The Department of Water and Sanitation is the custodian of South Africa's water resources. It is primarily responsible for the formulation and implementation of policy governing this sector.
While striving to ensure that all South Africans gain access to clean water and dignified sanitation, the department also promotes effective and efficient water resou...
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Deputy Director: Water Services Policy Research and Evaluation
A Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Public Policy, Social Science, Development Studies, Public Administration, or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the water and sanitation sector policy development and strategy. Knowledge and experience in policy and strategy development and implementation.
Duties
Facilitate the development of water services policy and strategy and related processes. Facilitate consultations and workshops with stakeholders (internal and external) during policy and strategy formulation. Conduct periodic review of the water services strategy considering identified areas for review.
Monitor implementation of current water services strategies to identify gaps and improvement areas. Conduct policy research to inform evidence-based policy making. Prepare SEIAS phase 1 (initial assessment) and phase 2 (full assessment) reports for proposed policies, strategies and regulations.
Develop and review Social Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS) reports on policy strategy and regulation. Facilitate the development of legislation, operational policies, and strategies. Provide technical input into drafting of water sector legislation and operational guidelines. Manage human resources, financial and risk management,
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