Current Jobs at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary    

• Rand Water is currently looking for an Asset Manager: Pipeline at their Head Office in Glenvista, Johannesburg South, to act as the custodian for the pipelines category of water supply infrastructure. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that these assets are specified, installed, operated, and maintained in order to provide expected levels of service at minimum lifecycle cost.

Minimum Requirements    
Formal engineering qualifications:

• (BTech, BSc Engineering degree)

Registered or Eligible for:

• Professional Registration with the Engineering Council of SA
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in engineering/infrastructure management, preferably in the water industry.
• In addition, a minimum of 5 years management experience.

Desirable qualifications are:

• Advanced Management Programme

Primary Duties    

• Lead and manage all activities of the section that will result in optimal lifecycle performance of the specific category of assets.
• Develop, compile, execute and manage the section business plan that supports the departmental and divisional business plan.
• Develop and maintain generic standards and strategies to optimise asset performance and availability, maintenance regimes, rates of deterioration, lifespan, etc.
• Provide and update plans and costs for the management of each pipeline’s asset, for incorporation into the integrated Asset Management Plan.
• Manage and lead the process relating to the review and improvement of standards and specifications for the pipeline asset category.
• Manage own staff and co-ordinate with other disciplines in:
• Condition assessment and performance measurement of assets to agreed standards and frequencies.
• Optimization and audits of maintenance activities.
• Translation of findings from assessments into recommendations for projects and/or maintenance work.
• Manage, specify, and review improvements to design specifications, operating and maintenance regimes.
• Review and approve specification and design of new assets to ensure lifecycle performance is adequately addressed.
• Develop and prepare annual budget for pipelines asset management, and practice financial management and control.
• Manage the development of staff by monitoring performance, coaching, and mentoring, career path and succession planning.
• Initiate and lead asset management related projects.
• Direct and lead technical advances and use of best fit technology for the pipelines category of assets.
• Effective management and monitoring the sections budget, and appropriate action on variances.
• Create and encourage a culture of teamwork, and achievement, through the application of frequent feedback and communication with staff and promote employment equity.

Knowledge    

• Specification, design, operation, and maintenance of the asset category.
• Financial and economic principles, including life cycle costing.
• Condition assessment and performance measurement techniques and evaluation.
• Asset rehabilitation technology.
• Principles of plant maintenance and reliability.
• Principles of asset management. 

Skills    

• Networking Skills
• Spatial analysis and interpretation.
• Project Management.
• Decision making
• Planning and organizing
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Conceptual thought and well developed analytical and coordinating skills
• People management

Attitude    

• Customer service
• Critical evaluation
• Self-motivated
• Problem solving
• Highly motivated and innovative
• Diligent and performance driven
• Results driven

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Job Advert Summary    

• The incumbent will be responsible for managing implementation of a socio – economic development initiatives and conduct impact measurement to ensure that the economic transformation imperatives of the business are met.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor’s degree in social development, Public Administration or Project Management.
• 5 + years’ relevant experience in the area of social development and project management with a focus on enterprise and supplier development and supplier management of which 3 years must be in middle management.

 Desirable qualifications are:

