Business Unit Head: Water & Sanitation: WASA50000R

City of Ekurhuleni · Gauteng

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Minimum Competence requirements & Core Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering at NQF 8 aligned with:
MSR2 Level 5 designation of Chief Engineer or Department Head
ECSA's IDoWE, for complex engineering problems and complex engineering activities
Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer
The MSR stipulates either registration or eligibility for registration with ECSA
ECSA's IDoWE, for complex engineering problems and complex engineering activities requires registration as Professional Engineer
Relevant bachelor's degree in business or finance at NQF 7
To enable turnaround of the service and move from a technical department to a functional trading service, a business qualification is essential
MFMA minimum competence or commitment to achieve within 12 months
Computer literacy: MS Office MSR
A Master's degree in business administration MBA or equivalent will be an added advantage.
At least 10 years management experience in trading services, of which at least five 5 must have been at a Middle Management level, in a management position with similar scope and complexity

Develop and implement organisational strategy in terms of the provision portable Water & Sanitation and providing strategic direction in meeting departmental and organizational objectives.
Creating, driving and maintaining strategic relationships with decision makers and interest groups for purposes of expectation management, knowledge sharing and integration
Communicating a meaningful strategic context that articulates the Business Unit's purpose and vision in support of CoE's vision & direction and directs best practice
Define a vision for the Business Unit, in support of and aligned to the organization mandate and model
Develop and align the Business Unit operating model and value chain in relation to the organizational mandate in partnership with stakeholders
Establish & manage strategic internal & external relationship inclusive of customers, service providers & relevant legislative agencies & Structures
Take accountability for the development and implementation of a Business Unit strategy that is aligned to the organisation's strategic objectives
Translate strategic objectives into tactical service delivery plans and targets for the Business Unit in support of the organizational direction
Render effective direction in terms of development, implementation and governance of By-Law compliance throughout the Organisation
Effectively manage and lead the Business Unit.

Closing Date : 2026-08-27