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Requirements

• An engineering degree (B. Eng/B.Sc. Eng) or relevant qualification.
• Six (6) years of post-qualification experience. Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. 

Duties

• Manage technical services and support in conjunction with engineers, technologists, technicians, and associates in field, workshop, and technical office activities. Provide support in the analysis and project management of water and sanitation services projects. Provide technical support to the water and sanitation sector. Strategic Analysis of Water Services themes and topics. Development of related business perspectives with recommendations.
• Liaison and engagement with all stakeholders and water and sanitation sector players with regard to project planning and implementation. Provide support to WSAs to ensure implementation of planning and implementation frameworks and methodologies. Monitoring and reporting on the adherence to these planning and implementation frameworks and methodologies. Identification, prioritization, and initiation of projects and the associated financial management to structure the required budgets for planning and implementation.
• Coordination of planning to ensure integrated planning and management of water and sanitation projects in all spheres of government (water boards, WSAs, and other WSPs) to improve water and sanitation services and the reliability and sustainability of infrastructure. Investigation, assessment, monitoring, and reporting on all aspects of water and sanitation services delivery. Ensure all data, information, reports, and results of analyses are packaged and made accessible to the sector via the Water Services Knowledge System and National Integrated Water Information System.
• Liaison with and maintenance of data sharing and information partnerships with key water and sanitation services, sector role-players, and stakeholders such as Statistics South Africa, National Treasury, Cooperative Governance, and the Office of the Presidency. Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize/make recommendations for the approval by the relevant authority. Monitor and ensure projects are implemented in accordance with prescribed norms and standards. Monitoring and evaluation of water and sanitation services delivery projects. The provision of guidance to the water sector regarding technical and engineering aspects of the operations and maintenance of water and sanitation services infrastructure.
• Support and provide guidance on all town reconciliation studies, implementation of WCWDM, bulk water and sanitation master planning, and disaster management. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise.

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Requirements

• NQF level 6 (National Diploma) in Social Science / Project Management. Three (3) years’ experience at the assistant director level in intergovernmental advocacy or community empowerment. The disclosure of a valid unexpired valid driver’s license.

Duties

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and management in the water sector by ensuring cooperation through forums and committees. Implement policies of the integrated water sector for the component by developing and sharing a vision and mission for the section. Communicate and empower stakeholders on departmental policies.
• Responsible for performance monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the chief directorate and other sector reports. People management. Financial management for the sub-directorate. Advice top management and the legislature, as well as relevant sector bodies, on policies and strategies relevant to the section.
• Develop the business plan/operational plans for the sub-directorate and ensure and manage implementation thereof. Promote sector advocacy through dissemination of information on key sector programs. Plan, execute, and represent the department in IGR/stakeholder engagement structures. Manage relationships with the stakeholders. Establish partnerships for departmental programs. Implement strategic objectives of the component.
• Monitor progress on the implementation of programs related to intergovernmental relations. Develop and manage community participation programs. Responsible for water services monitoring. Attend to water and sanitation services customer complaints. Engage the community in the departmental programs and projects through community water sector forums and empower forums.

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Requirements

• An NQF level 7 qualification in environmental management or a natural science field. Five (5) years of supervisory experience at the assistant director level in water resource management/water and sanitation services management or regulation fields. Previous involvement in the Green Drop regulatory program will be an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Duties

• Oversee the conducting of technical inspections on wastewater system infrastructure and compilation of detailed inspection reports with recommendations. Ensure monitoring compliance to municipal wastewater standards and compilation of relevant reports with recommendations. Manage issuing letters of non-compliance to wastewater standards and monitoring remedial actions. Ensure monitoring of the capturing of wastewater services data by water services institutions in the Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS).
• Lead monitoring compliance of onsite sanitation and non-sewered sanitation (NSSS) to relevant guidelines and regulations. Preparations and conducting of assessments relating to the Green Drop regulatory program. Manage the process of coordinating submission and monitoring implementation of submitted corrective action plans for the Green Drop program.
• Lead on the compilation of presentations for catchment management forums and DWS management. Lead coordination with catchment management agencies on the investigations and reporting on sewer spillages and pollution incidents. Manage review of Environmental Impact Assessment, Basic Assessment Reports, and Environmental Management Plans to provide comments relating to development projects (e.g., housing/township developments, shopping centers, etc.).
• Provide sub-directorate inputs for contribution to the Operational Plan of the Directorate. Compile and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (finance, performance, and risk) for the sub-directorate. Manage budget and procurement processes of the sub-directorate. Manage and supervise human resources. Management of audit process for the component.

