Chief Development Expert: TariffsPretoria Head Office

Requirements

• A relevant NQF level 7 qualification in Accounting or Economics or Financial Management.
• Three (3) years’ relevant experience in economic and regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of the Water Services Act, National Water Act and the relevant water policies.
• Knowledge of raw water pricing strategy in terms of Section 56 of the National Water Act.
• Knowledge of norms and standards in terms of Section 9 and 10 of the Water Services Act.
• Understanding of the MFMA, PFMA and the relevant regulations/circulars.
• Understanding the principle of services tariffs and raw water use charges.
• Knowledge of project and programme management.
• Knowledge of financial management.
• Knowledge of Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.
• Knowledge of inter-government sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour.
• Knowledge of all water sector related legislation Knowledge of customer protection intergovernmental relations, public service acts, departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of integrated water sector matters.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• People and diversity management.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Research and report writing skills.

Duties

• Conduct analysis of tariffs and input cost factors.
• Compile reports, Review and Develop tariffs standards.
• Facilitate the tariffs consultation process.
• Assess institutional pricing related performance of water services institutions.

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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 interviews.
• 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.