AMATOLA WATER

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: CORPORATE SERVICES

5 Oct 2026 - 20 Oct 2026

Contractor

EL000089

Strategic Leadership

Eastern Cape, East London

Executive Director: Corporate Services

Based at Head Office

5-year Performance based contract

Total Guaranteed Package: R1,837,939.38

Minimum requirements:

• Degree / Honours / Post Graduate diploma at NQF 8) in Human Resource Management/ Industrial Psychology/ Labour law/ Public Administration. Professional registration into a relevant recognised professional body

Minimum Experience:

• 10 years proven experience in corporate services environment, 5 years of which must be at Senior Management level
• Good communication and interpersonal relations skills
• Substantial experience of working within a politically charged environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of labour law

Duties and Key Performance Areas will include, but will not be limited to:

• Reporting to the Chief Executive, the appointee will, as part of the executive team, assist the Board of Amatola Water to meet the organisational strategic objectives by overseeing the following Corporate Services functions of the organization:
• Human Resources Management, Administration
• Information and Communication Technology
• Corporate Administration Support (inclusive of Records, Fleet, Facilities and Security management)
• Provide input in respect of Corporate Services into the development of Amatola Water’s five-year business plan in consultation with the CE and Executive team members.
• Support the CE with the implementation of strategy through tracking and monitoring departmental performance and reporting to the Board on performance achieved against the business plan on a quarterly basis.
• Provide strategic advice to the business and the Board on Human Resource, Administration and ICT matters.
• Provide input and develop the Amatola Water annual report for submission to the CE and The Board.
• Provide input and develop the monthly, quarterly and annual reports in accordance with the relevant statutory requirements for submission to the CE and The Board.
• Produce departmental performance reports aligned to the strategy of Amatola Water.
• Oversee the implementation of the ICT governance framework and drive ICT initiatives within the organization at an executive level/governance champion.
• Ensure efficiency, effectiveness and smooth operation of the Corporate Services Division.
• Provide impartial advice and support to the management on Human Resources related matters.
• Provide impartial advice and support to management on ICT related matters.
• Financial Management
• Organisational planning, performance and development management, monitoring and reporting.

Skills requirements:

• Ability to develop and implement operations, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated initiative to solve operational issues.
• Leadership Skills
• Proficiency with standard word-processing, spreadsheets, database, graphics, presentations and web design applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Strategic thinking capability
• Valid driver’s license

Employment Equity Target: Preference will be given to females

For more information please contact:

Nomonde Mamba

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INTERNAL AUDITOR

5 Oct 2026 - 20 Oct 2026

Permanent

EL000092

Financial Services

Eastern Cape, East London

Internal Auditor x4

Based at Head Office

Office of the CE

Salary: R 413 012.52 per annum excluding benefits

Minimum Qualification:

• NQF Level 6, National Diploma / Undergraduate as recognised by SAQA in Auditing/Internal Auditing/Accounting/Financial Information Systems/Information Systems as recognized by SAQA.

Preferred Qualification:

• Occupational Certificate: Internal Audit will be an added advantage 

Minimum Experience:

• 2 years internal auditing experience

Professional Registration:

• Registered as a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the Internal Audit Specialist, the appointee will:

• Conduct background research, compile prior audit findings, compile relevant documentation, assist with audit planning, process mapping and provide input during engagement risk discussions.
• Perform audit fieldwork in accordance with the approved audit programmes and internal methodologies.
• Perform control testing, substantive procedures, and data analysis, ensuring sufficient and appropriate audit evidence is obtained.
• Report Findings and Follow-Up
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and provide insights and recommendations for process improvements where necessary.
• Prepare audit reports aligned with the work performed during the fieldwork, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Communicate audit and consulting engagement results through written reports and presentations to management.
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with internal stakeholders
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as Risk Management, External Audit, Legal Services, and Regulators during audit engagements
• Timely and accurate execution of audit procedures in line with audit plans
• Quality and completeness of audit working papers and documentation
• Contribution to clear, accurate, and value-adding audit reports
• Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the Internal Audit Manager and or the Internal Audit Specialist within the ambit of the position taking into consideration competencies and operational requirements

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and National Treasury Regulation.
• Knowledge of the standards set by the institute of Internal Auditors (IIA),
• A valid unendorsed driver’s licence.
• MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, advanced Excel)
• Knowledge and understanding of Principles relating to Governance, Risk Management
• Audit techniques (work programs, tests, sampling. documentation, reports)

Employment Equity Target: Preference will be given to females

For more information please contact:

Nomonde Mamba

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

5 Oct 2026 - 20 Oct 2026

Contractor

EL000090

Strategic Leadership

Eastern Cape, East London

Executive Director: Infrastructure Planning & Development

Based at Head Office

5-year Performance based contract

Total Guaranteed Package: R1,837,939.38

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or BTech in Civil Engineering, together with a relevant master’s degree (e.g. Project Management or Civil Engineering) at NQF Level 9
• Registration: as Professional Engineer /Technologist or eligible for registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) / SACPCMP / PM)

Minimum Experience:

• 10 years’ experience in Infrastructure Management with 5 years at Senior/Executive Management level
• 5 years’ experience in a water environment, including operations; water plant design/upgrades or process control related to purification works

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the appointee will:

• Provide leadership and oversight with respect to the development and review of the organisation’s Infrastructure Master Plan and feasibility studies to ensure long term sustainability and profitability
• Provide leadership and oversight to planning undertaken for clients to satisfy client expectations and increase Amatola Water’s market share
• Provide leadership and oversight with respect to water demand management and conservation at Amatola Water to ensure water resources are used efficiently and effectively
• Provide leadership and oversight to water resource management projects undertaken for clients to satisfy client expectations and increase Amatola Water’s market share
• Provide leadership and oversight to Amatola Water’s scientific services to ensure work undertaken for clients are prompt and cost effective to satisfy client expectations and increase Amatola Water’s market share
• Manage the laboratory to ensure professional service levels and SANAS ISO 17025 accreditation is maintained
• Conceptualise and align Amatola Water’s environmental policy and practice with legislative requirements
• Set and monitor environmental management targets for Amatola Water to ensure the organisations environmental impact and carbon footprint are minimised
• Identify and implement institutional and social development support to facilitate the successful implementation of projects and other initiatives where communities will come into direct contact with Amatola Water
• Implement community awareness programmes concerning health, safety and environmental issues
• Provide professional engineering design oversight and approval on relevant projects undertaken by Amatola Water and its clients
• Oversee multi-disciplinary professionals on design projects
• Set annual targets for sundry income to meet secondary business budgeted income
• Identify, negotiate and secure new business contracts
• Act as an implementing or project agent for clients
• Provide input, guidance and support to the organisations marketing policy and strategy development
• Support the implementation of the marketing strategy
• Keep abreast of technological development updates from suppliers, publications and appropriate training courses and lead Amatola Water’s evaluation thereof
• Determine the applicability of technology in Amatola Water’s context and cost impact
• Provide leadership of the formulation of the water resources, scientific services, projects and infrastructure planning budgeting process during planning and implementation
• Liaise with the Finance Division regarding the funding for projects
• Formulate and review policies within Amatola Water
• Coordinate the preparation, review and negotiation of the General Conditions of Water Supply and water services supply agreements with customers, to align Amatola Water with legislation and to secure and expand the customer base
• Provide input into the formulation and implementation of marketing plans and strategies in respect of future demand growth projections arrived at by analysis of regional water sector plans (IDP’s, Water Services Development Plan’s and Consultants).
• Provide support for identifying target markets and develop plans and strategies that focus on the primary activity (as per the Water Services Act), yet exploring other secondary activities
• Oversee assessment of staff competences to identify gaps requiring development and training
• Coordinate the formulation and implementation of personal development plans for the division
• Develop and manage all Capex funding on both internal Capex projects, and external projects
• Formulate, manage and control all divisional annual operating budgets

Skills requirements:

• Planning and Project Management experience
• Relationship building and people management skills
• Multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge (mechanical, electrical and civil)
• Good communication and interpersonal relations skills
• In depth knowledge of the OHS Act
• Sound financial management skills
• Good knowledge of working in a political environment
• Computer literacy, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Valid driver’s license

Employment Equity Target: Preference will be given to females

For more information please contact:

Nomonde Mamba

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INTERNAL AUDIT SPECIALIST

5 Oct 2026 - 20 Oct 2026

Permanent

EL000091

Financial Services

Eastern Cape, East London

Internal Audit Specialist

Based at Head Office

Office of the CE

Total Guaranteed Package: R1,005,854.21

Minimum Qualification:

• B-degree with Auditing / BTech Diploma Internal Auditing, Accounting or Finance.

Preferred Qualification:

• CIA /CISA / CA(SA) / CFE / CRMSA will be added advantage

Minimum Experience:

• 3 years internal auditing experience and at least 2 years of staff supervision in an Internal Auditing environment

Professional Registration:

• Registered as a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the Senior Manager: Internal Audit, the appointee will:

