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Job Advert Summary    

• Reporting to the Electrical Foreman the successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance troubleshooting and repair of Plant Equipment.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 / N3/ NQF4
• Qualified Electrician with a recognized trade test
• Valid drivers license and the ability to pass Randwater K53 test
• Wireman’s license will be an added advantage
• 2 years post apprenticeship experience

Primary Duties    

• Do all scheduled maintenance tasks
• Investigate and repair all breakdowns
• Maintaining of work standards and ensuring legal and safety compliance
• Give input and executer plant improvements and modifications
• On the job training to be given to new personnel assistants and apprentices
• Assist and manage contractors
• Coordination of projects
• Monitoring and analyses of section performance data
• Plan scheduled defects and job cards
• Assist in shutdown planning
• Maintain and update electrical drawings in relevant sections

Knowledge    

• HT, LT, HV and LV
• AC and DC drives
• Schematic drawings
• Application and Operation of actuators
• High voltage and low voltage motors

Skills    

• Proven ability to find faults and maintain systems
• Problem solving
• Ability to initiate solutions

Attitude    

• Deadline orientated
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Safety conscious
• Cooperative and self-driven

Deadline:15th September,2025

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Job Advert Summary    

• Manage the organization’s Loss Control Office and Probity Assurance Processes in the IPA Division. Ensure Loss Control Processes are conducted within the PFMA Compliance and Reporting Framework for Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure. Initiate proactive Loss Control and Probity assurance audits / investigations into processes, procedures and practices within the organization to establish compliance to policies and procedures and minimize exposure to Irregular and Fruitless Wasteful expenditure.

Minimum Requirements    
Minimum Education

• An appropriate degree in Forensic / Integrity / Probity Auditing /, Probity Assurance or Compliance relevant to the Forensic Auditing, Investigations and Forensic Probity field (NQF 7 MINIMUM) Certified Fraud Examiner through the ACFE
• Completed Advanced Management Program

Minimum experience

• A minimum of 8 years’ practical experience in Probity Auditing, Investigating fraud and other white- collar crimes in a corporate environment.
• 5 years Management experience in a fraud, white collar crime and Probity Compliance environment Extensive experience (at least five years practical) in presenting and prosecuting forensic findings in internal disciplinary hearings and external CCMA and other labour cases.
• Extensive experience in compiling IPA findings in case dockets to a standard suitable for use at disciplinary hearings, criminal and civil proceedings.

Primary Duties    

• Design Pro-Active Loss Control and Probity auditing processes and plans.
• Ensure interaction with Assurance Providers and Business Units and Divisions on probity auditing awareness and proactive Loss Control and Probity audit initiatives.
• Develop and maintain Loss Control and Probity auditing data base to identify risks and trends Rand Water are exposed to. I
• Implementation of the organizations Loss Control and Probity auditing methodology. Manage the Loss Control Office and ensure optimal compliance with the PFMA Compliance and Reporting Framework.

Knowledge    

• Fully computer literate with specialist knowledge of financial systems, forensic and accounting data mining and detection systems.
• Extensive knowledge of the Laws of Criminal Procedure and Evidence and relevant Legislation in Probity Auditing field.
• Extensive knowledge of Information Management Systems and procedures.
• Extensive specialist knowledge of white collar and other corporate crimes.
• A valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License (Code 08)

Skills    

• Excellent report writing skills.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Communication skills Interpersonal skills Excellent communication (Verbal and Written) skills. Accuracy

Attitude    

• Customer service orientation
• Attention to detail
• Awareness
• Assertiveness
• Integrity and honesty
• Self-discipline
• Self-motivation
• Individual leadership

Deadline:10th September,2025

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Job Advert Summary    

• The Senior Mechanical Engineer role is to assist the Asset Manager to act as the custodian for this category of the water supply infrastructure. This individual is 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 qualification (BSc/ BEng Mechanical Engineering)
• Pr.Eng registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa
• Minimum of 4 to 6 years’ experience in engineering /infrastructure management.

