Assistant Director: Institutions, Stakeholder Engagement and Governance at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in social sciences or a related environment. Four (4) to six (6) years of relevant experience. Proven ability to interpret and implement policy and strategy. Experience in terms of intergovernmental relations, cooperative governance, institutional structures management, regulation and marketing. Experience in project and programme management. Proven ability to solve problems and demonstrated decision-making ability.
• Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders inclusive of communities. Experience in the establishment of water management institutions (water users associations, catchment management agencies and catchment management forums). Ability to forge partnerships between governments, non-government stakeholders and good interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of the National Water Act (1998). A valid unexpired driver’s licence and willingness to travel extensively.

Duties

• Ensure effective development and implementation of VOCMA policies and strategies. Ensure integration of marginalised and previously disadvantaged water users / stakeholders in water tariff determination, water allocation and reform processes. Establishment of water resource management structures led by VOCMA and/or in partnership with national, provincial and local government to ensure integration and participation of all affected and interested parties. Ensure effective establishment and operation of water management institutions.
• Develop the requirements and guidelines for water management institutions functioning and perform the institutional regulation and oversight. Reviewing and approving water management institutions’ business plans as well as oversight of water management institutions’ operations against annual reports and business plans. Support the transformation agenda of VOCMA and facilitate access to VOCMA programmes designed for water users and historically disadvantaged groups. Support strategic and business planning. Supervise staff in accordance with VOCMA policies and procedures.