• Qualifications in Humanities, Social Science, Business or Economics

Primary Duties    

• Establish and manage a framework for socio–economic development (SED) Implementation and impact measurement.
• Implement localization initiatives including job creation, skills development, support of local business and social responsibility organisations.
• Engage all relevant stakeholders to ensure buy -in and support of projects.
• Provide Rand Water with reliable reporting on SED implementation and impact.
• Engage with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure buy – in and support of SED initiatives.
• Develop an effective Socio – economic development (SED) and facilitation strategy and action plan.
• Define, develop, monitor and ensure implementing of socio – economic development policies and procedures.
• Coordinate aspects of socio, economic and environmental elements.
• Closely follow government policy and trends in the community/stakeholder engagement and economic transformation landscape and refine the SED strategy and plans appropriately.
• Manage and maintain policies and procedures for socio – economic development and facilitation.
• Liaising with procurement team to ensure sustainability is built into the procurement process and requirements.
• Conduct regular reviews on relevant policies and policies.
• Identify, evaluate and manage the execution of SED initiatives across projects, in terms of job creation, skills development, support of local business, support of social responsibility organisations and social facilitation.
• Ensure that all SED KPAs (key performance areas) are fully implemented in terms of job creation and skills development, support of local business, support of social responsibility organisations and social facilitation.
• Promote participation, ownership and active involvement of stakeholders, including beneficiary communities throughout the project life cycle.
• Manage the local community environment with role – players and stakeholders to ensure buy – in and support of projects, through establishing stakeholder forum and project support committees where identified.
• Identify important corporate and project stakeholders (including government, parastatals, NGO’s and local communities) and develop plans to ensure positive relationships with them, using SED as a method to engage.
• Manage any third-party consultants engage to advise mainstream on external relations and SED and ensure that advice received is integrated into related work.
• Conduct quality review of deliverables from SED interventions
• Maintain the enterprise development database.
• Implement Programmes and processes which will ensure the rotation of suppliers.
• Implement processes which assist SMME’s to perform better.
• Facilitate the forums and workshops to educate suppliers on Rand Water processes.
• Assist in the implementation of enterprise and supplier development strategy and related programmes & plans.
• Conduct local area scan to identify skills gaps and facilitate training to local enterprises.
• Maintain the startegic partnerships that will empower small businesses with capability and capacity.
• Facilitate a mentorship and coaching network that will be set as a learning platform for new small.

Businesses

• Participate in various committees to ensure the implementation of preferential procurement to enhance the participation of previously disadvantaged enterprises.
• Identification and engagement of potential ED beneficiaries for local and regional programmes

Knowledge    

• Knowledge of pertinent legislation of the water sector
• Project and programme management principles and procedures
• Auditing knowledge
• Risk Management
• Contract and Financial Management
• Research capability (both desktop and physical)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
• Good command of English and one another South African language.
• Computer literacyKnowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001

Skills    

• Excellent negotiation
• Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
• Client liaison with strong relationship management skills
• Extensive relationship building and positioning with key stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with local communities.
• Meticulous, attention to detail
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• Computer literacy

Attitude    

• Recognise and appreciate individual achievements.
• Team player and empowerment
• Meticulous, attention to details
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines

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Job Advert Summary    

• Provide support and project administration on project management processes, procedures, tools and techniques to Project Managers and their teams.

Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma or equivalent 5 years of administrative experience, with at least 3 years in a technology project management environment•Advanced computer proficiency in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams, MS Projects

Desirable Qualification

• A qualification in Business Management

Desirable Experience

• Experience with ERP systems, project reporting, and collaboration tools (i.e. SharePoint, MS Teams) 

Primary Duties    

• Provide support and guidance on project management processes, procedures, tools and techniques to the project managers and their team
• Ensure that financial information such as invoices are managed according to the agreed standards
• Filing, documentation and ensure that files are kept up to date for all the projects
• Take and draft minutes of meetings
• Arrange meetings, schedules and diaries
• Assist with training planning and scheduling
• Create presentation materials for team members where required
• Organise project infrastructure (e.g. admin for logons, venue booking, etc)
• Manage project suppliers and stationery
• Manage time sheets
• Able to work with multiple reporting lines and ambiguity

Knowledge    

• Project management principles and methodologies
• MS Office Suite
• MS Project and MS Visio
• Financial systems and procedures
• Project administration function

Skills    

• Excellent analysis, planning and organising skills
• Problem solving
• Good Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Presentation
• Report writing
• Attitude    High level of self discipline and control
• Motivation
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Innovative and creative
• Conflict handling
• Customer orientation
• Deadline orientated
• Team player
• Attention to details
   

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Job Advert Summary    

• To plan, direct or co-ordinate one or more Records Administrative services of the organisation, such as Records and Information Management, Mail Distribution, facilities planning and maintenance in the section, custodial operations and other office support services

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Records Management Certificate with the National Archives and Records Service of South Africa
• 4 Years’ Experience in a Records and Archival environment with knowledge and experience of Records Management principles and practices an Operational Level
• Good understanding of the National Archives and Records Service Act, No 43 of 1996 (as Amended) and Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000
• Understanding of Labour Relations

Primary Duties    

• Policy and Planning
• Maintain Recordkeeping Services
• Provide Storage Services
• Filing and Storage of Information
• Collect, Create and receive Records
• Ensure efficient postal services within Rand Water
• Training and Development of Records Administrators
• Information Management
• Ad-Hoc Duties

