Rand Water Jobs – 29 July 2026

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GROUP FINANCE INTERNAL CONTROL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST – O Band

Closing Date
2026/08/07
Reference Number
RAN260724-1
Job Title GROUP FINANCE INTERNAL CONTROL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST – O Band
Portfolio Finance
Job Type Classification Full Time
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Glenvista
Location – Site Rietvlei

Job Advert Summary
Rand Water is looking for a dynamic and technically competent Group Finance Internal Control Compliance Specialist to join its Finance Division. The ideal candidate will be responsible for Second line of assurance activities, reviewing, monitoring, and reporting on the effectiveness of controls and compliance with regulatory requirements. Evaluate and assess internal controls and risk impact in a finance environment. Ability to work with a cross functional team on the implementation of stringent controls with the financial arena. Development of sound internal controls which assist in the mitigation of risk exposures. Evaluation, implementation and management of financial business processes.

Minimum Requirements
B. Com Hons (majoring in Accounting, Tax and Audit)
Preferred: Professional Qualification/Designation (CA(SA), CPrac (SA), etc
Minimum of five years’ experience with similar responsibilities
Experience in compliance monitoring and risk management in a similar environment
Experience in auditing (internal / external) for conducting assurance assessments
Experience in internal control monitoring and management in a finance environment.
Experience in accounting and company policy development and reviews.
Excellent knowledge of compliance standards in respect of statutory, legislative and regulatory frameworks including PFMA, IFRS, Income Tax, VAT, JSE requirement, The King Code of Corporate Governance, etc.
Excellent knowledge of financial accounting systems and experience in the management thereof.
Advanced computer literacy in respect of spreadsheet applications, word documents and power-point presentations
IT related experience in cloud computing, cybersecurity, application development and programming, networking and wireless, analytics and data management, systems and enterprise architecture, AI and machine learning, coding, Help desk and tech support and virtualization.

Primary Duties
To perform risk-based assessments that drive the annual compliance and internal control assurance work plan. Development of the annual compliance and internal control assurance work plan.
Designing, developing and implementing sampling and testing procedures to measure various finance unit’s compliance and internal control status.
Liaising with finance units to explain procedures, reporting and findings raised.
To review, recommend and develop financial related policies, processes and frameworks to ensure that the finance environment complies in all respects with all governance protocols, statutory, regulatory and legislative frameworks.
Keeping abreast of changes in relevant frameworks and communication and implementation thereof to ensure timely compliance.
To provide complete, accurate and reliable information to management on Rand Water’s compliance status.
Using data analytics, trend analysis and technology to quantify the effectiveness of compliance and internal control programs and identify potential issues.
Conduct/ Direct internal investigation of compliance issues.
To provide sound technical advice to the Rand Water business relating to technical compliance matters.
Assurance audits over implemented technical advice/ new standards/ legislation/ regulations applied in finance.
To identify, assess and monitor the impact of compliance related risks to the finance business unit and advise on corrective action to mitigate the associated risks.
Review financial accounting systems, processes and controls in the finance department.
Report & assess compliance with internal controls adopted and implemented. Effective monitoring, reporting and oversight over said internal controls.
Management and responsibility for the administration of internal and external audits in the Business Unit and Rand Water, respectively.
Development a training plan and facilitate compliance related training and development to ensure that the finance business unit is abreast of legislation, application and any changes thereto.
Management of compliance services, in terms of review and reporting on compliance statuses.
Provision of other ad-hoc compliance related services in support of Rand Water Group Regulatory & Compliance Services.

