Description
Incentives for excellent performance *Flexible working arrangements *Access to a professional employee assistance programme *A supportive and empowering working environment.
“We recognise that people are the cornerstone of the Department’s success”
Employee Value Proposition
We provide: ?Learning and development opportunities ?Incentives for excellent performance ?Flexible working arrangements ?Access to a professional employee assistance programme ?A supportive and empowering working environment
The Department of Water Affairs is an equal opportunity, af?rmative action employer. It is the intention of the Department to promote representivity in the Public Service through the ?lling of this position and the candidature of persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity
will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this regard will expedite the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the under-represented groups can be identi?ed, candidates from the represented groups
will be considered.
Note: Short-listed candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and veri?cation processes, including a competency assessment and personality pro?le analysis.
Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service department, and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV as well as certi?ed copies of quali?cations.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Applications, quoting the post reference number, must be forwarded to: The Department of Water Affairs, Private Bag X 350, Pretoria 0001 or hand deliver at the Continental Building, Coner Visagie and Bosman, Continental
Building, Room 714, for the attention of Ms T. Bapela
Applications received after the closing date, as well as applications received via fax/email, will NOT be considered or accepted.
Correspondence is limited to short-listed candidates only; should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
CLOSING DATE: 8 JULY 2011.
URS 10847
DIRECTOR-GENERAL
(FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE CONTRACT)
?SALARY: R 1,339,518 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
SUBJECT TO THE SIGNING OF A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/01
REQUIREMENTS: ?An appropriate Honours degree (a Masters; MBA or MBL degree will serve
as an advantage) ?Ten years experience at a senior/executive management level and a strong
understanding of the mandate and operations of the water sector ?Capabilities to represent the
Department at FOSAD (Forum of South African Director Generals) portfolio committees, Cabinet
and at other related engagements.
DUTIES: ?Ensure sustainable and equitable water resources management ?Ensure that the
Department builds, operates and maintains water resources infrastructure ?Ensure universal
access to safe and affordable water services ?Provide strategic direction and overall management
of Departmental programmes ?Advise the Minister and Deputy Minister on application of the
legislative mandate ?Realisation of Government’s applicable priorities and objectives ?Perform
Accounting Of?cer duties ?Assurance of corporate governance principles and outcomes in line with
the King Report ?The following will serve as an advantage: knowledge and understanding of the
Public Service Laws and Regulations; sound knowledge of the PFMA; proven track record of leading
turn-around strategies and transformation; and organisational business processes management
?Thorough knowledge and understanding of Government programmes and priorities ?Knowledge
of legislation related to the Public Service ?Proven high level liaison and communication ability
?Knowledge of procurement legislation ?Knowledge of Employee Relation Legislation ?Knowledge
of the Water Act and its implementation ?Knowledge of content and application of the King reports
(1, 2 and 3) ?Knowledge of audit and risk management processes, applications, variants and
implementation of corrective actions ?The incumbent will be expected to have: Strategic Capability
and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Capability in
Turnaround Strategies; Transformation Management; Knowledge and Information Management;
Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem Solving and Analysis; Policy Analysis and Development;
People Management and Empowerment; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication;
Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
ENQUIRIES: Mr A.M. Bogoshi, Tel. (012) 336 7404.
CHIEF DIRECTOR:
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
(FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE CONTRACT)
?SALARY: R 830,502 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
SUBJECT TO THE SIGNING OF A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/02
REQUIREMENTS: ?A four-year quali?caiton in Engineering ?A post-graduate quali?cation in
Business Management or Project Management and/or registration as a professional practitioner
will serve as an advantage ?At least seven years experience in a project management environment
in water resources infrastructure ?Should have experience in managing a mega project (>300mil
over >3years) ?Exposure to environmental management and health and safety ?Exposure to water
resources planning ?Should have knowledge and practical experience of all elements of project
management including risk, quality, resources, project communication, project asset management,
stakeholder management, procurement, integration, ?nancial management, funding, cost estimates
and budget control ?Experience with Government procurement, ?nancial management and
integration project processes will serve as an added advantage.
DUTIES: ?Make relevant contributions to deliberations of EXCO Human Capital Task Team
milestones with regard to DWA transformation journey achieved ?Establish and maintain new
directorate: WR Infrastructure planning ?Develop strategic and business plans for the Chief
Directorate: Infrastructure Development based on NWRI strategy ?Promote sound ?nancial
management ?Promote skills development ?Establish the Directorate: Project Management ?Make
relevant contributions to the DWA annual report ?Provide responses to Ministerial enquiries ?Make
relevant contributions at NWRI strategic planning and implementation ?Serve as a member of
the Branch management committee and the branch BEC (Bid Evaluation Committee) meetings
?Provide oversight management with respect to DWA agencies, such as the TCTA.
ENQUIRIES: Dr C. Ruiters, Tel. (012) 336 7305.
CHIEF DIRECTOR: WATER ECOSYSTEMS
(FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE CONTRACT)
?SALARY: R 830,502 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
SUBJECT TO THE SIGNING OF A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/03
REQUIREMENTS: ?A four-year tertiary quali?cation in Water Management, Environmental
Management, Natural Resource Management or a related ?eld ?Minimum of ?ve years relevant
management experience in a water or environmental ?eld ?Knowledge of and experience in water
management ?Knowledge of and experience in Integrated Environmental Management (IEM).
COMPETENCIES/ATTRIBUTES: ?Strategic capability and leadership ?Programme and project
management ?Financial and change management ?Turnaround strategy capacity ?Transformation
management ?Knowledge management ?Service Delivery Innovation (SDI) ?Problem solving
and analysis ?People and diversity management ?Client orientation and customer focus
?Communication ?Accountability ?Ethical Conduct.
