Deputy Director Water Use Association Pricing – Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)

REQUIREMENTS:

A relevant NQF level 6 qualification.

At least three (3) to (5) five years Assistant Director’s or Principal / Chief Development Expert’s experience in economics, accounting and / or financial management.

Knowledge of the Water Service Act, National Water Act and the relevant water policies.

Knowledge of Raw Water Pricing Strategy in terms of Section 56 of the National Water Act. Understanding of the PFMA and relevant regulations/ circulars.

Knowledge of project and programme management.

Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and Financial Management.

Knowledge of inter-governmental relation.

Report writing.

Computer literacy.

Problem solving and analysis.

People management and empowerment.

Client orientation and customer focus.

Good communication skills both (verbal and written).

Accountability and ethical conduct.

DUTIES:

Manage review process of the tariffs determined by water user associations.

Monitor the tariff consultation process between the WUA’s and members and review the consultation reports. Manage the assessments for the performance of water user associations.

Research the development of industry best practices through benchmarking.

Provision of support to the review of water related contracts.

The development of a model contract framework to facilitate the contractual agreements between the WUA and its members, the department and / or water management institutions.

Manage the development and implementation of pricing regulatory models.

Monitor the compliance with the rules on regular intervals and develop assessment reports.

Manage the project on the review of the raw water use pricing strategy as and when required.

Provide business planning, general management of the sub-directorate.

Coordinate the compilation of the sub-directorate’s monthly and quarterly reports on regular intervals.