Current Jobs at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• A Civil / Agricultural Engineering Degree (B Eng / BSC (Eng).
• Three (3) years post-qualification engineering experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng). The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Duties

• Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety. Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects. Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice. Develop cost effective solution according to standards.
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawing and procedures to incorporate new technology. Analyses and advises on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of wastewater systems and water supply systems, including collection, treatment, storage, distribution and discharge. Development of planning / operation models or decision support systems for water resource development / management. Develop tender specifications. Development of Business Plan. Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards.
• Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice. Supervise the engineering work and processes. Administer performance management and development.
• Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration. Manage Human Resources. Monitor and control expenditure. Report on expenditure and service delivery. Liaise with relevant stakeholders.

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Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting/ Auditing/ Internal Audit. A postgraduate qualification or PIA/ CIA or similar certification will serve as an added advantage. Three (3) to Five (5) years internal audit experience.
• Over five (5) years’ experience in internal auditing will be an added advantage. Two years’ experience in the Water Sector or Local Government. Over two years’ experience in the Water Sector or Local Government will be an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license is compulsory. 

Duties

• Manage the internal audit / compliance audit / performance audit / forensic investigation and quality assurance audits / general control review and application control sub directorate.
• Develop strategic internal audit / compliance audit / performance audit / forensic investigation and quality assurance audits / general control review and application control plans.
• Participate in the coordination with other internal and external service providers of assurance to ensure proper coverage to minimise duplication of effort.
• Keep up to date with new developments in the internal audit / compliance audit / performance audit / forensic investigation and quality assurance audits / general control review and application control environment.
• Manage the sub-directorate audit / performance audit / forensic investigation and quality assurance audits / general control review and application control. Provision of Administrative support to the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis.

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Requirements

• A National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Six (6) years post qualification civil technical engineering experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Duties

• Management of the water supply and sanitation services infrastructure grants and programmes. Management of infrastructure development projects funded through infrastructure grants-RBIG and WSIG.
• The provision of project implementation support services to the Water Services Authorities (WSAs). The provision of technical engineering support services. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operation plan.
• Ensure the development, implementation, and maintenance of the database. Manage, supervise, and control technically related personnel and assets. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.

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Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in financial management at NQF level 07.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in the area of financial accounting. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. 

Duties

• Verify and approve payment transactions. Maintain master file information. Manage liabilities and commitments within budget constraints.
• Consolidate general ledger reconciliations. Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Consolidate and reconcile payroll data and prepare statutory and other payroll returns.
• Management of the Human Resources in the Unit. Assessing the Performance of Officials in the Unit (PMDS).

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Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Financial Management at NQF level 07.
• Three (3) years relevant supervisory experience in the area of Financial Accounting.
• Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management Legislation, policies, practices and procedures. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines. 

Duties

• Manage accounts payable on LOGIS and BAS. Expenditure management. petty cash management. Manage payroll administration. Clearing of all suspense accounts on the main account. Prepare presentations and meetings.
• Ensure the proper filing of all financial documentation. Attend to all personnel matters and their PMDS. Writing reports for the division. Compile accurate monthly and quarterly reports on all financial aspects.
• Ensure timeous submission of complete and accurate input on scheduled tasks and enquiries. Manage and consolidate general ledger reconciliations. Attend all queries related to financial accounting. Attend to audit matters.

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Requirements

• A National Diploma at (NQF) level 6 in Human Resources Management or relevant qualification.
• Three (3) to four (4) years’ experience in Recruitment and Selection and appointment procedures. Experience in developing and managing data to track progress on filling of posts. Knowledge and experience in drafting reports and submissions. 

Duties

• Facilitate Recruitment and Selection processes. Prepare detailed schedules (long list), score sheet and applications from the Z83 application system. Supply statistics regarding employment equity. Facilitate the shortlisting and interview processes.
• Draft appointment submissions and route it for approval. Render a human resource advisory service to line managers on recruitment and selection.
• Ensure the promotion of effective human resource management. Ensure that policies / legislations / prescripts are followed and complied with during the recruitment and selection process.
• Monitoring and evaluation of all HR processes, supervision, training and motivation of staff. Co-ordinate and conduct investigations of human resource related problems and advise management accordingly.
• Management of Human Resources which include, staff and working allocation to the subordinates. Management of the recruitment and selection database.

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Requirements

• ABET. Basic numeracy and literacy. Good interpersonal and communication skills; must be able to handle confidential information.
• Experience and knowledge of various cleaning consumables and operation of cleaning equipment. 

Duties

• Perform daily cleaning tasks—routine in the offices, kitchens, and boardrooms (clean, dust, sweep, mop, scrub, and polish floors).
• Collecting and removing office waste, keeping and maintaining cleaning equipment, washing walls and windows when required, operating vacuum cleaners and other machinery, washing kitchen items, following cleaning control protocols and procedures, and ablution facilities.
• Exercise control over cleaning materials in the absence of the supervisor.
• Prepare and serve refreshments during meetings and comply with all related duties that may be determined by the supervisor.

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Requirements

• A minimum Degree / Higher / Advanced Diploma in Science / Engineering (NQF Level 7) or equivalent. A post qualification (NQF level 8) in Administration / Science / Engineering or relevant.
• Related professional or an MBA or relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience in the Water Sector is essential. Five (5) years of which must be at a Senior Management / Executive level.

Duties

• Facilitate and ensure the development/review of the Pongola-Umzimkulu Catchment Management Agency (PUCMA). Oversee the development and implementation of a 5-year strategic plan of the PUCMA. Oversee the development and implementation of the PUCMA’s Annual Performance Plan. Oversee the submission and reporting of Annual Reports and Quarterly Reports.
• Prepare and present the PUCMA reports to the Department of Water and Sanitation, Parliamentary Committees, and the Governing Board. Coordinate the development of a comprehensive Corporate Plan. Oversee the performance and service delivery of the PUCMA. Oversee the coordination of the Governing Board, Risk-, EXCO- and Audit Committee sittings.
• Approval of agendas, minutes, and reports of the committees before distribution. Oversee the work of the committees. Recommendation of internal and external policies & procedures documentation to the Governing Board and PUCMA committees for approval. Oversee the effective coordination of stakeholder participation and empowerment strategies.
• Signing and approval of Memoranda of Agreement (MOA’s) and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU’s) related to external parties. Approval of the PUCMA contract of employment for candidates. Oversee the championing of transformation of water resource management within the Pongola-Umzimkulu Water Management Area.
• Will be responsible for the appointment of bid committees, approval of bid specifications, review recommendations from the bid adjudication committees and approve for the appointment of successful bidders in line with the PUCMA delegation of authority. Oversee the effective implementation and maintenance of all administrative, financial, and technical support systems for the delivery of water resource management services. Establish and maintain sound project management systems.
• Ensure that the PUCMA finance and procurement processes are managed in line with the PFMA, PPPFA, National Treasury and other relevant regulations. Oversee the proper management of the PUCMA assets and physical resources. Supervise and manage executives and all direct reporting employees. Sign performance agreements and review performance of the executives and all the direct reporting employees.