DUTIES: ?Development and implementation of measures to protect water resources, including
prevention of pollution and remedying the effects on fresh water systems ?Development of
strategies and guidelines of resource directed measures and source directed controls in line with
resource protection and national environmental management policy and legislative requirements
?Development of policies and strategies to determine and implement water ecosystem requirements
?Co-ordinate activities of water environmental assets and natural resources ?Assessment of water
resources through the setting of resource quality objectives and determination of reserves ?Provide
leadership as well as an oversight role and management support within the Chief Directorate
?Financial planning and management according to the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
ENQUIRIES: Mr M. Nepfumbada, Tel. (012) 366 8787.
CHIEF DIRECTOR / REGIONAL HEAD (2 POSTS)
(FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE CONTRACT)
?SALARY: R 830,502 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
SUBJECT TO THE SIGNING OF A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
?CENTRE: KWAZULU-NATAL & EASTERN CAPE
?REF. 10847/04
REQUIREMENTS: ?A post-graduate quali?cation in Management with extensive experience at
a Senior Management level in an organisational and technical environment ?Relevant extensive
experience in the water sector and service delivery environments.
COMPETENCIES/ATTRIBUTES: ?A good understanding of Government’s service delivery
initiatives ?The ability to interact at both political and administrative level ?A good understanding of
the importance of inter-Governmental relations and co-operative governance ?Sound knowledge
and understanding of the National Water Act and the Water Services Act ?Strategic capability and
leadership ?Programme and project management ?Financial management ?Change management
?Knowledge management ?Service Delivery Innovation (SDI) ?Problem solving and analysis
?People management and empowerment ?Client orientation and customer focus ?Communication
skills ?Accountability and ethical conduct ?Pro?ciency in MS Of?ce software (Word, Excel and
PowerPoint) ?A valid driver’s licence and the willingness to travel.
DUTIES: ?Provide strategic guidance and leadership in the management of water service and
water resources in the province to ensure sustainable and equitable water resource management
?Ensure that the Department contributes to economic growth, rural development, food security
and land reform through programmes such as Water Allocation Reform, Support to Resource Poor
Farmers, etc. ?Provide guidance on strengthening of the Region’s regulation of the water sector
?Drive and champion sector collaboration and implementation of the inter-Governmental Relations
Act ?Drive the implementation of Government’s programme of action at regional level ?Ensure
alignment of the Department’s programmes with Integrated Development Plans in the province in
partnership with all role players ?Ensure the provision of support to Local Government and other
water management institutions ?Manage ?nancial and human resources ?Monitor compliance with
departmental policies, regulations, norms and standards.
ENQUIRIES: Ms T. Mbassa, tel. (012) 336 8723/4.
PROGRAMME MANAGER: WATER SERVICES
REGIONAL BULK INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMME
(FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE CONTRACT)
?SALARY: R 830,502 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
SUBJECT TO THE SIGNING OF A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/05
REQUIREMENTS: ?A four-year appropriate degree ?Extensive experience in the management of
multidisciplinary projects/programmes ?Knowledge of relevant legislation within the water sector
?Policy and strategy development ?Conceptual and analytical thinking ?Project and programme
leadership management ?Decision-making and problem-solving skills ?Dynamic and innovative
person with an advanced level of strategy facilitation, negotiation, presentation and public speaking
skills, as well as an ability to in?uence/interact with key stakeholders within the water sector
?Understanding of the business and budget planning framework of the RSA Government, including
the understanding of relevant Public Service prescripts.
DUTIES: ?Report to the Deputy Director-General: Regions and serve on various forums and
structures inside and outside the Department ?Ensure effective co-ordination, monitoring and
reporting of the water targets and regional bulk implementation ?Provide oversight and strategic
support to ensure that the regional bulk infrastructure programme objectives and goals are achieved
in the provinces ?Facilitate and co-ordinate the functions of all departmental and non-departmental
of?cials involved in the water services regional bulk infrastructure programme ?Ensure alignment of
the regional bulk infrastructure programme with other growth and development initiatives ?Ensure
that all business and social transformation imperatives are integrated into the regional bulk
infrastructure programme ?Ensure effective programme and ?nancial management, co-ordination,
monitoring and reporting of the regional bulk infrastructure programme in the provinces.
ENQUIRIES: Ms N. Zamxaka, tel. (012) 336 7585.
DIRECTOR:
WATER SERVICES POLICY AND STRATEGY
?SALARY: R 685,200 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/06
REQUIREMENTS: ?A three-year tertiary quali?cation or equivalent quali?cation in Policy
Development ?Minimum of ?ve years experience in the water or municipal services sector ?Project
management experience ?Knowledge and experience in Policy development ?Knowledge of Public
Sector functions ?Candidates must have the following competencies: ?Strategic capability and
leadership ?Programme and project management ?Financial management ?Change management
?Knowledge management ?Service Delivery Innovation (SDI) ?Problem solving and analysis
?People and diversity management ?Client orientation and customer focus ?Communication
?Accountability.
DUTIES: ?Development and co-ordination of policies, strategies and guidelines for water services
?Provide guidance and strategic oversight on implementation of water services policies and
strategies to sector institutions and local Government ?Interact with the sector partners to ensure
alignment of sector policies and strategies ?Review legislation and policies for the sector ?Strategic
assessment of the sector ?Respond to Ministerial questions.
ENQUIRIES: Ms N. Ncapayi, Tel. (012) 336 6665.
