Current Job Vacancies at Amatola Water

Minimum requirements:

• Law Degree (NQF 7) or equivalent
• Registration with a relevant and recognised professional body
• Registration as a Chartered Secretary will be an added advantage
• Admission as an Advocate/Attorney will be an added advantage

Minimum Experience:

• 5 years’ experience as a Company Secretary

Key Outputs:

• Reporting to the Chief Executive, the appointee will:
• Lead the effective and efficient provision of Board and governance support services to the Board and Board Committees
• Ensure that minutes of all Shareholders, Board meetings and meeting of any Board committees are correctly and accurately recorded.
• Plan and design the Board and its committee meetings agenda and prepare meetings packs in consultation with the CE and Chair of the Board.
• Administer Board and Board Committees Secretariat functions.
• Provide advice and guidance to the Board on ethics, good governance, and legislative matters such as PFMA, Companies Act, King IV Report Constitutional and administrative issues.
• Ensure that the Board Charter and the terms of reference or any charter of the Board Committees are timeously reviewed and kept up to date.
• Provide an update on legislative and corporate governance developments to the Board.
• Advise and lead MANCO and Board on implementation of corrective actions / interventions to achieve full compliance upon completed gap analysis.
• Undertake research on future developments in the legislative and governance standards environment and appraise MANCO and Board on the adjustments required to maintain compliance.
• Advise on the governance and legal impacts of resolutions discussed and/or taken atMANCO and Board sessions.
• Serve as legal advisor to Amatola Water Board.
• Render legal advisory services to ensure that the Board aligns its policies, procedures,planning initiatives and activities within the relevant legal requirements.
• Conduct research and compile legal opinions and/or advice as and when required.
• Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers.
• Manage the performance of the Company Secretary Office
• Contribute substantively to AW strategic, integrated development and performance planningand reporting processes.
• Manage staff performance, learning and development activities within the Office.
• Formulate, manage, and control all related annual operating and CAPEX budgets
• Compile annual budgets for the unit and monitor utilization against baseline
• Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the Chief Executive Officer and/or Board Chairperson and Board Sub-Committee Chairpersons within the ambit of the position
• taking into consideration competencies and operational requirements

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of Corporate Governance including King IV Corporate Governance Framework.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (Act 1 of 1999), Water Services Act (Act 108 of 1997), and related legislation in the sector
• A good understanding of Legislative and Commercial Systems.
• A good understanding of contract, commercial, corporate, and public law.
• A good knowledge of water law and related legislation.
• High level of integrity, ethical standards and discretion with confidential information
• High proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Above average investigate, research, policy formulation and report writing skills
• Computer literacy: MS Office
• Resilience, adaptability and ability to work under pressure
• Administrative and presentation skills
• Emotional intelligence, excellent interpersonal and liaison skills
• Strong business acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills and structure

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Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc / B Tech Civil Engineering /Quantity Survey (NQF 7)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Qualification

Professional Registration:

• Professionally Registered with ECSA or SACPCMP or PMI.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in the Infrastructure Environment
• 8 years’ Project Management experience with a proven track record in managing high level projects, project management skills (best project management practices) in terms of managing matrix structures, multi-disciplinary and multi projects.
• Experience in water infrastructure environment, will be an added advantage

Key Outputs:

• Reporting to the Senior Manager Special Programmes, the employee will:
• Manage the approval process of the project charter and contract
• Develop tender document specifications
• Liaise with Supply Chain Management (SCM) with regard to the publication of tender documents
• Initiate and Manage Feasibility studies to ensure high accuracy and transparency during the adjudication of the results
• Co-ordinate project needs with the Infrastructure Development Plan
• Initiate and monitor GIS inputs for all feasibility studies
• Costing and budgeting of projects to ensure that adequate funding is available for construction
• Study feasibility reports carefully and make detailed recommendations regarding accuracy and quality of work done by consultants
• Prepare internal costing of projects
• Project manage all construction phases of the project to ensure that construction is correct and to specification are and to ensure that corrections can be made timeously
• Study the project stages in detail to ensure a good understanding of the critical construction issues
• Confirm that construction is in line with the initial goal of the project
• Prepare a quality control plan
• Attend all technical and progress meetings
• Manage consultant activity
• Prepare regular progress reports for the CEO and Department of Water and Sanitation
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to ensure that Amatola Water’s projects adhere to the regulations of the relevant Acts
• Identify projects and actions, which may damage the environment
• Know and understand the National Environmental Management Act
• Confirm that projects conform to the environmental legislation
• Management to ensure that resources are used according to maximum potential
• Management of technical staff per project basis
• Co-ordinate projects with other role-players
• Check staff timesheets for accuracy

