CHIEF DIRECTOR(PROVINCIAL OPERATIONS) – DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION (DWS)

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences or Environmental / Agriculture / Engineering / Economic
  Science or Hydrology (NQF 7).
• An NQF 8 qualification in Natural or Social Science / Scientific Environment / Financial
  Management or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Eight (8) to ten (10) years’ experience in Water and Sanitation and related environment of which five (5) years must be on a Senior Management level.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Understanding of Water and Sanitation Engineering and river systems (dams, rivers,
  pumps).
• Understanding of practical engineering principles.
• Knowledge of project and programme management.
  Knowledge of Human Resources Management.
• Knowledge of industrial relations. Understanding of procurement.
  Knowledge of National Water Act and Water Services Act of 1998 and related legislation.
• Understanding of policy and strategy development.

DUTIES

• Ensure that basic water and sanitation service delivery are met within the province.
• Manage sector collaboration and intergovernmental relations.
• Lead, direct and manage the Provincial Offices.
• Provision of support to the DDG’s, DG, Deputy Minister and Minister.
• Manage special programmes and institutional development.
• Effective Human Resources Management.