Desirable qualifications:

• Management Advanced Programme

Primary Duties    

• Assist the Asset Manager to lead and manage all activities of the section that will result in optimal lifecycle performance of the specifics category of assets
• Assist the Asset Manager to develop, compile, execute and manage the section business plan that supports the departmental and divisional business plan
• Assist the Asset Manager to develop and maintain generic standards for asset performance and availability, maintenance regimes, rates of deterioration, lifespan, etc.
• Provide and update plans and costs for the management of each 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 asset category
• Manage asset assessors and maintenance staff in:
• Condition assessment and performance measurement of assets to agreed standards and frequencies
• Regular audits of maintenance activities
• Providing a maintenance support service to operating sites
• 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
• Assist the Asset Manager to develop and prepare annual budget for Category asset management, and practice financial management and control
• Assist the Asset Manager to manage the development of staff by monitoring performance, coaching and mentoring, career path and succession planning
• Initiate and lead Category asset management related projects
• Direct and lead technical advances and world class expertise for the category of asset
• Effective management and monitoring the sections budget to ensure actual expenses against budgeted amount and delegate action on variance
• 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    

• Customer service
• Critical evaluation
• Decision making
• Planning and organizing
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• People management
• Self-management
• Conceptual thought and well developed analytical and coordinating skills
• Problem solving
• Project management planning principles, tools and techniques
• Networking skills
• Spatial analysis and interpretation

Attitude    

• Technical proficiency.
• Problem solving skills.
• Attention to details.
• Communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Adaptability.
• Organizational skills.
• Project and Asset Management awareness.
• Proactive attitude.
• Ethical standards.
• Mentorship ability.
• Safety consciousness.

Deadline:11th September,2025

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Job Advert Summary    

• The Mechanical Engineer/ Technologist’s role is to assist the Asset Manager to act as the custodian for this category of the water supply infrastructure. This individual is responsible for ensuring that these assets are specified, installed, operated, and maintained to provide expected levels of service at minimum lifecycle cost.

Minimum Requirements    

• Formal engineering qualification (BSc Mechanical Engineering/ BTech Mechanical Engineering)
• Registration (or eligibility to be registered) with the Engineering Council of SA as a Candidate Engineer.
• Minimum of 3 to 4 years’ experience in engineering /infrastructure management.

Primary Duties    

• Assist the Mechanical Asset Manager to lead and manage all activities of the section that result in optimal lifecycle performance of the specifics category of assets.
• Assist the Asset Manager to develop, compile, execute and manage the section business plan that supports the departmental and divisional business plan.
• Assist the Asset Manager to develop and maintain generic standards for asset performance and availability, maintenance regimes, rates of deterioration, lifespan, etc.
• Provide and update plans and costs for the management of each 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 asset category.
• Manage asset assessors and maintenance staff in:
• Condition assessment and performance measurement of assets to agreed standards and frequencies.
• Regular audits of maintenance activities
• Providing a maintenance support service to operating sites.
• 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.
• Assist Asset Manager to develop and prepare annual budget for Category Asset Management, and practice financial management and control.
• Assist Asset Manager to manage the development of staff by monitoring performance, coaching and mentoring, career path and succession planning.
• Initiate and lead Category asset Management related projects.
• Direct and lead technical advances and world class expertise for the category of asset.
• Effective management and monitoring the sections budget to ensure actual expenses against budgeted amount and delegate action on vacancies.
• 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    

• Customer service
• Critical evaluation
• Decision making
• Planning, and organizing
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• People management
• Self-management
• Conceptual thought and well developed analytical and coordinating skills
• Problem solving
• Project management planning principles, tools and techniques
• Networking skills
• Spatial analysis and interpretation

Attitude    

• Technical proficiency.
• Problem solving skills.
• Attention to details
• Communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Adaptability.
• Organizational skills.
• Project and Asset Management awareness.
• Proactive attitude.
• Ethical standards.
• Mentorship ability.
• Safety consciousness.

Deadline:11th September,2025

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Job Advert Summary    

• Rand Water is looking for a candidate to lead and manage the Industry and Direct Consumer Customer segment’s operations and customer relationships by assisting them in optimizing their operations and maintenance. Ensuring that customers and Rand Water comply with the contents of the general water supply conditions contract. Manage customer technical queries and account settlements. Submit invoices, relevant reports and information on monthly basis to customers

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum Education: Three Year Diploma or degree in an engineering field from an accredited Degree Granting University
• Desired Education: Post graduate degree will be desirablec
• At least 5 years’ knowledge and experience in bulk water infrastructure operations
• At least 5 years’ knowledge in dealing with water sector dynamics and process

