Job Vacancies at Department of Water and Sanitation

REQUIREMENTS:

• An ABET certificate or relevant qualification.
• Cleaning experience in the laboratory will serve as an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning principles.
• Basic knowledge of chemical use e.g., dilution/mixing. Understanding of cleaning equipment used.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of record keeping. Basic understanding and applying of laboratory safety rules.
• Basic understanding of applying or using chemicals correctly.
• Good communication and interpersonal relations.

DUTIES:

• Clean laboratory and equipment.
• Remove all laboratory waste according to procedures.
• Clean glass and plastic ware according to procedures.
• Remove and connect gas cylinders.
• Complete relevant forms to ensure traceability of laboratory activities.
• Stock taking of cleaning materials.
• Requesting cleaning materials as and when needed.
• Clean storerooms, kitchen, offices, corridors, and boardrooms any other environment allocated for cleaning.
• Emptying waste bins.
• Prepare boardrooms for meetings.
• Arrange crockery, utensils and cutlery required during meetings.
• Wash and keep stock of crockery, utensils, and cutlery.
• Fill and refill drinking water containers.
• Clean rest rooms.
• Refill hand wash liquid and toilet papers.
• Report broken machines and equipment.

Note: Preference will be given to male candidates

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REQUIREMENTS:

• A Senior / Grade 12 Certificate with Mathematics / Mathematic Literacy as a passed subject.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft: Word, Excel, and Power Point).
• Basic Knowledge in handling laboratory equipment.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Good organizing skills. Willingness to acquire new skills.

DUTIES:

• Assist in the supply and dispatching of sampling materials to various monitors for scheduled and ad hoc requests.
• Ensure that sample material routing is done on time, print tags and schedules.
• Keep address lists of monitors up to date. Assist in creation of work sheets and batch logged samples in packing lists according to different analysis groups.
• Management of queries relating to problem samples, logging and re-checking on both Water Management System (WMS) and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) as well as doing the verification of samples packed for analysis in laboratories.
• Responsible for preparation of filter papers, assist in filling of Lugol and ethanol to glass bottles and the packing of Petri dishes.
• Partake in timeous stock taking.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• A National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Office Management and Technology / Public Management / Business Administration.
• Three (3) years’ experience in Office Management at supervisory middle management level.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of public service policies and administrative procedures. Knowledge of the functioning of the National Government.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office e.g., MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Financial Management, Project Management, and Administration.
• Understanding of secretarial duties.
• Computer literacy.
• People and sound organizational skills.
• High level of reliability.
• Ability to act with tact and discretion.
• Knowledge of dispute resolution process.
• Understanding of social and economic development issues.
• Basic knowledge of Financial Management and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Knowledge management.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• People and diversity management.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. An understanding of and commitment to government objectives, policies, and programmes.
• Ability to ensure high level of quality.

DUTIES:

• Scrutinize all incoming correspondence (E Mail, letters, reports, and phone messages).
• Preparation of presentations and reports. Arrange, organize workshops, and meetings.
• Record basic minutes of the meetings of the Chief Director where required.
• Represent manager at certain meetings and workshops.
• Manage queries.
• Liaise with travel agencies to make travel arrangements.
• Process the travel and subsistence claims.
• Management of budget.
• Manage and supervise human resources. Manage procurement.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in financial management at NQF 7.
• Three (3) years relevant supervisory experience at supervisory middle management level.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Knowledge and understanding on human resource management legislation, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of 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, clerical procedures and systems.
• Understanding of departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of governmental financial systems, principles, and practice of financial accounting.
• Knowledge of framework for managing performance information, business strategy transaction and alignment.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• People and diversity management.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
• Accountability and ethical conduct.

DUTIES:

• Analize debtors age analysis. Identify overdue debt monthly to identify all defaulting customers.
• Provide training and support to regions/clusters offices on debt management.
• Implement and monitor debt management policies, strategies, procedures, and financial reporting prescripts to ensure completeness and accuracy of debt and financial reporting.
• Maintenance of systems to ensure seamless flow of information and reconciliation of debt related systems.
• Assist clusters with debt management related functions.
• Attend to and monitor any debt management related queries delegated to subordinates.
• Verify all submissions from clusters for correctness and completeness and send to Deputy Director for recommendations.
• Manage commission claim for Billing Agents and Service Providers as well as write offs.
• Processing of adjustments/journals that are debt related.
• Support the implementation of projects and compile monthly debt management reports Ensure all Debt Management transactions are performed in line with relevant policies, prescripts, regulations and with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Monitor refund register.
• Approve documents from staff on system workflow.
• Sign off SAP Authorization forms for subordinates and approve leave requests.
• Staff management and training. Attend meetings as and when required.
• Supervise staff and sign their performance agreements and assessments.
• Assist the Deputy Director in the effective execution of his/her responsibilities.
• Assist with financial year-end procedures and compiling of audit file.
• Attend to audit queries and formulating of responses.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in financial management at NQF 7.
• Three (3) years relevant supervisory experience at supervisory middle management level.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Knowledge and understanding on human resource management legislation, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of 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, clerical procedures and systems.
• Understanding of departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of governmental financial systems, principles, and practice of financial accounting.
• Knowledge of framework for managing performance information, business strategy transaction and alignment.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• People and diversity management.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
• Accountability and ethical conduct.