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Requirements

• A Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Civil Engineering. Six (6) years of post-qualification engineering experience. Compulsory professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineering technologist. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Duties

• Manage technical services and support in conjunction with engineers. Monitor, analyze, and determine actions to ensure effective contract administration. Coordinate the development of Service Level Agreements and manage all types of signed contracts. Monitor and evaluate contract performance in line with the Service Level Agreements.
• Monitor compliance and control in contract management and coordinate improved service delivery. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage administrative, human resources, and related functions. Financial management and provide inputs into the budgeting process, operational plan, procurement plan, and related matters. Compile and submit reports as required. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.
• Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel. Research / literature studies and technical engineering technology to improve expertise. Research and development through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to keep up with new technologies and procedures.

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Requirements

• A Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Civil Engineering. Six (6) years of post-qualification engineering experience. Compulsory professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineering technologist. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Duties

• Manage technical services and support in conjunction with engineers. Monitor, analyze, and determine actions to ensure effective contract administration. Coordinate the development of Service Level Agreements and manage all types of signed contracts. Monitor and evaluate contract performance in line with the Service Level Agreements.
• Monitor compliance and control in contract management and coordinate improved service delivery. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage administrative, human resources, and related functions. Financial management and provide inputs into the budgeting process, operational plan, procurement plan, and related matters. Compile and submit reports as required. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.
• Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel. Research / literature studies and technical engineering technology to improve expertise. Research and development through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to keep up with new technologies and procedures.

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Requirements

• A Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Civil Engineering. Six (6) years of post-qualification engineering experience. Compulsory professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineering technologist. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Duties

• Manage technical services and support in conjunction with engineers. Monitor, analyze, and determine actions to ensure effective contract administration. Coordinate the development of Service Level Agreements and manage all types of signed contracts. Monitor and evaluate contract performance in line with the Service Level Agreements.
• Monitor compliance and control in contract management and coordinate improved service delivery. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage administrative, human resources, and related functions. Financial management and provide inputs into the budgeting process, operational plan, procurement plan, and related matters. Compile and submit reports as required. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.
• Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel. Research / literature studies and technical engineering technology to improve expertise. Research and development through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to keep up with new technologies and procedures.

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Requirements

• A relevant NQF Level 6 qualification is required. The candidate must have three (3) to (5) five years’ experience in implementing ISO 9001 within a construction or engineering-related environment, as well as three (3) to (5) five years’ experience auditing ISO 9001.
• Experience in implementing a quality management system within an ISO 9001-certified organization will be an added advantage and must be clearly indicated in the application.

Duties

• Plan and coordinate quality management system activities to obtain ISO 9001 certification in a construction/engineering environment. Coordinate the development of quality management system policies, guidelines, templates, and monitoring tools. Prepare and conduct presentations to stakeholders. Stakeholder engagement. Ensure business process mapping activities are conducted.
• Ensure effective document management systems are in place aligned to organizational requirements. Ensure ISO 9001 certification is maintained once certification is obtained. Plan and ensure implementation of the auditing program. Compile audit reports.
• Ensure management review meetings take place timeously. Monitor customer satisfaction. Monitor actions to address non-conformities. Reporting to management. Supervision of staff. Ensure a high standard of quality is maintained in all meetings/activities/reporting.

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Requirements

• A relevant NQF level 7 qualification in civil engineering. A certificate in project management will be an added advantage.
• Five (5) years’ experience in the engineering field. Experience of program and project management. Understanding of legislative and policy frameworks governing the water sector and water services infrastructure development grants, including the Division of Revenue Act (DoRA) and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), among others. Understanding of financial management.

