Job Vacancies at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary    

• Rand Water is looking for a Compliance Specialist to provide specialist functional support to the Compliance Division on responsibilities relating to implementation of the compliance risk management.

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree in law, audit or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in a compliance role
• Compliance, Legal or Audit background
• Postgraduate qualification in the relevant field would be an added advantage
• Professional Membership or ability to be a member with Compliance Institute of Southern Africa or any other relevant professional membership
• Experience in State Owned Enterprise compliance would be an added advantage
• Experience in the water sector would be an added advantage

Primary Duties    

• Conduct regulatory and compliance annual risk assessment;
• Consolidating reporting of organizational compliance issues;
• Compile compliance strategy and compliance risks;
• Develop a compliance coverage plan;
• Monitor and report on the Rand Water’s adherence to statutory laws, legislative requirements, standard operating procedures and in-house policies and procedures;
• Collaborate with business in developing action plans to respond to regulatory changes and to address shortfalls in compliance;
• Provide compliance monitoring and to the Supply Chain Management Bid Committees;
• Champion resolution of compliance issues;
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk exposure;
• Identify inherent business risk areas for non-compliance and develop policies to manage and mitigate risks;
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and quality assurance of compliance procedures, systems and controls;
• Liaise with executive management and shareholder via the relevant established governance structure with regards to the Rand Water’s compliance reporting;
• Promote a compliance culture within the organization and its subsidiaries;
• Preparation and presenting reports to the governance structure;
• Manage, supervise and execute the Compliance Coverage Plan;
• Manage staff, including staff selection, motivation and performance reviews;
• Assess maturity of the compliance;
• Conduct research and development for emerging trends in compliance;
• Implement change management;
• Ensure regular self-assessments and independent reviews of the compliance function;
• Collaborate with line management to advice and enhance facilitation of discharging responsibilities in order to:
• Protect the Rand Water’s reputation from potential non-compliance sanctions and penalties,
• Avoid legal actions,
• Promote a coordinated working relationship with business regulators,
• Prevent unethical, illegal, or improper conduct,
• Promote awareness campaigns and road shows to enhance understanding of new and existing compliance requirements.

Knowledge    

• Computer literacy in all MS Office programmes
• Knowledge of the Generally Accepted Compliance Practice (GACP)
• Maturity and good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Explore monitoring software technology for adequate compliance management (end-result implementation)
• Possess the initiative and capability to work independently and effectively as a team player
• Ability to interact with people in a multidisciplinary and multicultural working environment
• Work experience with a wide and diverse spectrum of groups and individuals

Skills    

• Strong Communication skill (both verbal and written)
• Planning and Organising
• Report writing skill
• Proven analytical and ability to evaluate compliance risk
• Ability to prioritise

Time management

• Relationship building skill
• Proactive, motivated, target driven and diligent
• Strong constitution and extra conviction
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate in an assertive manner
• Manage implementation of an effective compliance program

People management

• Ability to be innovative in driving permeation of a broader compliance culture in Rand Water
• Excellent organisational, operational and administrative skills.

Attitude    

• Ethical and principled
• Fair and modest
• Proactive, target driven and diligent
• Willingness to keep learning
• Diligent
• Strong constitution and extra conviction
• Strong attention to detail
• Adopt a positive attitude towards group dynamics
• Ability to communicate in an assertive manner
• Manage implementation of an effective compliance program
• Motivated
• Maturity and good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be innovative in driving permeation of a broader compliance culture in Rand Water
• Open and responsive to constructive criticism

Closing date: November 19, 2025

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Job Advert Summary    

• Rand Water is looking for a Compliance Specialist- Advisory to provide specialist functional support to the Compliance Division on responsibilities relating to implementation of the compliance risk management.

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree in law, audit or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in a compliance role
• Compliance, Legal or Audit background
• Postgraduate qualification in the relevant field would be an added advantage
• Professional Membership or ability to be a member with Compliance Institute of Southern Africa or any other relevant professional membership
• Experience in State Owned Enterprise compliance would be an added advantage
• Experience in the water sector would be an added advantage

