BOARD SECRETARY: MZIMVUBU-TSITSIKAMMA CATCHMENT
MANAGEMENT AGENCY (MTCMA) REF NO: MTCMA 04

SALARY :

R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package)

CENTRE :

East London

REQUIREMENTS :

• A BCom.
• Law / LLB or equivalent degree.
• Admitted attorney.
• Registration as a Chartered Secretary with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators will be advantageous.
• A minimum of five (5) years Middle / Senior Managerial experience.
• Experience as a Company Secretary.
• Understanding of SA Law in general, administrative law, labour law, water law, public entities, governance and ethics.

Behavioural Competencies required:

• Analytical,
• negotiation,
• liaison,
• consultation,
• advanced communication,
• information monitoring,
• compliance and risk management,
• ethical,
• strategic thinking,
• quality oriented,
• lateral thinking and attention to detail.
• May be subjected to extended working hours.

DUTIES :

Committee Work:

• Ensure submission of annual schedule of meetings for Board
  and Committee meetings.
• Ensure convening of meetings, preparation of agenda and taking minutes of Board and its Committees.
• Address correspondence and communication relating to the Board.
• Ensure collation and maintaining of information and documentation relating to Board and Committee meetings.
• Ensure the secure recording and archiving of minutes of meetings.
• Guide the writing of interim and annual reports for the Board.
• Ensure that decisions taken by the Board are communicated to relevant stakeholders to be implemented fully.

Guidance and Advice:

Advise and guide the Board by promoting insight and clarity on its appointment, constitution, and the related legal, ethical, good governance, accounting and financial implications of the proposed/implemented policies and decisions. Assist the Chairperson and Chief Executive, in matters relating to the DWS and the Board. Provide advice with regard to the specific roles and responsibilities of the Board as a whole, and those of the individual role- players:

Chairperson, CEO, and Board members. Provide advice with regard to the appointment and constitution of the required sub-committees (e.g., audit, risk, or other), with regard to ensuring corporate governance. Manage the risk by ensuring and monitoring compliance of the implementation of policies and procedures relating to NWA, PFMA and other related legislation and guidelines.

Provide regulatory, compliance and relevant advice to the Governing Board on usage of water resources to relevant national, provincial and local government departments, WUAs, farmers. Corporate Governance: Formulate and implement corporate governance strategies for the organisation. Ensure the organisation remains aware of any changing requirements in connection with corporate governance and responds accordingly.

Provide advice on corporate governance working practices arising out of changes in legislation affecting the organisation. Support the organisation with the research, development and implementation of policies required for corporate governance. Liaison as necessary with external organisations and staff at all levels on a wide variety of governance related matters.

Legal Support:

Take overall responsibility of legal services in the organisation. Deal with contractual and related matters. Provide internal legal advisory services to the Board as and when required. Facilitate and ensure compliance to relevant statutes. Provide continuous updates on changes to legislation to the organisation and the Board. Set up systems that ensure the Board complies with all applicable codes, as well as its legal and statutory obligations.

ENQUIRIES :

Mr Conrad Greve Tel No: (012) 336 8402

APPLICATIONS :

All applications to be submitted online on the online link
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

NOTE :

The Mzimvubu-Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency (MTCMA) is a
Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the
provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and
National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department
of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar
employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms
of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service
Act.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: VAAL-ORANGE CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY REF NO: VOCMA 08

SALARY :

R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package)

CENTRE :

Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS :

• A relevant B-Degree NQF level 7 (Accounting, Financial Management or other relevant qualification).
• A post-graduate qualification and/or designation with relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in financial management of which 5 years must be at middle/senior managerial level.
• Extensive knowledge of financial management, PFMA and Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) and some knowledge of local government sector, public service act and regulations.

Behavioural Competencies required:

• Strategic Capability and Leadership Programme and Project Management.
• Attention to detail.
• Financial Management.
• Change Management.
• Knowledge Management.
• Service Delivery Innovation (SDI).
• Problem solving and Analysis.
• People Management and Empowerment.
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• Good Communication.
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct.

DUTIES :

Strategic oversight on financial management within CMA: Assume overall
responsibility for general financial and management accounting activities,
budget (preparation and compliance), revenue collection, supply chain
management and asset management functions, payroll, and banking, ensuring
compliance to relevant legislation, prescripts, policies and agreements.
Establish, implement and enhance accounting and internal control systems,
policies and procedures in compliance with GRAP, PFMA, Treasury
Regulations and other legislation.

 

Develop and implement a cost management strategy through effective accounting controls and financial management techniques. Ensure compliance with policies and provide guidance, assess risks and financial viability of existing & new Policies, Projects and all customer agreements. Direct the financial strategy of the organisation to ensure availability of adequate financial resources. Provide strategic financial advice to executive management and the Board.

 

Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to all internal and external governance structures. Set perimeters for cash flow management and operations of the finance personnel. Ensure financial data integrity in terms of timeliness, accuracy and reliability. Oversee and provide assistance during the annual audit; respond to audit findings and implement recommendations as required. Stay abreast of new trends in the field of accounting, financial management, budgeting etc.

Provide strategic direction in the provision of other Corporate Support Services within the CMA:

• Provide strategic direction in the implementation of HR policies, prescripts and strategies.
• Ensure provision of IT services and that associated risks are effectively mitigated.
• Ensure provision of office support services including facilities management.

Departmental/Staff Management:

• Establish appropriate service and staffing levels;
• monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures and allocate resources accordingly to meet departmental strategies priorities.
• Responsible for the related sections of the APP, Shareholders Compact, and Annual Report.

ENQUIRIES :

Mr C Greve Tel No: (012) 336 5826

APPLICATIONS :

All applications to be submitted online on the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

NOTE :

The Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource
Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National
Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South
Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation.
Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and
conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act,
though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.