Rand Water Vacancies

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WATER QUALITY SPECIALIST – Customers

Closing Date
2025/11/14
Reference Number
RAN251031-1
Job Title WATER QUALITY SPECIALIST – Customers – Re-Advertisement
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Rietvlei
Location – Site Scientific Services
Job Advert Summary
The overall responsibility of the successful candidate will be the management of a team to conduct the following water quality assurance activities:

• Managing relationships with customer municipalities
• Educating consumers on being Water Wise
• Participating in the development of the organisation Water Quality Management System and performing delegated tasks arising from it

Minimum Requirements

• Science or engineering, education – NQF8
• General management – NQF6
• 5 years of science or engineering experience in the water industry
• 3 years experience managing science or engineering staff
• Code 8 driver’s licence
• Competent in WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, pro-ADOBE, Outlook, etc.

OTHER DESIRABLE NEEDS

• Science or engineering, education – NQF8/9
• General management – NQF7
• Education, marketing, or communications education – NQF6
• 8 years of science or engineering experience in the water industry
• 5 years experience managing science, engineering, education, marketing, or communications staff
• 2 years experience in consumer education, marketing, or communications
• Blue Drop / Green Drop / No Drop experience
• ISO9001 or ISO22000 experience
• Risk management experience
• Artificial intelligence experience

Primary Duties
Educating consumers on Water Wise:

• Design Water Wise education/awareness processes targeted at the wise use of water
• Implement Water Wise education/awareness processes targeted at the wise use of water
• Assess the effectiveness and determine the value-added of Water Wise education/awareness processes implemented
• Design and develop appropriate resources/tools for Water Wise education/awareness processes
• Evaluate the effectiveness of resources/tools used in Water Wise education/awareness processes
  Managing relationships with customer municipalities:
• Conduct water quality interface meetings with customer municipalities.
• Formulate and negotiate water quality clauses for supply contracts with customer municipalities.
• Formulate and participate in Rand Water initiatives to assess its water quality performance by customer municipalities.
• Assist customer municipalities in monitoring water quality supplied to consumers.
• Resolve consumer and media queries and complaints on water quality.
  Participating in the organisational Water Quality Management System:
• Provide strategic direction to the organisation on water quality management
• Develop the organisation Water Quality Management System from catchment to tap
• Conduct tasks as delegated by the organisation’s Water Quality Management System
• Ensure the organisation is compliant with legislation on water quality aspects.
• Assess if the situation poses an unacceptable public health risk to consumers from available water quality and other data/information.
• Lobby/influence internal and external stakeholders to change decision-making and behavior in the interest of consumer health protection.
• Conduct activities in ancillary areas that could influence water quality.
• Identify opportunities for digital Artificial Intelligence technology and implement solutions thereof.
  Management of Section:
• Provide leadership to the section.
• Plan, organise, and control section work.
• Conduct project management activities.
• Manage section human resources.
• Manage section finance and procurement.

Manage SHEQ aspects for section.

Knowledge
Sound knowledge and understanding of the following aspects as it pertains to Water Wise Education

• Water science
• Environmental issues
• Knowledge of sustainable development goals and sustainability issues
• School curriculum
• Education methodologies
  Sound knowledge and understanding of the following Water Industry science and engineering aspects:
• Water industry science or engineering technology
• The total drinking water supply system catchment to tap
• Water industry legislation
• ISO9001 or ISO22000
• WHO/IWA Water Safety Planning
• Water quality health impact risk assessment
• Blue/Green Drop Regulation
  Knowledge and understanding of the following:
• Health and Safety Act
• Risk management framework
• Artificial Intelligence basics

Skills
The following skills as it related to Water Wise Education:

• Ability to conceptualise and education strategy (focus areas, target audience and methodology)
• Ability to translate risks to Rand Water into education programmes that increase understanding / control of the risks
• Ability to translate school curriculum requirements into education programmes
• Ability to determine value-add of educational programmes
  The following skills relate to Water Industry science and engineering:
• Ability to conceptualise strategy on service/product quality (water industry preferable)
• Ability to conceptualise total service/product supply processes from raw material to delivery to end consumer (water industry preferable)
• Quality management (assurance and control) processes (water industry preferable)
• Ability to translate legislation into operational requirements (water industry preferable)
• Ability to translate service/product quality information into consumer health impact risks (water industry preferable)
  The following management skills:
• Leadership skills
• Ability to plan, organise and control work
• Ability to think unconstrained and independently
• Proficient communication (verbal and written) skills in English
• Ability to execute duties is a team leader, and a member of a team.
• Strategic thinking ability
• HR management skills
• Budgeting, procurement and expenditure management skills
• Project management skills
• Lobbying/influencing skills
  The following other skills:
• Ability to identify AI opportunities for the organisation and implement solutions thereof
• Competent in WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, pro-ADOBE, Outlook etc.

Attitude

• Not averse to address non-routine work challenges.
• Not averse to unplanned work
• Not intimidated to work with unknown people.
• Conscientious.
• Not averse to non-office hours work.
• Team needs (above, horizontal and below) are more important than individual needs.

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PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

Closing Date
2025/11/12
Reference Number
RAN251030-2
Job Title PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
Portfolio Shared Services
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary
To provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support to Project Managers and PMO teams across the full project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to project governance frameworks, consistent documentation, collaboration, and timely stakeholder engagement.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or equivalent • 5 years of administrative experience, with at least 3 years in a technology project management environment•Advanced computer proficiency in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams, MS Projects
  Desirable Qualification
• A qualification in Business Management
  Desirable Experience
• Experience with ERP systems, project reporting, and collaboration tools (i.e. SharePoint, MS Teams)

Primary Duties
•Support project lifecycle activities from initiation to closure, ensuring all administrative functions are executed efficiently.

• Maintain and manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) in alignment with project requirements.
• Coordinate training logistics, meeting schedules, diaries, and venue bookings for project stakeholders.
• Capture, manage, and distribute project documentation, including minutes, reports, and deliverables.
• Provide support in preparing project presentations, dashboards, and progress updates.
• Assist in procurement processes, invoice reconciliation, and supplier liaison.
• Utilize project management software tools such as MS Project, SharePoint, and SAP for tracking, documentation, and collaboration.
• Monitor adherence to project governance and change control procedure

Knowledge
•Project management principles and methodologies

• MS Office Suite
• MS Project
• Financial systems and procedures
• Project administration function

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Accurate typing skills
• Multi-tasking
• Excellent administrative skills
• Flexibility
• Attention to detail
• Strong planning, coordination, and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Project, SharePoint, SAP

Attitude
•Must be able to work under pressure.

• Must be innovative.
• Ability to deal with people at all levels.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Customer orientation
• Performance driven
• Deadline Oriented
• Sense of urgency
• Value continuous improvement
• Professional/business courtesy
• Team player
• Positive “can do” attitude

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Asset Reliability Engineering Manager-Pipeline

Closing Date
2025/11/12
Reference Number
RAN251030-1
Job Title Asset Reliability Engineering Manager-Pipeline
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Glenvista
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary
This role is tasked with implementing state-of-the-art reliability programs, refining maintenance strategies, and proactively addressing risks. As a strategic leader, you will supervise the Maximo maintenance system, collaborate with the operations division, and deliver quarterly OEE reports, as well as identify enhancement opportunities for critical assets.