Other requirements needed:

• Knowledge of OHS Act
• Knowledge of Environmental Act
• Contract Management Standards: GCC 2000
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Processes
• Knowledge of PFMA
• Good overall knowledge of the water industry
• Computer Literacy
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license

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Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc / B Tech Civil Engineering/ Quantity Survey (NQF 7)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Qualification

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Infrastructure Environment
• 3 years’ Project Management experience with a proven track record in managing high level projects, project management skills (best project management practices) in terms of managing matrix structures, multi-disciplinary and multi projects
• Experience in water infrastructure environment, will be an added advantage

Key Outputs:

• Reporting to the Project Manager Level 2, the employee will:
• Manage the approval process of the project charter and contract
• Develop tender document specifications
• Liaise with Supply Chain Management (SCM) with regard to the publication of tender documents
• Initiate and Manage Feasibility studies to ensure high accuracy and transparency during the adjudication of the results
• Co-ordinate project needs with the Infrastructure Development Plan
• Initiate and monitor GIS inputs for all feasibility studies
• Costing and budgeting of projects to ensure that adequate funding is available for construction
• Study feasibility reports carefully and make detailed recommendations regarding accuracy and quality of work done by consultants
• Prepare internal costing of projects
• Project management throughout all phases of the project to ensure that specifications are met and to ensure that corrections can be made timeously according to General
• Conditions of Contract (GCC)
• Study the project stages in detail to ensure a good understanding of the critical construction issues
• Confirm that construction is in line with the initial goal of the project
• Attend all technical and progress meetings
• Manage consultant activity
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to ensure that Amatola Water’s projects adhere to the regulations of the relevant Acts
• Identify projects and actions, which may damage the environment
• Know and understand the National Environmental Management Act
• Initiate and Manage Feasibility studies to ensure high accuracy and transparency during the adjudication of the results
• Office Management to ensure that resources are used according to maximum potential
• Management of technical staff per project basis
• Co-ordinate projects with other role-players

Other requirements needed:

• Knowledge of OHS Act
• Knowledge of Environmental Act
• Contract Management Standards: GCC 2000
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Processes
• Knowledge of PFMA
• Good overall knowledge of the water industry
• Computer Literacy
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Relations, Industrial Psychology, Human Resources or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law

Minimum Experience:

• 2-5 years’ experience in the Industrial Relations field, Reasonable understanding of Labour Law and any other relevant legislation

Key Outputs:

• Reporting to the Industrial Relations Specialist, the employee will:
• Coordinate disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
• Initiate disciplinary enquiries
• Advise line management and / Supervisors on all labour relations and EAP matters
• Perform general administrative tasks within the Labour Relations Section
• Perform all administrative tasks relating to the Local Labour Forum and its sub-committees
• Represent Amatola Water in disputes at the CCMA or any Dispute resolution forum
• Advise management and/ or Supervisors and staff on grievance and disciplinary processes
• Ensure that the Amatola Water complies with Labour Legislation
• Liaise with management, employees and unions to keep them informed regarding Labour Relations matters
• Attend to procedural administrative requirements, record keeping and reporting deadlines associated with the functionality
• Keep abreast of developments, legislative changes and emerging trends in the profession.