Knowledge
A sound knowledge of taxation compliance requirements
Knowledge of Legislative, Statutory and Regulatory Frameworks (e.g. IFRS, PFMA, King IV etc.)
Knowledge of monitoring and management in Finance environment
Auditing skills (internal/external)
Sound IT related skills – SAP FI Module and integration experience

Skills
Good communication skills (Written and verbal)
Ability to work in a team to drive results
Business Acumen
Organisational skills
Presentation skills
Critical thinking/ Problem solving skills
Leadership and Management skills
People skills – relationship building & charisma
Collaborative skills
Assessing and interpreting skills
Good general knowledge of current affairs and application to Rand Water

Attitude
Analytical and pays attention to detail
Highly ethical, principled and transparent
Agile and flexible
Strong constitution, integrity and conviction
Customer-focused
Team-oriented
Proactive and resilient
Flexible and open to change
Committed to excellence and professional growth

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GROUP FINANCE TAX COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST – O Band

Closing Date
2026/08/05
Reference Number
RAN260723-1
Job Title GROUP FINANCE TAX COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST – O Band
Portfolio Finance
Job Type Classification Full Time
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Glenvista
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary
Rand Water is looking for a dynamic and technically competent Group Finance Tax Compliance Specialist to join its Finance Division. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overall tax administration management, compliance, monitoring and reporting in respect of statutory, legislative and regulatory frameworks and well as company policy and procedures. Evaluate and assess internal controls and risk impact in a finance environment. Ability to work with a cross functional team on the implementation of stringent controls with the financial arena. Development of sound taxation policies and procedures which assist in the mitigation of risk exposures. Evaluation, implementation and management of financial business processes.

Minimum Requirements
B. Com Hons (majoring in Accounting, Tax and Audit)
Preferred: Professional Qualification/Designation (CA(SA), CPrac (SA), etc
Minimum of five years’ experience with similar responsibilities
Experience in compliance monitoring and risk management in a similar environment
Experience in auditing (internal / external) for conducting assurance assessments
Experience in internal control monitoring and management in a finance environment.
Experience in accounting and company policy development and reviews.
Excellent knowledge of compliance standards in respect of statutory, legislative and regulatory frameworks including PFMA, IFRS, Income Tax, VAT, JSE requirement, King IV etc.
Excellent knowledge of financial accounting systems and experience in the management thereof.
Advanced computer literacy in respect of spreadsheet applications, word documents and power-point presentations
IT related experience in cloud computing, cybersecurity, application development and programming, networking and wireless, analytics and data management, systems and enterprise architecture, AI and machine learning, coding, Help desk and tech support and virtualization.

Primary Duties
To perform risk-based assessments that drive the annual compliance and internal control assurance work plan. Development of the annual compliance and internal control assurance work plan.
Designing, developing, and implementing sampling and testing procedures to measure various finance unit’s compliance and internal control status.
Liaising with finance units to explain procedures, reporting and findings raised.
To review, recommend and develop financial related policies, processes and frameworks to ensure that the finance environment complies in all respects with all governance protocols, statutory, regulatory and legislative frameworks.
Keeping abreast of changes in relevant frameworks and communication and implementation thereof to ensure timely compliance.
To provide complete, accurate and reliable information to management on Rand Water’s compliance status.
Using data analytics, trend analysis and technology to quantify the effectiveness of compliance and internal control programs and identify potential issues.
Conduct/ Direct internal investigation of compliance issues.
To provide sound technical advice to the Rand Water business relating to technical compliance matters.
Assurance audits over implemented technical advice/ new standards/ legislation/ regulations applied in finance.
Review financial accounting systems, processes and controls in the finance department.
Report & assess compliance with internal controls adopted and implemented. Effective monitoring, reporting and oversight over said internal controls.
Management and responsibility for the administration of internal and external audits in the Business Unit and Rand Water, respectively.
Development a training plan and facilitate compliance related training and development to ensure that the finance business unit is abreast of legislation, application and any changes thereto.
Preparation and implementation of an annual compliance and internal control assurance work plan. i.e. Review of Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and Annual Financial Statements
Monitor and manage compliance risk to avoid potential exposure to legal penalties, financial forfeiture, and material loss, resulting from failure to act in accordance with industry laws and regulations, internal policies or prescribed best practices.
To identify, assess and manage the impact of compliance related risks to the Finance Business Unit and advise on corrective action to mitigate the associated risks.
Monitoring of tax compliance services, in terms of review and reporting on compliance statuses.
Management and administration of internal and external audits in the Business Unit and Rand Water, respectively.
Management of tax compliance services, in terms of review and reporting on compliance statuses.
Provision of other ad-hoc compliance related services in support of Rand Water Group Regulatory & Compliance Services.

