AMATOLA WATER VACANCIES

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BAC ADMINISTRATOR
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-12
Permanent
EL000047
Financial Services
Eastern Cape, East London
BAC Administrator
Based at Head Office – Supply Chain Management
Finance Division
Salary: R 319, 314.24 per annum excluding benefits
 
Minimum Qualifications:

• National Diploma in public administration
• National Diploma in Supply Chain Management will an added advantage

 
Minimum Experience:

• 5 years’ administrative experience of which 3 years must have been in Supply Chain

 
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the SCM Manager, the appointee will:

• Provide secretariat duties to the Bid Adjudication Committee
• Handle administrative, record-keeping, and logistic duties for Bid Adjudication Committee
• Liaise with end users, bidders, Supply Chain Management unit, office of the Chief Executive Officer, Bid Specification Committee, Bid Evaluation Committee, experts (where applicable), etc
• Filing and adequately storing information relating to tenders and Bid Adjudication Committee timeously
• Provides bid information to stakeholders such as internal auditors, Auditor General, National Treasury, etc
• Receive submission documentation from end users and BEC
• Arrange BAC meeting with relevant stakeholders and prepare and the agenda in consultation with Chairperson and SCM Manager
• Distribute the agenda, and discussion documents to committee members within timeframes before the meeting
• Handle all correspondences of the committee
• Draft “Appointment for BAC” letters, forward to respective committee members and maintain record of all the signed appointment acceptance letters
• Upload awards on the following platforms: CIDB; e-Tenders; Amatola Water website etc
• Draft regret letters and send to the bidders that are deemed non-responsive
• Ensure that bid remains valid for the duration of the evaluation process and facilitate extensions, where necessary
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

 
Key Competencies:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of handling administrative, record-keeping, and secretarial duties
• Extensive experience in taking minutes and keeping records
• Proven ability to provide support to Committees such as Bid Committees, Management committees, Executives, etc.
• Proven ability to work under pressure while upholding high-quality work
• Knowledge of legislation, policies, procedures, processes, practices, systems, and frameworks for handling administrative, record-keeping, and secretarial duties for the Bid Committees, Management Committees, Executives, etc
• Good planning, organizing, interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent report writing and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Advanced computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, and Outlook
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license

EE Target - Indian / White / Coloured Female
 
For more information please contact: Nomonde Mamba
 
APPLY
 
 
 
 
 
 

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GENERAL WORKER
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-12
Permanent
EL000048
Logistics, Warehouse & Freight
Eastern Cape, East London
General Worker x3
Operations Division
Location - Masincedane, Debenek, and Sandile
Salary: R 228, 401.28 per annum excluding benefits
 
Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 10

Minimum Experience:

• 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 e.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

 
Key Competencies:

• 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.

EE Target - Coloured / Indian / White Female
 
For more information please contact: Nomonde Mamba
 
APPLY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
MANAGER: INTERNAL AUDIT
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-12
Contractor
EL000049
Financial Services
Eastern Cape, East London
INVITATION FOR APPLICATION FOR A POSITION OF MANAGER INTERNAL AUDIT (12-month fixed term contract)
 
Amatola Water Board hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the appointment as an Internal Audit Manager.
 
Section 51(1)(a)(ii) of the Public Financial Management Act (no. 1 of 1999) prescribes that: “An accounting authority of a public entity must put in place a system of internal audit under the control and direction of an audit committee complying with and operating in accordance with regulations and instructions prescribed in terms of sections 76 and 77;
 
It is on this basis that AWB seeks the services of a qualified and experienced Internal Audit Manager to be appointed on a 12-month fixed term contract.
 
MINIMUM/COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess a relevant degree NQF level 7 qualification (B Com/B Tech) or equivalent qualification in the fields of Accounting (with Internal or external auditing as one of the major subjects) or Auditing (Internal or external) or Risk Management (with Internal or external auditing as one of the major subjects).
• Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIASA).
• Minimum ten years auditing (internal or external) experience in a Corporate/Public Sector institution of which five years must be at supervisory/middle management level
• Experience in audit methodologies and audit software such as CaseWare, Teammate etc.