DUTIES:

• Analize debtors age analysis. Identify overdue debt monthly to identify all defaulting customers.
• Provide training and support to regions/clusters offices on debt management.
• Implement and monitor debt management policies, strategies, procedures, and financial reporting prescripts to ensure completeness and accuracy of debt and financial reporting.
• Maintenance of systems to ensure seamless flow of information and reconciliation of debt related systems.
• Assist clusters with debt management related functions.
• Attend to and monitor any debt management related queries delegated to subordinates.
• Verify all submissions from clusters for correctness and completeness and send to Deputy Director for recommendations.
• Manage commission claim for Billing Agents and Service Providers as well as write offs.
• Processing of adjustments/journals that are debt related.
• Support the implementation of projects and compile monthly debt management reports Ensure all Debt Management transactions are performed in line with relevant policies, prescripts, regulations and with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Monitor refund register.
• Approve documents from staff on system workflow.
• Sign off SAP Authorization forms for subordinates and approve leave requests.
• Staff management and training. Attend meetings as and when required.
• Supervise staff and sign their performance agreements and assessments.
• Assist the Deputy Director in the effective execution of his/her responsibilities.
• Assist with financial year-end procedures and compiling of audit file.
• Attend to audit queries and formulating of responses.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Science degree (BSc) (Hon) or relevant qualification. Compulsory registration with the South African Council of Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a professional Natural Scientist.
• Three (3) years postqualification of natural-scientific experience. Working knowledge of programming languages commonly used in data preparation for hydrological and hydraulic modelling will serve as an added advantage.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Experience in hydrological and/or river modelling skills and their application in flood monitoring and forecasting.
• Intimate knowledge and proven experience in working with hydrological data and information management systems/software, hydrological application of real-time or near real-time data transmission systems.
• Working knowledge and application of climate and weather forecasts in flood management.

DUTIES:

• Developing and implementing hydrologic and hydraulic modelling systems for application in flood management.
• Forecasting and control at dams in South Africa.
• Providing early flood warning service to local and regional communities as well as riparian neighboring states downstream of major South African water resource infrastructure.
• Developing and implementing flood data and information management systems.
• Providing flood monitoring, forecasting, control, and early warning expertise to DWS, capacity building, information sharing and international water cooperation programmes, adapting the latest findings, innovations, and best practices in flood monitoring, forecasting and control at dams in South Africa.
• Provide professional technical advice and flood control support services to other directorates and other organizations.
• Keep abreast with the latest developments in the fields of dam safety, flood management, forecasting control, formulating new protocols and standards to reflect the latest trends.
• Participate in the operation of the Vaal and Bloemhof dams, in the Orange-Vaal system during extreme flood events.
• Liaise with the Operation Clusters in the DWS at National and Provincial levels on all relevant communal issues.
• Attend meetings and perform work on behalf of the Department around the country, which may entail long and inconvenient travel and working hours.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree at (NQF 7) in Internal Auditing/Auditing/Accounting. Three (3) to (5) five years relevant experience in Information Technology Auditor in Internal Audit.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• IAT/Honours/ Certification in CISA or CIA or CA or a BCOM degree, TeamMate Audit Management System and two years’ experience in data analysis will be a requirement. Generic competencies.
• Knowledge of Information systems auditing standards including the Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT).
• Knowledge of application and general IT control reviews (security).
• Knowledge of data analysis, ACL, CAAT’s. Knowledge of IT security, network communications, and client server environment.
• Ability to perform technical Information system audits.
• Sound knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principle.
• Good understanding of Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Good interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills, ability to work independently and under pressure, and willingness to travel when required.
• Skills in the application of audit methodology and execution of audit procedures in accordance with the approved audit programme.
• Ability to identify and analyse risks during the execution of the audit. Problem solving.

DUTIES:

• Supervise the execution of the Information Technology audit plan including audit universe and overseeing timely execution of the plan.
• Lead the Technology Audit Projects including System Development Reviews, Change Control Management, Database Controls, Contingency Planning/Disaster Recovery Reviews, Operating Systems Reviews, Applications Reviews and General Controls.
• Identifying and assessing technology and business risks, developing effective audit programs to address risks, executing appropriate test of controls, presenting results and recommendations to management, developing effective audit report.
• Participating in special projects to improve information system controls and management information.
• Partnering with management to develop practical and costeffective solutions to IT internal controls issues.
• Serving as a department subject matter expert on technology controls and practices and providing audit teams with appropriate input on related audit coverage.
• Establishing strong relationships with technology business management to stay abreast of business issues and changes to the risk profile of the Department.
• Staying current on changes in information technology, audit, financial services, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement of IT audit processes and practices.
• Coaching, developing, and training audit staff.
• Ensuring that audits are performed in line with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and COBIT methodology.
• Track audit issues raised and report on them to the Deputy Director/Director.
• Provide consultation services to the business in line with the IIA standards.