Rand Water Board Members x12

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Advert Summary

DISCLAIMER: The probation policy is not applicable to Board Member appointments and does not apply to this advert.

THE MINISTER OF WATER AND SANITATION HEREBY CALLS FOR THE NOMINATION OF MEMBERS TO BE APPOINTED TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF RAND WATER FOR A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM COMMENCING FROM 20 SEPTEMBER 2026 TO 21 SEPTEMBER 2030.

The Minister of Water and Sanitation as the Executive Authority and Shareholder representative of Rand Water is responsible for appointing Board Members to the Water Boards.

Therefore Rand Water requires Board Members who will be able to reflect on the vision of the organization and mirror the required skills against the core competencies of the business in order to enable the attainment of the vision and provide necessary oversight and guidance in governance risk management scientific and engineering disciplines relating to water management financial management and accounting innovation and technology environment and strategy development and compliance to regulatory environment.

Accordingly Rand Water seeks to appoint highly skilled and visionary Board Members who can contribute to achieving its strategic objectives.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide an oversight role and constructive engagement as a non-executive member of the Rand Water Board.
To support the Rand Water Executive Management to deliver value-added services and business confidence in discharging their roles and responsibilities commensurate to a leading bulk water services utility in South Africa.
To provide strategic guidance uphold sound governance principles and support Rand Water management in fulfilling its vision of delivering sustainable reliable and high-quality water services to South Africa.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum: an Appropriate Recognized Bachelors Degree Qualification at NQF Level 7.
Desired: an Appropriate Recognized Tertiary Qualification at NQF Level 9 or equivalent.
Experience in one or more of the following areas:

Engineering and science with demonstrable experience expertise and specialisation in water services management water resource management water project management environmental management construction management as well asConstruction Occupational Health and Safety.
Commercial law corporate governance compliance and risk management and stakeholder relations management.
Accounting treasury investments and financial management supply chain management and information and digital technology governance and information management (DTIM).
Project management especially the management of large capital expenditure or infrastructure projects and water project management and understanding of the regulatory framework governing such projects.

At least five (5) years experience as a non-executive director in a governance centered organization preferably in the Water sector or related Sector/s. Preference will be given to candidates with seasoned business / governance / professional expertise who have served on a Board and/or Board Structures in an executive / non-executive capacity in of a private and/or public sector entity or an organisation similar to Rand Water.
At least five (5) years experience as a member of a board committee within a governance centered organization preferably in the Water Sector or related Sector.
Proven experience of at least 5 -10 years at Executive / Senior managerlevel in an organization similar to Rand Water and experience interacting at Board/Committee level and demonstrable experience in navigating Board and / or management and / or boardroom dynamics.

Understanding and appropriate knowledge and experience on the role of the Board directors fiduciary duties in accordance with the requirements the PFMA and WSA King IV Code on Good Corporate Governance in South Africa (King IV) the Companies Act and other codes / legislation applicable to boards;
Experience in the governance of either Medical Schemes Act or Pension Funds Act or similar employee funds as well as understanding of the rules of such funds / applicable legislation will be advantageous.
Personal attributes of objectivity integrity good reputation commitment.
Should be a South African citizen by birth.

Job Advert SummaryDISCLAIMER: The probation policy is not applicable to Board Member appointments and does not apply to this advert.THE MINISTER OF WATER AND SANITATION HEREBY CALLS FOR THE NOMINATION OF MEMBERS TO BE APPOINTED TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF RAND WATER FOR A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM COMMENCING ...