Knowledge
A sound knowledge of taxation compliance requirements
Knowledge of Legislative, Statutory and Regulatory Frameworks (e.g. IFRS, PFMA, King IV etc.)
Knowledge of monitoring and management in Finance environment
Auditing skills (internal/external)
Sound IT related skills – SAP FI Module and integration experience

Skills
Good communication skills (Written and verbal)
Ability to work in a team to drive results
Business Acumen
Organisational skills
Presentation skills
Critical thinking/ Problem solving skills
Leadership and Management skills
People skills – relationship building & charisma
Collaborative skills
Assessing and interpreting skills
Good general knowledge of current affairs and application to Rand Water
Attitude
Analytical and pays attention to detail
Highly ethical, principled and transparent
Agile and flexible
Strong constitution, integrity and conviction
Customer-focused
Team-oriented
Proactive and resilient
Flexible and open to change
Committed to excellence and professional growth

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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT – M

Closing Date
2026/08/03
Reference Number
RAN260720-1
Job Title FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT – M
Portfolio Finance
Job Type Classification Full Time
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Glenvista
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary
Timely and accurate processing of Rand Water’s financial results by producing error-free accounting input through verifying, allocating, analysing, posting and reconciling general ledger accounts ensuring the integrity of the entity’s trail balance & VAT activities, through business partnering, driving standardisation and review of end to end business processes, control environment and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation such as Water Services Act, Public Finance Management Act, VAT and IFRS.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent qualification in Finance (NQF 7).
Minimum 3 years’ experience in the financial accounting environment, all aspects relating to financial processing, systems, compliance & reporting.
SAP experience will be an added advantage.

Primary Duties
Prepare accurate and timely recordings of all financial transactions.
Maintaining Master data and change control activities.
Prepare and capture journals monthly.
Prepare reconciliation of General Ledger accounts.
Prepare the Rand Water Group trial balance monthly.
Responsible for all projects settlements at month end.
Conduct GL verifications to identify misclassifications between general ledger accounts and approves the correction of identifies misapplications of the APM and errors in accounting
Assist with audit requirements and audit readiness.
Provide feedback / input to audit queries, RFIs and findings.
Engage with end users on accuracy of VAT and costs allocations within the system and agree on appropriate corrective measures.
Standard filing practice of journals, financial supporting documentation & reports.
Keep abreast with approved policies and procedures effective in the organisation and identify impact to the trial balance.
Implement initiatives that promote Business partnering through continuous engagement with relevant end users.
Prepare the notes to the Group’s annual and interim financial statements.
Ensures that strategic initiatives are implemented according to the approved plan.

Knowledge
Working knowledge of SAP FI systems and integration with other modules
Understanding of accounting and business policies, procedures, and processes
Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
Knowledge and application of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
VAT Legislation
National Treasury regulations & reporting

Skills
Good communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Computer literate especially proficiency in Microsoft office programs and financial accounting packages
Decision making abilities and initiative.
Innovative and bring new solutions
Strong financial analysis skills
Excellent organising skills
Attitude
Advanced analytical judgment
Strong ethical and professional conduct
Leadership and mentoring
Works independently and proactive thinker
Stakeholder management
Integrity & Honesty
Attention to detail
Reliable
Ability to operate within a team environment.
Deadline driven
Problem solving/troubleshooting and resolving issues with little supervision.

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Inventory Administrator

Closing Date
2026/07/29
Reference Number
RAN260714-2
Job Title Inventory Administrator
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Full Time
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Vereeniging
Location – Site Scientific Services
Job Advert Summary
Rand Water is seeking a highly organised, analytical, and results-driven Inventory Administrator to join the Scientific Services Division based at Analytical Services, Vereeniging.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management and control of inventory in accordance with Rand Water policies, procedures, and relevant legislation. The role includes inventory planning and forecasting, inventory control, warehouse management, procurement support, reporting, compliance management, and supervision of stores personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the supply chain and uninterrupted availability of critical inventory items.

