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EASTERN CAPE 
OFFICE OF THE PREMIER

 
WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION SPECIALIST: ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT 
Salary Range: R1 189 338.00) Per Annum (Level 14) 
(OTP 01/08/2019) Bhisho 
 
Minimum Requirement: A Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Water Sector / Science / Environmental / Environmental Science / Engineering environment. At least five (5) years of experience at senior management level. Eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience. Understanding of integrated water resource management. Knowledge of National Water Act (NWA), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), BBBEE Act, Disaster Management Act. Knowledge of systems used to manage Water resources. 
 
Key Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation. Client Orientation and customer focus. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, South Africa Constitution, Monitoring and reporting, Skills: Report writing, Communication, Interpersonal relations, Planning & organizing, Presentation, Problem solving, Computer and Decision making skills. A valid driver’s licence, Code EB. 



Key Performance Areas: Develop and administer a framework of effective allocation of water use; Authorization of water use abstraction and in stream use including Dam safety, the provision of business planning. Ensure inter departmental inputs, technical and system coordination e.g. DMR, DEA. Monitor and Lead in the water supply and sanitation sector and development. The programs and projects of the IGCP/provincial priorities. Interact with relevant provincial government departments and municipalities to confirm their understanding of the tools and monitoring approach. Engage with the directors of departments at regional level as part of verification and gathering details. Be the face of OTP at District Level. Interface with District Municipal Managers. Hold coordination meetings at District Municipal Offices to ensure participation of government departments. Visit all relevant sites to confirm service delivery, making use of the verification tool; and where possible engage with beneficiaries and/or relevant stakeholders. Compile monthly reports, and where necessary, video and photographic material to be gathered 
 
 
Applications can be forwarded through one of the following options: 
Hand Delivery: Room 0007, Ground, Office of the Premier Building, Independence Avenue, Bhisho.
Post to: The Recruitment Centre, Office of the Premier, Private Bag X0047, Bhisho, 5605.
Enquiries: Mr. V. Booysen; Ms Xesha; Mbangi at (040) 609/ 6248 / 6290/ 6432.

 
NOTE TOR ALL POSTS APPLICANTS
Applications must be submitted on the Z83 Form obtainable from any Public Service Department or internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf.z83 which must be signed (an unsigned Z83 form will disqualify an application) and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV indicating three reference person’s Name, Contact Numbers and a relationship with reference as checks will be done on nominated candidate(s), attach copies (certified within the past three months) of Qualification(s), Matric certificate, proof of Professional Registration & Driver’s license (where applicable), ID Document, Non-RSA Citizens to attach Permanent Resident Permits, Foreign Qualifications must be accompanied by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) Evaluation Certificate. Note: Failure to submit these copies will result in the application not being considered. Please do not send any original certificates, diplomas or testimonials. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short-listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which will include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal checking. Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted by the recruiting department within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest.
 
ADDITIONAL NOTE: All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the recruiting department.
 
Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency assessments tools. The filling of these posts will be in line with the Annual Recruitment Plan 2018/19. The recruiting department has a right not to fill these posts. The People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts.
 
CLOSING DATE: 06 SEPTEMBER 2019
 
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NO FAXED OR E-MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
 
TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION ON MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAs):visit www.ecprov.gov.za OR www.dpsa.gov.za