Assistant Director: Institutions, Stakeholder Engagement

Overview

Assistant Director needed in Bloemfontein to develop and implement water management policies and engage stakeholders, requiring a degree and four to six years of experience.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Social Sciences or related environment.
• Four (4) to six (6) years relevant experience.
• Proven ability to interpret and implement policy and strategy.
• Experience in terms of intergovernmental relations, co-operative governance, institutional structures management, regulation and marketing.
• Experience in project and programme management.
• Proven ability to solve problems and demonstrated decision-making ability.
• Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders inclusive of communities.
• Experience in establishment of Water Management Institutions (Water Users Association, Catchment Management Agencies and Catchment Management Forums).
• Ability to forge partnerships between governments, non-government stakeholders and good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the National Water Act (1998).
• A valid unexpired driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.

Duties

• Ensure effective development and implementation of VOCMA policies and strategies.
• Ensure integration of marginalised and previously disadvantaged water users / stakeholders in water tariff determination, water allocation and reform processes.
• Establishment of water resource management structures led by VOCMA and / or in partnership with National, provincial and local government to ensure integration and participation of all affected and interested parties.
• Ensure effective establishment and operation of Water Management Institutions.
• Develop the requirements and guidelines for water management institutions functioning and perform the institutional regulation and oversight.
• Reviewing and approving water management institutions’ business plans as well as oversight of water management institutions’ operations against annual reports and business plans.
• Support the transformation agenda of VOCMA and facilitate access to VOCMA programmes designed for water users and historically disadvantaged groups.
• Support strategic and business planning.
• Supervise staff in accordance with VOCMA policies and procedures.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr V Dywili Tel No: (051) 405 9000

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, 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 Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act. 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 agency 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. OTHER POSTS