PWWS435-2026 DEPUTY DIRECTOR: WATER AND SANITATION INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING & REGULATIONS MANAGEMENT

DEPARTMENT: WATER AND SANITATION BUSINESS UNIT

Division: Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Planning and Implementation

Section: Infrastructure Planning and System Development Services

Location: Lesedi House

Reference number

PWWS435-2026

Position

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: WATER AND SANITATION INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND REGULATIONS MANAGEMENT

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T17

Scale

R819 048,00 – R1 137 540,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R1 212 322,00 – R1 617 703,00 per annum

Job purpose

To be responsible for the execution of the strategic planning function within the Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Division, which encompasses the development of policies, integrated development planning, water services planning and master planning, in addition to capital budgeting (capex)

Appointment 

requirements

An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in BEng, BSc Engineering or BTech Civil Engineering (Water or Urban) or in a study field related to the position
At least eight years’ relevant working experience in a water and sanitation infrastructure environment

Managerial experience will be an added advantage

Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa will be an added advantage

Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy (advanced Excel) and knowledge of SAP

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Having integrity; sound financial management skills; ability to pay attention to detail; calm disposition and strength of character; people management skills; innovative thinking skills; willingness to accept responsibility

Primary functions

Manage and participate in the execution of the strategic planning functions for water and sanitation service provision

Provide financial management for the division in compliance with legislation and corporate procedures

Monitor and report on project progress to top management

Integrate business information systems and compile information for the Integrated Development Plan, Water Services Development Plan and business plan management

Ensure the development of policies, service standards and regulatory requirements for water service provision in compliance with legislation

Liaise with government departments and other stakeholders to ensure continuous communication and interaction with regard to municipal water and sanitation provision

Execute generic management functions

SAP

S70006422

New/natural attrition

Natural attrition

Enquiries

M Myanga (012 358 7991) or T Mahlaela (012 358 4466)