DIRECTOR:
WATER SERVICES SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
?SALARY: R 685,200 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/07
REQUIREMENTS: ?A Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Development Studies or Public
Development and Management ?Five years experience in Local Government, Environment and
Water Sector ?Practical knowledge of Public Sector Regulations, Local Government Legislation,
Treasury Regulations, Water Sector, PFMA, MFMA as well as planning and development processes
in Local Government ?Candidates must have the following competencies: ?Strategic capability
and leadership ?Programme and project management ?Financial management ?Knowledge
management ?Problem solving and analysis ?People management and empowerment ?Client
orientation and customer focus.
DUTIES: ?The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of sector guidance, technical
assistance and facilitation of capacity building initiatives within the water sector institutions ?The
provision of technical assistance and guidelines to sector institutions on ?nancing and economics of
water services delivery ?The provision of strategic guidelines for the assessment of technical, legal,
?nancial and social performance of Water Services institutional models.
ENQUIRIES: Ms N. Ncapayi, Tel. (012) 336 6665.
DIRECTOR: CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
SALARY: R 685,200 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/08
REQUIREMENTS: ?A relevant National diploma/degree in any of the following ?elds: Civil/
Mechanical Engineering, Human Resources, Financial Management or other ?elds relevant to
construction water supply infrastructure management plus proven managerial and leadership
abilities ?Proven human resources and ?nancial management skills ?Extensive technical experience
in the construction environment ?Extensive experience in of?ce management ?Knowledge of
project and programme management ?Knowledge of construction and water related legislation and
policies ?Ability to develop policy and strategy in terms of key performance areas for construction
units ?Excellent verbal and written communication skills ?Good negotiation, problem solving,
interpersonal and decision-making skills ?Technical report writing skills ?Computer literacy ?Willing
to undergo competency assessment ?A valid driver’s licence as well as the willingness to travel and
work irregular hours.
DUTIES: ?It will be expected of the incumbent to provide leadership within the Directorate ?Ensure
adequate support to construction units (on ?nance, personnel, labour relations, safety, security,
asset management and equipment management) ?Development of strategic and Business
Plans for the Directorate: Construction ?Ensure that there is strategy and budget planning for the
Directorate and construction units ?Development of an expenditure forecast on a quarterly basis
or as acceptable by the Directorate ?Manage human resources within the Directorate ?Promote
teambuilding within and beyond the Directorate ?Promote transformation ?Communicate effectively
with various stakeholders in relevant sectors about Departmental programmes as well as collaborate
involvement and participation.
ENQUIRIES: Mr F. Smith, Tel. (012) 336 8770.
DIRECTOR: OPTIONS ANALYSIS
?SALARY: R 685,200 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/09
REQUIREMENTS: ?A B.Sc. Civil Engineering degree (essential) or an equivalent quali?cation
plus a minimum of eight years experience as a Registered Professional Engineer with ECSA
?Knowledge of scenario planning, Public Service Act and Regulations, State Procurement,
Policy and Strategy development, Environmental Management, Water Resource Assessment,
Analysis of Water Requirements and Supply Systems, Water Quality Assessment, Hydrology
and Geohydrology, Dam Engineering and Water Infrastructure ?Knowledge of existing legislation
affecting the work environment ?Knowledge of contractual and legal requirements ?Knowledge of
business and management principles ?Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation and
human resources.
DUTIES: ?Supervise planning of water resource development/management options to reconcile
water availability and demand to meet bulk water supply needs throughout South Africa ?Manage
Production/Operations policies, strategies and guidelines/procedures ?Provide Water Resource
development and/or Operational planning support for Catchment Management Agencies and other
water related Entities in Water Resource Management through targeted training and capacity
building ?Evaluate viability of water demand side options to ensure sustainability of water resource
usage ?Ensure adherence to international protocols/laws/best practice in developing/managing
water resources ?Provide expert advice on water resource development and management
?Develop Strategic and Business Plans for the Directorate ?Manage Human Resources leadership,
management and administration.
ENQUIRIES: Mr S. Mabuda, Tel. (012) 336 8477.
DIRECTOR: HR PLANNING AND RECRUITMENT
?SALARY: R 685,200 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/10
REQUIREMENTS: ?A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent quali?cation in Human Resource
Management, Social Science and/or related ?elds ?Relevant experience in HR Planning,
Recruitment and Selection ?An in-depth understanding of enabling legislation (BCEA, Employment
Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act, Public Service Act, Public Service
Regulations) ?Appropriate management experience in the HR environment ?Knowledge of HR
Planning, Recruitment and Selection processes ?Excellent communication and writing skills
?Advanced Computer literacy ?Ability to manage the compilation of statistics, conduct trend
analysis and compile reports.
DUTIES: ?The incumbent will oversee, co-ordinate and manage the overall HR Planning,
Recruitment and Selection component ?Advise and consult with Top Management as well as relevant
stakeholders on planning, formulating and implementing the HR Plan as well as Recruitment and
Selection principles and practices relevant to the Department ?Oversee that the right people are
attracted by quality assuring the content of post advertisements for placement in the relevant media
?Render expert advice on the screening and selection of most suitable candidates in line with
Employment Equity prescripts in order to support the strategic objectives and post requirements of
the Department’s core mandate ?Co-ordinate, compile and submit the Employment Equity Report,
HR Plan and HR Planning Reports of the Department within prescribed timeframes ?Ensure
compliance with relevant Recruitment legislation ?Ensure and oversee strategic business planning
and reporting (operational, ?nancial and HR management) for the Directorate ?Manage budget and
ensure expenditure controls for the Directorate: Planning, Recruitment and Selection ?Manage the
implementation of PMDS for the Directorate.
