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MAGALIES WATER
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CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER - (5-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Peromnes Grade P3
Division Office of the CEO
Department COO Cluster
Location Head Office - Rustenburg
Minimum Package R 2 579 684.27 CTC
Minimum Requirements:
· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent NQF 8 qualification in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Chemical/ Electrical/Built Environment) or Natural Sciences;
· Professional Registration as Pr Eng. or Pr Tech Eng. or Pr.Sci.Nat as appropriate.
· Ten (10) years’ relevant experience, 5 of which must be in water service provision and management of bulk water infrastructure;
· Good understanding of Operations and Maintenance, Contract Management; and Project Management. Excellent leadership, management, and communication skills.
· Five (5) years’ experience at Management level; and
· Valid driver’s license.
Added Advantage:
· Post graduate qualification (NQF 9) in Business Management/ Leadership or Public Administration.
PERSON PROFILE
· Strong Leadership and supervisory skills;
· Strategic planning and operational management expertise;
· Financial acumen and budget management skills
· Knowledge of compliance to applicable legislations and risk management;
· Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving abilities;
· Ability to manage multiple projects and departments simultaneously;
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
· Direct internal operations to achieve budgeted results and other financial criteria and to preserve the capital funds invested in the enterprise;
· Participate in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based on broad organizational goals and objectives;
· Oversee the development and implementation of operating policies and SOPs consistent with the CEO’s board directives and objectives;
· Liaise with relevant institutions and actively participate in various research matters regarding water issues such as water quality, removing impurities during the treatment process and cost improvement of purification;
· Liaise with municipal and provincial authorities on all water related issues falling within the organization’s area of jurisdiction;
· Manage the monitoring, forecasting and demand for water and secures raw water extraction licenses from DWA through application and negotiations to ensure sufficient supply capacity;
· Prepare the business case for the projects to determine feasibility of the projects and submit the business case for approval of the Board;
· Monitor budget and timeous completion of projects as per the Infrastructure Program;
· Coordinate the management of all infrastructure projects and ensure alignment to the strategic objectives of the organization;
· Conduct performance reviews of subordinates and ensure performance contracts and individual development plans are in place
· Ensure the provision of consistent water services within Magalies Water’s area of operation;
· Support the Chief Executive in the execution of strategy in the provision of water services and infrastructure investment;
· Monitor and report on water quality affecting water service delivery;
· Drive the implementation of Ministerial directives to achieve desired outcomes;
· Manage the implementation of secondary activities;
· Represent the organization in national forums;
· Manage all operations in the provision of water services
· Manage all resources allocated to achieve desired strategic goals;
· Provide support to the Chief Executive in raising resources in the implementation of CAPEX programmes;
· Drive the processes of identifying growth opportunities for the organization; and
· Manage all associated risks in the implementation of strategy.
IMPORTANT:
· Appointment will be made in line with Magalies Water’s Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be given to females, Indians and Coloureds.
· Please note that by applying for this position, you give Magalies Water permission to process your personal information in compliance with POPI ACT.
· Shortlisted candidates shall be subjected to the following checks & verifications: educational qualifications, credit and previous experience, citizenship, reference and security vetting.
· Competency assessment shall form part of the selection process for this position.
· Applicants should note that any false information contained in their CV could result in disqualification and/or summary dismissal.
Closing Date: 31 October 2026
Interested candidates are invited to email their applications and detailed CVs, inclusive of their certified copies of qualifications, professional credentials, Identity Documents to the Human Resources Department: recruitment@magalieswater.co.za.
For enquiries, kindly contact the HR Department on (014) 597 4636
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GM: COMMUNICATIONS & STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS (5-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Peromnes Grade P3
Division Office of Chief Executive
Department Communications & Stakeholder Relations
Location Head Office - Rustenburg
Remuneration Package
Negotiable with a minimum of R2 579 684.00
Minimum Requirements:
· A postgraduate degree (NQF Level 8) in Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or Business Management and
· Ten (10) years’ relevant experience, 5 of which should be at Senior Management;
· Valid driver’s license.
