Latest Vacancies at Lepelle Northern Water

Minimum Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources or Social Science with at least 10 years of minimum relevant experience, of which five (5) years must be at a Senior Managerial level. A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite.
• A postgraduate qualification in Human Resources Management or Organisational Development, or an MBA, and Registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for: Provision of strategic direction and leadership on human capital development and management Positioning the Corporate Services Department as a strategic business partner
• Development of annual performance plan for the department Creating an organizational culture that will attract, develop, engage and retain talent human capital Positioning LNW as the employer of choice Developing, implementing and institutionalizing a talent management framework for integrated capacity building to ensure human capital for the future
• Developing an effective leadership succession strategy Reporting to the HC ESG Committee of the Board on a quarterly basis and providing advice on human resources related activities
• Ensuring an organizational high-performance culture, effective labour relations management and employee wellbeing Develop a talent acquisition strategy that will ensure the achievement of employment equity targets. 

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Minimum Job Requirements: 

• Degree in Human Resource Management specializing in Learning and Development/Degree in Industrial Psychology / Degree in General Human Resources Management, with at least 4 years relevant experience in Learning & Development of which two years must be at supervisory level. A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite.
• Postgraduate Diploma in in Human Resources or Industrial Phycology and registration with relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Human Resources Manager the incumbent will be responsible for: Training needs analysis and plans, develops and implements learning and development programs in line with LNW’s Strategic Objectives, Business and Employment Equity Plans
• Facilitates learning and development programs in accordance with relevant legislation and ensure alignment with the LNW and individual needs Identifies learning and development needs and ensure alignment with organizational development initiatives Develop, maintain and monitor existing learning and development policies and procedures to ensure alignment to business strategies and objectives Facilitates the implementation of initiated learning and development programs
• Conducts induction/refresher courses and awareness workshops for existing and new employees including Management Develop, compile, implement and manage the learning and development budget Identifies learning and development risks, develops a risk profile for own area of responsibility and implements approved action plan to mitigate such risks Research, advise, and implement employment equity initiatives in line with the relevant legislation.
• Submit management reports on learning and development, performance management, capacity building strategies Ensure that the bursaries are managed and monitored in line with the LNW business strategy
• Ensure that each training approved and conducted is evaluated to ensure organizational return on investment Ensure compliance with all LNW’s policies and procedures, code of ethics and confidentiality. 

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Minimum Job Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Law (LLB) coupled with at least 2 years working experience in the legal environment. A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite.
• Registration with relevant professional body or admission as Attorney/Advocate will be advantageous. 

Key responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Legal Services Practitioner, the incumbent will be responsible for: Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Legal Services Unit .
• Manage and maintain legal files, case registers, contracts, and correspondence in line with records-management and confidentiality requirements Draft, format, and process routine legal correspondence, reports, and submissions
• Coordinate and track litigation matters, including court dates, deadlines, and instructions to external legal practitioners Liaise with internal departments, external attorneys, advocates, courts, and regulatory bodies Prepare and distribute agendas, minutes, and documentation for legal-related meetings Monitor compliance with legal and governance prescripts, policies, and procedures
• Assist with the administration of contracts, service-level agreements, and legal opinions Maintain accurate, audit-ready records and ensure proper document control Support the Legal Services Unit during audits, investigations, and reviews M
• anage diary entries, reminders, and follow-ups on legal matters Perform any other lawfully assigned duties in support of the Legal Services function Ensure compliance with all LNW’s policies and procedures, code of ethics and confidentiality. 

