The City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality is a metropolitan municipality that forms the local government of the East Rand region of Gauteng, a large suburban region east of Johannesburg. Ekurhuleni means "place of peace" in XiTsonga.
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Develop, plan, implement and drive a water operational strategy in response to the organisational strategy
Ensure compliance with the relevant Water Acts and regulatory framework in terms of overall compliance
Monitor and drive legislative and regulatory changes and compliance with water policies, governance, legislation and risk mitigation strategies
Manage operational water and sanitation functions, ensuring effective identification of needs, requirements, measurements, reporting and communication
Facilitate, establish and review operational water practices, policies and procedures within area of accountability
Render guidance in design, information monitoring and reporting on water information systems
Develop and manage implementation of water recycling and efficiency initiatives, maintenance and planning programmes
Ensure effective management and maintenance of all meter installations, maintenance and reading services
Control the budget within own functional area, including the authorization of expenditures and implementation of financial regulations
Establish and manage strategic internal and external relationships inclusive of customers, service providers and relevant legislative agencies and structures
Drive people management and empowerment
Core Requirements:
BSc Eng/BTech degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Registration (or eligibility to be registered) with the Engineering Council of SA
8 years’ relevant water distribution operation and design management experience of which at least 4 years must have been at Senior Management level
Strategic leadership skills
People management skills
Operation financial management competency
Strong stakeholder relationship skills
Knowledge of the OHS Act, Water Services Act and Regulations
Knowledge and information management skills
Risk management skills
Effective communication skills
Analytical thinking
The ability to understand and implement the Batho Pele principles
MFMA course or ability to obtain qualification within 12 months after employment