      
Added advantages:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification.
• Candidates with proven experience or background in reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Candidates with proven experience or background in executing investigations.

 
Key Outputs:
 
Reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee, the appointee will:
 

• Draft and present the three-year risk-based rolling strategic internal audit plan and annual plans in line with the approved risk assessment report.
• Monitor the annual plan implementation as approved by the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Report on and advise top management and the Audit & Risk Committee of the Board on audit and internal control issues and the implementation of the internal audit plan.
• Design internal audit procedures and work programs.
• Conduct internal audits to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures.
• Identify key areas of risk within AW and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks.
• Prepare audit reports in line with the approved audit plan.
• Recommend changes and enhancements to existing policies and controls to make sure they are current, adequate, functional and utilized in accordance with standards established by the government and the entity.
• Monitor the timely implementation of the management actions recommended in the audit reports.
• Conduct ad-hoc investigations and reviews as requested by senior management or the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Liaise with the external auditor on internal control issues.
• Preparation and updating of a manual to guide the internal audit department’s operations.

 
 
Other Requirements Needed:

• Ability to build relationships while asking tough questions.
• Audit techniques (work programs, tests, sampling. documentation, reports).
• IT MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, advanced Excel).
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP/GRAP
• Management and leadership skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Above average English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Knowledge and understanding of Global Standards on Internal Auditing and principles relating to Governance, Risk Management and Public Finance Management Act.

 
Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and three most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043) 707 300 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za Closing date: ………

EE Target - Coloured / I
 
For more information please contact: Nomonde Mamba
 
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BEC ADMINISTRATOR
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-12
Contractor
EL000053
Financial Services
Eastern Cape, East London
BEC Administrator
Based at Head Office – Supply Chain Management
Finance Division
Salary: R 319, 314.24 per annum excluding benefits

Minimum Qualifications:

• National Diploma in public administration
• National Diploma in Supply Chain Management will an added advantage

 
Minimum Experience:

• 5 years’ administrative experience of which 3 years must have been in Supply Chain

 
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Acquisition Specialist, the appointee will:

• Provide secretariat duties to the Bid Evaluation Committee
• Handle administrative, record-keeping, and logistic duties for Bid Evaluation Committee
• Liaise with end users, bidders, Supply Chain Management unit, office of the Chief Executive Officer, Bid Specification Committee, experts (where applicable), etc.
• Filing and adequately storing information relating to tenders and Bid Evaluation Committee timeously
• Prepare and forward relevant documentation to the BAC
• Provides bid information to stakeholders such as internal auditors, Auditor General, National Treasury, etc
• Distribute the agenda, and discussion documents to committee members within timeframes before the meeting
• Handle all correspondences of the committee
• Draft “Appointment for BEC” letters, forward to respective committee members and maintain record of all the signed appointment acceptance letters
• Ensure that bid remains valid for the duration of the evaluation process and facilitate extensions, where necessary
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

 
Key Competencies:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of handling administrative, record-keeping, and secretarial duties
• Extensive experience in taking minutes and keeping records
• Proven ability to provide support to Committees such as Bid Committees, Management committees, Executives, etc.
• Proven ability to work under pressure while upholding high-quality work
• Knowledge of legislation, policies, procedures, processes, practices, systems, and frameworks for handling administrative, record-keeping, and secretarial duties for the Bid Committees, Management Committees, Executives, etc
• Good planning, organizing, interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent report writing and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Advanced computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, and Outlook
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license

EE Target - Indian / White / Coloured Female
 
For more information please contact: Nomonde Mamba
 
APPLY
 

 
 
 

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CONTRACTS MANAGER
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-12
Contractor
EL000050
Financial Services
Eastern Cape, East London
Contracts Manager
12 months fixed term contract
Based at Head Office
Finance Division
 
Minimum Qualifications:

• B Degree in the Built Environment (Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar)
• Law Degree (LLB, B Proc, B. Com: Law or equivalent)
• An additional Qualification in Project Management is advantageous