Minimum Requirements
Formal engineering qualifications:
BSc Eng, B Eng or equivalent (compulsory)
Professional Registration:
Professional Registration (or eligibility to be registered) with ECSA (compulsory)
Job Experience
6 years’ experience in engineering / infrastructure maintenance management.
3 years in the water sector.
5 years management experience..
Desirable qualifications are:
Master’s degree in a related field is preferred
10 years’ experience in engineering / infrastructure maintenance management is preferred.
10 years’ management experience is preferred
Primary Duties
Lead and manage all section activities that will result in optimal lifecycle performance of assets.
Develop, compile, execute and manage the section business plan that supports the departmental and divisional business plan.
Develop and maintain generic standards and strategies to optimise asset performance and availability, maintenance regimes, rates of deterioration, lifespan, etc.
Design and implement a comprehensive reliability program encompassing predictive and preventive maintenance strategies, failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage and optimise the Maximo maintenance system, ensuring accurate data input, effective work order management, and seamless integration with the overall reliability program.
Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, Process, and Civil Reliability Engineers to align strategies, share best practices, and ensure a holistic approach to system reliability
Manage own staff and coordinate with other disciplines in:
Condition assessment and performance measurement of assets to agreed standards and frequencies.
Optimisation and audits of maintenance activities.
Translation of findings from assessments into recommendations for projects and/or maintenance work.
Conduct risk assessments on equipment and processes, implementing strategies to mitigate risks specific to each category and ensuring overall system resilience.
Utilise data analytics tools to analyse performance metrics, reliability data, and equipment health indicators. Generate reports for category-specific reliability improvements.
Develop and prepare the annual budget for asset management, and practice financial management and control.
Manage staff development by monitoring performance, coaching, mentoring, career path and succession planning.
Lead investigations into equipment failures or performance deviations, conducting root cause analyses across Electrical, Mechanical, Process, and Civil categories.
Direct and lead technical advances and use of best-fit technology for all categories of assets.
Effective management and monitoring of the section’s budget, and appropriate action on variances.
Provide leadership and guidance to the reliability and maintenance teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Develop training programs tailored to the needs of each category.
Knowledge
Comprehensive understanding of reliability engineering principles and methodologies, including reliability-centred maintenance (RCM), failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), and root cause analysis (RCA).
Maintenance Strategies: Proficiency in developing and implementing maintenance strategies to minimize downtime, reduce costs, and extend the lifespan of critical assets.
Financial and economic principles, including life cycle costing.
Condition assessment and performance measurement techniques and evaluation.
Asset rehabilitation technology.
Principles of plant maintenance and reliability.
Principles of asset management.
Skills
Networking Skills
Spatial analysis and interpretation.
Project Management.
Decision making
Planning and organising
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Conceptual thought and well-developed analytical and coordinating skills
People management
Attitude
Customer service
Critical evaluation
Self-motivated
Problem solving
Highly motivated and innovative
Diligent and performance-driven
Results-driven

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FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST

Closing Date
2025/11/12
Reference Number
RAN251029-2
Job Title FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Vereeniging
Location – Site Scientific Services
Job Advert Summary
The overall responsibility of the successful candidate is to provide strategic financial and administrative insight into the design of frameworks/systems to ensure the efficient and effective management of optimised financial resources, compliance with regulatory requirements & enhance controls, and the delivery of high-quality administrative support in pursuit of operational excellence.

Minimum Requirements
B. Com Hons. Accounting/B. Com Hons. Financial Management/BSc Hons. in Business Science (NQF 8).
A master’s degree in the above related field will be beneficial (NQF9) or professional certification e.g. CIMA
Experience:
Financial environment:

• 6-7 years’ experience in understanding, interpreting and advising according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);
• 6-7 years’ experience in understanding and interpreting the legislative framework as it will apply to in context of financial accounting as per the Accountant General of National Treasury;
• 6-7 years’ experience in understanding and interpreting the Public Finance Management Act and in respect of IFRS, King IV, National treasury instruction notes and guidelines set out by the Accounting General of National treasury guidelines and the Chief Procurement Officer;
• 5 years in a Supply Chain Management environment with emphasis on relevant legislation with regards to the drafting of specifications and evaluation requirements.
  Financial project co-ordination:
• Proficiency in Business process mapping
• The ability to assist and lead the division in assisting and aiding financial projects and corporate roll-out

Primary Duties

• Compliance champion and contribute to the development and implementation of organisational/divisional/departmental management actions to address shortcomings in the division related to Finance and Administration.
• Conduct audits and reviews to ensure divisional compliance with financial and supply chain regulations, legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and accounting standards
• Design, implement and audit frameworks/systems.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Co-ordinate and partake in Supply Chain related engagements, processes and reporting.
• Compile and review procedures
• Participate in audits and action findings and implementing preventative measures.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Confirm budget compliance, Variance monitoring and reporting.
• Optimise, improve and streamline financial and commercial processes.
• Represent the division in cross-functional projects and initiatives.

