Director: Water Services Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Programmes

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 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.

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.

How to apply

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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 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.