Added Advantages:

• Supply Chain Management certificate
• Contract Management certificate

 
 
Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Contract Management and SCM processes
• Extensive Multi-Disciplinary Contract Management.
• Extensive knowledge of construction contracts, GCC, NEC, JBCC and related contracts
• Variations and disputes under various standard forms of contracts
• Commercial negotiation of such contracts within various disciplines
• Extensive knowledge of the PFMA, CIDB, Treasury Regulations and related framework
• Knowledge of BSC, BEC and BAC procedures

 
 
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the appointee will:

• Develop and maintain Contract Management systems, procedures and standards to support the Entity in implementing contracts
• Support project managers and various units that are implementing contracts and SLAs
• Support the Bids Specification’s Committee (BSC) in drafting SLA’s and ensuring alignment before projects go on tender.
• Develop and maintain a contract register, reporting templates and a tool to measure performance of various contracts within the Entity
• Draft infrastructure and construction related Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
• Compile and vet contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) for various contracts that are entered into by the Entity with various parties and stakeholders to ensure alignment with Entity’s policies, procedures, and standards
• Administer and maintain contracts and SLAs
• Execute applications associated with the management of the Contract Management System for all contracts entered into by the Entity
• Analyse and align operating capacity and capabilities of the Contract Management section to deliver against specific key performance areas
• Evaluate and comment of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats arising out of operational activities and deliverables in detailed contract management reports submitted for perusal to the Chief Executive, including the Supply Chain Manager
• Communicate with other Managers and Executives on specific aspects of applicable policies and processes, clarifying the understanding, implementation, approach, outcomes and performance measures of contracts that are entered into
• Maintain relationships with service providers / vendors and contractors, in order to ensure positive relationships are maintained contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the functionality to support specific requirements and outcomes
• Participate in meetings and providing information on specific processes, including Supply Chain processes and procedures related to contracts that are entered into
• Develop and maintain business relationships with high-level representatives of key contracting entities
• Lead negotiations of financial and other contractual terms and provisions in all lines of the business
• Attend to specific administrative recording and reporting requirements, in order to comply with reporting requirements in terms of legislative prescripts
• Report to the Chief Executive, including the Supply Chain Manager on the contract register detailing nature of project, matter that is contracted on, contractually committed amount, start and end date of contract
• Regulate, control and combat abuse of the supply chain management system
• Promote, develop, monitor, direct and control all aspects of Contract Management in a Municipality to ensure compliance with the SCM policy and the Municipality’s Administrative Framework
• Take all reasonable steps to prevent abuse of the Contract Management System
• Investigate all allegations against an official or other role-player relating to fraud, corruption, favouritism, unfair or irregular practices
• Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the line manager/supervisor within the ambit of the position taking into consideration competencies and operational requirements

 
Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of GCC, JBCC, FIDIC and NEC
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations including: PFMA, Water Services Act, The Constitution Act of South Africa, CIDB, National Treasury regulations, etc
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license
• Computer literacy – MS Office
• Communication skills
• Strong decision-making ability
• Negotiation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills

 
EE Target - Coloured / Indian Females
 
For more information please contact: Nomonde Mamba
 
APPLY
 
 
 
 
 
 

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PROJECT MANAGER LEVEL 2
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-12
Contractor
EL000051
Engineering and Technical
Eastern Cape, East London
Project Manager Level 2 – 12 months fixed term contract
Based at Head Office
Planning & Development Division
Total Guaranteed Package: R 1,025,650.81

 
Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc /B eng/ B Tech Civil Engineering (NQF 7)

 
Preferred Qualification:

• Project Management Qualification

Professional Registration

• Professionally Registered with ECSA as a Pr. Eng or Pr. Tech Eng
• Professionally Registered with SACPCMP as a Pr CPM or PMI as a PMP

 
Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the civil engineering field.
• 8 years’ Project Management experience with a proven track record in managing high level water related projects, project management skills (best project management practices) in terms of managing matrix structures, multi-disciplinary and multi projects.
• Experience in water infrastructure environment is a requirement.

