DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION (DWS) VACANCIES

​NOTE : 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 pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. 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
 
 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REF NO: VOCMA 01 
SALARY : R1 216 824 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Bloemfontein (Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant B-Degree NQF level 7 qualification and registration as CA (SA). A minimum of five (5) years of experience at middle / senior managerial level in Finance. Extensive knowledge of financial management, PFMA and Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) and some knowledge of local government sector, public service act and regulations. Behavioural Competencies required: Strategic Capability and Leadership Programme and Project Management. Attention to detail. Financial Management. Change Management. Knowledge Management. Service Delivery Innovation (SDI). Problem solving and Analysis. People Management and Empowerment. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Good Communication. Accountability and Ethical Conduct. 
 
DUTIES : Strategic oversight on financial management within CMA: Assume overall responsibility for general financial and management accounting activities, budget (preparation and compliance), revenue collection, supply chain management and asset management functions, payroll, and banking, ensuring compliance to relevant legislation, prescripts, policies and agreements. Establish, implement and enhance accounting and internal control systems, policies and procedures in compliance with GRAP, PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other legislation. Develop and implement a cost management strategy through effective accounting controls and financial management techniques. Ensure compliance with policies and provide guidance, assess risks and financial viability of existing & new Policies, Projects and all customer agreements. Direct the financial strategy of the organisation to ensure availability of adequate financial resources. Provide strategic financial advice to executive management and the Board. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to all internal and external governance structures. Set perimeters for cash flow management and operations of the finance personnel. Ensure financial data integrity in terms of timeliness, accuracy and reliability. Oversee and provide assistance during the annual audit; respond to audit findings and implement recommendations as required. Stay abreast of new trends in the field of accounting, financial management, budgeting etc. Provide strategic direction in the provision of other Corporate Support Services within the CMA: Provide strategic direction in the implementation of HR policies, prescripts and strategies. Ensure provision of IT services and that associated risks are effectively mitigated. Ensure provision of office support services including facilities management. Departmental/Staff Management: Establish appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures and allocate resources accordingly to meet departmental strategies priorities. Responsible for the related sections of the APP, Shareholders Compact, and Annual Report. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. C Greve Tel No: (012) 336 8402 
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
 
NOTE : The Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act. 
 
 
 
 
 
BOARD COMPANY SECRETARY REF NO: VOCMA 02 
SALARY : R1 216 824 (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Bloemfontein (Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A BCom Law (NQF 7) or / LLB degree. Admitted attorney. Registration as a Chartered Secretary with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators will be advantageous. A minimum of five (5) years Middle / Senior Managerial experience. Experience as a Company Secretary. Understanding of SA Law in general, administrative law, labour law, water law, public entities, governance and ethics. Behavioural Competencies required: Analytical, negotiation, liaison, consultation, advanced communication, information monitoring, compliance and risk management, ethical, strategic thinking, quality oriented, lateral thinking and attention to detail. May be subjected to extended working hours. 
 
DUTIES : Committee Work: Ensure submission of annual schedule of meetings for Board and Committee meetings. Ensure convening of meetings, preparation of agenda and taking minutes of Board and its Committees. Address correspondence and communication relating to the Board. Ensure collation and maintaining information and documentation relating to Board and Committee meetings. Ensure the secure recording and archiving of minutes of meetings. Guide the writing of interim and annual reports for the Board. Ensure that decisions taken by the Board are communicated to relevant stakeholders to be implemented fully. Guidance and Advice: Advise and guide the Board by promoting insight and clarity on its appointment, constitution, and the related legal, ethical, good governance, accounting and financial implications of the proposed/implemented policies and decisions. Assist the Chairperson and Chief Executive in matters relating to the DWS and the Board. Provide advice with regard to the specific roles and responsibilities of the Board as a whole, and those of the individual role- players: Chairperson, CEO, and Board members. Provide advice with regard to the appointment and constitution of the required sub-committees (e.g., audit, risk, or other), with regard to ensuring corporate governance. Manage the risk by ensuring and monitoring compliance of the implementation of policies and procedures relating to NWA, PFMA and other related legislation and guidelines. Provide regulatory, compliance and relevant advice to the Governing Board on usage of water resources to relevant national, provincial and local government departments, WUAs, farmers. Corporate Governance: Formulate and implement corporate governance strategies for the organisation. Ensure the organisation remains aware of any changing requirements in connection with corporate governance and responds accordingly. Provide advice on corporate governance working practices arising out of changes in legislation affecting the organisation. Support the organisation with the research, development and implementation of policies required for corporate governance. Liaison as necessary with external organisations and staff at all levels on a wide variety of governance-related matters. Legal Support: Take overall responsibility of legal services in the organisation. Deal with contractual and related matters. Provide internal legal advisory services to the Board as and when required. Facilitate and ensure compliance to relevant statutes. Provide continuous updates on changes to legislation to the organisation and the Board. Set up systems that ensure the Board complies with all applicable codes, as well as its legal and statutory obligations. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. C Greve Tel No: (012) 336 8402 
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
 
NOTE : The Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.

​OTHER POSTS
 
 
RISK OFFICER (ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT) REF NO: VOCMA 03 
Re-advertised, applicants who previously applied need not to re-apply 
SALARY : R582 444 per annum (Level 10) 
CENTRE : Bloemfontein (Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant tertiary qualification in Risk Management/Auditing/Economics at NQF7. Registration as a Certified Risk Management practitioner/professional, Certified Internal Auditor Certified Fraud Examiner. A minimum of 4 years’ experience obtained in Risk Management practices at a middle managerial level. Knowledge and experience of risk mitigation processes, knowledge of the broader risks management guidelines and standards. Knowledge and understanding on Human Resource Management Legislation, policies, practices and procedures, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines, Public Service Anti-corruption Strategy and anti-corruption and fraud prevention measures, Knowledge of equal opportunities and Affirmative action guidelines and laws, Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, Principles and practice of financial accounting, Framework for managing performance information, business strategy transaction and alignment, Problem solving and Analysis, People and Diversity Management, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication, Accountability and Ethical Conduct. 
 
DUTIES : Development and implementation of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework: Participate in the development of the risk management framework, implement the risk management plan, support the establishment of the risk management philosophy and culture in the organization, advocate and promote risk management in the agency (awareness activities). Supervise, facilitate and advise on the risk management assessment process: facilitate Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessments, conduct risk identification, analysis and evaluation with strategic partners within the Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency. Initiate the updating of VOCMA’s risk register for conformity of objectives to improve effectiveness of the entity. Engage stakeholders within business units with the sole purpose of extracting information to integrate within the draft risk reports as per identified risks for mitigation. Develop proposals to determine the scope of allocated internal audits. Monitor and review the identified risk response activities: continuous monitoring of the risk environment. Monitoring the implementation of the progress of activities to address risks as agreed on revising risk response activities. Conduct Risk Education, Training and benchmarks; Initiate awareness sessions on risks and provide training to educate internal clients on ERM principles. Conduct workshops on risks mitigation processes for implementation within VOCMA. Conduct research and benchmark on best practices with recognised institutions pertaining to risk assessment methodologies.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. C Greve Tel No: (012) 336 8402 
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
 
NOTE : The Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act. 
 
 
 
 
 
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (MR5) REF NO: VOCMA 04 
Re-advertised, applicants who previously applied need not to re-apply 
SALARY : R464 634 per annum (MR5) 
CENTRE : Bloemfontein (Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : LLB (or equivalent qualification). At least eight (8) years of appropriate post qualification legal experience. Competencies required: Knowledge and experience of policy development and implementation, public sector legal processes, legislation and contracts, PAIA, PAJA, the Constitution and all the relevant legislation. Knowledge of Treasury regulations. Ability to negotiate and draft contracts and international instruments. Ability to interpret specific environmental legislation, issues affecting the environment and general environmental law is required. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. Legal research and interpretation. Analytical skills. Report-writing. Programme and project management. Computer literacy. Good planning and decision-making skills. Language proficiency. Confidentially. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Strategic capability and leadership skills. Accountability and Ethical Conduct. 
 