Primary Duties    

• Design, and ensure implementation and maintenance of a compliance framework for the Rand Water Group (Rand Water and subsidiaries);
• Manage the design, identify, establish and maintain the Rand Water’s regulatory universe
• Assist with Compliance Strategy Formulation;
• Ensuring provision of interpretation of legislation and regulatory requirements;
• Providing real time compliance advisory and guidance services;
• Ensure alignment of organisations policies to legislation;
• Consistently monitoring the changes in the legislative framework;
• Interact with industry regulators regarding legislation;
• Constantly research the latest compliance techniques with the intention of effecting efficiencies in the compliance advisory support services;
• Providing compliance advice and direction to the Compliance Forum;
• Collaborate with business in developing action plans to respond to regulatory changes and to address shortfalls in compliance;
• Manage regulatory engagements through collaboration with both internal and external assurance providers;
• Provide compliance advice to the Supply Chain Management Bid Committees;
• Champion resolution of compliance issues;
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk exposure;
• Identify inherent business risk areas for non-compliance and develop policies to manage and mitigate risks;
• Liaise with executive management and shareholder via the relevant established governance structure with regards to the Rand Water’s compliance reporting;
• Promote a compliance culture within the Rand Water and its subsidiaries;
• Liaise with the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa on new developments;
• Develop and provide Training Program for the Compliance Officers and business;
• Ensure alignment of compliance framework with the Compliance Institute framework;
• Formulate the Compliance Program;
• Manage, supervise and execute the Compliance Plan;
• Manage staff, including staff selection, motivation and performance reviews;
• Collaborate with line management to advice and enhance facilitation of discharging responsibilities in order to:
• Protect the Rand Water’s reputation from potential non-compliance sanctions and penalties,
• Avoid legal actions,
• Promote a coordinated working relationship with business regulators,
• Prevent unethical, illegal, or improper conduct,
• Promote awareness campaigns and road shows to enhance understanding of new and existing compliance requirements.

Knowledge    

• Computer literacy in all MS Office programmes
• Knowledge of the Generally Accepted Compliance Practice (GACP)
• Maturity and good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Explore monitoring software technology for adequate compliance management (end-result implementation)
• Possess the initiative and capability to work independently and effectively as a team player
• Ability to interact with people in a multidisciplinary and multicultural working environment
• Work experience with a wide and diverse spectrum of groups and individuals

Skills    

• Strong Communication skill (both verbal and written)
• Planning and Organising
• Report writing skill
• Proven analytical and ability to evaluate compliance risk
• Ability to prioritise
• Time management
• Relationship building skill
• Proactive, motivated, target driven and diligent
• Strong constitution and extra conviction
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate in an assertive manner
• Manage implementation of an effective compliance program
• People management
• Ability to be innovative in driving permeation of a broader compliance culture in Rand Water
• Excellent organisational, operational and administrative skills.

Attitude    

• Ethical and principled
• Fair and modest
• Proactive, target driven and diligent
• Willingness to keep learning
• Diligent
• Strong constitution and extra conviction
• Strong attention to detail
• Adopt a positive attitude towards group dynamics
• Ability to communicate in an assertive manner
• Manage implementation of an effective compliance program
• Motivated
• Maturity and good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be innovative in driving permeation of a broader compliance culture in Rand Water
• Open and responsive to constructive criticism

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Job Advert Summary    

• Reporting to the Process coordinator, the successful candidate will manage all electrical, mechanical pumping and water quality activities at Zwartkopjes and Satellite stations on shift basis.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12/ NQF level 4 will serve as an advantage.
• 5 years of plant experience in managing large pumping stations.
• 2 years’ experience in a Supervisory capacity HV electrical switching exprience.
• 2 years HV electrical switching experience desired.
• Code B driver’s license with the ability to pass Rand Water K53 test.
• Computer literacy will serve as an advantage.

Primary Duties    

• Achieve quality control standards.
• Manage resources and monitor assets at booster stations-ordinate requirements in conjunction with coordinator or SPS, Plant availability and reliability.
• Manage and control energy consumption.
• Monitor reservoir levels.
• Control labour cost and transport.
• Apply statutory and policy requirements required by Rand Water.
• Maintain sound Human resource practices.
• Participate in project activities where required.
• Monitor installation of new equipment.
• Knowledge    
• Water distribution
• Conflict resolution
• Labour relations ACT
• Knowledge and application of ISO 14000 ISO 9001 and OSHAS 18000

Skills    

• Good leadership and sound relation skills

Administrative skills

• Good communication skills (Verbal and Written)
• Attitude    
• Teamwork
• Problem-Solving
• Conflict Resolution
• Self-motivated
• Maintain confidentiality
• Application of OHSAS18001, ISO 14001 AND ISO 9001

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Job Advert Summary    

• The overall responsibility of the successful candidate will be the management of a team to conduct the following water quality assurance activities:
• Managing relationships with customer municipalities
• Educating consumers on being Water Wise
• Participating in the development of the organisation Water Quality Management System and performing delegated tasks arising from it

Minimum Requirements    

• Science or engineering, education – NQF8
• General management - NQF6
• 5 years of science or engineering experience in the water industry
• 3 years experience managing science or engineering staff
• Code 8 driver’s licence
• Competent in WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, pro-ADOBE, Outlook, etc.