ENQUIRIES: Mr A.M. Bogoshi, Tel. (012) 336 7404.
DIRECTOR:
WATER ABSTRACTION AND IN-STREAM USE
?SALARY: R 685,200 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/11
REQUIREMENTS: ?A B.Sc. degree in Civil or Agricultural Engineering or Hydrology, Geohydrology,
Water Resource Management or Environmental Management ?Ten years experience in Water
Resource Management ?Policy and Strategy Development ?Project Management experience
?Understanding of policy development ?Understanding of integrated water resource management
?Knowledge of the National Water Act (NWA), the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA),
the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (BBBEE) and the Disaster Management Act
?Knowledge and understanding of the South African Constitutional Act ?Processing of water use
and environment authorisation ?Candidates must have the following competencies: ?Strategic
capability and leadership ?Programme and project management ?Financial management
?Change management ?Knowledge management ?Service Delivery Innovation (SDI) ?Problem
solving and analysis ?People management and empowerment ?Client orientation and customer
focus ?Communication ?Accountability ?Ethical Conduct.
DUTIES: ?Oversee and provide specialist technical inputs as well as ethical professional judgement
and leadership in compliance with legal and policy requirements in the evaluation and regulation
of abstraction and in-stream water uses ?Support WRM awareness and training programmes, eg.
Integrated Environmental Management (IEM) Series ?Co-ordinate the assessment of WRM research
needs and support structured interaction between the SA Water Sector and the SA Research
Environment ?Oversee and provide specialist technical inputs as well as ethical professional
judgement and leadership in the review, development and implementation of policies, legislation,
protocols and guidelines for management of water resources and safety of dams ?Reporting on
statutory environmental accounting requirements for DWA in terms of Consolidated Environmental
Implementation and Management Plan (CEIMP) ?People Management ?Financial Management.
ENQUIRIES: Ms D. Mochotlhi, Tel. (012) 336 7255.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: WATER SERVICES REGIONAL
BULK INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMME
(FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE CONTRACT)
?SALARY: R 406,839 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 11) (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY
PACKAGE) SUBJECT TO THE SIGNING OF A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/12
REQUIREMENTS: ?A three-year appropriate degree plus a minimum of three years management
experience ?Knowledge of relevant legislation within the water sector ?Policy and strategy
development ?Conceptual and analytical thinking ?Project and programme management ?Decision
making and problem solving ?Dynamic and innovative person with an average level of strategy
facilitation, negotiation, presentation and public speaking skills as well as capability to in?uence/
interact with key stakeholders within the water sector ?Understanding of the business and budget
planning framework of the RSA Government, including an understanding of relevant Public Service
prescripts.
DUTIES: ?Co-ordinate with Head Of?ce and Regional Teams (Water Resources, Institutional,
Financial, Planning, Implementation and Legal) to ensure successful planning and implementation
of the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Programme ?Fast track integrated regional bulk planning and
implementation processes to ensure that implementation targets are met ?Con?rm the governance
and inter-Governmental structures for service delivery in all the regions ?De?ne and determine
the roles and responsibilities of the different water sector role players within the Water Targets and
Regional Bulk Programme implementation ?Respond to queries by water services management
and stakeholders ?Ensure project implementation, ?nancial management, co-ordination and
planning ?Ensure the ?nalisation of project readiness studies (projects ready for implementation,
priority projects not ready for implementation and future project nomination and prioritisation) and
ensure alignment with other programmes ?Co-ordination of project speci?c feasibility studies
and implementation planning ?Compile monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports on the
implementation of regional bulk infrastructure projects.
ENQUIRIES: Mr Dirk van der Boon, Tel. (012) 336 8537.
REGIONAL ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER:
WATER SERVICES REGIONAL BULK
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMME (6 POSTS)
(FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE CONTRACT)
?SALARY: R 406,839 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 11) (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY
PACKAGE) SUBJECT TO THE SIGNING OF A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
?CENTRES: GAUTENG, KWAZULU NATAL, LIMPOPO, MPUMALANGA,
NORTHERN CAPE AND NORTH WEST ?REF. 10847/13
REQUIREMENTS: ?A three-year appropriate degree plus a minimum of three years management
experience ?Knowledge of relevant legislation within the water sector ?Policy and strategy
development ?Conceptual and analytical thinking ?Project and programme management ?Decision
making and problem solving ?Dynamic and innovative person with an average level of strategy
facilitation, negotiation, presentation and public speaking skills as well as capability to in?uence/
interact with key stakeholders within the water sector ?Understanding of the business and budget
planning framework of the RSA Government, including the understanding of relevant Public Service
prescripts.
DUTIES: The Regional Assistant Project Manager is responsible for the following activities in the
relevant Province: ?Fast track integrated regional bulk planning and implementation processes
to ensure that implementation targets are met ?Con?rm the governance and inter-Governmental
structures for service delivery in the region ?De?ne and determine the roles and responsibilities
of the different water sector role players within the Water Targets and Regional Bulk Programme
implementation ?Respond to queries by water services management and stakeholders ?Ensure
project implementation, ?nancial management, co-ordination and planning ?Ensure the ?nalisation
of project readiness studies (projects ready for implementation, priority projects not ready for
implementation, future project nomination and prioritisation) and ensure alignment with other
programmes ?Co-ordination of project speci?c feasibility studies and implementation planning
?Compile monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports on the implementation of regional bulk
infrastructure projects.
ENQUIRIES: Mr Dirk van der Boon, Tel. (012) 336 8537.
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Incentives for excellent performance *Flexible working arrangements *Access to a professional employee assistance programme *A supportive and empowering working environment.
“We recognise that people are the cornerstone of the Department’s success”
Employee Value Proposition
We provide: ?Learning and development opportunities ?Incentives for excellent performance ?Flexible working arrangements ?Access to a professional employee assistance programme ?A supportive and empowering working environment
The Department of Water Affairs is an equal opportunity, af?rmative action employer. It is the intention of the Department to promote representivity in the Public Service through the ?lling of this position and the candidature of persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity
will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this regard will expedite the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the under-represented groups can be identi?ed, candidates from the represented groups
will be considered.
Note: Short-listed candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and veri?cation processes, including a competency assessment and personality pro?le analysis.
Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service department, and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV as well as certi?ed copies of quali?cations.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Applications, quoting the post reference number, must be forwarded to: The Department of Water Affairs, Private Bag X 350, Pretoria 0001 or hand deliver at the Continental Building, Coner Visagie and Bosman, Continental
Building, Room 714, for the attention of Ms T. Bapela
Applications received after the closing date, as well as applications received via fax/email, will NOT be considered or accepted.
Correspondence is limited to short-listed candidates only; should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
CLOSING DATE: 8 JULY 2011.
URS 10847
DIRECTOR-GENERAL
(FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE CONTRACT)
?SALARY: R 1,339,518 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
SUBJECT TO THE SIGNING OF A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/01
REQUIREMENTS: ?An appropriate Honours degree (a Masters; MBA or MBL degree will serve
as an advantage) ?Ten years experience at a senior/executive management level and a strong
understanding of the mandate and operations of the water sector ?Capabilities to represent the
Department at FOSAD (Forum of South African Director Generals) portfolio committees, Cabinet
and at other related engagements.
DUTIES: ?Ensure sustainable and equitable water resources management ?Ensure that the
Department builds, operates and maintains water resources infrastructure ?Ensure universal
access to safe and affordable water services ?Provide strategic direction and overall management
of Departmental programmes ?Advise the Minister and Deputy Minister on application of the
legislative mandate ?Realisation of Government’s applicable priorities and objectives ?Perform
Accounting Of?cer duties ?Assurance of corporate governance principles and outcomes in line with
the King Report ?The following will serve as an advantage: knowledge and understanding of the
Public Service Laws and Regulations; sound knowledge of the PFMA; proven track record of leading
turn-around strategies and transformation; and organisational business processes management
?Thorough knowledge and understanding of Government programmes and priorities ?Knowledge
of legislation related to the Public Service ?Proven high level liaison and communication ability
?Knowledge of procurement legislation ?Knowledge of Employee Relation Legislation ?Knowledge
of the Water Act and its implementation ?Knowledge of content and application of the King reports
(1, 2 and 3) ?Knowledge of audit and risk management processes, applications, variants and
implementation of corrective actions ?The incumbent will be expected to have: Strategic Capability
and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Capability in
Turnaround Strategies; Transformation Management; Knowledge and Information Management;
Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem Solving and Analysis; Policy Analysis and Development;
People Management and Empowerment; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication;
Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
ENQUIRIES: Mr A.M. Bogoshi, Tel. (012) 336 7404.
CHIEF DIRECTOR:
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
(FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE CONTRACT)
?SALARY: R 830,502 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
SUBJECT TO THE SIGNING OF A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/02
REQUIREMENTS: ?A four-year quali?caiton in Engineering ?A post-graduate quali?cation in
Business Management or Project Management and/or registration as a professional practitioner
will serve as an advantage ?At least seven years experience in a project management environment
in water resources infrastructure ?Should have experience in managing a mega project (>300mil
over >3years) ?Exposure to environmental management and health and safety ?Exposure to water
resources planning ?Should have knowledge and practical experience of all elements of project
management including risk, quality, resources, project communication, project asset management,
stakeholder management, procurement, integration, ?nancial management, funding, cost estimates
and budget control ?Experience with Government procurement, ?nancial management and
integration project processes will serve as an added advantage.
DUTIES: ?Make relevant contributions to deliberations of EXCO Human Capital Task Team
milestones with regard to DWA transformation journey achieved ?Establish and maintain new
directorate: WR Infrastructure planning ?Develop strategic and business plans for the Chief
Directorate: Infrastructure Development based on NWRI strategy ?Promote sound ?nancial
management ?Promote skills development ?Establish the Directorate: Project Management ?Make
relevant contributions to the DWA annual report ?Provide responses to Ministerial enquiries ?Make
relevant contributions at NWRI strategic planning and implementation ?Serve as a member of
the Branch management committee and the branch BEC (Bid Evaluation Committee) meetings
?Provide oversight management with respect to DWA agencies, such as the TCTA.
ENQUIRIES: Dr C. Ruiters, Tel. (012) 336 7305.
CHIEF DIRECTOR: WATER ECOSYSTEMS
(FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE CONTRACT)
?SALARY: R 830,502 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
SUBJECT TO THE SIGNING OF A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/03
REQUIREMENTS: ?A four-year tertiary quali?cation in Water Management, Environmental
Management, Natural Resource Management or a related ?eld ?Minimum of ?ve years relevant
management experience in a water or environmental ?eld ?Knowledge of and experience in water
management ?Knowledge of and experience in Integrated Environmental Management (IEM).
COMPETENCIES/ATTRIBUTES: ?Strategic capability and leadership ?Programme and project
management ?Financial and change management ?Turnaround strategy capacity ?Transformation
management ?Knowledge management ?Service Delivery Innovation (SDI) ?Problem solving
and analysis ?People and diversity management ?Client orientation and customer focus
?Communication ?Accountability ?Ethical Conduct.
DUTIES: ?Development and implementation of measures to protect water resources, including
prevention of pollution and remedying the effects on fresh water systems ?Development of
strategies and guidelines of resource directed measures and source directed controls in line with
resource protection and national environmental management policy and legislative requirements
?Development of policies and strategies to determine and implement water ecosystem requirements
?Co-ordinate activities of water environmental assets and natural resources ?Assessment of water
resources through the setting of resource quality objectives and determination of reserves ?Provide
leadership as well as an oversight role and management support within the Chief Directorate
?Financial planning and management according to the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
ENQUIRIES: Mr M. Nepfumbada, Tel. (012) 366 8787.
CHIEF DIRECTOR / REGIONAL HEAD (2 POSTS)
(FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE CONTRACT)
?SALARY: R 830,502 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
SUBJECT TO THE SIGNING OF A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
?CENTRE: KWAZULU-NATAL & EASTERN CAPE
?REF. 10847/04
REQUIREMENTS: ?A post-graduate quali?cation in Management with extensive experience at
a Senior Management level in an organisational and technical environment ?Relevant extensive
experience in the water sector and service delivery environments.
COMPETENCIES/ATTRIBUTES: ?A good understanding of Government’s service delivery
initiatives ?The ability to interact at both political and administrative level ?A good understanding of
the importance of inter-Governmental relations and co-operative governance ?Sound knowledge
and understanding of the National Water Act and the Water Services Act ?Strategic capability and
leadership ?Programme and project management ?Financial management ?Change management
?Knowledge management ?Service Delivery Innovation (SDI) ?Problem solving and analysis
?People management and empowerment ?Client orientation and customer focus ?Communication
skills ?Accountability and ethical conduct ?Pro?ciency in MS Of?ce software (Word, Excel and
PowerPoint) ?A valid driver’s licence and the willingness to travel.
DUTIES: ?Provide strategic guidance and leadership in the management of water service and
water resources in the province to ensure sustainable and equitable water resource management
?Ensure that the Department contributes to economic growth, rural development, food security
and land reform through programmes such as Water Allocation Reform, Support to Resource Poor
Farmers, etc. ?Provide guidance on strengthening of the Region’s regulation of the water sector
?Drive and champion sector collaboration and implementation of the inter-Governmental Relations
Act ?Drive the implementation of Government’s programme of action at regional level ?Ensure
alignment of the Department’s programmes with Integrated Development Plans in the province in
partnership with all role players ?Ensure the provision of support to Local Government and other
water management institutions ?Manage ?nancial and human resources ?Monitor compliance with
departmental policies, regulations, norms and standards.
ENQUIRIES: Ms T. Mbassa, tel. (012) 336 8723/4.
PROGRAMME MANAGER: WATER SERVICES
REGIONAL BULK INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMME
(FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE CONTRACT)
?SALARY: R 830,502 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
SUBJECT TO THE SIGNING OF A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/05
REQUIREMENTS: ?A four-year appropriate degree ?Extensive experience in the management of
multidisciplinary projects/programmes ?Knowledge of relevant legislation within the water sector
?Policy and strategy development ?Conceptual and analytical thinking ?Project and programme
leadership management ?Decision-making and problem-solving skills ?Dynamic and innovative
person with an advanced level of strategy facilitation, negotiation, presentation and public speaking
skills, as well as an ability to in?uence/interact with key stakeholders within the water sector
?Understanding of the business and budget planning framework of the RSA Government, including
the understanding of relevant Public Service prescripts.
DUTIES: ?Report to the Deputy Director-General: Regions and serve on various forums and
structures inside and outside the Department ?Ensure effective co-ordination, monitoring and
reporting of the water targets and regional bulk implementation ?Provide oversight and strategic
support to ensure that the regional bulk infrastructure programme objectives and goals are achieved
in the provinces ?Facilitate and co-ordinate the functions of all departmental and non-departmental
of?cials involved in the water services regional bulk infrastructure programme ?Ensure alignment of
the regional bulk infrastructure programme with other growth and development initiatives ?Ensure
that all business and social transformation imperatives are integrated into the regional bulk
infrastructure programme ?Ensure effective programme and ?nancial management, co-ordination,
monitoring and reporting of the regional bulk infrastructure programme in the provinces.
ENQUIRIES: Ms N. Zamxaka, tel. (012) 336 7585.
DIRECTOR:
WATER SERVICES POLICY AND STRATEGY
?SALARY: R 685,200 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/06
REQUIREMENTS: ?A three-year tertiary quali?cation or equivalent quali?cation in Policy
Development ?Minimum of ?ve years experience in the water or municipal services sector ?Project
management experience ?Knowledge and experience in Policy development ?Knowledge of Public
Sector functions ?Candidates must have the following competencies: ?Strategic capability and
leadership ?Programme and project management ?Financial management ?Change management
?Knowledge management ?Service Delivery Innovation (SDI) ?Problem solving and analysis
?People and diversity management ?Client orientation and customer focus ?Communication
?Accountability.
DUTIES: ?Development and co-ordination of policies, strategies and guidelines for water services
?Provide guidance and strategic oversight on implementation of water services policies and
strategies to sector institutions and local Government ?Interact with the sector partners to ensure
alignment of sector policies and strategies ?Review legislation and policies for the sector ?Strategic
assessment of the sector ?Respond to Ministerial questions.
ENQUIRIES: Ms N. Ncapayi, Tel. (012) 336 6665.