Added Advantage:
· MBA/MBL qualification (NQF 9)
· Experience at a strategic level in the public sector
PERSON PROFILE
· Strong Leadership and supervisory skills;
· Strategic planning and operational management expertise;
· Financial acumen and budget management skills;
· Knowledge of compliance to applicable legislations and risk management;
· Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities;
· Ability to manage multiple projects and departments simultaneously;
· Extensive knowledge of change management and organisational design and development
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
· Advise the board and Executives (EXCO) on stakeholder engagement status, strategies and emerging issues to support strategic decision processes and major or critical issues response;
· Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships to build consensus with industry, community, other levels of government and other stakeholders to ensure that recommendations and advice are well researched;
· Develop and manage processes to enhance partnerships with key stakeholders to foster support for MW strategic objectives, outcomes and impacts;
· Engage stakeholders and identify intervention measures and priority issues relating to wate;
· Liaise with customers to project current and future demand to ensure consistent current and future supply of water;
· Compile Stakeholder Engagement Plan and annual Stakeholder Engagement report and present the same for Board approval;
· Define formal and informal stakeholder communication channels; and ensure that participating Executives are adequately prepared for media and public relations discourses, and are fully briefed on key messages, sensitivities or contentious issues;
· Prepare briefs and support the Executives on Corporate Communications;
· Establish and sustain proactive relationships to achieve effective bilateral/multilateral information sharing;
· Negotiate and approve significant contracts or service level agreements with external providers (e.g. web design, social media, marketing); and
· Develop and implement multimedia strategies that promote and enhance Magalies Water’s branding and reputation in a positive and effective manner.
IMPORTANT:
· Appointment will be made in accordance with Magalies Water’s Employment Equity Plan.
Preference will be given to female, Indians and Coloureds.
· Recommended candidates will be subjected to the following checks: qualification, criminal, credit and employment history and security vetting.
· Appointable candidate will be subjected to competency assessment.
· Magalies Water reserves the right not to make appointment to the post advertised.
· Please note that by applying for this position, you give Magalies Water permission to process your personal information in compliance with POPI ACT.
· Applicants should note that any false information contained in their CV could result in disqualification and/or summary dismissal.
Closing Date: 31 October 2026
Interested candidates are invited to email their applications and detailed CVs, inclusive of their certified copies of qualifications, professional credentials, Identity Documents to the Human Resources Department: recruitmentgmcsr@magalieswater.co.za.
For enquiries, kindly contact the HR Department on (014) 597 4636
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GM: CORPORATE SERVICES - (5-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Peromnes Grade P3
Division Chief Executive
Department Corporate Services
Location Head Office - Rustenburg
Minimum Package R 2 579 684.27 CTC
Minimum Requirements:
· Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent NQF 7 qualification;
· Post graduate qualification (NQF 8) in Business Management/ Administration or Public Administration or Human Resources or Industrial Psychology.
· Ten (10) years’ experience, 5 of which should be at Senior Management; and
· Valid driver’s license.
Added Advantage:
· Master’s Degree qualification (NQF 9)
PERSON PROFILE
· Strong Leadership and supervisory skills;
· Strategic planning and operational management expertise;
· Financial acumen and budget management skills
· Knowledge of compliance to applicable legislations and risk management;
· Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities;
· Ability to manage multiple projects and departments simultaneously;
· Extensive knowledge of change management and organisational design and development
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
· Provide leadership and direct the activities of HRM, Legal, Records and Knowledge management and ICT;
· Participate in the development and implementation of long, medium and short-term strategic plan for the organisation;
· Monitor and track the Corporate Services budgets and expenditure in accordance with PFMA and Treasury Regulations;
· Advice Board and Executive management on all aspects concerning legal rights, obligations, and privileges thereby ensuring that servitudes on plants, reservoirs and pipelines are registered to enable free access for maintenance teams to perform maintenance work.
· Keep abreast of Government Gazettes to determine the impact of new legislation on the organisation, compile a submission for internal consultation and submit the same to CEO and Board for approval;
· Oversee the development and implementation of Corporate Service policies and procedures.;
· Oversee ICT infrastructure to ensure that systems are up-to-date and functioning optimally;
· Serve as a Trustee or Principal Officer of Magalies Water Pension Fund.
· Collaborate with Compliance officials on all legal matters with the view of advising EXCO and the Board;
· Strengthen capacity and optimise knowledge management functions across the organisation;
· Improve productivity across the Corporate Services and align business activities with strategic and organisational plans.
IMPORTANT:
· Appointment will be made in line with Magalies Water’s Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be given to females, Indians and Coloureds.
· Please note that by applying for this position, you give Magalies Water permission to process your personal information in compliance with POPI ACT.
· Shortlisted candidates shall be subjected to the following checks & verifications: educational qualifications, credit checks and previous experience, citizenship, reference and security vetting.
· Competency assessment shall form part of the selection process for this position.
· Applicants should note that any false information contained in their CV could result in disqualification and/or summary dismissal.
Closing Date: 31 October 2026
Interested candidates are invited to email their applications and detailed CVs, inclusive of their certified copies of qualifications, professional credentials, Identity Documents to the Human Resources Department: recruitment@magalieswater.co.za.
For enquiries, kindly contact the HR Department on 014) 597 4636
