DIRECTOR (WATER AND SANITATION)

TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

DIRECTOR (WATER AND SANITATION)

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WATER AND SANITATION DIRECTORATE

HEADQUARTERS WATER AND SANITATION DIVISION

Salary Negotiable

Grade: 23

Benefits included in the total value of remuneration package (Pension; 13th Cheque; Medical Aid; Housing Subsidy, Car Allowance) are payable in accordance with the rules/requirements of the respective benefit schemes and any revisions that may occur from time to time which may alter the total value of remuneration package. A car Allowance may be payable and a non-pensionable Market Allowance may be payable in terms of the Scarce Skills Policy.

Direct and controls the Water and Sanitation Directorate through input in the determination of strategic objectives and plans to support the functioning of the Directorate in accordance with the identified priorities and budgetary frameworks, developing and aligning policies and procedures to maintain legislative compliance, regulate risks and achieve acceptable levels of performance, assessing and addressing the scoping and terms of reference for contracts/ tenders based on Supply Chain Management principles and monitoring and rectifying deviations in the execution of technical, operational and maintenance deliverables in order to ensure the Directorate is positioned to cost effectively and efficiently deliver on the strategic intent of the department with respect to the provision a quality and sustainable Water and Sanitation service in the eThekwini region.

• Identifies and defines the immediate, short- and long-term objectives/ plans associated with delivery of an efficient and cost-effective Water and Sanitation service in the eThekwini Region.
• Directs the outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the Water and Sanitation Directorate.
• Leading & presenting a conceptual framework of current and future interventions necessary to achieve acceptable levels and standards of performance and service delivery to the Executive Director for consideration into the Departments Integrated Development Plan objective setting process.
• Directs the Directorate's financial performance against the Budget and evaluates the financial impact of introducing approaches and methodologies to achieve service delivery.
• Directs the implementation or development and review of policy directives and procedural responsibilities and maintain compliance.
• Directing and aligning processes related to defining contractual obligations against the general principles of law and statutory regulations.
• Directs and controls the functions mandated with the delivery of services, maintenance and operation, continuous improvement, compliance customer care, project management and general administration.
• Leading and guiding the interpretation and application of professional, technical and procedural requirements in the specific functional areas and/or defining the key characteristics of discussions, actions, decisions and implementation methods that are congruent with the Directorates service delivery intent.

• Planning.
• Organisational awareness.
• Communication.
• Service delivery.
• Resilience.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Strategic direction & leadership.
• People management.
• Financial Management.
• Change leadership.
• Governance.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8).
• Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business or Finance.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) competence certificate or must be acquired within a period of 12 months from date of appointment.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 10 years senior management experience of which 7 years must be post professional registration.
• Computer Literacy.

• Master's Degree (NQF Level 9) in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent.