DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

CLOSING DATE : 23 December 2024

NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the
address specified on each post. Applications must be submitted using the
newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and
Sanitations website, under career opportunities or the DPSA website, under
vacancies in the Public Service (point 4) and should be accompanied by a
comprehensive CV with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications,
competencies, knowledge & experience). All required information on the Z83
application form must be provided. Other related documentation such as
copies of qualifications, identity document, drivers 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. With
reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields
provided in Part B of the Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded
as compulsory and such details must also be included in the applicants CV.
For posts requiring a drivers license, annotate such details on CV. 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). A SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign
qualification/s (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the
above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. Candidates will be
required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo a security
clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police
clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). 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 Agency 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 Agency 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.

POST 45/197 : PERSONAL ASSISTANT (OFFICE OF THE CFO) REF NO: VOCMA 05

SALARY R308 154 per annum (Level 7)

CENTRE : Bloemfontein (Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency)

REQUIREMENTS : A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 6 (Diploma or Degree). Experience
in high-level administrative support. Experience in providing executive-level
support in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational and communication
skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. Excellent
organizational and time management skills. Strong written and verbal
communication abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other
administrative tools.

DUTIES : Provide a secretary/receptionist support service to the CFO, which includes the
following: act as the primary point of contact for the CFO, handling inquiries
and correspondence, manage the CFO’s calendar, schedule meetings, and
coordinate appointments with internal and external stakeholders, assist in
preparing reports, presentations, and documents for meetings, ensuring
accuracy and professionalism. Provide a clerical support service to the CFO
which entails the following: Liaise with travel agencies to make travel
arrangements, process travel and subsistence claims of the office, process all
invoices that emanate from the activities of the work of the CFO, record minutes
of meetings of the CFO where required, draft routine correspondence and
reports, filing of documents for the CFO and the office, administer matters like
the leave registers and telephone accounts, handle the procurement of
standard items like stationery

ENQUIRIES : Ms Fanisa Lamola, Tel no: 071-345-8929

APPLICATIONS : Please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on the
subject line to: VOCMA05@dws.gov.za or hand deliver to: Delta Continental
Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001 or post to:
Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001. For Attention: Recruitment and Selection
Unit

NOTE : The Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency (VOCMA) is a Public Water
Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the
National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy
for South Africa. It is an entity of the national Department of Water and
Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms
and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service
Act (though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.

POST 45/196 : COMMITTEE SECRETARIAT: REF NO: VOCMA 04

SALARY : R308 154 per annum (Level 7)

CENTRE : Bloemfontein (Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency)

REQUIREMENTS : A relevant three (3) year tertiary qualification in Administration/Secretarial.
Minimum Three (3) years’ experience in Committee work, administration and
secretarial. Competencies required: knowledge of Governance, Policies and
Procedures. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and
systems. Board Procedures. Schedule 4 of National Water Act. Ethics and
integrity. Writing skills. Detail and focused. High Degree of confidentiality.
Computer skills and good Communication skills. Coping with work pressure.

DUTIES : Record and prepare minutes of the Governing Board and its committees
including (ad-hoc committees) and stakeholders’ sessions. Prepare and have
agendas delivered for the Governing Board and its committees including (adhoc committees). Arrange official transport and accommodation for Board and Committee members through Supply Chain Management section. Update outstanding Board Resolutions Register by collating information from various divisions. Follow up with Executives/Managers on all reports due to be
submitted to committees including ad-hoc committees. Prepare and distribute
to all Executives/Managers schedule of meeting dates with the closing dates
for reports for the financial year. Prepare schedules of the Governing Board
and its Committee meetings dates of every financial year. Arrange venues and
logistics for the meetings of the Governing Board and its committees. Arrange
appointments for the Chairperson and Governing Board members regarding
official business of the VOCMA. Keep filing systems for verification to internal
and external Auditors upon request. Provide documents for verification to
internal and external Auditors upon request. Keep the pecuniary interests
register in respect of the Governing Board members. Have declaration of
interest forms completed by the Governing Board members and all employees
attending the meetings of the Governing Board and its committees. Provide
administrative support regarding the completion of claims by the Governing
Board members in respect of attendance of Governing Board and committee
meeting and events. Perform other committee work on request such as for
MANCO, REMCO, etc.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Fanisa Lamola, Tel no: 071-345-8929

APPLICATIONS : Please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on the
subject line to: VOCMA04@dws.gov.za or hand deliver to: Delta Continental
Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001 or post to:
Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001. For Attention: Recruitment and Selection
Unit

NOTE : The Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency (VOCMA) is a Public Water
Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the
National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy
for South Africa. It is an entity of the national Department of Water and
Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms
and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service
Act (though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.

POST 45/195 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: REF NO: VOCMA 03

CENTRE : Bloemfontein (Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency)

REQUIREMENTS : LLB (or equivalent qualification). At least eight (8) years appropriate post
qualification legal experience. Competencies required: Knowledge and
experience of policy development and implementation, public sector legal
processes, legislation and contracts, PAIA, PAJA, the Constitution and all the
relevant legislation. Knowledge of Treasury regulations. Ability to negotiate and
draft contracts and international instruments. Ability to interpret specific
environmental legislation, issues affecting the environment and general
environmental law is required. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act.
Legal research and interpretation. Analytical skills. Report-writing. Programme
and project management. Computer literacy. Good planning and decisionmaking skills. Language proficiency. Confidentially. Excellent communication
skills (written and verbal). Strategic capability and leadership skills.
Accountability and Ethical Conduct.

DUTIES : Provide legal support to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. Develop
standard operating procedures. Advise on and draft legal opinions and
documents to support criminal prosecutions for contraventions of the National
Water Act. Draft legal documents, memoranda, reports and submissions. Draft,
vet and review contracts on behalf of the entity. Advise, negotiate and draft
multilateral and bilateral agreements. Handle litigation matters and appeals on
behalf of the CMA. Render legal support on all litigation matters. Develop
interventions where challenges are experienced. Monitor the implementation
of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 and the Promotion of
Administrative Justice Act, 2000 in the CMA. Handle PAIA and PAJA matters
on behalf of the CMA.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. Fanisa Lamola, Tel. no: 071-345-8929

APPLICATIONS : Please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on the
subject line to: VOCMA03@dws.gov.za or hand deliver to: Delta Continental
Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001 or post to:
Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001. For Attention: Recruitment and Selection
Unit

NOTE : The Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency (VOCMA) is a Public Water
Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the
National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy
for South Africa. It is an entity of the national Department of Water and
Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms
and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service
Act (though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.

POST 45/194 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT REF NO: VOCMA 02

SALARY : R552 081 per annum (Level 10)

CENTRE : Bloemfontein (Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency)

REQUIREMENTS : A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7. Registration as a Certified
Internal Auditor / Compliance Auditor / Performance Auditor / Forensic
Investigations and Quality Assurance auditor / General Control Review and
Applications Control. 5-year internal audit / compliance audits / performance
audits/ forensic investigations and quality assurance audits / general control
review and applications control supervisory / management experience (ASD);
or Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), Certified Government
Auditing Professional (CGAP). Knowledge and understanding on Human
Resource Management Legislation, policies, practices and procedures, Public
Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines,
Public Service Anti-corruption Strategy and anti-corruption and fraud
prevention measures, Knowledge of equal opportunities and Affirmative action
guidelines and laws, Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and
systems, Principles and practice of financial accounting, Framework for
managing performance information, business strategy transaction and
alignment, Problem solving and Analysis, People and Diversity Management,
Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication, Accountability and
Ethical Conduct.