Knowledge    

• Records Management Knowledge
• Knowledge and experience of Records Management principles and practices an Operational Level
• Good understanding of the National Archives and Records Service Act, No 43 of 1996 ( as Amended)
• Good understanding of the Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000
• Understanding of labour legislation

Skills    

• Interpersonal skills
• Writing skills
• Good listening skills
• Communication skills
• Networking Skills
• Coaching Skills
• Delegation Skills
• Problem-solving Skills
• Conflict resolution
• Negotiation Skills
• Decision Making Skills

Attitude    

• Team player
• Neat and presentable as a representative of Rand Water
• Integrity and honesty
• Quality-oriented
• Attention to detail
• Enthusiastic
• Customer-focused
• Service-oriented

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Job Advert Summary    

• Rand Water is currently looking for a Project Manager to facilitate the execution of business projects, play an active role in applying good governance to projects and to either directly project manager or operate as an advisor to projects that are mostly high-value and strategic in nature.

Minimum Requirements    

• A University degree in a related field.
• Project/Quality Management qualification would be advantageous
• Postgraduate qualification would be advantageous
• 4 -5 years’ experience Projects
• Experience in a leadership role
• Experience in Auditing
• Quality Management of the Project Management cycle
• Business skills and understanding of business processes

Primary Duties    

• Project planning of key deliverables and milestones are developed to determine the project steps, beneficiaries, timeframes, quality standards and budget.
• Project communication through internal project reporting on key deliverables and administration
• Resource management of different project roles of team members to perform project activities
• Client and stakeholder management to build relationships and increase customer satisfaction
• Project accounting and finance to ensure that project is executed within approved budget
• Project communication by determining information and communication needs of stakeholders
• Project Risk management by determining risks likely to affect the project, documenting the characteristics of each and procedures that will be used to manage risk throughout the project
• Project quality management by monitoring project results to ensure that they comply with relevant quality standards to meet the quality expectations of the stakeholders.
• Overall Project and general auditing activities
• Quality assurance and compliance

Knowledge    

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national scope.
• Knowledge of workforce strategies
• Knowledge of labour force strategies.
• Have a solid understanding of the project life cycle
• Document business requirements
• Document functional requirements

Skills    

• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate ability to work in a multi- disciplinary team setting
• Good computer skills, proficient with MS office applications
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Excellent organisational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and within budget
• Be able to coach and develop junior project office team members
• Should be a self-starter and able to work on your own within broad guidelines on challenging assignments
• Hands-on, practical and solution focused
• Must enjoy solution implementation

Attitude    

• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Ability to use initiative to influence the strategic direction of training and development outcomes.
• Deadline orientated
• Performance driven
• Professionalism

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Job Advert Summary    

• The overall responsibility of the successful candidate is to provide strategic financial and administrative insight into the design of frameworks/systems to ensure the efficient and effective management of optimised financial resources, compliance with regulatory requirements & enhance controls, and the delivery of high-quality administrative support in pursuit of operational excellence.

Minimum Requirements    

• B. Com Hons. Accounting/B. Com Hons. Financial Management/BSc Hons. in Business Science (NQF 8).
• A master’s degree in the above related field will be beneficial (NQF9) or professional certification e.g. CIMA

Experience:
Financial environment:

• 6-7 years’ experience in understanding, interpreting and advising according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);
• 6-7 years’ experience in understanding and interpreting the legislative framework as it will apply to in context of financial accounting as per the Accountant General of National Treasury;
• 6-7 years’ experience in understanding and interpreting the Public Finance Management Act and in respect of IFRS, King IV, National treasury instruction notes and guidelines set out by the Accounting General of National treasury guidelines and the Chief Procurement Officer;
• 5 years in a Supply Chain Management environment with emphasis on relevant legislation with regards to the drafting of specifications and evaluation requirements.
• Financial project co-ordination:
• Proficiency in Business process mapping
• The ability to assist and lead the division in assisting and aiding financial projects and corporate roll-out

Primary Duties    

• Compliance champion and contribute to the development and implementation of organisational/divisional/departmental management actions to address shortcomings in the division related to Finance and Administration.
• Conduct audits and reviews to ensure divisional compliance with financial and supply chain regulations, legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and accounting standards
• Design, implement and audit frameworks/systems.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Co-ordinate and partake in Supply Chain related engagements, processes and reporting.
• Compile and review procedures
• Participate in audits and action findings and implementing preventative measures.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Confirm budget compliance, Variance monitoring and reporting.
• Optimise, improve and streamline financial and commercial processes.
• Represent the division in cross-functional projects and initiatives.

