Chief Director: Water Institutions Management

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is offering an internship in Chief Director: Water Institutions Management in Provincial And Entity Governance and International Cooperation, based in Pretoria Head Office. The stipend is R1,554,696 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: 301026/01 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the establishment and disestablishment of water sector institutions (overring water resources and services).
• Guide the development and implementation of frameworks and policies for creating or dissolving institutions within the water sector.
• Oversee the monitoring of institutions, affairs, practices, activities, behaviours, and conduct to ensure alignment with legislative and agreed-upon norms.
• Implement review mechanisms to regularly assess compliance with prescribed standards and practices.
• Oversee and lead the establishment, implementation, and effective operation of corporate governance structures, procedures, practices, controls and safeguards.
• Oversee the drafting of directives to be issued by the Minister to water governance entities.
• Collaborate with legal and regulatory teams to ensure directives are clear, enforceable and support legislative objectives.
• ENQURIES: Mr Vincent Molatana Tel No: (012) 336 8610.

Requirements

• A relevant undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration, Management, Governance, Economics, Corporate Governance, Water Resource Management, Environmental Management and Engineering Science with 5 years of experience at a senior management level.
• Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government.
• Understanding and application of finance.
• Knowledge within the regulation and oversight of statutory bodies.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation within the water sector.
• Knowledge and application of project and programme leadership management.
• Understanding of the business and budget planning framework of the South African government.
• Understanding of relevant public service prescripts.
• Strategic capacity and leadership.
• 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.