Knowledge

• Financial Management.
• Supply Chain Management.
• Knowledge of the legislative framework relating to Finance, Inventory and procurement.
• Proficiency in Business process mapping.
• The ability to assist and lead the division in assisting and aiding financial projects and corporate roll-out.
• Compliance to ISO 9001,14001 and OHSAS 18001.
• Computer literacy with advanced knowledge of SAP, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strategic thinking
• Technological proficiency
• Project management skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Customer Orientated
• Adaptable and Innovative
• Ability to work under pressure

Attitude

• Ability to interact with people at various levels of seniority
• Work independently
• Integrity and ethical conduct
• Deadline orientated
• Accountability and reliability
• Team-orientated
• Commitment to excellence

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Project Manager

Closing Date
2025/11/11
Reference Number
RAN251029-1
Job Title Project Manager
Portfolio Strategic Human Capital
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Gauteng
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary
Rand Water is currently looking for a Project Manager to facilitate the execution of business projects, play an active role in applying good governance to projects and to either directly project manager or operate as an advisor to projects that are mostly high-value and strategic in nature.

Minimum Requirements
A University degree in a related field.
Project/Quality Management qualification would be advantageous
Postgraduate qualification would be advantageous
4 -5 years’ experience Projects
Experience in a leadership role
Experience in Auditing
Quality Management of the Project Management cycle
Business skills and understanding of business processes
Primary Duties
Project planning of key deliverables and milestones are developed to determine the project steps, beneficiaries, timeframes, quality standards and budget.
Project communication through internal project reporting on key deliverables and administration
Resource management of different project roles of team members to perform project activities
Client and stakeholder management to build relationships and increase customer satisfaction
Project accounting and finance to ensure that project is executed within approved budget
Project communication by determining information and communication needs of stakeholders
Project Risk management by determining risks likely to affect the project, documenting the characteristics of each and procedures that will be used to manage risk throughout the project
Project quality management by monitoring project results to ensure that they comply with relevant quality standards to meet the quality expectations of the stakeholders.
Overall Project and general auditing activities
Quality assurance and compliance
Knowledge
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national scope.
Knowledge of workforce strategies
Knowledge of labour force strategies.
Have a solid understanding of the project life cycle
Document business requirements
Document functional requirements
Skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Demonstrate ability to work in a multi- disciplinary team setting
Good computer skills, proficient with MS office applications
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Excellent organisational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and within budget
Be able to coach and develop junior project office team members
Should be a self-starter and able to work on your own within broad guidelines on challenging assignments
Hands-on, practical and solution focused
Must enjoy solution implementation
Attitude
Attention to detail
Accuracy
Ability to use initiative to influence the strategic direction of training and development outcomes.
Deadline orientated
Performance driven
Professionalism

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RECORDS CLERK X2

Closing Date
2025/11/10
Reference Number
RAN251028-5
Job Title RECORDS CLERK X2
Portfolio Shared Services
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary Timeous and accurate distribution of internal and external correspondence, newspapers and correspondence files
Minimum Requirements Grade 12 (NQF level 4)
1 year working experience
Computer Literacy with knowledge in Ms Office packages
Primary Duties Allocations and distribution of newspapers to Records Clerks as per management listing
Clearing/moving of files, documents and postal articles
Distribute and collect files, correspondences, courier and postal items
Scanning, Barcoding of files and all workstations using Records FTS System
Sorting files into groups and filing them in Records Safe & basement in the correct order
Retrieval of files as per request
Knowledge Administrative and clerical procedures
Processing, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
Computer hardware and software, including applications.
Skills Good Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Problem solving abilities
Initiative
Analytical Skills
Advanced computer Skills
Office Administration Skills
Basic report writing skills
Attitude Ability to work without supervision
Good housekeeping
Customer Focus
Ability to write simple reports
Time Management

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Personal Assistant

Closing Date
2025/11/10
Reference Number
RAN251028-4
Job Title Personal Assistant
Portfolio Shared Services
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary
To provide a high quality secretarial and administrative support role to the Chief Technology Information Officer (CTIO) and contribute towards the successful functioning of the Portfolio. To observe Rand Water policies and procedures whilst communication with internal and external stakeholders at a senior level. To plan, prioritize and organize confidential documents, important appointments, events and meetings.

