Assistant Director: Capacity Building

Overview

Assistant Director leading capacity building initiatives within water services delivery and policy implementation programmes.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Social Science at NQF level 6.
• Five (5) years' experience in a water services environment.
• Teaching work experience will serve as an added advantage.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Understanding of diversity management, strategic capability, and leadership.
• Computer Literacy.
• Understanding strategic and operational plan management, policy implementation, and monitoring and evaluation principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of policies and guidelines governing the water sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of local government.
• People management and financial management skills. knowledge of PFMA.
• Knowledge of project management, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written).

Duties

• Provide support in the implementation of policy and strategy on water services delivery programmes.
• Provide support in the implementation of water services policy and strategy by the water services sectors.
• Provide support in the implementation of basic household water service policies.
• Facilitate workshops to create awareness on policies and guidelines.
• Implement water services strategy through WSDPs and ensure compliance with the basic household water service policy and guidelines.
• Provide support to the water services sector in business planning, appraisal, and monitoring.
• The implementation, coordination, and alignment of WS training and capacity building to WSAs and other WSIs.
• The empowerment and building of capacity for newly elected councillors on water services business.
• The provision of skills development to unemployed youth in order to create job opportunities.
• Provide support with water services capacity building.
• The advocacy of water use efficiency within the water services sector.
• Promote water advocacy programmes.
• Assist with the promotion of health and hygiene awareness through the implementation of WASH programmes to minimize water-borne diseases.
• Manages mainstreaming of health and hygiene in water and sanitation education programmes.
• The management of the component.
• Manages human resources and finances within the section.
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of staff.
• Manages the development of individuals in the section.
• Ensures that HRD policies are applied for all staff members within the section.

How to apply

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. LT Radebe Tel No: (043) 604 5560

Notes

Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. MANAGEMENT ECHELON