WATER SECTOR SPECIALIST 

SALARY R909 735 – R1 137 180 PER ANNUM

To assist the Water Sector Manager in building strategic partnerships with stakeholders in the Water Sector by providing specialist knowledge and insights to build successful, long-term, strategic relationships between the EWSETA and stakeholders in the Water Sector.

Brief Overview of the Role

The Water Sector Specialist has the following focus areas:

  • Collecting, interpreting, and leveraging available sector data.
  • Demonstrating thought leadership in the Water Sector by sharing knowledge and insights at various industry fora, writing and publishing articles/thought pieces/blogs, etc. in relevant publications, social media, and other means of influence.
  • Linking the EWSETA and its mechanisms and processes for skills development in the Water Sector to the relevant stakeholders allocated to this role.
  • Creating value for the EWSETA stakeholders and partners in the Water Sector from a skills development perspective by utilising deep insight regarding the Water Sector to link to the EWSETA’s value creation opportunities.
  • Building commitment rather than resistance from the stakeholders and drives sustainable and ethical results beyond blind adherence to EWSETA processes and policies.
  • Contributing technical specialist expertise in service of organisational outcomes and value creation.
  • Building a large and relevant network within the Water Sector, in the organisation and among stakeholders to support the delivery of richer solutions to the sector’s needs and using the network directly to help to achieve the EWSETA’s mandate and vision.
  • Being in the role of a business partner to the rest of the EWSETA Skills Strategy and Operations team.
  • Advocating for the valuable contribution the EWSETA is making to understanding and responding to market forces within the Water Sector.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and Coordinate Water Sector Events and Initiatives
  • Strategic Communications
  • Water Industry Thought Leadership
  • Business Partnerships
  • Collecting Water Sector Data for Research Purposes
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Team Coordination and Self-Management

 

Application Process

Please click here to download the full detailed Job Description for the role of the Water Sector Specialist.
CVs and Certified Qualifications of suitably qualified persons must be forwarded to newrecruitment@ewseta.org.za by no later than the Close of Business 07 April 2025 (i.e. by 16:30 p.m.). Enquiries may be directed to the HR Manager at 010 109 3250 or Mthenjwa Radebe at mthenjwar@ewseta.org.za. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. EWSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment/s for the advertised post.
Appointment will be made in line with the EWSETA Employment Equity targets, i.e. African Male, Coloured Male and Female.

NB: Please use the name of the position on the subject line of your application email.