ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CAPACITY BUILDING

National Diploma in Social Science at NQF level 6. Five (5) years' experience in a water services environment. Teaching work experience will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Understanding of diversity management, strategic capability, and leadership. Computer Literacy. Understanding strategic and operational plan management, policy implementation, and monitoring and evaluation principles. Knowledge and understanding of policies and guidelines governing the water sector. Knowledge and understanding of local government. People management and financial management skills. knowledge of PFMA. Knowledge of project management, presentation, and facilitation skills. Good communication skills (both verbal and written).

Provide support in the implementation of policy and strategy on water services delivery programmes. Provide support in the implementation of water services policy and strategy by the water services sectors. Provide support in the implementation of basic household water service policies. Facilitate workshops to create awareness on policies and guidelines. Implement water services strategy through WSDPs and ensure compliance with the basic household water service policy and guidelines. Provide support to the water services sector in business planning, appraisal, and monitoring. The implementation, coordination, and alignment of WS training and capacity building to WSAs and other WSIs. The empowerment and building of capacity for newly elected councillors on water services business. The provision of skills development to unemployed youth in order to create job opportunities. Provide support with water services capacity building. The advocacy of water use efficiency within the water services sector. Promote water advocacy programmes. Assist with the promotion of health and hygiene awareness through the implementation of WASH programmes to minimize water-borne diseases. Manages mainstreaming of health and hygiene in water and sanitation education programmes. The management of the component. Manages human resources and finances within the section. Participates in the recruitment and selection of staff. Manages the development of individuals in the section. Ensures that HRD policies are applied for all staff members within the section.

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