Assistant Director: Capacity Building

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.

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 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.

How to apply

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Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022.
• With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.
• Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks).
• SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).
• Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.
• Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted).
• The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer.
• In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No:
• 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No:
• 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• Faxed applications will not be considered.
• The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.
• Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.