Minimum Requirements
•National Diploma (NQF 6) in Management
•National Diploma (NQF 6) in Inventory Management or Warehouse Management
•Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field (will be advantageous)
•Minimum 5 years Inventory experience
•Minimum 2 years Supervisory experience
•Experience using the SAP Materials Management (MM) module or an equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
•Valid driver’s license

Primary Duties
Manage inventory levels through effective stock control, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), inventory forecasting, and maintenance of minimum, maximum and reorder levels
Coordinate and oversee receiving, issuing, storage, transfer, and disposal of inventory, including the management of redundant, obsolete, and expired stock
Conduct monthly and bi-annual stock counts, investigate variances, compile reconciliation reports, and process inventory adjustments in accordance with approved procedures
Coordinate the procurement, replenishment and inventory control of chemicals and critical stock items to support operational requirements
Analyse inventory trends, monitor inventory turnover and slow-moving stock, and implement inventory optimisation initiatives to improve service levels while reducing carrying costs.
Ensure the availability of critical inventory required for operational continuity and implement mitigation measures for high-risk inventory categories
Ensure inventory is stored, handled, and controlled in compliance with legislative requirements, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) standards, SHEQ requirements, and Rand Water policies
Supervise stores’ personnel, monitor performance, provide coaching and training, and support recruitment and employment equity objectives
Maintain accurate inventory records and inventory master data within SAP Materials Management (MM).
Compile monthly inventory reports, inventory reconciliations, annual procurement plans, quarterly inventory reviews, and provide administrative support on departmental business initiatives
Participate in audits, risk management activities, procedure reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and occupational health and safety requirements
Knowledge
•Inventory management principles
•Warehouse management
•Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)
•Supply Chain Management
•SAP Materials Management (MM)
•SHEQ Management Systems
•Occupational Health and Safety legislation
•ISO Management Systems

Skills
•Analytical and problem-solving skills
•Inventory planning and forecasting
•Report writing and data analysis
•Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
•Communication and interpersonal skills
•Leadership and supervisory skills
•Conflict resolution and stakeholder management
•Customer Service Orientation

Attitude
Customer Focus
Results Driven
Accountability
Attention to Detail
Integrity and Ethical Conduct
Planning and Organising
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Teamwork and Collaboration
Compliance and Risk Awareness
Adaptability
Continuous Improvement
Leadership and People Development
Ability to Work Under Pressure

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Senior Process Controller Pumping (A1 Operator)

Closing Date
2026/08/03
Reference Number
RAN260706-2
Job Title Senior Process Controller Pumping (A1 Operator)
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Full Time
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Three Rivers East, Vereeniging
Location – Site Zuikerbosch

Job Advert Summary
To monitor fore bay level, main pumps, pump outputs, destination station, pump efficiencies and to capture all information as required by the shift supervisor for compilation of daily and monthly reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate)/ Related N3/ NQF 4 Water and Wastewater Treatment process control • 2 years’ previous water purification plant experience • Computer literacy • Driver’s license with the ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 driver test • National Diploma in Water Care/ Electrical or Mechanical Engineering will serve as an added advantage • Process Controller Classification as per DWS regulation will be added advantage

Primary Duties
The critical functions will include: • Starting and stopping of pumps, following the required operations procedure. • Monitoring of pump performance and taking daily readings • Reporting defects on the plant on time to ensure plant availability • Changeover of standby plant as per schedule •Ensure pump available for maintenance when requested• Ensure the working environment is safe and comply with occupational health and safety regulations. • Ensure the ISO requirements are met and complied with at all times

Knowledge

• Operating of HV and LV electrical equipment and large pumping units • Basic knowledge of OHS Act and its applications • Basic knowledge and application of ISO requirements

Skills

• Communication skills (Verbal and written). • Administrative skills • Problem solving skills • Analytical skills

Attitude

• Safety conscious whilst ensuring plant reliability • Customer orientation • Punctuality

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