RAND WATER

MONITORING & EVALUATION MANAGER - P Band

Details

Closing Date

2026/08/26

Reference Number

RAN260813-4

Job Title

MONITORING & EVALUATION MANAGER - P Band

Portfolio

Finance

Job Type Classification

Full Time

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Gauteng

Location - Town / City

Rietvlei

Location - Site

Rietvlei

Job Advert Summary

• The Monitoring & Evaluation Manager will provide strategic leadership in the successful delivery of complex programmes and initiatives within the Finance Business Unit.
• The incumbent will be responsible for leading programme execution, developing robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, analysing programme performance data, ensuring benefit realisation, and supporting evidence-based decision-making.
• The role serves as a strategic business partner to the Finance Business Unit, translating executive mandates into actionable initiatives and integrating advanced analytics, predictive modelling, artificial intelligence and automation capabilities into programme management practices.
• The incumbent will oversee programme coherence, manage interdependencies, ensure alignment with strategic objectives, and promote a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or equivalent qualification.
• A Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Programme Management or related discipline.

ADVANTAGEOUS QUALIFICATIONS

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Qualification in Data Science, Statistics or Computer Science.
• Certifications in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or Business Intelligence.
• Examples include:
• – Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer – AWS Machine Learning Certification – Advanced Python or R Analytics Certifications

EXPERIENCE

• 8–10 years' experience at Senior Management level.
• Extensive experience in Programme Management and Monitoring & Evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience in managing strategic programmes, large-scale initiatives and managing teams.
• Proven track record in delivering projects and programmes on time and within budget.
• Experience in advanced M&E methodologies.
• Experience integrating traditional M&E systems with modern technologies.
• Experience working with cloud-based platforms, databases and automation technologies.
• Experience working with predictive analytics, data science teams and intelligent reporting tools.
• Experience in analytics platforms and business intelligence solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Primary Duties

Planning and Design

• Develop and maintain Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks aligned to Finance Business Unit strategic objectives.
• Develop M&E plans, methodologies, indicators and reporting mechanisms.
• Conduct baseline studies and establish programme performance benchmarks.
• Define programme goals, objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Develop programme logic models, implementation plans and timelines.
• Establish strategic investment governance mechanisms and value realisation frameworks.
• Architect AI-enabled data pipelines to support predictive analytics and automated reporting.

Programme Management

• Lead and coordinate strategic programmes and special initiatives within the Finance Business Unit.
• Manage programme interdependencies and sequencing of projects.
• Identify, secure and optimise programme resources.
• Develop and implement communication plans for stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor programme execution and performance against approved business cases.
• Ensure effective benefit realisation and post-implementation validation.
• Drive alignment between programme initiatives and the broader Finance Business Unit strategy.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Analytics

• Develop monitoring systems, tools and data collection mechanisms.
• Implement data quality assurance processes.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative information to assess programme performance.
• Develop dashboards, reports and executive-level insights.
• Utilise predictive analytics and machine learning techniques to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Automate insight generation and enhance reporting capabilities through modern technologies.
• Leverage business intelligence platforms and data visualisation tools.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Finance, SCM, IT, HR and other business units.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and promote understanding of the M&E process.
• Support organisational learning and knowledge sharing.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare regular progress reports for executive management.
• Communicate programme achievements, challenges and recommendations.
• Present programme performance information to leadership structures.
• Maintain accurate programme documentation and records.
• Support executive decision-making through high-quality strategic reporting.

Knowledge

• Programme Management methodologies.
• Monitoring and Evaluation principles and frameworks.
• Strategic planning and business acumen.
• Data governance and data ethics.
• Artificial Intelligence applications.
• Machine Learning concepts.
• Predictive modelling.
• Business Intelligence platforms.
• Financial management principles.
• Benefit realisation methodologies.
• Change Management principles.

Skills

• Leadership and people management.
• Strategic thinking.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project and programme management.
• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Risk management.
• Business case development.
• Decision-making.
• Financial modelling.

Attitude

• Integrity.
• Accountability.
• Results orientation.
• Innovation.
• Adaptability.
• Collaboration.
• Customer focus.
• Attention to detail.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• High ethical standards.

Policy

In making the final selection, consideration will be given to achieving Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.

OR

In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, preference will be given to Females and/or People with Disability to give effect to Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.

Should you not receive correspondence from Rand Water within 30 days from the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Rand Water reserves the right not to make appointments to any of the advertised positions at any stage

The potential appointment to this position shall be subject to serving a MAXIMUM probation period of up to 12 months, based on a FLEXIBLE monthly probation evaluation process before confirmation of permanent employment in Rand Water

PLEASE APPLY HERE

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT - N Band X2

Details

Closing Date

2026/08/26

Reference Number

RAN260813-2

Job Title

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT - N Band X2

Portfolio

Finance

Job Type Classification

Full Time

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Gauteng

Location - Town / City

Glenvista

Location - Site

Rietvlei

Job Advert Summary

To deliver a Business Partnering role through consulting services, investment appraisals, monitoring, analysis and reporting on capital expenditure.

Minimum Requirements

• Essential qualifications are: Formal accounting and finance qualifications i.e. BCom (Hons) or equivalent qualification (NQF 8)
•  Desirable Qualification and Affiliations:SAIPA, CIMA, SAICA
• Experience:  Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting and project finance environment, At least 2 years of experience in investment decision-making

Primary Duties

•  Lead the annual capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles in collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization.
•  Monitor and evaluate the financial performance of capital projects in alignment with Rand Water’s policies, procedures, and reporting standards.
•  Act as a strategic business partner to technical and operational teams, providing expert financial advice on capital project expenditure and resolving finance-related queries.
•  Collaborate with various stakeholders like Senior Quantity Surveyors and Capital Execution Departments to calculate Authorised Votes (AV) for capital projects.
•  Perform comprehensive financial due diligence assessments on all qualifying bids submitted for consideration.
•  Develop and maintain financial models to support investment decisions in the organisation.
•  Ensure compliance of capital expenditure with relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks, company policies, and IFRS accounting standards.
•  Facilitate internal and external audit engagements and ensure audit readiness.
• Represent the Finance Business Unit in capital project-related committees and stakeholder forums, providing insight and recommendations.
•  Identify, analyse and report on financial and business risks relating to capital project activity.
• High levels of accountability across financial

Knowledge

• SAP Project System, Investment Management, MS Office Suite, Project Portfolio Management System.
•  Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
•  Knowledge of FIDIC (The international Federation of Consulting Engineers)

Skills

• Strong analytical and investment analysis capabilities.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively under pressure.
•  Proactive, with initiative and sound judgment
•  Embrace constructive feedback and implement relevant changes.
•  Advanced computer literacy, particularly in financial systems and tools

Attitude

•  Critical Thinking
•  Commercial and Strategic Acumen
•  Influencing and Communication
•  Systems Thinking
• Mature Professional Etiquette

Policy

In making the final selection, consideration will be given to achieving Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.

OR

In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, preference will be given to Females and/or People with Disability to give effect to Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.

Should you not receive correspondence from Rand Water within 30 days from the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Rand Water reserves the right not to make appointments to any of the advertised positions at any stage

The potential appointment to this position shall be subject to serving a MAXIMUM probation period of up to 12 months, based on a FLEXIBLE monthly probation evaluation process before confirmation of permanent employment in Rand Water

PLEASE APPLY HERE

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT – ISO

Details

Closing Date

2026/08/25

Reference Number

RAN260813-1

Job Title

Human Resources Assistant - ISO

Portfolio

Strategic Human Capital

Job Type Classification

Full Time

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Gauteng

Location - Town / City

Three Rivers East, Vereeniging

Location - Site

Zuikerbosch

Job Advert Summary

To provide administrative support and record keeping for Information System office.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate)
• HR Certificate
• 1-2 years experience in administration, preferably in an HR environment
• Computer literacy (Ms office suite)
• Valid driver's licence with ability to pass RW K53
• Desired Education: National Diploma/ Degree in Business Administration, HRM or an equivalent NQF Levels 6 will be an added advantage