Knowledge    

• Financial Management.
• Supply Chain Management.
• Knowledge of the legislative framework relating to Finance, Inventory and procurement.
• Proficiency in Business process mapping.
• The ability to assist and lead the division in assisting and aiding financial projects and corporate roll-out.
• Compliance to ISO 9001,14001 and OHSAS 18001.
• Computer literacy with advanced knowledge of SAP, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

Skills    

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strategic thinking
• Technological proficiency
• Project management skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Customer Orientated
• Adaptable and Innovative
• Ability to work under pressure

Attitude    

• Ability to interact with people at various levels of seniority
• Work independently
• Integrity and ethical conduct
• Deadline orientated
• Accountability and reliability
• Team-orientated
• Commitment to excellence

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Job Advert Summary    

• This role is tasked with implementing state-of-the-art reliability programs, refining maintenance strategies, and proactively addressing risks. As a strategic leader, you will supervise the Maximo maintenance system, collaborate with the operations division, and deliver quarterly OEE reports, as well as identify enhancement opportunities for critical assets.

Minimum Requirements    

• Formal engineering qualifications:
• BSc Eng, B Eng or equivalent (compulsory)
• Professional Registration:
• Professional Registration (or eligibility to be registered) with ECSA (compulsory)

Job Experience

• 6 years’ experience in engineering / infrastructure maintenance management.
• 3 years in the water sector.
• 5 years management experience..

Desirable qualifications are:

• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred
• 10 years’ experience in engineering / infrastructure maintenance management is preferred.
• 10 years’ management experience is preferred

Primary Duties    

• Lead and manage all section activities that will result in optimal lifecycle performance of assets.
• Develop, compile, execute and manage the section business plan that supports the departmental and divisional business plan.
• Develop and maintain generic standards and strategies to optimise asset performance and availability, maintenance regimes, rates of deterioration, lifespan, etc.
• Design and implement a comprehensive reliability program encompassing predictive and preventive maintenance strategies, failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage and optimise the Maximo maintenance system, ensuring accurate data input, effective work order management, and seamless integration with the overall reliability program.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, Process, and Civil Reliability Engineers to align strategies, share best practices, and ensure a holistic approach to system reliability

Manage own staff and coordinate with other disciplines in:

• Condition assessment and performance measurement of assets to agreed standards and frequencies.
• Optimisation and audits of maintenance activities.
• Translation of findings from assessments into recommendations for projects and/or maintenance work.
• Conduct risk assessments on equipment and processes, implementing strategies to mitigate risks specific to each category and ensuring overall system resilience.
• Utilise data analytics tools to analyse performance metrics, reliability data, and equipment health indicators. Generate reports for category-specific reliability improvements.
• Develop and prepare the annual budget for asset management, and practice financial management and control.
• Manage staff development by monitoring performance, coaching, mentoring, career path and succession planning.
• Lead investigations into equipment failures or performance deviations, conducting root cause analyses across Electrical, Mechanical, Process, and Civil categories.
• Direct and lead technical advances and use of best-fit technology for all categories of assets.
• Effective management and monitoring of the section's budget, and appropriate action on variances.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the reliability and maintenance teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Develop training programs tailored to the needs of each category.

Knowledge    

• Comprehensive understanding of reliability engineering principles and methodologies, including reliability-centred maintenance (RCM), failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Maintenance Strategies: Proficiency in developing and implementing maintenance strategies to minimize downtime, reduce costs, and extend the lifespan of critical assets.
• Financial and economic principles, including life cycle costing.
• Condition assessment and performance measurement techniques and evaluation.
• Asset rehabilitation technology.
• Principles of plant maintenance and reliability.
• Principles of asset management. 

Skills    

• Networking Skills
• Spatial analysis and interpretation.
• Project Management.
• Decision making
• Planning and organising
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Conceptual thought and well-developed analytical and coordinating skills
• People management

Attitude    

• Customer service
• Critical evaluation
• Self-motivated
• Problem solving
• Highly motivated and innovative
• Diligent and performance-driven
• Results-driven