Minimum Requirements
Diploma or equivalent plus a Secretarial Diploma
•10 years’ experience in the capacity of personal assistant or administration secretary to an executive or senior manager’s.
•Advanced computer proficiency in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams
Desirable Qualification
•A qualification in Business Management
Desirable Experience
•Office Administration within the ICT or Technology environment

Primary Duties
Provide effective and efficient secretarial and administrative services and support to Chief Technology Information Officer (CTIO) to contribute towards the successful functioning of the Portfolio.
•Facilitate and collate assigned divisional directives to meet corporate targets.
•Coordinate, collate and manage divisional projects (delegated tasks)
•Clear, concise communication of divisional tasks to management team
•Exercising own judgement and initiative in assigning actions to appropriate managers
•Innovative design of systems reports and presentations to meet new organizational challenges.
•Manage CTIO’s divisional budget.
•Assist and support CTIO by providing a personal assistant and administrative service
•Responsible for coordinating of clerical functions.
•Providing a general secretarial function, i.e. effective co-ordination of meetings, venues and travel arrangements, managing the CTIO’s diary, supply of stationery and reception services, fielding telephone calls and correspondence as well as responding where appropriate.
•Providing general administrative support including managing a filing system and database of all divisional files, reports, financial transactions, meeting packs, photocopying, faxing etc.
•Documents Quality Assurance to ensure final work is accurate, presentable and meets Corporate Identity and standards.
•Always Maintaining good customer relationships between stakeholders and the Portfolio
•Develop and prepare correspondence, type documents, reports, and presentations for the CTIO.
•Ensure that payment and procurement system processes are followed in line with duties in all projects handled by the Chief Technology Information Officer.
•Effective management of divisional planning, reporting, performance information & service delivery
•Overall management of the office of the Chief Technology Information Officer

Knowledge
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
•Finance and procurement of ICT knowledge
•Budget Management
•Preparing presentations and graphs
•Typing, Minute taking, filing
/record-keeping

Skills
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
•Excellent planning and organizing skills.
•Problem solving skills.
•Interpersonal skills
•Analytical skills
•Accurate typing skills
•Multi-tasking
•Excellent administrative skills
•Telephone etiquette
•Flexibility
•Attention to detail

Attitude
Must be able to work under pressure.
•Must be innovative.
•Ability to deal with people at all levels.
•Ability to work independently.
•Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
•Customer orientation
•Performance driven
•Deadline Oriented
•Sense of urgency
•Value continuous improvement
•Professional/business courtesy
•Team player
•Positive “can do” attitude

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RECORDS OFFICER X2

Closing Date
2025/11/10
Reference Number
RAN251028-3
Job Title RECORDS OFFICER X2
Portfolio Shared Services
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary
To plan, direct or co-ordinate one or more Records Administrative services of the organisation, such as Records and Information Management, Mail Distribution, facilities planning and maintenance in the section, custodial operations and other office support services.

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12
Records Management Certificate with the National Archives and Records Service of South Africa
? 4 Years’ Experience in a Records and Archival environment with knowledge and experience of Records Management principles and practices an Operational Level
? Good understanding of the National Archives and Records Service Act, No 43 of 1996 (as Amended) and Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000
? Understanding of Labour Relations.

Primary Duties
Policy and Planning
? Maintain Recordkeeping Services
? Provide Storage Services
? Filing and Storage of Information
? Collect, Create and receive Records
? Ensure efficient postal services within Rand Water
? Training and Development of Records Administrators
? Information Management
? Ad-Hoc Duties

Knowledge
Records Management Knowledge
? Knowledge and experience of Records Management principles and practices an Operational Level
? Good understanding of the National Archives and Records Service Act, No 43 of 1996 ( as Amended)
? Good understanding of the Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000
? Understanding of labour legislation

Skills
Interpersonal skills

• Writing skills
• Good listening skills
• Communication skills
• Networking Skills
  .Coaching Skills
  . Delegation Skills
  .Problem-solving Skills
• Conflict resolution
• Negotiation Skills
  .Decision Making Skills

Attitude
Team player
? Neat and presentable as a representative of Rand Water
? Integrity and honesty
? Quality-oriented
? Attention to detail.
? Enthusiastic
? Customer-focused
? Service-oriented

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PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