Primary Duties    

• Servicing customers by providing product/service information and resolving product and service problems
• Advising customers on how to optimize their water services operations and maintenance
• Advising customers on technical water related matters (by holding technical, finance and water quality related meetings with customers)
• Developing progress report and assisting customers to understand Rand Water technical reports
• Engaging with key customers by building and preserving trusting relationships
• Attracting potential customers by answering product and service questions and suggesting information about other products and services
• Conducting business reviews to determine customer’s satisfaction and use the findings to improve on areas of complaint
• Meeting with Managers within Rand Water to plan strategically on all customer related issues and ensure that the business and customers comply with the conditions of the General Water Supply Contract
• Report variations (non-compliance) to customers and business and offer assistance to customers
• Negotiate account payment settlement with customers
• Open customer accounts, monitoring and managing customer payment and taking corrective action against defaulting customers in line with the Rand Water Credit Management Policy and PMFA, General Water Supply Conditions Contract and PAJA
• Comply with Rand Water Credit Management Policy by following up on outstanding customer accounts in line with the Finance internal service level agreement on account receivable notes.
• Reduce debtor days in line with Rand Water’s corporate key performance indicators by ensuring that all customers pay within the contractual period
• Development of Industry and Direct consumer business plan and performance monitoring
• Performance management by aligning strategic objectives with deliverables of key account management

Knowledge    

• Knowledge and experience dealing with bulk water infrastructure operations and maintenance
• Knowledge of water sector dynamics and processes
• A good knowledge of project management, and ability to manage the budgeting process
• Knowledge of strategic objectives that goes beyond short term gains
• Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder relationships, most importantly at technical level
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications
• Key account management

Skills    

• Be able to develop business proposals professional, written and verbal communication
• Must be able to coordinate marketing and operations
• Skill in Integrating customer relationships, operations and financial knowledge to achieve organizational objectives.
• Superior presentation and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• High commercial acumen and a record of confidence dealing with senior, middle managers through to

Attitude    

• A technical specialist in the water sector operations and maintenance
• A pro-active self-starter who can operate both individually and as part of a team
• Work well under pressure and be able to deal with difficult customers
• A professional negotiator and mediator
• Be prepared to travel

Deadline:18th September,2025

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Job Advert Summary    

• The incumbent will be responsible for Catchment monitoring, and management of the Vaal Dam and Vaal River Barrage Reservoirs for the protection of raw water quality. Additional support services to departmental activities for the total drinking water supply chain (catchment to tap) will also be required.

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree (NQF Level 7 or higher) in Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Hydro-Sciences, or related disciplines.
• 3-5 years postgraduate work experience in water industry
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to undertake fieldwork.
• Experience engaging with multi-sector stakeholders (municipalities, industries, communities, forums).
• Understanding of surface and groundwater systems, water quality and water resource legislation and knowledge of catchment monitoring and management.
• Experience in water quality monitoring, and lab data evaluation.
• Understanding of water treatment processes and Water Safety Planning processes
• Computer literacy including statistical skills

Primary Duties    

• Monitoring water quality in Upper Vaal Catchment area through collection of samples in rivers as well as the Vaal Dam and Vaal Barrage Reservoirs.
• Identify risks and pressures (e.g. pollution sources, land use changes, over-abstraction etc., and lobby corrective action within available legal framework.
• Establish, implement and maintain a sustainable water resource management strategy within the Vaal Dam Catchment.
• Provide scientific and technical knowledge on water quality and quantity issues at all levels of Rand Water’s involvement in sustainable water resource management of the Catchment.
• Participate in the maintenance of catchment online water quality monitoring system.
• Interpret raw water quality data and flag water quality risks for drinking water operations.
• Participate in the source water quality risk assessments and water safety planning.
• Participate in alerting the Drinking Water Assurance team to upstream risks that may compromise drinking water quality.
• Support catchment-to-tap safety strategies.

Knowledge    

• Understanding of water quality management and catchment management principles, hydrology and GIS.
• Understanding of the drinking water supply chain
• Understanding of water treatment processes
• Understanding of water legislation and regulation

Skills    

• Technical report writing skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Ability to educate others on water quality assurance requirements
• Project management skills
• Problem investigation and solving skills

Attitude    

• Ability to interact with different groups of people
• Self-driven and internally motivated
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team worker and can work independently
• Attention to detail
• Customer service orientated
• Not averse to fieldwork and working remotely

Deadline:19th September,2025

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Job Advert Summary    

• The overall responsibility of the successful candidate in this position will be to provide secretarial services to the Manager Water Quality Specialist Services and administrative assistance to the department.

