Hot Jobs at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• A relevant NQF level 7 qualification in Natural Science. Five (5) years’ experience at supervisory level. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. A clear understanding of the departments role and implementation of policies with respect to water resource management. Knowledge and understanding Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations.

Duties

• Provide leadership to the section, develop and share a vision and mission for the section. Promote team building within and beyond the section. Ensure adequate support to subordinates. Ensure a culture of innovation and performance. Develop and implement a performance improvement suggestion scheme. Advice top management and the legislatures as well as relevant sector bodies on policies and strategies relevant to the directorate.
• Conduct strategic and business planning for the section. Participate as a key player in the water and sanitation function strategic plan. Develop a strategic plan for the section, develops and manage the budget for the section. Develop an expenditure forecast. Manage the development of individuals in subordinate positions. Ensure effective development and implementation of policies and strategies for the section. Ensure the monitoring of compliance of water programmes with national regulatory framework.
• Ensure site visits for DWS quality, standard, norms and sustainability. Ensure analysis of data for monthly internal and quarterly external reporting. Ensure synchronisation of water services (WS) and water resource (WR). Liaise with relevant stakeholders in the province with regard to synchronisation of WR and WS. Ensure the consolidation of all quarterly regional information into the Water Section Work Plan reporting tool. Ensure that the Department and Ministerial priorities for each region as agreed in their business plan are captured programmatically in the work plan tool and report on. Ensure specific regional analysis on spot check data. Manage WSA in fulfilling its water services responsibility in terms for MIG and WSDPs.
• Oversee proactive monitoring and evaluate of water service delivery by WSAs. Manage and oversee the planning of interventions for poor performance. Provide operational plan to ensure monitoring and compliance on drinking water quality. Ensures compliance to legislative requirements and framework agreements. Ensures maintenance of the Drinking Water Quality System. Facilitates implementation of Drinking Water Quality Action Plan.

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Requirements

• A Civil Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSc) qualification. Three (3) years post qualification engineering experience in water services infrastructure development. Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Duties

• Provide assistance in the design systems, structures and installation of water services related infrastructure. Support the comprehensive planning in water services infrastructure development. Manage multifaceted projects in the technical investigation, development and refurbishment of water services infrastructure.
• Provide assistance and support in administration. Inspect, test equipment, infrastructure, systems, and installations including the preparation of reports of the findings. Identify, review and comment on operation and maintenance plans of water services infrastructure in the region.
• Compile, review and comment on the contract documentation proposals, bill of quantities and tenders. Coordination of the water services planning in the region. Manage financial allocations to projects and programs. Provide technical engineering support, guidance and advice to junior personnel, consultants, contractors and water service authority’s (WSA). Support functional areas to arrange supply chain management, human resources management and financial needs.

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Requirements

• A Science degree (Bsc) (Hon) or relevant qualification preferably microbiology/ geohydrology/chemistry.
• Three (3) years post qualification natural Scientific experience in compliance monitoring of industries. Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist. The disclosure of a valid unexpired drivers license.

Duties

• Develop and implement regulatory guidelines and standard operating procedures for compliance monitoring for the industrial sector, oversight assessments for Catchment Management Agencies (CMAs), promote and continuously improve effective compliance monitoring of water users within the industrial sector, compliance awareness promotion, provisioning of specialist training, conduct compliance audits, provide specialist input in support of enforcement process, coordination of compliance activities, compliance data assessment and system management.

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Requirements

• A National Diploma in Engineering. Three (3) years of technical (Engineering) experience. Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician. The disclosure of a valid unexpired drivers license.

Duties

• Perform duties in the Free State Region Office in the Directorate: Infrastructure Development & Maintenance with a particular emphasis on the management, implementation, supervision, and monitoring of the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG), Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG), Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG), Buckets Eradication Programme (BEP) and other civil engineering projects.
• It will be required from the incumbent to manage and monitor projects contractually, financially, and technically. An intimate knowledge of the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and the Guidelines for Human Settlement, Planning & Design (“Red Book”) are a requirement.

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Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Science / Engineering / Environmental / Environmental Law relevant NQF level 7 qualification.
• Six (6) to (10) ten years’ experience in compliance monitoring and enforcement environment of which five (5) years’ experience must be at a middle / senior managerial level. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence.

Duties

• Provide strategic direction in the development and implementation of compliance monitoring and enforcement policy, strategies, norms, regulations, standard operating procedures within the catchment management area.
• Ensure compliance monitoring and enforcement to all water use license condition within the catchment management area. Ensure enforcement on non-compliance to the water use license condition. Provision of business planning and general management for the directorate.

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Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Hydrology/Ecology/ Zoology/ Botany/ Chemistry/Microbiology etc) B Tech Degree in Environmental Management relevant NQF level 7 Qualification.
• Six (6) to (10) years’ experience in Water Use Authorization of which five (5) years’ experience at a middle/senior management level in water resource environment. 

Duties

• Lead the implementation of water use authorisation and registration processes. Provide strategic direction in water use license administration process.
• Ensure the operation of water authorisation and registration management system. The provision of business planning and general management of the unit.