Closing Date
2025/11/10
Reference Number
RAN251028-2
Job Title PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
Portfolio Shared Services
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary Provide support and project administration on project management processes, procedures, tools and techniques to Project Managers and their teams.
Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or equivalent • 5 years of administrative experience, with at least 3 years in a technology project management environment•Advanced computer proficiency in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams, MS Projects
  Desirable Qualification
• A qualification in Business Management
  Desirable Experience
• Experience with ERP systems, project reporting, and collaboration tools (i.e. SharePoint, MS Teams)

Primary Duties • Provide support and guidance on project management processes, procedures, tools and techniques to the project managers and their team

• Ensure that financial information such as invoices are managed according to the agreed standards
• Filing, documentation and ensure that files are kept up to date for all the projects
• Take and draft minutes of meetings
• Arrange meetings, schedules and diaries
• Assist with training planning and scheduling
• Create presentation materials for team members where required
• Organise project infrastructure (e.g. admin for logons, venue booking, etc)
• Manage project suppliers and stationery
• Manage time sheets
• Able to work with multiple reporting lines and ambiguity
  Knowledge • Project management principles and methodologies
• MS Office Suite
• MS Project and MS Visio
• Financial systems and procedures
• Project administration function
  Skills • Excellent analysis, planning and organising skills
• Problem solving
• Good Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Presentation
• Report writing
  Attitude • High level of self discipline and control
• Motivation
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Innovative and creative
• Conflict handling
• Customer orientation
• Deadline orientated
• Team player
• Attention to details

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SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Closing Date
2025/11/10
Reference Number
RAN251028-1
Job Title SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Portfolio Shared Services
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary
The incumbent will be responsible for managing implementation of a socio – economic development initiatives and conduct impact measurement to ensure that the economic transformation imperatives of the business are met.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in social development, Public Administration or Project Management.
5 + years’ relevant experience in the area of social development and project management with a focus on enterprise and supplier development and supplier management of which 3 years must be in middle management.

Desirable qualifications are:

Qualifications in Humanities, Social Science, Business or Economics
Primary Duties
Establish and manage a framework for socio–economic development (SED) Implementation and impact measurement.
Implement localization initiatives including job creation, skills development, support of local business and social responsibility organisations.
Engage all relevant stakeholders to ensure buy -in and support of projects.
Provide Rand Water with reliable reporting on SED implementation and impact.
Engage with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure buy – in and support of SED initiatives.
Develop an effective Socio – economic development (SED) and facilitation strategy and action plan.
Define, develop, monitor and ensure implementing of socio – economic development policies and procedures.
Coordinate aspects of socio, economic and environmental elements.
Closely follow government policy and trends in the community/stakeholder engagement and economic transformation landscape and refine the SED strategy and plans appropriately.
Manage and maintain policies and procedures for socio – economic development and facilitation.
Liaising with procurement team to ensure sustainability is built into the procurement process and requirements.
Conduct regular reviews on relevant policies and policies.
Identify, evaluate and manage the execution of SED initiatives across projects, in terms of job creation, skills development, support of local business, support of social responsibility organisations and social facilitation.
Ensure that all SED KPAs (key performance areas) are fully implemented in terms of job creation and skills development, support of local business, support of social responsibility organisations and social facilitation.
Promote participation, ownership and active involvement of stakeholders, including beneficiary communities throughout the project life cycle.
Manage the local community environment with role – players and stakeholders to ensure buy – in and support of projects, through establishing stakeholder forum and project support committees where identified.
Identify important corporate and project stakeholders (including government, parastatals, NGO’s and local communities) and develop plans to ensure positive relationships with them, using SED as a method to engage.
Manage any third-party consultants engage to advise mainstream on external relations and SED and ensure that advice received is integrated into related work.
Conduct quality review of deliverables from SED interventions
Maintain the enterprise development database.
Implement Programmes and processes which will ensure the rotation of suppliers.
Implement processes which assist SMME’s to perform better.
Facilitate the forums and workshops to educate suppliers on Rand Water processes.
Assist in the implementation of enterprise and supplier development strategy and related programmes & plans.
Conduct local area scan to identify skills gaps and facilitate training to local enterprises.
Maintain the startegic partnerships that will empower small businesses with capability and capacity.
Facilitate a mentorship and coaching network that will be set as a learning platform for new small.
Businesses
Participate in various committees to ensure the implementation of preferential procurement to enhance the participation of previously disadvantaged enterprises.
Identification and engagement of potential ED beneficiaries for local and regional programmes
Knowledge
Knowledge of pertinent legislation of the water sector
Project and programme management principles and procedures
Auditing knowledge
Risk Management
Contract and Financial Management
Research capability (both desktop and physical)
Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
Good command of English and one another South African language.
Computer literacyKnowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001