Primary Duties

• Provides efficient general administrative support, such as preparing correspondence, forms and reports and arranging meetings.
• Timeously assist employees with HR-related queries and, if necessary, refer more complex queries to the appropriate section in HR.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping and administrative in terms of HR- related processes. Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of HR documentation.
• Provides support with the planning and onboarding of new employees.
• Assist in providing information on employee benefits, including medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Ensure that all data is accurately captured on SAP (for engagements, staff movements and terminations) and staff queries are related to the HRIS system are responded to timeously.
• Assist with the capturing of leave on the ESS system is undertaken timeously and ensuring integrity of data is maintained.
• Assist with the capturing of new employees qualifications on Web Answer whilst ensuring integrity of data is maintained.

Knowledge

• Computer literacy
• Good communication skills. (Verbal and written)
• General administration
• Knowledge of SAP
• Good understanding of leave management
• Be able to attend payroll queries

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills
• Communication skills verbal and written
• Computer skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Customer service oriented.

Attitude

• Customer focus
• Self-driven
• Spirit of partnership
• Good attitude
• Self motivated
• Proactive approach
• Maintain confidentiality

Policy

In making the final selection, consideration will be given to achieving Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.

OR

In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, preference will be given to Females and/or People with Disability to give effect to Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.

Should you not receive correspondence from Rand Water within 30 days from the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Rand Water reserves the right not to make appointments to any of the advertised positions at any stage

The potential appointment to this position shall be subject to serving a MAXIMUM probation period of up to 12 months, based on a FLEXIBLE monthly probation evaluation process before confirmation of permanent employment in Rand Water

PLEASE APPLY HERE

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT - M Band

Details

Closing Date

2026/08/26

Reference Number

RAN260813-5

Job Title

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT - M Band

Portfolio

Bulk Water Services - Operations

Job Type Classification

Full Time

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Gauteng

Location - Town / City

Glenvista

Location - Site

Rietvlei

Job Advert Summary

Rand Water is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant to assist the Senior Mechanical Engineer in

providing support with energy management and performance monitoring of the operations in Rand Water.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: National Diploma (Mechanical/Electrical)
• Minimum experience: 2 years’ relevant practical experience in an operational process plant
• environment.
•  Mechanical/electrical experience
• Desired Experience: 4 years’ relevant energy management/operational experience of process
• plant
•  Computer literacy (MS Office Suite)
•  Code 08 driver’s license

Primary Duties

• Compile the integrated shutdown plan.
•  Monthly monitoring and reporting of energy consumption.
•  Energy budgeting and variance reporting
•  Ensure TOU system is correct and operational.
• Relieve statistician of daily and monthly duties, when not available.
• Operations statistics (opstats) programme, correct and applicable at all pumping stations.
• Daily monitoring on opstats to ensure water balance discrepancy is below 3%.
• Scrutinise opstats reports from site and circulate them by the 18th of every month.
•  Ensure energy unaccounted is less than 2% in reports.
•  Update efficiencies, meter readings dates, monthly on opstats.
•  Co-ordinate shutdown meetings
• Take minutes at the inter-station operations meeting.

Knowledge

• Computer literacy in the areas of Word, Excel
• Spreadsheets), databases, statistics
•  Problem identification
• Specifications for software programmes
•  Knowledge of operational plant performance
• testing
• Knowledge of electricity tariffs

Skills

• Problem solving
• Analytical thinking
•  Project Management
•  Communicate effectively at all levels in the organization
•  Negotiation
•  Lead a multi-skilled team

Attitude

• Deadline orientated
•  Strong self-motivation
•  Ability to work independently but also within a team
•  Patient with training colleagues Ability to take the initiative

Policy

In making the final selection, consideration will be given to achieving Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.

OR

In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, preference will be given to Females and/or People with Disability to give effect to Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.

Should you not receive correspondence from Rand Water within 30 days from the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Rand Water reserves the right not to make appointments to any of the advertised positions at any stage

The potential appointment to this position shall be subject to serving a MAXIMUM probation period of up to 12 months, based on a FLEXIBLE monthly probation evaluation process before confirmation of permanent employment in Rand Water

PLEASE APPLY HERE