Director (Water and Sanitation)

ETHEKWINI WATER SERVICES DIRECTORATE HEADQUARTERS WATER AND SANITATION DIVISION Salary Negotiable Grade:23

Job Purpose: 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.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for objectives/plans associated with delivery of an effective Water and sanitation Service.
• Controls outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the Water and Sanitation Unit.
• Controls the Unit'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.
• Manages and aligns 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, etc.
• Disseminates strategic, functional and operational information on the immediate, short and long term objectives and, current applications and constraints.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8).
• 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.