Assistant Director: Auxiliary Services

Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: WC Cd: Provincial Operations: Western Cape Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Centre: Bellville Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) Reference: 301026/19 DUTIES Render administration on logistical matters of the component. Assist with the development and implementation of strategic plan. Analyse current policies. Analyse departmental strategic objectives. Implement administration policies and various disciplines. Recommend policy amendments. Hold road shows advising department on key policy issues. Brief managers on policy requirements. Provide expert advice on contract management. Ensure that strategic objectives are implemented accordingly. Monitor policy implementation. Ensure that Board Rooms are always clean for holding the meetings. Ensure that offices and patches are clean. Ensure that parking space is available for senior managers. Ensure that offices, entrances and surroundings of the buildings are clean. Prepare visuals equipment. Ensure that water and other refreshments are available during meetings. Ensure that courier parcels are opened and distributed to relevant officials. Modify existing programmes where applicable. Analyse skills development gaps. Ensure that registry office is well kept and files are distributed to various officials who need them. Monitor the correspondences that are distributed to various officials. Implementation of policies. Analyse human development trends. Provide input on policy amendments. Monitor the expenditure of the component. Do early warning systems. Give input of the budget for the component. Do monthly reports. ENQUIRIES NM Bila-Mupariwa Tel No: (021) 941 6004 HOW TO APPLY All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ NOTE Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, 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 and 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 Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Social Sciences/Administration/Public Administration/Public Management or relevant qualification. Five (5) years’ experience in administrative environment. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's license. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems. Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. Knowledge of governmental financial systems. Knowledge of techniques and procedures for the planning and execution of operations. Understanding of programme and project management. Knowledge of relationship management. Understanding of contract management. Committed to high level quality control. Knowledge of implementing policies of PMDS. Organizational skills. Problem solving and 88 analysis skills. People and diversity management skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Accountability and ethical conduct.