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Minimum Job Requirements: 

• National Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Public Management and Administration, with at least 4 years relevant experience in Project & Organizational Performance of which two years must be at supervisory level. A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite.
• Post graduate Diploma or Honours Degree in management in the study of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Programme in Project Management will be an added advantage. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Manager: Performance Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, the incumbent will be responsible for: Monitor all project activities, expenditures, and progress towards achieving the project output Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results Monitor the sustainability of the project’s results Conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system Develop indicators and a monitoring strategy for the project Recommend further improvement of the logical framework Develop monitoring and impact indicator for the project success
• Provide inputs, information, and statistics for quarterly, annual, and other reports to Project Management Team Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops for greater understanding of LNW projects Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project
• Provide feedback to the Project Manager on project strategies and activities Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities Coordinate the development of the integrated 5-year Strategic plan in line with the National Treasury Framework for Strategic Plans
• Support the development of Departmental Annual Operating Plan (AOP) Conduct information sessions with all Departments/Units in preparation for reporting requirements of the new financial year Work with Departments/Units, monitor implementation of the AOP to ensure delivery of annual outputs according to set targets Build capacity and coordinating M&E, including data quality auditing and the use of data for decision making Develop a data management system for management to enable effective tracking of key activities undertaken
• Compile and analyse data from each of the milestones technical areas and present the recommendations for improvements in implementation on a quarterly basis Ensure compliance with all LNW’s policies and procedures, code of ethics and confidentiality. 

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Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering coupled with a minimum of 5 years’ experience either in bulk water supply, industry or municipal environment of which 3 years’ experience must be at supervisory level. A valid driver’s license and Professional Registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• Postgraduate diploma or Masters degree in Engineering Management will be an added advantage. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for: Developing long term infrastructure replacement or refurbishment plans and designs Develops infrastructural plans for the refurbishment or extension of existing or new infrastructure Links LNW’s infrastructural plans to that of DWS and WSA projects when macro planning and scheme expansions are planned
• Conduct bulk water infrastructure planning and design through detail engineering analysis (e.g. feasibility studies, water resources modelling, hydraulic modelling, FEA) and techno-economic analysis Undertakes project viability studies using NPV and IRR as well as Capital budgeting and ranking of projects using profitability index analysis Demonstrate proficiency in the use of software packages relevant to the Engineering discipline Performing optimum equipment life analysis of assets
• Accurately mark-up designs for droughting personnel and examine, prepare and verify technical drawings (PFDs, P&IDs, as-builts) and specifications of civil, electrical and mechanical systems to ensure that design, installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements Co-ordinate and process inputs from wide range of disciplines and comparative analysis
• Report on investigations of possible water services developments and/or the development of strategies to reconcile water supply and demand Liaise with DWS Regional Office on master planning for Limpopo water services development linked water services planning
• Assist in providing professional guidance to teams of professional service providers in the water services sector Compile terms of reference for planning studies Management and administration of professional service providers, including financial administration
• Close interaction with provincial and central government departments; other development agencies; local authorities and the public Responsible for budgeting of all expenditure of the planning function as well as control expenditure Ensure compliance with all LNW’s policies and procedures requirements, code of ethics and confidentiality. 

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Minimum Job Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Management Assistance or Business Administration coupled with 2 years’ experience in office management.
• A valid driver’s license is a pre-requisite. Registration with relevant professional body will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Executive Manager: Engineering Services, the incumbent will be responsible for: Managing the Executive Manager Officer's diary and prioritizing appointments Handle confidential documents in ensuring that they remain secured
• Screen calls, emails, and correspondence and prioritise items requiring the Executive Manager’s attention.Maintain an organised filing and document management system, including technical and project documentation
• Distribute documents and correspondence for the Executive Manager’s meetings Make arrangements for national and international official trips to be undertaken by the Executive Manager as and when required
• Make bookings for accommodation, car rentals, etc. for the Executive Manager Compiles quarterly reports and correspondence to various stakeholdersPlan and coordinate all meetings chaired or attended by the Executive Manager Plan, organize and maintain a filing system and perform general office administration functions
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to confirm attendance and meeting logistics Performs any other tasks related to the office management and administration Ensure compliance with all LNW’s policies, procedures and code of ethics. 

