Director: Water Services Infrastructure Development And Refurbishment Programmes

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**Overview** This role is for a Director of Water Services Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Programmes, identified by Reference Number 131126/01. The position is located in Gauteng within the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), specifically under the Water and Sanitation Services Management Branch, CD: Provincial Operations. The role offers an all-inclusive salary package of R1,317,384 per annum (Level 13). **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this position include: * Providing strategic direction for implementing policies on water services infrastructure programmes, collaborating with provincial COGTA and municipalities to prioritize grant-funded projects. * Ensuring alignment of water services infrastructure grant programme policies with the departmental strategic plan and ensuring plans are available. * Facilitating and supporting the implementation of water services infrastructure grant programmes for provincial operations. * Ensuring the implementation of the Regional Bulk Infrastructure programme in the province. * Consulting with various water sector stakeholders on water issues and addressing the needs of business sectors regarding water bulk infrastructure grant programmes. * Implementing water policies for the regional bulk infrastructure supply of water. * Promoting partnerships among government public entities, the private sector, and civil society concerning water services infrastructure grant programmes. * Ensuring water supply for all business sectors and availing raw water supply for all municipalities. * Communicating with all key water stakeholders regarding water issues. * Compiling budgets for building water services infrastructure grant programmes and ensuring funds are properly budgeted within the medium-term expenditure framework and utilized correctly. * Managing early warning systems. * Ensuring proper monitoring and evaluation for water services infrastructure grant programmes in provinces and compiling related reports. * Ensuring projects are carried out as planned. * Compiling monthly and quarterly reports. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Project Management at NQF level 7 qualification. * Ten (10) years programme and project management in civil engineering within the water sector-built environment. * Five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level. * Experience should preferably be in the water sector. * Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS) as endorsed by the National School of Government. * Working knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. * Possess a general understanding of contract administration, business principles, and business law. * A valid and unexpired driver’s license. * A broad understanding of each engineering discipline. * Working knowledge of drafting of agreements. * Effective computer skills (Microsoft Office Software, lotus notes, and other company and discipline-specific software applications). * Effective and excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing with management, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Department. * Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. * Knowledge and understanding of Human Resources Management Legislations, policies, practices, and procedures. * Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act (PFMA). * Framework for managing performance information. * Knowledge of implementing policies of PMDS. * Client orientation and customer focus. * Service Delivery Innovation (SDI). * Problem management and empowerment. * Accountability and ethical conduct. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a highly experienced Civil Engineer or Construction Project Manager with a minimum of ten years in programme and project management within the water sector's built environment, including five years at a middle or senior management level, preferably within the water sector. The ideal candidate will have successfully completed the Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS) and possess a strong understanding of public finance, contract administration, business law, and human resources management legislations. They should demonstrate excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, be proficient in relevant software, and exhibit capabilities in strategic policy implementation, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, and performance monitoring related to water services infrastructure programmes. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-water-and-sanitation-dws-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-131126-01 Source: govpage

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