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AMATOLA WATER VACANCIES
AMATOLA WATER
GENERAL WORKER – NAHOON WTW
Operations Division
Based at Nahoon Dam
Salary: R 329,050 (Per annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualifications:
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Plant Superintendent the employee will:
Other requirements needed
A confirmation letter for proof of residence stamped by the Ward councillor/Headman/Chief is required.
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 05 December 2024
GENERAL WORKER – NAHOON WTW
Operations Division
Based at Nahoon Dam
Salary: R 329,050 (Per annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Grade 10
- Knowledge of general work at Dams to maintain property, plant and equipment
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Plant Superintendent the employee will:
- Perform general work at water treatment plants/ dams/ pipelines
- Carry out general work g. sweeping floors, windows and machinery of a water treatment works pump stations
- See to the upkeep of grounds and surroundings, cut grass and clean flowerbeds
- Transport chemicals for dosage from the chemicals storage area to the dosing point and clean storage area
- Clean galleries sumps, reservoirs and overflow weirs
- Carry out additional work; e.g. Painting, scrubbing etc.
- Provide support with reservoir maintenance requirements
- Clean sedimentation tanks, sterilising filters and desludging sedimentation tanks
- Removal of algal build-up on water flow channels.
- Dig trenches and repair pipelines when necessary.
- Adhere to all security matters at the WTW
- Wash vehicles, change of damaged tyres as per instruction to maintain vehicles
Other requirements needed
- Basic knowledge of OHS Act and NOSA and safety aspects
- Perform standby duties when required
A confirmation letter for proof of residence stamped by the Ward councillor/Headman/Chief is required.
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 05 December 2024
PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
1 year fixed term contract
Operations Division
Based at Mthatha
Salary Package: R 504,254.40 – R 594,097.80 per annum
Minimum Qualifications:
Added advantage:
Minimum Experience:
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the appointee will:
Key Competencies:
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favorably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 05 December 2024
PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
1 year fixed term contract
Operations Division
Based at Mthatha
Salary Package: R 504,254.40 – R 594,097.80 per annum
Minimum Qualifications:
- Grade 12 (or NTC III) plus operator’s certificate or Grade 12 (or NTC III) in Water and Wastewater Treatment practice N3 (with 15 years’ experience)/or
- National Diploma or equivalent field (with 6 years’ experience) in water and/or wastewater treatment process/or
- Tech or 4 years BSc (both in appropriate field) (with 4 years’ experience)/or
- Professional Engineer (Act 81 of 1968) in appropriate field or Natural Scientist (Act of 55 of 1982)
- in appropriate field (with 3 years’ service)
- In addition, the incumbent must be registered as a Class V process controller.
Added advantage:
- Relevant qualification in ND Water Care/Chemical Engineering
Minimum Experience:
- 15 years for candidate that possess N3 Certificate
- 06 years for candidate that possess National diploma/or
- 04 years for candidate that possess BTech or BSC/or
- 03 years for candidate that possess Professional Engineer/Natural Scientist
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the appointee will:
- Implement business plans at one or multiple works in the region to provide a reliable water supply
- and/or effluent discharge.
- Control business risk by ensuring that AW meet SANS 241 for WTW and General Authorization for WWTW.
- Monitor continuous water demand.
- Ensure that infrastructure, WTWs, WWTWs and equipment operate to specified standards to
- meet demands
- Initiate and maintain communications with customers and stakeholders
- Control statutory requirements to promote the health of consumers, customers and employees
- Supervise the security of Assets and Works
- Manage cost centre budgets
- Manage and supervise staff to achieve maximum productivity
Key Competencies:
- Supervisory or management skills
- Computer Literacy – MS Office
- Knowledge of OHS Act
- Telemetry experience
- Valid unendorsed driver’s licence
- Supervisory skills
- Knowledge of the AW area of supply
- Ability to communicate in Xhosa, English and Afrikaans
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favorably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 05 December 2024
DEMAND ADMINISTRATOR
1 year fixed term contract
Based at Head Office
Supply Chain Management - Finance Division
Salary: R432,445 – R563,527 (per annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualification:
Minimum Experience:
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Lead Demand Specialist, the appointee will:
Key Competencies:
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 05 December 2024
DEMAND ADMINISTRATOR
1 year fixed term contract
Based at Head Office
Supply Chain Management - Finance Division
Salary: R432,445 – R563,527 (per annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Matric Certificate
- 1 Year certificate in SCM/ Procurement/ Administration or equivalent
Preferred Qualification:
- Diploma in SCM/ Procurement/ Administration or equivalent
Minimum Experience:
- 2 years’ administrative experience of which 1 year must have been in Supply Chain
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Lead Demand Specialist, the appointee will:
- Plan and Coordinate Unit Responsibilities
- Prepare BSC annual calendar together with the Lead Specialist.