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Minimum Job Requirements:

•  National Diploma or Degree in Engineering field coupled with 4 years related experience in maintenance environment, of which 2 years’ experience should be at a supervisory level.
• 2 years’ experience on the utilization of any Computerised Maintenance Management System. (CMMS).
• A valid driver license is a pre-requisite and registration with relevant professional body will be an added advantage. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Infrastructure Maintenance Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for: Adherence to a planned maintenance schedule for the existing infrastructure to ensure availability, reliability and cost effectiveness
• Develops a scope of planned infrastructure maintenance work, prioritises, plans on the best way to execute the job, schedules daily plans, and coordinates planned maintenance activities Creates, edits and releases job cards Conducts plant or functional assessment of equipment for infrastructure optimisation
• Conducts Reliability Centred Maintenance and Condition Monitoring Prepares condition monitoring, assessment, and root cause analysis reports Manages work order backlogs and compiles SAP report on human resources utilisation and provide a graphic report on plant overtime
• Plans and develops a maintenance shutdown schedule and coordinates the availability of maintenance materials to be used Plans and develops a maintenance schedule for expansion of business and coordinates the availability of maintenance materials to be used Assist the schemes in the alignment of pump sets and produce reports
• Develop and review infrastructure refurbishment and replacement plan Conducts research and development on new infrastructure technology and makes recommendations Compiles and submits infrastructure maintenance reports Ensure compliance with all LNW’s policies, procedures and code of ethics. 

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Minimum Job Requirements:

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or Logistics with at least 4 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management environment, of which 2 years must be at supervisory level.
• A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite. Professional registration as a Supply Chain Management or Logistics Practitioner will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities: -

• Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for: Conducting need assessment, categorizing commodities’ and acquire budget confirmation Compile the procurement Plan for operational budget based on needs assessment and budget availability for procurement above R1 million or determined by National Treasury
• Compile the consolidated procurement Plan for capital projects based on departmental procurement plan submissions and budget availability for procurement above R1 million or determined by National Treasury Review specifications and ensure that the specifications and terms of reference comply with relevant legislation Conduct market analysis and commodity price check to assist user departments with cost estimations for their services or goods required
• Compile and maintain commodity price list for use of acquisition benchmark Advise on suitable sourcing strategies based on market and price analysis Manage and report on the procurement plan progress/performance on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Advise on bid specification and end users on compilation of specifications in line with SCM prescripts Provide support in the bid and quotation process relating to need analysis, price benchmarking and specifications etc. Directly supervise SCM subordinates on demand related items where required
• Ensures compliance and monitor the system in terms of the PFMA and all relevant pieces of legislation related to SCM and Demand Management Implement, update and report on Risk and Audit action plan related to demand management unit Ensure compliance with all LNW policies, procedures and code of ethics.  

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Minimum Job Requirements: 

• National Diploma or Degree in SCM/ Logistics/ Finance/ Public Admin coupled with at least 2 years working experience Secretary in the supply chain environment.
• A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite. Registration with relevant professional body will be advantageous. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for: Prepare and ensure timely appointment of committee members and appointment letter given to members and acceptance done timely Prepare agendas, meeting packs and invitations for all Bid Committees Attend all committee meetings and record accurate minutes Ensure proper capturing of resolutions, recommendations and attendance registers
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of resolution Support committees in applying consistent procurement governance standards Provide overall support for SCM tendering process in relation to bid committees and adherence to regulations Conduct compliance checks on bid documents before submission to committees
• Ensure committees operate in accordance with PFMA/MFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations and SCM policies Maintain complete and accurate audit trails and records Ensure confidentiality and compliance with the Code of Conduct for SCM practitioners Ensure accurate and timely weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting
• Maintain and ensure integrity & confidentiality of the SCM information in line with all relevant acts and SCM regulations and internal policies Maintain filing systems for bid documents (digital & physical) Ensure all registers (attendance, declaration of interest, decisions, etc.) are up to date Archive committee records in line with records management policies Support the SCM during audits for required bid information
• Coordinate with internal users, SCM officials and committee members for smooth committee operations Support evaluation teams in scheduling sessions and ensuring timelines are met Communicate resolutions and follow-up actions to relevant officials Ensure compliance with all LNW’s policies, procedures and code of ethics.

