CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS OF AMATOLA WATER
MISS PEMMY C.P. MAJODINA, MP, THE MINISTER OF WATER & SANITATION, HEREBY CALLS FOR TH E NOMINATION OF MEMBERS TO BE APPOINTED TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF AMATOLA WATER FOR A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM
COMMENCING 1 MARCH 2025 TO 28 FEBRUARY 2029.
The Minister of Water & Sanitation is the Executive Authority and Shareholder of Water Boards and is responsible for the
appointment of Board members. Water Boards are a state-owned entity listed in Schedule 3B of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) (PFMA), as amended and operates in terms of the Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997) (WSA).
The process of appointing a new Board will be done in line with the Schedule 1, Section 3 (1) of the Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997) (WSA).
The primary activities, as stipulated under the provisions of Sections 29 and 30 of the Water Services Act, is to provide bulk water. The strategic objectives are:
• Plan, develop, operate, and maintain infrastructure to ensure sustainable water service delivery.
• Manage and optimise financial affairs to meet current and future obligations.
• Secure the supply and quality of raw water resources.
• Achieve an aligned, effective, and efficient institution through optimisation of all business processes and systems.
• Engage and strengthen strategic partnerships with all relevant stakeholders.
PRIMARY DUTIES
• Provide oversight on the governance and statutory requirements of Amatola Water as a State-Owned Entity and ensure overall
compliance with the applicable legislative and regulatory framework,
• Exercise oversight on the implementation of the Amatola Water strategy, business model and the overall policies as applicable
to the business operations,
• Contribute relevant technical and independent governance knowledge to assist the Board to effectively discharge its mandate
and to exercise its fiduciary responsibilities,
• Promote accountability principles to ensure that the Executive Management achieves the organisation’s vision and financial
sustainability,
• Exercise independent oversight on the management of strategic risks within the organisation and review the implementation of
the required risk mitigation strategies by Executive Management,
• Ensure the submission of the required statutory reports to the shareholder and other statutory bodies in line with the stipulated
timeframes and statutory compliance requirements,
• Attend Board and Committee meetings in accordance with the approved Annual Corporate calendar and the approved annual
Committee work plan,
• Contribute towards and positively impact strategic level discussions during Board and/or Committee meetings.
Role Requirements
In-depth understanding of the following:
• Water sector, private and public sector governance | Statutory compliance requirements for SOEs, the Water Services Act, PFMA,
Treasury Regulations and other legislation applicable to SOEs | Applicable accounting standards and compliance requirements
applicable to SOEs | Treasury Management | Interpretation of financial statements | Strategy formulation and oversight | Policy
Review and Formulation | Human Capital management and legislation and policies applicable to employees of SOEs | Risk and
Compliance Management | Stakeholder Relations Management | IT Governance.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
• Tertiary Qualification at NQF Level 8 or equivalent relevant experience,
• 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,
• Commercial law, corporate governance, compliance and risk management, financial management, human resources
management, supply chain management stakeholder relations management and information and communications technology
(ICT) management.
• Appropriate knowledge, understanding and experience in exercising fiduciary duties in accordance with the provisions of the
PFMA and WSA, King IV Code on Good Corporate Governance in South Africa (King IV), the Companies Act and other applicable
relevant legislation,
• Seasoned business/professional expertise with extensive experience and requisite skills set in serving on a Board and/or Board
Structures of a private and/or public sector entity.
• Proven experience as a Senior Manager or Executive in an organisation similar to Amatola Water and experience interacting at
Board/Committee level.
• Personal attributes of objectivity, integrity, good reputation, commitment and should be a South African citizen.
• Public sector experience
Added Advantage:
• A Chartered Director (SA) or Certified Director or membership of a relevant professional body to demonstrate sound knowledge
underpinned by the Director Competency Framework in line with the IoDSA or other professional body, as well as demonstrated
depth and breadth of knowledge, skills, and experience.
• At least three (3) years’ experience as a non-executive director in a governance centered organisation, preferably in the Water
Sector or related Sector.
SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• In depth knowledge of corporate governance principles | Mandatory legislative and regulatory framework governing Water
Utilities and SOEs | Appreciation of broad economic, commercial and financial trends | Strategic / high-level decision making and
strategic oversight | An analytical mind and problem solving skills | Political astuteness and awareness | Relationship building and
conflict management | Attention to detail | Communication skills | Integrity and sound judgment | Objectivity | Emotional
intelligence.
GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION
A potential nominee will not be considered to hold office as a member of the Board if he/she is inter alia, is an unrehabilitated insolvent, has been previously convicted of any offence involving dishonesty, fraud and/or sentenced to imprisonment without an option of a fine and/or is disqualified in law to hold the office of director.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Upon appointment, the Minister reserves the right to conduct probity checks (criminal and civil records; reference checks;
verification of qualifications and experience; credit record and integrity test). The nominee’s signed acceptance. No person may nominate or second more than one candidate.
REMUNERATION
Board members shall be paid in accordance with the approved policy on remuneration.
Candidates who are already in the employ of an organ of State should take note that they will not be entitled to receive
remuneration, according to the National Treasury Circular of January 2023.
APPLICATION/NOMINATION PROCESS
Individual members of the public are invited to submit nominations for suitably qualified and experienced persons to be considered for appointment as members of the Board.
An individual nomination letter for appointment to the Board must be signed by a proposer and seconded, none of whom may be the nominee.
Applications/nominations must contain the following:
1. The CV of the person applying/nominated,
2. A copy of the Identification Document (ID) of the person applying/nominated; and
3. A letter of motivation of no more than two pages in length to Amatola Water indicating the suitability of the nominated person/
applicant for appointment as a non-executive member of the Amatola Water Board.
Applications/Nominations should be sent electronically to the email address: board@amatolawater.co.za and marked for the attention of The Executive Manager Corporate Services: Ms Lindokuhle Nzoyi: Head Office: 6 Lancaster Road, VINCENT, 5247 or Private Bag X 03, VINCENT, 5217. For Enquiries call 066 472 6450 or Ms Nomonde Mamba: 043 707 3785
CLOSING DATE: 07 February 2025
DISCLAMER
• In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, consideration will be given to promoting Amatola Water’s Equity and Diversity Objectives. If candidates have not received feedback within 30-days, it should be assumed that their application was not successful.
