Business Unit Head: Water & Sanitation: WASA50000R at City of Ekurhuleni

Minimum Competence requirements & Core Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (at NQF 8) aligned with:
• MSR2 Level 5 designation of Chief Engineer or Department Head
• ECSA’s IDoWE, for complex engineering problems and complex engineering activities
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer
• The MSR stipulates either registration or eligibility for registration with ECSA
• ECSA’s IDoWE, for complex engineering problems and complex engineering activities requires registration as Professional Engineer
• Relevant bachelor’s degree in business or finance (at NQF 7)
• To enable turnaround of the service and move from a technical department to a functional trading service, a business qualification is essential
• MFMA minimum competence (or commitment to achieve within 12 months)
• Computer literacy: MS Office (MSR)
• A Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years management experience in trading services, of which at least five (5) must have been at a Middle Management level, in a management position with similar scope and complexity

Key performance areas:

• Develop and implement organisational strategy in terms of the provision portable Water & Sanitation and providing strategic direction in meeting departmental and organizational objectives.
• Creating, driving and maintaining strategic relationships with decision makers and interest groups for purposes of expectation management, knowledge sharing and integration
• Communicating a meaningful strategic context that articulates the Business Unit’s purpose and vision in support of CoE’s vision & direction and directs best practice
• Define a vision for the Business Unit, in support of and aligned to the organization mandate and model
• Develop and align the Business Unit operating model and value chain in relation to the organizational mandate in partnership with stakeholders
• Establish & manage strategic internal & external relationship inclusive of customers, service providers & relevant legislative agencies & Structures
• Take accountability for the development and implementation of a Business Unit strategy that is aligned to the organisation’s strategic objectives
• Translate strategic objectives into tactical service delivery plans and targets for the Business Unit in support of the organizational direction
• Render effective direction in terms of development, implementation and governance of By-Law compliance throughout the Organisation
• Effectively manage and lead the Business Unit.

Closing Date : 2026-08-27