DIRECTOR:
WATER SERVICES SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
?SALARY: R 685,200 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/07
REQUIREMENTS: ?A Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Development Studies or Public
Development and Management ?Five years experience in Local Government, Environment and
Water Sector ?Practical knowledge of Public Sector Regulations, Local Government Legislation,
Treasury Regulations, Water Sector, PFMA, MFMA as well as planning and development processes
in Local Government ?Candidates must have the following competencies: ?Strategic capability
and leadership ?Programme and project management ?Financial management ?Knowledge
management ?Problem solving and analysis ?People management and empowerment ?Client
orientation and customer focus.
DUTIES: ?The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of sector guidance, technical
assistance and facilitation of capacity building initiatives within the water sector institutions ?The
provision of technical assistance and guidelines to sector institutions on ?nancing and economics of
water services delivery ?The provision of strategic guidelines for the assessment of technical, legal,
?nancial and social performance of Water Services institutional models.
ENQUIRIES: Ms N. Ncapayi, Tel. (012) 336 6665.
DIRECTOR: CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
SALARY: R 685,200 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/08
REQUIREMENTS: ?A relevant National diploma/degree in any of the following ?elds: Civil/
Mechanical Engineering, Human Resources, Financial Management or other ?elds relevant to
construction water supply infrastructure management plus proven managerial and leadership
abilities ?Proven human resources and ?nancial management skills ?Extensive technical experience
in the construction environment ?Extensive experience in of?ce management ?Knowledge of
project and programme management ?Knowledge of construction and water related legislation and
policies ?Ability to develop policy and strategy in terms of key performance areas for construction
units ?Excellent verbal and written communication skills ?Good negotiation, problem solving,
interpersonal and decision-making skills ?Technical report writing skills ?Computer literacy ?Willing
to undergo competency assessment ?A valid driver’s licence as well as the willingness to travel and
work irregular hours.
DUTIES: ?It will be expected of the incumbent to provide leadership within the Directorate ?Ensure
adequate support to construction units (on ?nance, personnel, labour relations, safety, security,
asset management and equipment management) ?Development of strategic and Business
Plans for the Directorate: Construction ?Ensure that there is strategy and budget planning for the
Directorate and construction units ?Development of an expenditure forecast on a quarterly basis
or as acceptable by the Directorate ?Manage human resources within the Directorate ?Promote
teambuilding within and beyond the Directorate ?Promote transformation ?Communicate effectively
with various stakeholders in relevant sectors about Departmental programmes as well as collaborate
involvement and participation.
ENQUIRIES: Mr F. Smith, Tel. (012) 336 8770.
DIRECTOR: OPTIONS ANALYSIS
?SALARY: R 685,200 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/09
REQUIREMENTS: ?A B.Sc. Civil Engineering degree (essential) or an equivalent quali?cation
plus a minimum of eight years experience as a Registered Professional Engineer with ECSA
?Knowledge of scenario planning, Public Service Act and Regulations, State Procurement,
Policy and Strategy development, Environmental Management, Water Resource Assessment,
Analysis of Water Requirements and Supply Systems, Water Quality Assessment, Hydrology
and Geohydrology, Dam Engineering and Water Infrastructure ?Knowledge of existing legislation
affecting the work environment ?Knowledge of contractual and legal requirements ?Knowledge of
business and management principles ?Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation and
human resources.
DUTIES: ?Supervise planning of water resource development/management options to reconcile
water availability and demand to meet bulk water supply needs throughout South Africa ?Manage
Production/Operations policies, strategies and guidelines/procedures ?Provide Water Resource
development and/or Operational planning support for Catchment Management Agencies and other
water related Entities in Water Resource Management through targeted training and capacity
building ?Evaluate viability of water demand side options to ensure sustainability of water resource
usage ?Ensure adherence to international protocols/laws/best practice in developing/managing
water resources ?Provide expert advice on water resource development and management
?Develop Strategic and Business Plans for the Directorate ?Manage Human Resources leadership,
management and administration.
ENQUIRIES: Mr S. Mabuda, Tel. (012) 336 8477.
DIRECTOR: HR PLANNING AND RECRUITMENT
?SALARY: R 685,200 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/10
REQUIREMENTS: ?A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent quali?cation in Human Resource
Management, Social Science and/or related ?elds ?Relevant experience in HR Planning,
Recruitment and Selection ?An in-depth understanding of enabling legislation (BCEA, Employment
Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act, Public Service Act, Public Service
Regulations) ?Appropriate management experience in the HR environment ?Knowledge of HR
Planning, Recruitment and Selection processes ?Excellent communication and writing skills
?Advanced Computer literacy ?Ability to manage the compilation of statistics, conduct trend
analysis and compile reports.
DUTIES: ?The incumbent will oversee, co-ordinate and manage the overall HR Planning,
Recruitment and Selection component ?Advise and consult with Top Management as well as relevant
stakeholders on planning, formulating and implementing the HR Plan as well as Recruitment and
Selection principles and practices relevant to the Department ?Oversee that the right people are
attracted by quality assuring the content of post advertisements for placement in the relevant media
?Render expert advice on the screening and selection of most suitable candidates in line with
Employment Equity prescripts in order to support the strategic objectives and post requirements of
the Department’s core mandate ?Co-ordinate, compile and submit the Employment Equity Report,
HR Plan and HR Planning Reports of the Department within prescribed timeframes ?Ensure
compliance with relevant Recruitment legislation ?Ensure and oversee strategic business planning
and reporting (operational, ?nancial and HR management) for the Directorate ?Manage budget and
ensure expenditure controls for the Directorate: Planning, Recruitment and Selection ?Manage the
implementation of PMDS for the Directorate.
