Director: Water Use Authorization at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Hydrology/Ecology/ Zoology/ Botany/ Chemistry/Microbiology etc) B Tech Degree in Environmental Management or a relevant NQF level 7 Qualification.
• Six (6) to (10) years’ experience in Water Use Authorization of which five (5) years’ experience must be at a middle / senior managerial level in water resource management environment. The disclosure of a Valid unexpired driver’s license.

Duties

• Lead the Water Use Authorization and registration Unit of the CMA. Develop and implement policies. Oversee the full water use authorization process (water use licenses, general authorisations, existing lawful use). Ensure lawful decision-making on applications in line with Section 21 water uses (e.g. abstractions, storage, discharge etc).
• Manage issuing, renewal and suspension of licenses. Ensure equitable allocation of water resources. Develop strategies for the implementation of water use authorization and registration processes. Develop implementation plans for the strategies. Monitor progress regarding implementation of strategies. Provide strategic direction in water use license administration process. Develop implementation policies.
• Develop strategies for the implementation of water use license administration processes. Develop implementation plans for the strategies. Ensure the operation of water authorization and registration management system. Ensure system remains stable and operational. Report system operations to management. Request system refinement as needed. Monitor system quality. The provision of business planning and general management of the unit.
• Human Resources Planning and Management. Financial Planning and Management. Business planning. Advise the CEO and Board on regulatory and licensing matters. Contribute to integrated water resources management planning. Responsible for speech-writing and Ministerial submissions as required. Deliver technical and other presentations, as required to a variety of audiences.