• Full Time
  • Durban, South Africa

Department of Water and Sanitation

Chief Executive Officer: Pongola-Umzimkulu Catchment Management Agency

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Job Type: Full Time
Education: Bachelor’s Degree/Higher Diploma or equivalent (Postgraduate qualification preferred)
Experience: 10+ years sector experience (5+ years in Senior/Executive Management)

Organization Background

The Department of Water and Sanitation manages South Africa’s water resources, working to ensure universal access to clean water and sanitation while promoting sustainable resource management.

Key Requirements

  • NQF Level 7 qualification in Science/Engineering or related field
  • Postgraduate degree (NQF 8) in Administration/Science/Engineering or MBA preferred
  • Proven leadership in water resource management
  • Expertise in financial governance (PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury regulations)

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic planning and operational implementation for PUCMA
  • Oversee stakeholder engagement and transformation initiatives
  • Manage governance processes (Board/Committee coordination)
  • Direct financial planning, procurement, and asset management
  • Ensure compliance with national water management policies
  • Lead executive team performance management

Key Competencies

  • Strategic leadership and organizational development
  • Complex project management
  • Financial stewardship
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Policy implementation expertise

Application Process

Submit applications through the Department of Water and Sanitation’s official recruitment portal. No application fees required.

Closing date not specified. The Department promotes employment equity and reserves appointment discretion.

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