• Manage Audit Planning and Execution
• Drive execution of the audit plan within assigned portfolios, including allocation of audits to Internal Auditors. Align audit planning and execution with organisational risks, regulatory expectations, and best-practice audit methodologies.
• Lead engagement initiation activities, including issuing of audit notifications to management, facilitating scope confirmation meetings with management and conducting engagement-level risk assessments.
• Lead and Coordinate Leadership and Quality Assurance
• Lead and manage internal audit engagements from initiation through to final reporting, ensuring compliance with the IIA Standards, IPPF and internal methodologies
• Conduct in-depth assessments of processes, risks, and controls to determine control adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Ensure Risk Management and Control Evaluation
• Evaluate risk exposures across financial, operational, credit and development activities.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identifying weaknesses and root causes
• Manage Reporting and Governance
• Consolidate audit findings into clear, concise, and impactful reports, and prepare and present these to management.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and well-documented audit working papers in line with internal standards and audit trail requirements.
• Supervise and develop Internal Audit Team
• Supervise, review, and quality assure work performed by Internal Auditors and Interns.
• Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the Internal Audit Manager and or the Internal Audit Specialist within the ambit of the position taking into consideration competencies and operational requirements

Key Competencies:

• MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, advanced Excel)
• Knowledge and understanding of international Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, principles relating to Governance, Risk Management and Public Finance Management Act.
• Audit techniques (work programs, tests, sampling. documentation, reports)
• Analytical skills
• Above average English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to build relationships while asking tough questions
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of an auditing team.
• Valid unendorsed drivers licence

Employment Equity Target: Preference will be given to females

For more information please contact:

Nomonde Mamba

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SENIOR MANAGER FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

5 Oct 2026 - 20 Oct 2026

Permanent

EL000095

Financial Services

Eastern Cape, East London

Senior Manager Financial Accounting

Based at Head Office

Finance Division

Total Guaranteed Package: R1,412,613.67

Minimum Qualification:

• BCom Degree majoring with Accounting/Financial Accounting or Finance (NQF Level 7)

Minimum Experience:

• 5 years Management and Financial Accounting experience, including 3 years of payroll management

Professional Registration:

• Chartered Accountant (South Africa) – CA (SA) OR Registration with a recognised professional body e.g. South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA/ACCA/SAIGA)

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the appointee will:

• Direct Revenue and Debt Management
• Direct the development and implementation of effective debt collection plans and customer engagement processes to optimise collections.
• Review debtor balances and approve or recommend appropriate provisions for doubtful debts in accordance with policy
• Direct Provision of Salary Administration
• Direct and review payroll processes to ensure valid, accurate, complete and timely payment of employees and third-party creditors
• Ensure effective maintenance and integration of payroll system with the accounting system
• Direct the payment of goods and services
• Direct cash flow management
• Direct and manage reporting of the Entity
• Oversee sundry payments
• Oversee transfer payments
• Coordinate financial accounting and reporting
• Direct preparation of GRAP compliant financial statements.
• Direct audit preparedness and processes.
• Research accounting reporting frameworks
• Research accounting reporting frameworks as well as developments thereto, to ensure the appropriate accounting is undertaken in accordance with standards
• 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:

• Computer literacy is a requirement
• Ability to work independently
• Accuracy
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license
• Planning and organizing
• Problem solving skills
• Effective written and spoken communication
• Ability to manage people
• Multi-tasking ability

Employment Equity Target: Preference will be given to females

For more information please contact:

Nomonde Mamba

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CIVIL ENGINEER OR TECHNOLOGIST

5 Oct 2026 - 20 Oct 2026

Permanent

EL000093

Engineering and Technical

Eastern Cape, East London

Civil Engineer or Technologist

Based at Head Office

Infrastructure Planning & Development

Total Guaranteed Package: R1,082,061.60

Minimum Qualifications:

• BEng / BSc Eng / BTech / Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent recognised qualification (NQF Level 7)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postgraduate qualification in Civil Engineering, Asset Management, Project Management, Water Engineering or a related field will be an added advantage

Required Professional Registration:

• Professional Registration with ECSA either as Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr. Tech Eng.)

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in civil engineering, preferably in water or wastewater treatment, bulk water, pump stations, treatment works, municipal/public utility infrastructure environments.

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the Senior Manager: Planning and Design, the appointee will:

• Conduct feasibility studies and business cases
• Identify and implement appropriate data collection for the analysis stage of projects
• Apply sound engineering principles to analyse collected data
• Generate sound engineering solutions for projects using appropriate design standards
• Participate in project planning, design reviews, and technical coordination meetings
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated projects
• Assess technical design work of specialist consultants
• Ensure designs meet quality, safety, and operational requirements
• Ensure implementation Compliance
• Ensure compliance with General Conditions of Water Supply document
• Formulate and review policies and ensure compliance with policies
• Approve plans and designs
• Select the standard conditions of contracts for projects
• Develop appropriate special conditions of contracts for projects when required
• Commission final Designs
• Ensure authorisation and initiation and creation of detailed, actionable engineering blueprints and technical specifications
• Render Draughting Services
• Oversee and coordinate draughting services to ensure drawings meet industry standards and project requirements
• Asset management and performance optimisation
• Apply asset management principles aligned to lifecycle planning, risk, criticality, maintenance strategies, asset information quality and continuous improvement.