 
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the PMU Manager, the employee will:

• Manage the approval process of the project charter and contract
• Develop tender document specifications
• Liaise with Supply Chain Management (SCM) with regard to the publication of tender documents
• Initiate and Manage Feasibility studies to ensure high accuracy and transparency during the adjudication of the results
• Co-ordinate project needs with the Infrastructure Development Plan
• Initiate and monitor GIS inputs for all feasibility studies
• Costing and budgeting of projects to ensure that adequate funding is available for construction
• Study feasibility reports carefully and make detailed recommendations regarding accuracy and quality of work done by consultants
• Prepare internal costing of projects
• Project manage all construction phases of the project to ensure that construction is correct and to specification are and to ensure that corrections can be made timeously
• Study the project stages in detail to ensure a good understanding of the critical construction issues
• Confirm that construction is in line with the initial goal of the project
• Prepare a quality control plan
• Attend all technical and progress meetings
• Manage consultant activity
• Prepare regular progress reports for the CEO and Department of Water and Sanitation
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to ensure that Amatola Water’s projects adhere to the regulations of the relevant Acts
• Identify projects and actions, which may damage the environment
• Know and understand the National Environmental Management Act
• Confirm that projects conform to the environmental legislation
• Management to ensure that resources are used according to maximum potential
• Management of technical staff per project basis
• Co-ordinate projects with other role-players
• Check staff timesheets for accuracy

 
Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of OHS Act
• Knowledge of Environmental Act
• Contract Management Standards: GCC 2000
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Processes
• Knowledge of PFMA
• Good overall knowledge of the water industry
• Computer Literacy
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license

EE Target - Coloured / Indian Female
 
For more information please contact: Nomonde Mamba
 
APPLY
 
 
 
 
 
 

​CONTRACTS ENGINEER
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-12
Contractor
EL000052
Engineering and Technical
Eastern Cape, East London
Contracts Engineer – 12 months fixed term contract
Based at Head Office
Planning & Development Division
Total Guaranteed Package: R 1,025,650.81
 
Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc / B Eng / B Tech in the Civil Engineering field

 
Professional Registration

• Professionally Registered with ECSA as a Pr. Eng or Pr. Tech Eng
• Professionally Registered with SACPCMP as a Pr CPM or PMI as a PMP

 
Minimum Experience:

• 5-year design experience in the civil engineering field for water related projects.
• 5-year experience in the engineering field, mainly in the water industry.
• 5 years Contract Management, Contract and Construction law experience.

 
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Manager: Infrastructure Planning & Development, the employee will:

• Render Engineering and Construction Contract Services
• Provide contractual and commercial support to Divisional Director: Planning & Development, PMU Manager, and Manager: Infrastructure Planning and Development, Programme and Project Managers.
• Draft and Review Contract Documentation, Service Level Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding: Proposals.
• Administer and interpret engineering and related service contracts in accordance with agreed procedures and terms and conditions of contract.
• Provide Contract Technical and Financial Support
• Review contractual claims and prepare submissions on DWS Client’s opinions, engineer evaluations and determinations and present to relevant forums, committees and meetings.
• Prepare responses to queries raised and liaise with respective Civil Design Engineers, Programme and Project Managers with respect to engineering services and contract issues
• Develop, Implement and Maintain Cost Control Activities for All Contracts, Engineering, Construction and Environmental
• Collate and undertake regular financial reviews for all contracts, in conjunction with the Programme and Project Managers.
• Update and file all record changes on all contracts.
• Review and monitor the cost impact of all changes
• Manage and Perform Administrative and Related Functions
• Oversee all invoices, debit notes and other requests for payment from Engineering, Environmental and other service providers and make
• Compile recommendations and ensure that the information is captured on Amatola Water IT Systems/Project Management System.
• Oversee all Interim Payment Certificates for Construction Contracts.

