DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REF NO: 300626/01 Branch: Water Resource Management

A Postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Water Resource Management. Eight (8) years of experience at a senior managerial level. A Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry certificate submitted prior to appointment. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Regulations, National Water Act, Water Services Act, National Water Resources Strategy, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Access to Information Act. Knowledge of human resources policies and prescripts. Understanding of corporate governance, scientific research methodologies and scientific standards. Knowledge of strategic capability and leadership. Understanding of programme and project management. 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.

Oversee the development and maintenance of the National Water Resource Strategy and plan for adequate water resource availability. Monitor and support the implementation of the National Water Resource Strategy and catchment management strategies. Lead the strategic direction in monitoring and providing water resource information. Oversee the establishment, maintenance and monitoring of surface and ground water information. Oversee the development and implementation of measures for protection and conservation of water resources. Provide strategic direction in the source directed research. Oversee the establishment, monitoring and support of entities responsible for water resource management. Lead the development of policies, strategies and systems to drive strategic deliverables within the Branch.

Dr Sean Phillips Tel No: (012) 336 7573

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/116