- Coordinate weekly meetings for the committee and ensure that all documentation is copied and circulated to members in accordance with the agreed timelines.
- Coordinate and Facilitate Bid Specification Committee Administration
- Receive documents and compile submission packs.
- Arrange BSC meeting with relevant stakeholders.
- Render General Bid Administrative Support Services
- Maintain and Update Bid Register.
- Assist with Bid compilations.
Key Competencies:
- Knowledge of relevant sections in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa,2 in particular section 217, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act,3 and Regulations
- Understanding of the Supply Chain Management Regulations (PSCM Regulations).
- Understanding Local/Provincial Government: Public Finance Management Act (MFMA)
- Ability to handle multiple and complex tasks and projects.
- Computer literacy – MS Office, MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
- People management skills with ability to deal with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Valid unendorsed driver’s license
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 05 December 2024
CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR
1 year fixed term contract
Based at Head Office
Supply Chain Management - Finance Division
Salary: R432,445 – R563,527 (per annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Experience:
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the appointee will:
Key Competencies:
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 05 December 2024
CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR
1 year fixed term contract
Based at Head Office
Supply Chain Management - Finance Division
Salary: R432,445 – R563,527 (per annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree in Law / Commerce / Project Management
Minimum Experience:
- 3 years’ experience in Contracts Administration including drafting, monitoring, evaluation of contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLA’s); understanding contract registers, contract expenditure and payments; knowledge of contract management, standard operating procedures (SOP’s), contract management framework, knowledge of construction contracts and project management
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the appointee will:
- Ensure Administration and document control
- Obtain supporting documents from Acquisition Unit once an award is made and facilitate the creation and approval of a contract for each award
- Render contract administration services including contract management registers
- Uphold contract management monitoring and progress
- Follow up and consolidate submission of progress reports for all contracts as required.
- Conduct compliance checks on contract duration / period & progress status
- Provide assistance and support to project managers on contract management
- Document and keep record of queries submitted by Project Managers
- Attend to queries as submitted by Project Managers and escalate when needed.
- Facilitate Service Level Agreements (SLA) and related AW Contracts
- Follow up on acceptance of appointment to commence post award processes
- Arrange kick off meeting or contract establishment meetings with suppliers and end users
- Render contract administration pertaining to all commitment functions and contract expenditure as agreed from time to time.
- Collate and maintain supplier payment records
- Adhere to Supply Chain Management (SCM) Policies, Prescripts and Treasury regulations
- Adhere to internal and external audit standards, processes and requirements
- Implement recommended measures to improve and address contract management audit findings
Key Competencies:
- Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Law of Contracts and Supply Chain Management (SCM) prescripts and related legislative framework.
- Proven knowledge of contract management in a SCM environment
- Interpret legal, contract and project management terminology.
- Excellent analytical, numeric, communication and report writing skills.
- Ability to handle multiple and complex tasks and projects.
- Computer literacy – MS Office, MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
- People management skills with ability to deal with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Valid unendorsed driver’s licence
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 05 December 2024
DEMAND MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Based at Head Office
Supply Chain Management - Finance Division
Salary: R470,363 – R620,352 (per annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualification:
Minimum Experience:
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Demand Management Specialist, the appointee will:
Key Competencies:
DEMAND ADMINISTRATOR
1 year fixed term contract
Based at Head Office
Supply Chain Management - Finance Division
Salary: R432,445 – R563,527 (per annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualification:
Minimum Experience:
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Lead Demand Specialist, the appointee will:
Key Competencies:
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 05 December 2024
DEMAND MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Based at Head Office
Supply Chain Management - Finance Division
Salary: R470,363 – R620,352 (per annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business/Public Management related qualification
Preferred Qualification:
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business/Public Management related qualification
Minimum Experience:
- 3 years’ administrative experience of which 2 years must have been in Supply Chain Management
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Demand Management Specialist, the appointee will:
- Coordinate review, collect and collate information for the annual procurement plan
- Coordinate the integration of the procurement plan.
- Collect information from the relevant role players according to the prescribed template.
- Coordinate and Facilitate Bid Specification Committee Meetings
- Prepare the BSC annual calendar/rooster and distribute to the various internal stake holders as required, together with the LDS.