Other requirements needed:

• Ability to communicate in Xhosa
• Insight and understanding of individual, group and cultural diversity
• Computer literate – spreadsheets, word processing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Extensive degree of confidentiality
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in Accounting/Finance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting/Finance

Minimum Experience:

• 2 years finance experience
• Cashbook and banking will be an added advantage

Key Outputs:

• Reporting to the Expenditure Supervisor, the employee will:
• Payment of all suppliers, payroll and all other creditors through the electronic banking system
• Record all payments and debit orders to the cashbook
• Prepare monthly Bank reconciliations.
• Print daily bank statement and forward to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and process purchase card payments to cashbook
• Liaise with Purchase Card users on the usage, reconciliation and loading of funds
• Prepare investment register and update regularly
• Liaise with the bank on all banking activities
• Capture all cashflow activities and submit report on monthly receipts and payments
• Attend to internal and external audit queries related to bank and cashbook

Other requirements needed:

• Good computer literacy (Excel)
• Ability to communicate in English
• Good interpersonal skills
• Valid unendorsed Driver’s licence

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Matric (with math’s & science) plus Water and/or Wastewater Treatment practice

Preferred Qualification:

• NTC III Water and Wastewater Treatment Practice

Minimum Experience:

• 6 months relevant experience in a Water and Wastewater treatment plant

Key Outputs:

• Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, the appointee will:
• Operate the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants & Boreholes to ensure effective
• operation of plants, associated system to provide a reliable water supply, to improve the efficiency of plants and equipment and to minimise the cost of production.
• Minimise business risk by checking that AW meet SANS 241 Class I Water Treatment Standards
• Continuously meet water demand
• Validate that the infrastructure, WWTW, WTW and equipment operate to specified standards to meet demands
• Maintain communications with customers and set service levels agreements to maintain adequate service levels
• Operate in compliance with statutory requirements to promote the health of consumers, customers and operations employees
• Utilise financial resources to maximise capital productivity, minimise operating costs and provide value for money to the end consumer
• Maintain and improve motivation and performance of staff to achieve maximum productivity
• Achieve world class Safety, Health and Environmental standards by ensuring full compliance to OHS act and relevant environmental legislation
• Give information to specialist organisations and other authorities to promote vision and mission of Amatola Water
• Provide the supervisor with consistent feedback and information on any problems, value add or queries related to chemicals, process materials, services etc. to be discussed
• with stakeholders/suppliers/customers

Other requirements needed:

• Good Industrial Relations skills
• Computer Literacy – spreadsheets, word processing, presentation packages
• Good knowledge of OHS Act and NOSA safety management
• Telemetry experience in Scada and RTU equipment
• Valid driver’s licence

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management (Training and Development) or equivalent related field

Minimum Experience:

• 5 years’ post qualification experience in training and development
• Extensive knowledge of the relevant skills development legislation (WSP/ATR/BBBEE etc)
• Proven experience with EE & SETA submissions
• SDF and Assessor and Moderator will be an advantage

Key Outputs:

• Reporting to the Learning & Development Specialist, the employee will:
• Coordinate internal and external training to meet the needs of the organisation
• Compile training needs in conjunction with the relevant Line Managers
• Develop annual training programmes based on the training needs analyses taking into consideration the annual budget allocation
• Develop and implement the WSP and ATR
• Develop and implement sections of the annual Skills Plan as requested
• Submit information for the Annual Training Reports
• Provide information to be encapsulated in the Learning & Development quarterly reports for the HR Committee
• Prepare the Learning & Development annual reports for ESETA
• Coordinate the various occupationally directed Learning & Development Programmes
• Facilitate the identification of bursary beneficiaries at local tertiary institutions
• Liaise with the relevant institutions with regards to applications, results, etc. of the potential beneficiaries
• Market the Graduate Placement and In-Service Training programmes
• Facilitate and coordinate the process to select Graduates and In-service Trainees
• Coordinate the enrolment of employees into the ELP, MDP and SMDP
• Coordinate administration, i.e. prepare all documents for study assistance applications, loyalty agreement form, etc.
• Monitor the professional development process
• Administer the appointment of mentors and coaches for the development of critical skills e.g. to mentor candidate engineers
• Planning and Implementation of Learnership Programmes
• Partner with line managers, technical experts, HR, etc. to provide input regarding the design and development of courses, course structure and course content
• Source technical course materials, course management and delivery
• Monitor learner participation, learning and growth with regards to the learnership programme
• Develop, plan and implement learner support programmes such as learner counselling

Other requirements needed:

• Computer literate – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning and organising skills
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license and willingness to travel
• Ability to supervise and direct a diverse range of learners
• Excellent report writing skills