Skills
Excellent negotiation
Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
Client liaison with strong relationship management skills
Extensive relationship building and positioning with key stakeholders.
Ability to communicate effectively with local communities.
Meticulous, attention to detail
Good communication and presentation skills
Excellent writing and reporting skills
Computer literacy
Attitude
Recognise and appreciate individual achievements.
Team player and empowerment
Meticulous, attention to details
Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines

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Pipeline Asset Manager – Pipeline

Closing Date
2025/11/10
Reference Number
RAN251027-1
Job Title Pipeline Asset Manager – Pipeline
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary
Rand Water is currently looking for an Asset Manager: Pipeline at their Head Office in Glenvista, Johannesburg South, to act as the custodian for the pipelines category of water supply infrastructure. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that these assets are specified, installed, operated, and maintained in order to provide expected levels of service at minimum lifecycle cost.

Minimum Requirements
Formal engineering qualifications:
(BTech, BSc Engineering degree)
Registered or Eligible for:
Professional Registration with the Engineering Council of SA
A minimum of 8 years’ experience in engineering/infrastructure management, preferably in the water industry.
In addition, a minimum of 5 years management experience.
Desirable qualifications are:
Advanced Management Programme
Primary Duties
Lead and manage all activities of the section that will result in optimal lifecycle performance of the specific category of assets.
Develop, compile, execute and manage the section business plan that supports the departmental and divisional business plan.
Develop and maintain generic standards and strategies to optimise asset performance and availability, maintenance regimes, rates of deterioration, lifespan, etc.
Provide and update plans and costs for the management of each pipeline’s asset, for incorporation into the integrated Asset Management Plan.
Manage and lead the process relating to the review and improvement of standards and specifications for the pipeline asset category.
Manage own staff and co-ordinate with other disciplines in:
Condition assessment and performance measurement of assets to agreed standards and frequencies.
Optimization and audits of maintenance activities.
Translation of findings from assessments into recommendations for projects and/or maintenance work.
Manage, specify, and review improvements to design specifications, operating and maintenance regimes.
Review and approve specification and design of new assets to ensure lifecycle performance is adequately addressed.
Develop and prepare annual budget for pipelines asset management, and practice financial management and control.
Manage the development of staff by monitoring performance, coaching, and mentoring, career path and succession planning.
Initiate and lead asset management related projects.
Direct and lead technical advances and use of best fit technology for the pipelines category of assets.
Effective management and monitoring the sections budget, and appropriate action on variances.
Create and encourage a culture of teamwork, and achievement, through the application of frequent feedback and communication with staff and promote employment equity.
Knowledge
Specification, design, operation, and maintenance of the asset category.
Financial and economic principles, including life cycle costing.
Condition assessment and performance measurement techniques and evaluation.
Asset rehabilitation technology.
Principles of plant maintenance and reliability.
Principles of asset management.
Skills
Networking Skills
Spatial analysis and interpretation.
Project Management.
Decision making
Planning and organizing
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Conceptual thought and well developed analytical and coordinating skills
People management
Attitude
Customer service
Critical evaluation
Self-motivated
Problem solving
Highly motivated and innovative
Diligent and performance driven
Results driven

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Re-Advertised Artisan – Auto Electrician

Closing Date
2025/11/06
Reference Number
RAN251023-4
Job Title Re-Advertised Artisan – Auto Electrician
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg South
Location – Site Central Depot / Bulk Distribution
Job Advert Summary
Randwater is looking for a candidate to repair and maintain electrical system and components on vehicles, plant and equipments