OTHER DESIRABLE NEEDS

• Science or engineering, education – NQF8/9
• General management - NQF7
• Education, marketing, or communications education – NQF6
• 8 years of science or engineering experience in the water industry
• 5 years experience managing science, engineering, education, marketing, or communications staff
• 2 years experience in consumer education, marketing, or communications
• Blue Drop / Green Drop / No Drop experience
• ISO9001 or ISO22000 experience

Risk management experience

Artificial intelligence experience

Primary Duties    

• Educating consumers on Water Wise:
• Design Water Wise education/awareness processes targeted at the wise use of water
• Implement Water Wise education/awareness processes targeted at the wise use of water
• Assess the effectiveness and determine the value-added of Water Wise education/awareness processes implemented
• Design and develop appropriate resources/tools for Water Wise education/awareness processes
• Evaluate the effectiveness of resources/tools used in Water Wise education/awareness processes
• Managing relationships with customer municipalities:
• Conduct water quality interface meetings with customer municipalities.
• Formulate and negotiate water quality clauses for supply contracts with customer municipalities.
• Formulate and participate in Rand Water initiatives to assess its water quality performance by customer municipalities.
• Assist customer municipalities in monitoring water quality supplied to consumers.
• Resolve consumer and media queries and complaints on water quality.
• Participating in the organisational Water Quality Management System:
• Provide strategic direction to the organisation on water quality management
• Develop the organisation Water Quality Management System from catchment to tap
• Conduct tasks as delegated by the organisation’s Water Quality Management System
• Ensure the organisation is compliant with legislation on water quality aspects.
• Assess if the situation poses an unacceptable public health risk to consumers from available water quality and other data/information.
• Lobby/influence internal and external stakeholders to change decision-making and behavior in the interest of consumer health protection.
• Conduct activities in ancillary areas that could influence water quality.
• Identify opportunities for digital Artificial Intelligence technology and implement solutions thereof.

Management of Section:

• Provide leadership to the section.
• Plan, organise, and control section work.
• Conduct project management activities.
• Manage section human resources.
• Manage section finance and procurement.
• Manage SHEQ aspects for section.

Knowledge    

• Sound knowledge and understanding of the following aspects as it pertains to Water Wise Education
• Water science
• Environmental issues
• Knowledge of sustainable development goals and sustainability issues
• School curriculum

Education methodologies

• Sound knowledge and understanding of the following Water Industry science and engineering aspects:
• Water industry science or engineering technology
• The total drinking water supply system catchment to tap
• Water industry legislation
• ISO9001 or ISO22000
• WHO/IWA Water Safety Planning
• Water quality health impact risk assessment
• Blue/Green Drop Regulation
• Knowledge and understanding of the following:

Health and Safety Act

• Risk management framework
• Artificial Intelligence basics

Skills    

• The following skills as it related to Water Wise Education:
• Ability to conceptualise and education strategy (focus areas, target audience and methodology)
• Ability to translate risks to Rand Water into education programmes that increase understanding / control of the risks
• Ability to translate school curriculum requirements into education programmes
• Ability to determine value-add of educational programmes
• The following skills relate to Water Industry science and engineering:
• Ability to conceptualise strategy on service/product quality (water industry preferable)
• Ability to conceptualise total service/product supply processes from raw material to delivery to end consumer (water industry preferable)
• Quality management (assurance and control) processes (water industry preferable)
• Ability to translate legislation into operational requirements (water industry preferable)
• Ability to translate service/product quality information into consumer health impact risks (water industry preferable)

The following management skills:

Leadership skills

• Ability to plan, organise and control work
• Ability to think unconstrained and independently
• Proficient communication (verbal and written) skills in English
• Ability to execute duties is a team leader, and a member of a team.
• Strategic thinking ability
• HR management skills
• Budgeting, procurement and expenditure management skills
• Project management skills
• Lobbying/influencing skills
• The following other skills:
• Ability to identify AI opportunities for the organisation and implement solutions thereof
• Competent in WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, pro-ADOBE, Outlook etc.
• Attitude    
• Not averse to address non-routine work challenges.
• Not averse to unplanned work
• Not intimidated to work with unknown people.
• Conscientious.
• Not averse to non-office hours work.
• Team needs (above, horizontal and below) are more important than individual needs.

Closing Date : November 14, 2025