2 Utility Services jobs in South Africa

Director: Energy and Water Services (one year contract)

• Reference Number : REFS/023227
• Number of Posts : 1

Requirements :

• Matric plus NQF7 in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering with knowledge in Public Policy, Energy Sustainability, Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation or relevant field of study, coupled with 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level working in Energy and Water Infrastructure field. Furthermore, the recommended candidate will be required to produce his/her SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Governance (NSG) prior to the appointment being made. Competencies: Working knowledge of renewable energy and water security including implementation; Knowledge of monitoring projects; Ability to evaluate projects and identify strengths and weaknesses; Broad understanding of energy, climate and change environmental issues; Good understanding of political and policy processes; Ability to implement strategic policies; Leadership, planning and organising; Change and Human Resource Management; Strategic management; Project management, implementation and monitoring; Analytical and strategic thinking; Communication and conflict resolution; Results and quality management; Report writing (reports and communiques); Risk and Financial management; Computer literacy (word, MS project, Excel, PowerPoint); Research, innovation and continuous improvement.

Duties :

• Manage the implementation of the Gauteng Energy and Water Security Strategy; Apply solid knowledge of engineering principles in energy and water infrastructure projects (solar, wind, hydro, fossil fuels), transmission, and electricity distribution systems, including water supply and treatment systems. Undertake Project and Program Management functions and this would include overseeing the drafting and evaluation of business cases, clearly presenting project rationale, benefits, risks, and financial implications. Manage the drafting of project contract management (MOAs, SLAs, quality control processes and tools). Maintain good Stakeholder Management with the three spheres of government and ensure effective cross- functional collaboration with engineers, project managers, environmental specialists, regulators, and financiers. Undertake contract administration functions for technical interventions in the form of construction projects when the need arises for both water and energy.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to people with disabilities. Applications should be submitted strictly online at or and it should be accompanied by a most recent Z83 form and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications and Identity will be submitted upon request (no postal or hand delivery applications will be accepted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend SMS candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment. The certificate for entry into SMS and full details can be sourced by the following link: Preference will be given to female applicants for SMS posts. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 08-09-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Matric plus NQF7 in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering with knowledge in Public Policy, Energy Sustainability, Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation or relevant field of study?

Do you have 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level working in Energy and Water Infrastructure field?

Do you possess the following competencies: Working knowledge of renewable energy and water security including implementation; Knowledge of monitoring projects; Ability to evaluate projects and identify strengths and weaknesses; Broad understanding of energy, climate and change environmental issues; Good understanding of political and policy processes; Ability to implement strategic policies; Leadership, planning and organising; Change and Human Resource Management; Strategic management; Project

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.