Head: National Water Partnerships Programme and Water

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or Master’s in Development Finance or Master’s in Business Administration, B.Com Finance,
• Minimum of 5 years' experience at management level and 15 years’ relevant experience in a similar job role.
• Minimum of 5 years’ demonstrable experience in water infrastructure/sector.
• Experience raising capital for infrastructure projects will be a distinct advantage
• Proven ability in developing water projects in the areas of:
  • wastewater treatment
  • bulk water supply
  • water reticulation
• Demonstrable track record of effective leadership regarding large projects
• Track record on stakeholder management
• Sound knowledge and an understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, policies, systems and procedures governing the water sector and how it relates to provision of water services by municipalities
• Experienced communicator and negotiator at a senior level
• Qualification in Project/Programme Management will be advantageous
• ECSA and/or other relevant professional registration will be advantageous
• Must be able to write complex technical and non-technical documents and briefs
• Must be able to communicate complex problems or concepts

KPAs:

• Identify and develop projects to form part of the Water Programme
• Source funding for the design, preparation and implementation of the Water Programme from relevant and applicable local and international climate finance institutions
• Develop and submit the NWPP short-, medium- and long-term plan/s for approval by the OSC
• Accountable for the achievement of financial and non-financial targets of the NWPP. 
• Resource the NWPP & WPO with the required skills and expertise to perform the work required for successful implementation of the programme
• Identify and advise on joint ventures, investment opportunities and management consulting projects
• Conduct a macro market needs analysis for the water sector
• Implement projects derived from the programmes
• Develop a procurement strategy and plan to implement feasibility studies for the respective sub-programmes & implement projects developed through the WPO sub programmes
• People management

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