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 or N3
Auto Electrician Trade Test Certificate
Valid C1 Driver’s license
Two years experience in a light duty, heavy duty, plant & equipments ( Yellow Machinery)
Primary Duties
To repair and maintan electrical systems and components on vehicles, plant and equipments
To complete job cardsand timesheets for further completion by Workshop Supervisor
To attend Green Area Meetings to answer, listen and discuss technical problems experienced by other Artisans
To attend breakdowns after hours and over weekends
To repair all faults
To perform field services to execute repairs
To escourt duties when extra heavy loads are moved
Knowledge
Basic relevant SHEQ knowledge
Conversal with latest testing equipments
Skills
Communiocation skills( Verbal & Written)
Diesel injection system
Attitude
Attention to details
Customer Services Orientated

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District Aide-FH

Closing Date
2025/11/06
Reference Number
RAN251023-3
Job Title District Aide-FH
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg South
Location – Site Central Depot / Bulk Distribution
Job Advert Summary
Randwater is looking for a candidate to assist in general pipeline patrol, valves, meter repairs and maintenance.

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 or N3
Driver’s license
1 Year experience in a silar environment
Primary Duties
Pipeline patrols
Maintenance of pipelines
Cleaning of buildings and yard
Meter reading
Standby duties
Upkeeping grounds
Ground maintenance
Knowledge
Good communications
General maintenance
Safety and safe working procedures
Skills
Communication skills ( Verbal and Written)
Ability to ride bicycle
General maintenance
Attitude
High performance driven
Team player

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Gardener

Closing Date
2025/11/06
Reference Number
RAN251023-2
Job Title Gardener
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg South
Location – Site Central Depot / Bulk Distribution
Job Advert Summary
Randwater is lookinf for a candidate who will be responsible for maintenace, developing EMS landscapels and facilities using various horticultural equipments, machines, tools in a labour intensive work as instructed

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 oer n3
6 moths experience in a similar environment
Ability to operate horticultural machines such as brush cutter, lawnmower and knap sack
Primary Duties
General Site maintenance of landscape and facilities
Cleaning, sweeping, watering and planting
Applications of fertilizers, mulches and componets
Loading and offloading of goods, machines, plants and debris
Support with decoration when required
Grass cutting within Bulkwater Distribution Reservoirs sites and servitude
Knowledge
Use of hand tools
lawnmowers and brush cutters machine
Basic plant knowledge
Basic safety knowledge
Skills
Basic safety knowledge
Communication skills ( verbal & written)
Horticultural sills
Attitude
Team player
Safety conscious
Customer services orientanted

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Tractor Operator (J Hay band)

Closing Date
2025/11/05
Reference Number
RAN250703-1
Job Title Tractor Operator (J Hay band)
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Three Rivers East, Vereeniging
Location – Site Zuikerbosch
Job Advert Summary
Responsible for safe and correct use, operation and maintenance of agriculture / horticulture related tool and plant.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 and or related NQF Level 4 • 3 years’ experience with tractor • 2 years’ experience using a broad range of Agricultural/ Horticultural implements and tractor drawn equipment • A valid Code 10 (C1) driver’s license and ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 test.

Primary Duties

• Use of specialized tractor drawn equipment. E.g. Wood Chipper, Bailer, Stump grinder etc. • Load and offload goods, refuse waste etc.• Responsible for the separation of waste using the correct securing process • Dirt roads – decide where/what spoil to fill with • Grading and leveling • Best practice in handling and operating assets • Daily/Weekly tractor and implement checklists and approved maintenance • Correct filling of logs books and checklists • Undertake senior Gardener work when no tractor /work is available• Fire breaks – operate related fire fighting /preventation equipment• Able to undertake all manual and machinery (T &P) work of senior Gardner of the site. • Use of all tractor mounted equipment e.g. slasher, ripper, disk, scrapper, subsoil boom sprayer etc.• Grading and leveling • Correct cleaning of tractor and implements and drawn implements • Street sweeping – correct operating of related equipment. • Chemical application – Chemical type and collaboration decided by supervisor. • Mixing rates and calibration under supervision.

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of fire fighting • Basic knowledge of first aid • Basic SHE knowledge on all related functions• Operators license

Skills • Communication (Verbal & written)
Attitude • Customer orientated

• Safety conscious
• Ability to work independently.

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