 
Key Competencies

• Knowledge of OHS Act
• Knowledge of the Environmental Act
• Contract Management Standards: SAICE General Conditions of Contract, 2015 and latest, NEC, FIDIC, Standard Professional Services Contract, 3rd Edition of CIDB document 1015, July 2009, published by the Construction Industry Board (CIDB) and latest, National Treasury’s General Conditions of Contract for goods and services
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Processes
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act
• Knowledge of Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS) and Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management (FIPDM)
• Computer Literate – spreadsheets, word processing, presentation packages, design and modelling packages
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license

EE Target - Coloured / Indian Female
 
For more information please contact: Nomonde Mamba
 
APPLY

​CONTRACTS MANAGER
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-12
Contractor
EL000054
Engineering and Technical
Eastern Cape, East London
Independent Contractor - Contracts Manager
12 months fixed term contract
Based at Head Office
Finance Division
 
Minimum Qualifications:

• B Degree in the Built Environment (Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar)
• Law Degree (LLB, B Proc, B. Com: Law or equivalent)
• An additional Qualification in Project Management is advantageous

 
Added Advantages:

• Supply Chain Management certificate
• Contract Management certificate

 
Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Contract Management and SCM processes
• Extensive Multi-Disciplinary Contract Management.
• Extensive knowledge of construction contracts, GCC, NEC, JBCC and related contracts
• Variations and disputes under various standard forms of contracts
• Commercial negotiation of such contracts within various disciplines
• Extensive knowledge of the PFMA, CIDB, Treasury Regulations and related framework
• Knowledge of BSC, BEC and BAC procedures

 
 
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the appointee will:

• Develop and maintain Contract Management systems, procedures and standards to support the Entity in implementing contracts
• Support project managers and various units that are implementing contracts and SLAs
• Support the Bids Specification’s Committee (BSC) in drafting SLA’s and ensuring alignment before projects go on tender.
• Develop and maintain a contract register, reporting templates and a tool to measure performance of various contracts within the Entity
• Draft infrastructure and construction related Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
• Compile and vet contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) for various contracts that are entered into by the Entity with various parties and stakeholders to ensure alignment with Entity’s policies, procedures, and standards
• Administer and maintain contracts and SLAs
• Execute applications associated with the management of the Contract Management System for all contracts entered into by the Entity
• Analyse and align operating capacity and capabilities of the Contract Management section to deliver against specific key performance areas
• Evaluate and comment of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats arising out of operational activities and deliverables in detailed contract management reports submitted for perusal to the Chief Executive, including the Supply Chain Manager
• Communicate with other Managers and Executives on specific aspects of applicable policies and processes, clarifying the understanding, implementation, approach, outcomes and performance measures of contracts that are entered into
• Maintain relationships with service providers / vendors and contractors, in order to ensure positive relationships are maintained contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the functionality to support specific requirements and outcomes
• Participate in meetings and providing information on specific processes, including Supply Chain processes and procedures related to contracts that are entered into
• Develop and maintain business relationships with high-level representatives of key contracting entities
• Lead negotiations of financial and other contractual terms and provisions in all lines of the business
• Attend to specific administrative recording and reporting requirements, in order to comply with reporting requirements in terms of legislative prescripts
• Report to the Chief Executive, including the Supply Chain Manager on the contract register detailing nature of project, matter that is contracted on, contractually committed amount, start and end date of contract
• Regulate, control and combat abuse of the supply chain management system
• Promote, develop, monitor, direct and control all aspects of Contract Management in a Municipality to ensure compliance with the SCM policy and the Municipality’s Administrative Framework
• Take all reasonable steps to prevent abuse of the Contract Management System
• Investigate all allegations against an official or other role-player relating to fraud, corruption, favouritism, unfair or irregular practices
• Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the line manager/supervisor within the ambit of the position taking into consideration competencies and operational requirements

 
Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of GCC, JBCC, FIDIC and NEC
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations including: PFMA, Water Services Act, The Constitution Act of South Africa, CIDB, National Treasury regulations, etc
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license
• Computer literacy – MS Office
• Communication skills
• Strong decision-making ability
• Negotiation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills

Preference will be given to females
For more information please contact: Nomonde Mamba
 
APPLY