DUTIES : Supervise and participate in the development of strategic internal audit plans;
Identify the key risk areas for the institution emanating from current operations
as set out in the strategic plan and risk management strategy, participate in the
development of the three year strategic risk based audit plans, participate in
the development of the annual audit operational plan, participate in the
coordination with other internal and external service providers of assurance to
ensure proper coverage to minimise duplication of effort. Supervise assistance
to and assist the accounting officer in maintaining efficient and effective
controls and achieving the objectives of the entity by evaluating the entity’s
controls/objectives, to determine their effectiveness and efficiency through
internal audits; Develop proposals to determine the scope of allocated internal
audits, Collect, analyse and interpret data for purposes of the development of
the engagement work program, develop the engagement work program,
supervise and execute the allocated internal audits, develop findings and
recommendations for the enhancement of controls/processes, compile and
review audit reports for each engagement, monitor progress on the
implementation of agreed upon action plans. Review, collect information and
compile reports to the accounting officer and audit committee (progress reports
against audit plan, quarterly reports and annual reports).

ENQUIRIES : Ms. Fanisa Lamola: Tel. No: 071-345-8929

APPLICATIONS : Please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on the
subject line to: VOCMA02@dws.gov.za or hand deliver to: Delta Continental
Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001 or post to:
Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001. For Attention: Recruitment and Selection
Unit

NOTE : The Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency (VOCMA) is a Public Water
Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the
National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy
for South Africa. It is an entity of the national Department of Water and
Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms
and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service
Act (though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.

POST 45/193 : RISK OFFICER (ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT) REF NO: VOCMA 01

SALARY : R552 081 per annum (Level 10)

CENTRE : Bloemfontein (Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency)

REQUIREMENTS : Relevant tertiary qualification in Risk Management/Auditing/Economics at
NQF7. Registration as a Certified Risk Management practitioner/professional,
Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner. A minimum of 4 years’
experience obtained in Risk Management practices at a middle managerial
level. Knowledge and experience of risk mitigation processes, knowledge of
the broader risks management guidelines and standards. Knowledge and
understanding on Human Resource Management Legislation, policies,
practices and procedures, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury
Regulations and guidelines, Public Service Anti-corruption Strategy and anticorruption and fraud prevention measures, Knowledge of equal opportunities
and Affirmative action guidelines and laws, Knowledge of administrative and
clerical procedures and systems, Principles and practice of financial
accounting, Framework for managing performance information, business
strategy transaction and alignment, Problem solving and Analysis, People and
Diversity Management, Client Orientation and Customer Focus,
Communication, Accountability and Ethical Conduct.

DUTIES : Development and implementation of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
framework: Participate in the development of the risk management framework,
implement the risk management plan, support the establishment of the risk
management philosophy and culture in the organization, advocate and
promote risk management in the agency (awareness activities). Supervise,
facilitate and advise on the risk management assessment process: facilitate
Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessments, conduct risk identification, analysis and
evaluation with strategic partners within the Vaal-Orange Catchment
Management Agency. Initiate the updating of VOCMA’s risk register for
conformity of objectives to improve effectiveness of the entity. Engage
stakeholders within business units with the sole purpose of extracting
information to integrate within the draft risk reports as per identified risks for
mitigation. Develop proposals to determine the scope of allocated internal
audits. Monitor and review the identified risk response activities: continuous
monitoring of the risk environment. Monitoring the implementation of the
progress of activities to address risks as agreed on revising risk response
activities. Conduct Risk Education, Training and benchmarks; Initiate
awareness sessions on risks and provide training to educate internal clients on
ERM principles. Conduct workshops on risks mitigation processes for
implementation within VOCMA. Conduct research and benchmark on best
practices with recognised institutions pertaining to risk assessment
methodologies.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. Fanisa Lamola, Tel no: 071-345-8929

APPLICATIONS : Please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on the
subject line to: VOCMA01@dws.gov.za or hand deliver to: Delta Continental
Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001 or post to:
Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001. For Attention: Recruitment and Selection
Unit

NOTE : The Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency (VOCMA) is a Public Water
Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the
National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy
for South Africa. It is an entity of the national Department of Water and
Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms
and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service
Act (though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.

All the best with your applications.