ENQUIRIES: Mr A.M. Bogoshi, Tel. (012) 336 7404.
DIRECTOR:
WATER ABSTRACTION AND IN-STREAM USE
?SALARY: R 685,200 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY PACKAGE)
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/11
REQUIREMENTS: ?A B.Sc. degree in Civil or Agricultural Engineering or Hydrology, Geohydrology,
Water Resource Management or Environmental Management ?Ten years experience in Water
Resource Management ?Policy and Strategy Development ?Project Management experience
?Understanding of policy development ?Understanding of integrated water resource management
?Knowledge of the National Water Act (NWA), the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA),
the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (BBBEE) and the Disaster Management Act
?Knowledge and understanding of the South African Constitutional Act ?Processing of water use
and environment authorisation ?Candidates must have the following competencies: ?Strategic
capability and leadership ?Programme and project management ?Financial management
?Change management ?Knowledge management ?Service Delivery Innovation (SDI) ?Problem
solving and analysis ?People management and empowerment ?Client orientation and customer
focus ?Communication ?Accountability ?Ethical Conduct.
DUTIES: ?Oversee and provide specialist technical inputs as well as ethical professional judgement
and leadership in compliance with legal and policy requirements in the evaluation and regulation
of abstraction and in-stream water uses ?Support WRM awareness and training programmes, eg.
Integrated Environmental Management (IEM) Series ?Co-ordinate the assessment of WRM research
needs and support structured interaction between the SA Water Sector and the SA Research
Environment ?Oversee and provide specialist technical inputs as well as ethical professional
judgement and leadership in the review, development and implementation of policies, legislation,
protocols and guidelines for management of water resources and safety of dams ?Reporting on
statutory environmental accounting requirements for DWA in terms of Consolidated Environmental
Implementation and Management Plan (CEIMP) ?People Management ?Financial Management.
ENQUIRIES: Ms D. Mochotlhi, Tel. (012) 336 7255.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: WATER SERVICES REGIONAL
BULK INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMME
(FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE CONTRACT)
?SALARY: R 406,839 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 11) (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY
PACKAGE) SUBJECT TO THE SIGNING OF A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
?CENTRE: PRETORIA ?REF. 10847/12
REQUIREMENTS: ?A three-year appropriate degree plus a minimum of three years management
experience ?Knowledge of relevant legislation within the water sector ?Policy and strategy
development ?Conceptual and analytical thinking ?Project and programme management ?Decision
making and problem solving ?Dynamic and innovative person with an average level of strategy
facilitation, negotiation, presentation and public speaking skills as well as capability to in?uence/
interact with key stakeholders within the water sector ?Understanding of the business and budget
planning framework of the RSA Government, including an understanding of relevant Public Service
prescripts.
DUTIES: ?Co-ordinate with Head Of?ce and Regional Teams (Water Resources, Institutional,
Financial, Planning, Implementation and Legal) to ensure successful planning and implementation
of the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Programme ?Fast track integrated regional bulk planning and
implementation processes to ensure that implementation targets are met ?Con?rm the governance
and inter-Governmental structures for service delivery in all the regions ?De?ne and determine
the roles and responsibilities of the different water sector role players within the Water Targets and
Regional Bulk Programme implementation ?Respond to queries by water services management
and stakeholders ?Ensure project implementation, ?nancial management, co-ordination and
planning ?Ensure the ?nalisation of project readiness studies (projects ready for implementation,
priority projects not ready for implementation and future project nomination and prioritisation) and
ensure alignment with other programmes ?Co-ordination of project speci?c feasibility studies
and implementation planning ?Compile monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports on the
implementation of regional bulk infrastructure projects.
ENQUIRIES: Mr Dirk van der Boon, Tel. (012) 336 8537.
REGIONAL ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER:
WATER SERVICES REGIONAL BULK
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMME (6 POSTS)
(FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE CONTRACT)
?SALARY: R 406,839 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 11) (ALL INCLUSIVE SALARY
PACKAGE) SUBJECT TO THE SIGNING OF A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
?CENTRES: GAUTENG, KWAZULU NATAL, LIMPOPO, MPUMALANGA,
NORTHERN CAPE AND NORTH WEST ?REF. 10847/13
REQUIREMENTS: ?A three-year appropriate degree plus a minimum of three years management
experience ?Knowledge of relevant legislation within the water sector ?Policy and strategy
development ?Conceptual and analytical thinking ?Project and programme management ?Decision
making and problem solving ?Dynamic and innovative person with an average level of strategy
facilitation, negotiation, presentation and public speaking skills as well as capability to in?uence/
interact with key stakeholders within the water sector ?Understanding of the business and budget
planning framework of the RSA Government, including the understanding of relevant Public Service
prescripts.
DUTIES: The Regional Assistant Project Manager is responsible for the following activities in the
relevant Province: ?Fast track integrated regional bulk planning and implementation processes
to ensure that implementation targets are met ?Con?rm the governance and inter-Governmental
structures for service delivery in the region ?De?ne and determine the roles and responsibilities
of the different water sector role players within the Water Targets and Regional Bulk Programme
implementation ?Respond to queries by water services management and stakeholders ?Ensure
project implementation, ?nancial management, co-ordination and planning ?Ensure the ?nalisation
of project readiness studies (projects ready for implementation, priority projects not ready for
implementation, future project nomination and prioritisation) and ensure alignment with other
programmes ?Co-ordination of project speci?c feasibility studies and implementation planning
?Compile monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports on the implementation of regional bulk
infrastructure projects.
ENQUIRIES: Mr Dirk van der Boon, Tel. (012) 336 8537.
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