Job Description

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.

Skills Required