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Requirements

• An NQF level 6 (National Diploma) or NQF level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) in Human Resource Management. Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience of which three (3) years must be at a supervision level in Human Resource Management. The disclosure of valid unexpired driver’s license. 

Duties

• The incumbent will be responsible for the effective management of the total human resource functions within Catchment Management Agency. Ensuring and managing the implementation of Human Resources, Human Resources Development which includes Performance Management and Development System, Planning and Recruitment as well as HR Administration, strategies, policies, practices and systems and monitoring the guidance, to subordinates and line managers.
• The interpretation and application of HR policies and directives. Management of PERSAL system that will expedite the provision of information and statistics. Ensuring and managing effective programming and coordination of training activities. Assessing the Performance of Officials in the unit (PMDS).

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Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Financial Management at NQF level 7. At least Five (5) years management experience in finance of which three (3) years must be at a supervision level.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Practical knowledge of Accrual Accounting. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel). 

Duties

• Provide financial accounting services, render financial management services, provide bookkeeping services, manage payroll services, ensure control on expenditure and financial reporting.
• Provide strategic leadership and business planning- providing guidance for operational planning and reporting and financial planning and reporting.

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Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Financial Management, Accounting or Revenue Management at NQF level 7. At least Five (5) years management experience in finance of which three (3) years must be at a supervision level. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. 

Duties

• Revenue Management and Billing, Oversee the development and implementation of revenue management policies, systems and procedures. Ensure accurate billing of water use charges and related revenue streams in line with legislative frameworks. Monitor revenue recognition in compliance with GRAP standards.
• Ensure effective integration between operational water use data and financial billing systems. Debt Management and Credit Control, manage debtor accounts, monitor ageing analysis and implement effective credit control strategies, oversee debt collection processes and liaise with legal services where necessary.
• Develop and implement revenue enhancement and debt recovery strategies. Ensure reconciliation of revenue and debtor accounts on a monthly basis. Financial Reporting and Compliance, prepare and review revenue reports, forecasts and analysis for management and Board reporting. Ensure compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations and audit requirements. Coordinate revenue-related audit processes and implement corrective action plans. Strategic Leadership and Planning, providing strategic direction for revenue management within LOCMA.
• Contribute to budgeting, cash flow management and financial sustainability planning. Strengthen internal controls relating to revenue processes. Support the operationalisation of the Catchment Management Agency through effective revenue systems and governance. Stakeholder Management, engage with water users, internal divisions, DWS and other stakeholders on revenue-related matters. Provide guidance and training to regional and operational staff on billing and revenue processes.

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Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Financial Management at NQF level 7. At least Three (3) years relevant supervisory experience.
• Practical knowledge of Accrual Accounting. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel). 

Duties

• Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the financial supporting information for planning purposes, Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the budget preparation process.
• Coordinate, review analyse and quality assure the management accounting reporting processes. Manage the operational processes, resources and procedures associated with the management accounting functions.

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Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Financial Management at NQF level 7. Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in Revenue Management of which three (3) years must be at a supervision level.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Practical knowledge of Accrual Accounting. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).

Duties

• Implement and monitor billing and debt management policies, strategies and procedures. Ensure regular and accurate billing of water users, with invoices and statements sent to customers promptly. Ensure the accounting system is aligned with business processes and supports efficient operations.
• Manage the co-ordination of debtor relationships. Manage the collection of debt and the reconciliation of customer accounts. Manage the recording of all receivables. Manage Billing, return to sender and unidentified revenue received within the region. Provide monthly age analysis reports on debtor’s accounts.
• Manage and mentor revenue staff. Recommend action to be taken against defaulting debtors. Implement business policies and processes relating to debt management. Development and implementation of the revenue enhancement strategy. Supervise staff.

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Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management / Finance at NQF level 7. Three (3) to five (5) years working experience in supply chain acquisition, logistic and demand management of which three (3) years must be at supervision level.
• The disclosure of valid unexpired driver’s license. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Good planning and organizing skills. 

Duties

• Manage and supervise acquisition, logistic and demand management. Ensure full compliance to all acquisition, logistic and demand management prescripts, policies, practice notes and delegations of authority. Develop and maintain internal control measures for procurement. Coordinate input in the Demand Management Plan. Ensure that procurement is in line with the approved demand plan. Ensure effective utilisation of the CSD. Compilation /verification of all monthly SCM reports.
• Manage the process of sourcing of quotations up to R1 000 000. Ensure that documents submitted to logistics for order creation are fully compliant with acquisition management prescripts. Provide regular feedback to clients with regards to quotations finalisation. Management of the bid processes in the Agency and ensure effective functioning of all Bid Committees. Management and effective utilisation of Transversal Contracts.
• Ensure implementation and compliance of the Instruction Notes as issued by National Treasury as well as Departmental SCM Policy. Identify and mitigate risks within the unit. Ensure that all administrative matters, correspondence and complex enquiries are attended to promptly. Assist in the compiling of monthly SCM performance reports. Perform human resources and administrative activities relating to SCM Assessing the Performance of Officials in the unit (PMDS).