
Chief Director: Water Institutions Management
Salary or stipendR1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive salary packages)
The Department of Water And Sanitation is looking for a Chief Director: Water Institutions Management. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.
Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/88, page 76
- Reference number
- 301026/01
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Job level
- Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate
- Centre
- Pretoria Head Office
- Directorate
- Provincial And Entity Governance and International Cooperation
Experience
A relevant undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration, Management, Governance, Economics, Corporate Governance, Water Resource Management, Environmental Management and Engineering Science with five (5) years of experience at a senior management
Key responsibilities
- Oversee and lead the establishment and disestablishment of water sector institutions (overring water resources and services).
- Guide the development and implementation of frameworks and policies for creating or dissolving institutions within the water sector.
- Oversee the monitoring of institutions, affairs, practices, activities, behaviours, and conduct to ensure alignment with legislative and agreed-upon norms.
- Implement review mechanisms to regularly assess compliance with prescribed standards and practices.
- Oversee and lead the establishment, implementation, and effective operation of corporate governance structures, procedures, practices, controls and safeguards.
- Oversee the drafting of directives to be issued by the Minister to water governance entities.
- Collaborate with legal and regulatory teams to ensure directives are clear, enforceable and support legislative objectives.
- ENQURIES : Mr Vincent Molatana Tel No: (012) 336 8610
Additional details
- Grade: Provincial
Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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