Chief Director: Water Institutions Management
Department of Water and Sanitation
- Location
- Pretoria Head Office, Gauteng
- Salary
- R1 554 696 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Degree
- Experience
- 5+ years
Registrations / certificates: SMS Pre-entry Certificate (National School of Government)
- NQF 7 degree in Public Admin, Governance, Economics or similar
- 5 years at senior management level
- SMS Pre-entry Certificate
- Lead oversight of water sector institutions
- Based at Pretoria Head Office
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How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/88, ref 301026/01. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Branch: Provincial And Entity Governance and International Cooperation
Requirements:
A relevant undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration, Management, Governance, Economics, Corporate Governance, Water Resource Management, Environmental Management and Engineering Science with five (5) years of experience at a senior management level. Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government. Understanding and application of finance. Knowledge within the regulation and oversight of statutory bodies. Knowledge of relevant legislation within the water sector. Knowledge and application of project and programme leadership management. Understanding of the business and budget planning framework of the South African government. Understanding of relevant public service prescripts. Strategic capacity and leadership. Understanding of financial, change and knowledge management. Service delivery and innovation. Problem solving and analysis. People management and empowerment. Client orientation and customer focus. Excellent communication skills both (verbal and written). Accountability and ethical conduct.
Duties:
Oversee and lead the establishment and disestablishment of water sector institutions (overring water resources and services). Guide the development and implementation of frameworks and policies for creating or dissolving institutions within the water sector. Oversee the monitoring of institutions, affairs, practices, activities, behaviours, and conduct to ensure alignment with legislative and agreed-upon norms. Implement review mechanisms to regularly assess compliance with prescribed standards and practices. Oversee and lead the establishment, implementation, and effective operation of corporate governance structures, procedures, practices, controls and safeguards. Oversee the drafting of directives to be issued by the Minister to water governance entities. Collaborate with legal and regulatory teams to ensure directives are clear, enforceable and support legislative objectives. ENQURIES : Mr Vincent Molatana Tel No: (012) 336 8610
Reference number: 301026/01