Key Competencies:

• Sound understanding of applicable South African design codes and engineering standards.
• Strong technical report writing and calculation documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams
• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, risk assessment practices, legal appointments and contractor management requirements
• Knowledge of water sector legislation, compulsory water and sanitation service standards, environmental compliance requirements and relevant engineering codes and standards
• Knowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle costing, reliability improvement, maintenance planning and continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of public sector procurement, contract administration, Supply Chain Management processes and the PFMA or equivalent governance requirements applicable to the organisation.
• Working knowledge of labour relations good practice, performance management, disciplinary and grievance principles, employment equity and skills development requirements applicable to supervising staff in South Africa
• Computer literacy, including spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, CMMS/EAM systems and relevant design/modelling software
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license and willingness to travel to plants and project sites as required

Employment Equity Target: Preference will be given to females

For more information please contact:

Nomonde Mamba

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ASSISTANT MANAGER BANKING AND CASHBOOK

5 Oct 2026 - 20 Oct 2026

Permanent

EL000096

Financial Services

Eastern Cape, East London

Assistant Manager Banking and Cashbook

Based at Head Office

Finance Division

Salary: R 512 958.12 per annum excluding benefits

Minimum Qualification:

• B.Comm degree in Accounting (NQF Level 7)

Minimum Experience:

• 3 years Financial Accounting experience 

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the Manager: Expenditure and Banking Management, the appointee will:

• Render Banking and Cashbook Service
• Assist in Reviewing the Eft listing for the release of payments as per the Payment advice and Creditors reconciliation and approve when appropriate.
• Assist in Query/resolve any discrepancy in banking details
• Assist with Reviewing reports to ensure cheques are listed in numerical sequence.
• Assist in Controlling the security of cheques issued and electronic payments made
• Assist in ensure that EFT payments have been processed.
• Assist in Liaising with banks to confirm validity of cheques before being cleared.
• Assist in Reviewing bank reconciliation journals processed by Banking and Cashbook Officer
• Assist in Reviewing bank reconciliation to balance sheet
• 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:

• Strong understanding of accounting theory
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license

Employment Equity Target: Preference will be given to females

For more information please contact:

Nomonde Mamba

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER OR TECHNOLOGIST

5 Oct 2026 - 20 Oct 2026

Permanent

EL000094

Engineering and Technical

Eastern Cape, East London

Electrical Engineer or Technologist

Based at Head Office

Infrastructure Planning & Development

Total Guaranteed Package: R1,082,061.60

Minimum Qualification: 

 BEng / BSc Eng / BTech / Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent recognized qualification (NQF Level 7)

Preferred Qualification:

• Postgraduate qualification in Electrical Engineering, Asset Management, Project Management or a related field will be an added advantage.

Required professional registration:

• Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng)

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in electrical engineering within water, wastewater, utilities, heavy industrial or infrastructure environments.
• Experience in planning and design, project specification, contract administration, commissioning, maintenance support, and condition assessment of electrical plant and distribution systems.
• Experience in managing contractors, interpreting standards, preparing technical reports and working in a regulated public-sector or utility environment will be advantageous.

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the Senior Manager: Planning and Design, the employee will:

• Electrical planning, design and development of water services infrastructure
• Prepare and review feasibility inputs, load assessments, concept reports, design criteria, calculations, layouts, schematics and technical reports for treatment works, pump stations, substations, MCCs, standby generation, control panels, cabling and power reticulation.
• Engineering support to operations and maintenance
• Undertake condition assessments, technical investigations, root-cause analyses and reliability improvement initiatives for plant and network assets.
• Project specification and project management
• Manage OPEX and approved minor CAPEX electrical projects from initiation, planning and design through tender support, construction monitoring, testing, commissioning, close-out and handover.
• OHS, legal compliance and governance
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Electrical Installation Regulations, Electrical Machinery Regulations, relevant SANS codes and any other applicable legal and corporate requirements.
• Asset management and performance optimisation
• Apply asset management principles aligned to lifecycle planning, risk, criticality, maintenance strategies, asset information quality and continuous improvement.

Key Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, legal appointments and safe work systems relevant to electrical assets and industrial plant.
• Knowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle planning, reliability improvement and condition-based decision-making.
• Knowledge of PFMA, SCM processes, contract administration, quality management and environmental compliance applicable to the water sector.
• Computer literacy in spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, maintenance or asset systems, and engineering design or modelling tools.
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license and willingness to travel to sites and work after hours when operationally required.

Employment Equity Target: Preference will be given to females

For more information please contact:

Nomonde Mamba

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