DUTIES : Provide legal support to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. Develop standard operating procedures. Advise on and draft legal opinions and documents to support criminal prosecutions for contraventions of the National Water Act. Draft legal documents, memoranda, reports and submissions. Draft, vet and review contracts on behalf of the entity. Advise, negotiate and draft multilateral and bilateral agreements. Handle litigation matters and appeals on behalf of the CMA. Render legal support on all litigation matters. Develop interventions where challenges are experienced. Monitor the implementation of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 and the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 in the CMA. Handle PAIA and PAJA matters on behalf of the CMA. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. C Greve Tel No: (012) 336 8402 
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
 
NOTE : The Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act. 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMITTEE SECRETARIAT REF NO: VOCMA 05 
Re-advertised, applicants who previously applied need not to re-apply 
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Bloemfontein (Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification in Administration/Secretarial. Minimum Three (3) years’ experience in Committee work, administration and secretarial. Competencies required: knowledge of Governance, Policies and Procedures. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems. Board Procedures. Schedule 4 of National Water Act. Ethics and integrity. Writing skills. Detail and focused. High Degree of confidentiality. Computer skills and good Communication skills. Coping with work pressure. 
 
DUTIES : Record and prepare minutes of the Governing Board and its committees including (ad-hoc committees) and stakeholders’ sessions. Prepare and have agendas delivered for the Governing Board and its committees including (ad-hoc committees). Arrange official transport and accommodation for Board and Committee members through Supply Chain Management section. Update outstanding Board Resolutions Register by collating information from various divisions. Follow up with Executives/Managers on all reports due to be submitted to committees including ad-hoc committees. Prepare and distribute to all Executives/Managers schedule of meeting dates with the closing dates for reports for the financial year. Prepare schedules of the Governing Board and its Committee meetings dates of every financial year. Arrange venues and logistics for the meetings of the Governing Board and its committees. Arrange appointments for the Chairperson and Governing Board members regarding official business of the VOCMA. Keep filing systems for verification to internal and external Auditors upon request. Provide documents for verification to internal and external Auditors upon request. Keep the pecuniary interests registered in respect of the Governing Board members. Have declaration of interest forms completed by the Governing Board members and all employees attending the meetings of the Governing Board and its committees. Provide administrative support regarding the completion of claims by the Governing Board members in respect of attendance of the Governing Board and committee meeting and events. Perform other committee work on request such as for MANCO, REMCO, etc. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. C Greve Tel No: (012) 336 8402 
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
 
NOTE : The Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act. 
 
 
 
 
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANT (OFFICE OF THE CFO) REF NO: VOCMA 06 
Re-advertised, applicants who previously applied need not to re-apply 
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Bloemfontein (Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 6 (National Diploma or Degree). Experience in high-level administrative support. Experience in providing executive-level support in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other administrative tools. 
 
DUTIES : Provide a secretary/receptionist support service to the CFO, which includes the following: act as the primary point of contact for the CFO, handling inquiries and correspondence, manage the CFO’s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments with internal and external stakeholders, assist in preparing reports, presentations, and documents for meetings, ensuring accuracy and professionalism. Provide a clerical support service to the CFO which entails the following: Liaise with travel agencies to make travel arrangements, process travel and subsistence claims of the office, process all invoices that emanate from the activities of the work of the CFO, record minutes of meetings of the CFO where required, draft routine correspondence and reports, filing of documents for the CFO and the office, administer matters like the leave registers and telephone accounts, handle the procurement of standard items like stationery. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. C Greve Tel No: (012) 336 8402 
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
 
NOTE : The Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.