Chief Director: Water Institutions Management

Branch: Provincial And Entity Governance and International Cooperation Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Centre: Pretoria Head Office Salary: R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive salary packages) Reference: 301026/01 DUTIES Oversee and lead the establishment and disestablishment of water sector institutions (overring water resources and services). Guide the development and implementation of frameworks and policies for creating or dissolving institutions within the water sector. Oversee the monitoring of institutions, affairs, practices, activities, behaviours, and conduct to ensure alignment with legislative and agreed-upon norms. Implement review mechanisms to regularly assess compliance with prescribed standards and practices. Oversee and lead the establishment, implementation, and effective operation of corporate governance structures, procedures, practices, controls and safeguards. Oversee the drafting of directives to be issued by the Minister to water governance entities. Collaborate with legal and regulatory teams to ensure directives are clear, enforceable and support legislative objectives. 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 undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration, Management, Governance, Economics, Corporate Governance, Water Resource Management, Environmental Management and Engineering Science with five (5) years of experience at a senior management level. Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government. Understanding and application of finance. Knowledge within the regulation and oversight of statutory bodies. Knowledge of relevant legislation within the water sector. Knowledge and application of project and programme leadership management. Understanding of the business and budget planning framework of the South African government. Understanding of relevant public service prescripts. Strategic capacity and leadership. Understanding of financial, change and knowledge management. Service delivery and innovation. Problem solving and analysis. People management and empowerment. Client orientation and customer 76 focus. Excellent communication skills both (verbal and written). Accountability and ethical conduct.