Duties

• Facilitate and support the implementation of water services infrastructure development grant programs, including the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) and Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG), in line with the requirements of the Division of Revenue Act (DoRA) and departmental policies. Coordinate and administer the implementation of water supply and sanitation infrastructure programs and projects within municipalities and implementing agents to ensure alignment with approved plans, targets, and deliverables.
• Provide support in the appraisal and assessment of municipal infrastructure grant applications, technical reports, and business plans to determine project readiness and compliance with grant frameworks. Monitor and evaluate the implementation and performance of RBIG and WSIG projects, including conducting site visits and project verification to ensure compliance with approved scope, timelines, and funding conditions. Coordinate project reporting and compliance monitoring by municipalities and implementing agents and consolidate reports for submission to management and the head office.
• Assist with RBIG and WSIG budget planning and allocations for the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and monitor expenditure against approved budgets. Support the management of grant disbursements and financial administration to ensure funds are utilized in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and DoRA requirements. Facilitate stakeholder engagement and coordination with municipalities, implementing agents, and other sector partners to support effective program implementation.
• Maintain proper recordkeeping and filing systems for project documentation, approvals, correspondence, and compliance reports related to RBIG and WSIG projects. Assist with strategic planning processes, including the compilation of the Annual Performance Plan (APP) and Operational Plan, as well as monitoring and reporting on their implementation.

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Requirements

• A relevant NQF 7 in Auditing/Financial Management. Three (3) to (5) five years supervisory experience in Auditing/ Financial Management. Sound understanding of Anti-corruption strategy and fraud prevention measures. Extensive knowledge of computerised, financial and business systems. 

Duties

• Perform Enterprise Risk Management, Assist in the identification of strategic Risk and the development of risk management strategies and management of them. Facilitate enterprise -wide risk assessment and monitors priorities risks across the department. Perform regular Inspections on both Main and Trading Account.
• Identify compliance issues that require follow up or investigations, implementation of planning, execution and reporting of inspection assignment on both main and trading account. Perform preliminary investigations, implementation of planning execution and reporting of investigation of assignments on main and trading account.
• Co-ordination Internal and external audits on both Main and Trading Account, Risk reporting, perform all pre-audit checks on all documents, manage and coordinate audit related activities, assist management with the investigations of fraud. Manage samples from AG and internal Audits and manage responses

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Requirements

•  National Diploma in Civil Engineering. Six (6) years’ post-qualification in technical engineering. 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

• Provide technical support in the appraisal and assessment of technical reports, designs, and business plans for Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) projects. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of water and sanitation infrastructure projects to ensure alignment with approved scope, technical standards, targets, and deliverables. Conduct project site visits and technical inspections to verify progress, quality of work, and compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Review and analyze engineering designs, technical reports, and feasibility studies to ensure compliance with applicable standards, policies, and legislation. Support the management and monitoring of grant funding and ensure that project expenditure is aligned with the requirements of the Division of Revenue Act (DoRA) and other applicable financial frameworks.
• Facilitate and coordinate compliance reporting by municipalities and implementing agents and consolidate technical reports for submission to management. Provide technical advice and support to municipalities and implementing agents on water and sanitation infrastructure development and maintenance. Maintain proper recordkeeping and filing of technical documentation, project reports, approvals, and correspondence related to infrastructure projects. Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of water services infrastructure programmes to ensure sustainable service delivery

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Requirements

• An NQF level 6 in accounting / auditing. NQF levels 7 and above in accounting / auditing will serve as an added advantage. Two (2) years’ experience in an auditing environment.
• Over two years and/or completion of the OCIA/IAT will serve as an added advantage. Water sector and/or local government experience. Over 12 months of experience in the water sector and/or local government experience will serve as an added advantage.

Duties

• Performing the planning, execution, and reporting phases of an audit in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards. Communicate to stakeholders.
• Compile Monthly Time Sheets. Supervise Interns. Provide secretariat services during the audits.

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Requirements

• A trade test certificate in millwright/fitter and turner/diesel mechanic.
• Five (5) years of post-qualification experience required as an artisan. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. 

Duties

• Supervise technical design and production of technical services. Supervise and produce design according to specifications and within limits of production capability. Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specifications and recognized standards.
• Supervise the maintenance of technical services. Repair mechanical/electrical equipment structures according to standards. Service/maintain equipment according to schedule. Perform administrative and related functions.
• Update the register on maintained and repaired faults. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide inputs to the maintenance plan. Ensure adherence to safety standards, requirements, and regulations. Human capital resource management. Supervise and mentor staff. Plan resources available and schedule maintenance work.