- Draft appointment letter/s of Bid Specification committee members.
- Manage Requisition Administration
- Receive submission of purchase requests and confirm budget availability.
- Record all purchase requests received and distribute to Acquisition Buyer/s Offices monthly.
- Manage and Perform Administrative and Related Functions
- Maintain Bids/RFQs Register.
- Assist with RFQ document compilation/review.
Key Competencies:
- Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa,2 in particular section 217, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act,3 and Regulations
- Understanding of Supply Chain Management Regulations (SCM Regulations).
- Understanding of Government: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Ability to handle multiple and complex tasks and projects.
- Computer literacy – MS Office, MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
- People management skills with ability to deal with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Valid unendorsed driver’s license
DEMAND ADMINISTRATOR
1 year fixed term contract
Based at Head Office
Supply Chain Management - Finance Division
Salary: R432,445 – R563,527 (per annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Matric Certificate
- 1 Year certificate in SCM/ Procurement/ Administration or equivalent
Preferred Qualification:
- Diploma in SCM/ Procurement/ Administration or equivalent
Minimum Experience:
- 2 years’ administrative experience of which 1 year must have been in Supply Chain
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Lead Demand Specialist, the appointee will:
- Plan and Coordinate Unit Responsibilities
- Prepare BSC annual calendar together with the Lead Specialist.
- Coordinate weekly meetings for the committee and ensure that all documentation is copied and circulated to members in accordance with the agreed timelines.
- Coordinate and Facilitate Bid Specification Committee Administration
- Receive documents and compile submission packs.
- Arrange BSC meeting with relevant stakeholders.
- Render General Bid Administrative Support Services
- Maintain and Update Bid Register.
- Assist with Bid compilations.
Key Competencies:
- Knowledge of relevant sections in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa,2 in particular section 217, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act,3 and Regulations
- Understanding of the Supply Chain Management Regulations (PSCM Regulations).
- Understanding Local/Provincial Government: Public Finance Management Act (MFMA)
- Ability to handle multiple and complex tasks and projects.
- Computer literacy – MS Office, MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
- People management skills with ability to deal with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Valid unendorsed driver’s license
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 05 December 2024
LEGAL OFFICER
One (1) year fixed term contract
Office of the Chief Executive
Based at Head Office
Salary: R 629,112 – R 857,370 (Per annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualifications:
Added Advantage:
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Office of the Chief Executive the employee will:
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 05 December 2024
LEGAL OFFICER
One (1) year fixed term contract
Office of the Chief Executive
Based at Head Office
Salary: R 629,112 – R 857,370 (Per annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualifications:
- LLB Degree
Added Advantage:
- Compliance Management Certification
- 3-5 years of legal experience in the legal field
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Office of the Chief Executive the employee will:
- Legal Advisory Services: Provide timely and accurate legal advice to management and staff.
- Interpret laws, regulations, and policies.
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Regulatory Compliance:
- Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Advise on regulatory changes and updates.
- Policy Development: Assist in developing and updating organizational policies.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks.
- Document Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date legal records.
- Ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
- Response time to legal queries.
- Number of contracts reviewed and negotiated.
- Compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Timeliness and accuracy of legal advice.
- Quality of contract drafting and review.
- Effectiveness of risk management strategies.
- Attention to detail: Thorough in reviewing documents and identifying potential legal issues.
- Judgement: Sound judgement and ability to provide practical and strategic legal solutions.
- Interpersonal skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with other departments and external partners.
- Provide expert legal advice and guidance.
- Manage contracts and agreements effectively.
- Ensure regulatory compliance.
- Mitigate legal risks.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and drafting skills
- Ability to interpret laws and regulations.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Legal knowledge and expertise.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Time management and prioritisation.
- Professionalism and integrity.
- Adaptability and continuous learning
- Average response time to legal queries.
- Contract review and negotiation turnaround time.
- Regulatory compliance audit results.
- Staff satisfaction with legal services.
- Valid unendorsed driver’s license
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 05 December 2024
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION MANAGER
Based at Head Office
Office of the Chief Executive
Total Guaranteed Package: R 967,595.10 – R 1,298,138.86 (Per Annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualification:
- Degree in Communication/Marketing/Journalism or equivalent (NQF 7)
Minimum Experience:
- 7 years post graduate experience in broad-spectrum in marketing, corporate communications, planning, stakeholder relations and media relations, 5 years at management level.
