Director: Operations Central

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations Cd: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Central Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Centre: Pretoria Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary packages) Reference: 301026/02 DUTIES The development and implementation of policies and strategic objectives for the cluster. Develop progress reports on the achievement of objectives and expenditure. Manage the operations of water resource infrastructure for the cluster. Develops, reviewed and updated bulk water supply agreements. Rehabilitation and refurbishment of water resource infrastructure. Manages the canals and civil engineering rehabilitation of infrastructure. Ensure that risk for the operations in the cluster is managed. Manage asset management for both movable and non-moveable assets. Ensure that the bulk supply of raw water to institutions is in accordance with the agreement signed by relevant parties. Resource accountability and human resource management. Transformation, financial management and accountability. Accounting to departmental bargaining adjudication committee. 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.

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant NQF Level 7 qualification in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering, coupled with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS) as endorsed by the National School of Government. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence is required. The successful candidate must demonstrate sound knowledge of the water sector, engineering principles and practices, engineering project management, programme and project management, human resource management, financial management, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), and Treasury regulations and procurement processes. The candidate must possess the following competencies and skills: strategic capability and leadership; service delivery and innovation; change and knowledge management; problem-solving and analytical skills; people and diversity management; client orientation and customer focus; excellent verbal and written communication skills; accountability; and ethical conduct.