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Minimum Job Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management plus 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management environment. A valid driver license is a pre-requisite.
• Registration with SCM related professional body will be advantageous. 

Key responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Senior Procurement Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for: The administrative process of demand and acquisition Infrastructure projects procurement Determines best method of procurement in line with legislation
• Examines and process requisitions Source quotations for goods and services from suppliers listed on the database or CSD Receives quotations and generate purchase orders Guides & support user departments on all procurement processes.
• Administer the tender process and activities pertaining to bid administration Provide administrative support to the Bid Committees Negotiates with Service Providers
• Maintain and update the Supplier Database where necessary Ad hoc duties related to Supply Chain Ensure compliance with all LNW’s policies and procedures requirements, code of ethics and confidentiality.

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Minimum Job Requirements:

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Systems, or a related field coupled with at least 2 years working experience in an ICT helpdesk, first line support, workstation support, or service desk role.
• Be exposed to ITIL-based service desk environments and tools (e.g. Spiceworks, Fresh service, ManageEngine)
• Familiarity with Windows 10/11, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and endpoint protection systems. A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite. Registration with relevant professional body will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the ICT Network & Security Engineer, the incumbent will be responsible for: Serving as the first point of contact for ICT support queries (hardware, software, printers, and applications)
• Log, categorize, and resolve tickets using the ICT Service Desk platform Escalate complex issues to second-line support or relevant ICT specialists Assist users with Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint) Troubleshoot login, access, and configuration issues Support remote and hybrid users with VPN and collaboration tools
• Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on laptops, desktops, printers, and mobile devices Coordinate repairs and replacements with vendors or internal technicians Assist with hardware rollouts and software deployments
• Create, disable, and manage user accounts and group memberships in Active Directory and Microsoft 365 Reset passwords and manage multi-factor authentication (MFA) queries Enforce ICT security protocols related to end-user access Maintain up-to-date support documentation, FAQs, and user guides Provide weekly/monthly reports on ticket volumes, resolution times, and trends
• Provide basic user training and awareness on ICT best practices, cybersecurity, and new tools Support ICT team in rolling out ICT awareness campaigns or updates Ensures compliance with all LNW’s policies and procedures requirements, code of ethics and confidentiality. 

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Minimum Job Requirements: 

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Electronics) or Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics) specializing in instrumentation with a Trade Test from an accredited institution coupled with 2 years’ experience as an Instrument Technician. A valid driver’s license is a pre-requisite. Registration with relevant professional body will be an added advantage. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Regional Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for: Planning, coordinating and implementing instrumentation projects Manages and maintains instrumentation, communication networks and control systems to ensure maximum systems functionality
• Conducts research, makes recommendations on new technology, makes technical modifications on the instruments for operational improvements Troubleshoots telemetry and process control hardware, maintains a functional knowledge of the operation of the telemetry system software and hardware
• Manages equipment within the process control domain according to the prescribed key performance indicators Tests, calibrates, repairs, installs, controls and maintains field instrumentation according to prescribed standards, good understanding of legal and safety frameworks to ensure accurate measurement and recording of information
• Reads and interprets wiring diagrams, electrical and mechanical drawings and specifications in installations or in performing repair work
• Compiles and manages the capital, the operational and abnormal budgets for instrumentation Integrates process instrumentation control systems to electrical and mechanical equipment Implements protective systems to prevent damage to equipment by setting of alarm/trip equipment
• Manages systems data concerning process conditions and equipment to assist with planning and management information Implements and executes the maintenance strategies for instrumentation infrastructure Supervision of Artisan Assistants, Learners and Interns/Apprentices Ensure compliance with all LNW’s policies, procedures and code of ethics.