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Manager Office of the Chief Executive, the employee will:
- Develop, manage and execute integrated communications
- Develop an integrated marketing and communications strategy for the organisation with appropriate plans, policies and procedures
- Coordinate marketing and communication programmes across the organisation
- Provide strategic support in all marketing and communication related matters
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, government institutions and community groups
- Develop stakeholder engagement techniques and best practices for building and maintaining relationships.
- Ability to network extensively with political and business leaders
- Develop the media relations strategy, policy and programmes
- Develop, manage and execute effective media relations
- Act as the spokesperson and key media liaison for Amatola Water
- Facilitate development of appropriate responses to media enquiries
- Develop, manage and coordinate the production of corporate publications
- Conceptualise and lead the development, production, printing and distribution of internal and external publications, including print and electronic media – items such as Newsletters, the Integrated Annual Report and Business Plan
- Identify appropriate and effective supplementary communication channels to maximise the dissemination of corporate communication
- Develop, manage and coordinate the organisation’s public relations initiatives
- Lead all public relations activities including community engagements and public awareness programmes.
- Conceptualise and manage all Amatola Water internal events
- Develop, manage and coordinate all Web and Social Media activities
- Develop and manage the organisation’s web and social media activities and platforms, such as: Website, Intranet, Social media pages
- Manage the organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
- Manage financial resources
- Maintain and improve motivation and performance of staff to achieve maximum productivity
Competencies:
- Business acumen and a broad understanding of all facets of marketing and communications
- Project management (events/ exhibitions, etc.)
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills including editing experience
- Printing and publishing technical knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Valid unendorsed driver’s license
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 05 December 2024
COMPANY SECRETARY
5 years Fixed term contract
Office of the Chief Executive
Based at Head Office
Total Guaranteed Package: R 1,430,709.92 – R 1,924,821.89 (Per Annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor Degree in Law (NQF 7) or equivalent
- Registration with a relevant and recognised professional body
- Registration as a Chartered Secretary will be an added advantage
- Admission as an Advocate/Attorney will be an added advantage
Minimum Experience:
- 5 years’ experience in a related field
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the appointee will:
- Lead the effective and efficient provision of Board and governance support services to the Board and Board Committees
- Ensure that minutes of all Shareholders, Board meetings and meeting of any Board committees are correctly and accurately recorded.
- Plan and design the Board and its committee meetings agenda and prepare meetings packs in consultation with the CE and Chair of the Board.
- Administer Board and Board Committees Secretariat functions.
- Provide advice and guidance to the Board on ethics, good governance, and legislative matters such as PFMA, Companies Act, King IV Report Constitutional and administrative issues.
- Ensure that the Board Charter and the terms of reference or any charter of the Board Committees are timeously reviewed and kept up to date.
- Provide an update on legislative and corporate governance developments to the Board.
- Advise and lead MANCO and Board on implementation of corrective actions / interventions to achieve full compliance upon completed gap analysis.
- Undertake research on future developments in the legislative and governance standards environment and appraise MANCO and Board on the adjustments required to maintain compliance.
- Advise on the governance and legal impacts of resolutions discussed and/or taken at MANCO and Board sessions.
- Serve as legal advisor to Amatola Water Board.
- Render legal advisory services to ensure that the Board aligns its policies, procedures, planning initiatives and activities within the relevant legal requirements.
- Conduct research and compile legal opinions and/or advice as and when required.
- Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers.
- Manage the performance of the Company Secretary Office
- Contribute substantively to AW strategic, integrated development and performance planning and reporting processes.
- Manage staff performance, learning and development activities within the Office.
- Formulate, manage, and control all related annual operating and CAPEX budgets
- Compile annual budgets for the unit and monitor utilization against baseline
- Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the Chief Executive Officer and/or Board Chairperson and Board Sub-Committee Chairpersons within the ambit of the position taking into consideration competencies and operational requirements
Competencies
- Knowledge of Corporate Governance including King IV Corporate Governance Framework.
- Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (Act 1 of 1999), Water Services Act (Act 108 of 1997), and related legislation in the sector
- A good understanding of Legislative and Commercial Systems.
- A good understanding of contract, commercial, corporate, and public law.
- A good knowledge of water law and related legislation.
- High level of integrity, ethical standards and discretion with confidential information
- High proficiency in written and verbal communication.
- Above average investigate, research, policy formulation and report writing skills
- Computer literacy: MS Office
- Resilience, adaptability and ability to work under pressure
- Administrative and presentation skills
- Emotional intelligence, excellent interpersonal and liaison skills
- Strong business acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent planning and organisational skills and structure
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 05 December 2024