Duties and Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES

* Overseeing the legal allocation, processing and monitoring of both ground and surface water use permits within the hydrological boundary.
* Leading environmental frameworks to mitigate land degradation, control pollution and regulate users discharging effluent into natural water bodies.
* Supervising the billing, assessment and collection of sub-catchment water rates, user fees and statutory levies to maintain financial self-sufficiency.
* Supervising internal departments that include Water Resources, Finance and Administration, and setting key performance targets to foster staff productivity.
* Serving as the chief mediator in resolving localised, water-related disputes and allocation conflicts between communities, mining operations and commercial entities.
* Educating local communities and commercial consumers on sustainable water utilisation practices, water conservation techniques and regulatory requirements.
* Managing departmental staff performance, training and development in line with NDS2 and Vision 2030.
* Liaising with government departments, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders on water management issues.


Qualifications and Experience
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

* Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Geography and Environmental Science, Civil or Water Resources Management, Business Management, Commerce or any relevant qualification.
* A qualification in Integrated Water Resources Management or any water-related field is an added advantage.
* Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Project Management (MPM), or Master’s in Environmental Policy or Strategic Management is an added advantage.
* Must have a minimum of 5 years’ working experience in water resources management at the Sub-Catchment level or higher. TestYour Water

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