Minimum Requirements    

• NQF6 Diploma qualification in Office Administration / Secretarial
• 3 years minimum – preferred 5 years’ experience in office administration / secretarial duties at
• middle to senior management level
• Driver’s license and the candidate will be required to undergo a Rand Water proficiency driving test
• Experience in maintaining a shared electronic records system
• Capability in Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Outlook software
• Effective (clear, professional, and polite) English communication skills (verbal and written).

Primary Duties    

• Provide secretarial services to the department manager, including management of the diary;
• Provide administrative services to the office of the manager and the department management committee;
• Maintain the department's shared electronic records system;
• Plan and organise department events/meetings;
• Draft minutes/notes for physical meetings and from electronic recordings of meetings;
• Co-ordinate, collate and manage the timely drafting of departmental reports, documents, memorandums, letters, presentations, etc;
• Quality control department documents to ensure accuracy, presentability, and compliance with corporate standards;
• Maintain good relationships (internal and external) between stakeholders and the department;
• Follow-up on actions from meetings;
• Responsible for stock-take and safekeeping of assets in the safe;
• Responsible for filing of departmental attendance register, timesheets, travel claims, and leave schedule;
• Research and find appropriate information for the department management team;
• Managing the reception desk and the department manager's phone line.

Knowledge    

• English language
• Office administration and secretarial duties
• Shared electronic records system
• Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe and Outlook software

Skills    

• Skills on use of Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe and Outlook
• Effective (clear, professional and polite) English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Accurate minute / note taking at physical meetings and from electronic recordings of meetings
• Ability to research and find appropriate information for the department management team
• Ability to manage time to complete all delegated tasks
• Events / meetings planning and organising skills.
• Maintaining good relationship with diverse group of people within and external to department
• Ability to provide office administration / secretarial duties to multiple managers

Attitude    

• Flexible attitude to working hours
• Flexible attitude to researching unfamiliar subjects

Deadline:22nd September,2025

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Job Advert Summary    

• To perform duties within the Rand Water Institute: Research Administration & Integration Unit under the guidance of the GM: RAI. The high-level purpose of the role is to manage and integrate innovation -driven SCM research projects; monitoring and evaluation; high-level reporting writing and presentation; assurance support including risk assessment and compliance management.

Minimum Requirements    
Education/NQF Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Business Management/Logistics/Operations/ Risk Management/Compliance/ Engineering/Finance/Law, or related field (NQF 7).
• Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in public-sector procurement, research and administration, governance & compliance, or related fields.
• Solid and proven experience in the water/civil/ built environment is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement, PFMA, PPPFA, and SCM regulations.

Professional Registration:

• Eligibility for registration with relevant professional bodies.

Knowledge and Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of public-sector procurement, financial management, compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Risk Awareness:

• Financial, regulatory, and procurement risk management.

Primary Duties    

• Drive and Support SCM Innovation-driven research Initiatives: Spearhead innovation -driven supply chain management (SCM) research to enhance operational efficiency and strategic value.
• Manage Company-Wide SCM Research: Coordinate and align cross-functional SCM research projects to ensure cohesive and impactful outcomes.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks while ensuring full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and organizational policies.
• Procurement Planning & Performance Monitoring: Track, analyse, and report on procurement plans to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Governance, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate transparent governance structures, prepare executive reports, and engage stakeholders to align SCM strategies with business objectives.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Supervise, coach, and develop team members to cultivate a high-performance culture and professional growth.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaborative success.
• Strategic Representation: Act as a key representative in high-level forums, ensuring SCM initiatives align with Rand Water’s overarching mission and objectives.
• Report writing: Review, consolidate and prepare SCM research reports and management reports.

Knowledge    

• SCM regulations and public procurement
• Research integration and governance frameworks.
• Compliance and risk management
• Enterprise development and innovation
• Research & innovation

Skills    

• Strategic planning and execution
• Analytical and problem-solving
• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Report writing and presentation.

Attitude    

• Integrity and accountability
• Results-driven and proactive
• Collaborative and adaptable
• Professional and resilient

Deadline:22nd September,2025