managing South Africa’s water resources efficiently and sustainably. With a mission to ensure that all citizens have access to adequate water supply and sanitation services, this department plays a vital role in safeguarding the country’s natural water resources. Working here means being part of a collective effort to enhance the quality of life for all South Africans while promoting responsible stewardship of the environment.
What You’ll Do
- Provide strategic oversight for the implementation of water services infrastructure programmes.
- Align water services infrastructure grant policies with departmental strategic plans.
- Facilitate and support the execution of regional bulk infrastructure programmes.
- Engage with various stakeholders to address water-related issues effectively.
- Ensure that water supply is maintained for all business sectors and municipalities.
- Manage budgets for water services infrastructure grant programmes and compile comprehensive reports.
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders regarding water issues, ensuring transparency and collaboration.
- Implement water policies for the regional bulk supply of water and monitor their effectiveness.
What You’ll Need
- A Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Project Management at NQF level 7.
- At least ten years of programme and project management experience in civil engineering within the water sector.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in a middle or senior management role, preferably within the water sector.
- Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS) endorsed by the National School of Government.
- Working knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and contract administration.
- Strong communication and analytical skills, both verbal and written.
- A valid and unexpired driver’s license.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and discipline-specific software applications.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
A Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Project Management at NQF level 7 qualification.Ten (10) years programme and project management in civil engineering within the water sector-built environment.
Five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level.
Experience should preferably be in the water sector.
Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS) as endorsed by the National School of Government.
Working knowledge of Public Finance Management Act.
Possess a general understanding of contract administration, business principles, and 128 business law.
A valid and unexpired driver’s license.
A broad understanding of each engineering discipline.
Working knowledge of drafting of agreements Effective computer skills (Microsoft Office Software, lotus notes, and other company and discipline-specific software applications).
Effective and excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing with management, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Department.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge and understanding of Human Resources Management Legislations, policies, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act (PFMA).
Framework for managing performance information.
Knowledge of implementing policies of PMDS.
Client orientation and customer focus.
Service Delivery Innovation (SDI).
Problem management and empowerment.
Accountability and ethical conduct.
Job Duties
Provide strategic direction in the implementation of policies on water services infrastructure programmes, in conjunction with provincial COGTA and municipalities, to ensure that grant-funded projects are optimally prioritised on an ongoing basis.Ensure that policies on water services infrastructure grant programme are aligned to the departmental strategic plan.
ensure that plans are available for water services infrastructure grant programmes.
Facilitates and support implementation of water services infrastructure grant programmes for provincial operations.
Ensure that Regional Bulk Infrastructure programme is implemented in the province.
Various water sector consulted on water issues.
Needs of business sectors catered for on water bulk infrastructure grant programmes.
Implement water policies for regional bulk infrastructure supply of water.
Promote partnership between government public entities, private sector, and civil society regarding water services infrastructure grant programmes.
Ensure that water supply is available for all business sectors.
Avail raw water supply for all municipalities.
Ensure that all other water key stakeholders are communicated regarding water issues.
budgeted for in medium term expenditure framework.
Compile budget for building water services infrastructure grant programme.
Monthly reporting.
Early warning system management.
Ensure that budgeted funds are used properly.
Ensure that monitoring and evaluation for water services infrastructure grant programmes are properly conducted in provinces.
Compile reports on monitoring and evaluation.
Ensure projects are carried out as planned.
Implement water policies for regional bulk supply of water.
Compile monthly and quarterly reports.
