Call for Nominations
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: CLOSING DATE – 31 January 2026
PEMMY MAJODINA, THE MINISTER OF WATER AND SANITATION, HEREBY CALLS FOR THE NOMINATION OF PERSONS 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 water boards.
Rand Water was established in 1903, and it is a state-owned entity listed in Schedule 3B of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) (PFMA), and operates in terms of the Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997) (WSA).Rand Water’s primary mandate is to provide water services (water and sanitation services) to water services institutions in its area of operation. Rand Water as a water board, may perform secondary activities in accordance with the WSA.
Rand Water’s strategic objectives are as follows: • Achieve Operational Integrity and Use Best Fit Technology; • Achieve a High-Performance Culture; • Positively Engage Stakeholder Base; • Achieve Growth; and • Maintain Financial Health &Sustainability. To secure the sustainability of the organization into the future, Rand Water has adopted long-term Strategic Goals aimed at embedding sustainability and creating enduring value. These strategic goals are designed to guide the organization toward realizing its long-term vision.
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. Board should possess expertise and experience aligned with the entity’s core business and governance requirements, particularly in the following areas: • Strategic planning and execution; • Scientific and engineering disciplines related to water management; • Research, developments and innovation; • Digital technology and management; • Financial management and accounting; • Corporate governance and risk management; and • Compliance and regulatory oversight.
Appointed Board Members will be expected 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.
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.
PRIMARY DUTIES: • Exercise oversight on the implementation of the Rand Water strategy, business model and the overall policies as applicable to the business operations. • Contribute relevant technical skills and knowledge to assist the Board to effectively discharge its mandate and to exercise its fiduciary responsibilities. • Exercise independent oversight on the management of strategic risks within the organization and review the implementation of the required risk mitigation strategies by Executive Management. • Provide oversight on the governance and statutory requirements of Rand Water as a State-Owned Entity and ensure overall compliance with the applicable legislative and regulatory framework. • Promote accountability principles to ensure that the Rand Water Executive Management achieves the organisation’s vision and financial sustainability. • 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.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERTISE: • Appropriate Recognized Tertiary Qualification at a minimum of NQF Level 7 NQF, a Level 9 NQF Qualification will be advantageous or equivalent relevant experience; • At least five (5) years’ senior level 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 as Construction 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. • Proven experience of at least 5 -10 years at Executive / Senior manager level, 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. • At least five (5) years’ experience as a non-executive director in a governance centered organization, preferably in the Water Sector or related Sector. 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. • Understanding of and appropriate knowledge and experience on the role of the Board, director’s 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 etc. • Should be a South African citizen by birth.
SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: • In depth knowledge of corporate governance principles and legislative and regulatory framework governing Water Utilities and SOEs. • Strategic / high-level decision making and strategic oversight.• Appreciation of broad economic, commercial and financial trends. • Political astuteness and awareness. • Objectivity and Emotional intelligence. • An analytical mind and problem-solving skills. • Relationship building and conflict management. • High level communication skills. • Integrity and sound judgment.
APPLICATION / NOMINATION PROCESS: Individual members of the public are invited to apply and/or to submit nomination for suitably qualified and experienced persons to be considered for appointment as members of the Board of Rand Water.
For nominated candidates, an individual nomination form must be signed by a proposer and a seconder, none of whom may be the nominee. No person may nominate or second more than one candidate. Applications/nominations must contain the following:
- The CV of the person applying / nominated,
2 .A copy of the Identification Document (ID) of the person applying / being nominated; and
- In the case of nominated candidates, a nomination letter of not more than two (2) pages in length, indicating the suitability of the nominated person for appointment as a non-executive director on the Rand Water Board; or
- In the case of individual applicants ,a letter of motivation of not more than two (2) pages in length, indicating the suitability of the applicant for appointment as a non-executive director on the Rand Water Board,
Candidates should apply for the above positions on the Rand Water website www. randwater.co.za, on the Vacancies Portal via the link: https://randwater.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/Browse.
Enquiries relating to the current application process only, should be directed per e-mail to: [email protected],
during business hours and before the closing date for applications. No correspondence will be entered into with candidates after the closing date and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
DISCLAMER: Kindly note the following with regard to applications / candidate interviews: • Applications / nominations should be submitted electronically to the indicated e-mail address / recruitment portal and • Hand delivered or applications or nominations sent to internal Rand Water e-mail addresses, other than the indicated e-mail address / recruitment portal as indicated above, will not be accepted. • Applications / nominations with missing documents / not transmitted as per the above guidelines, will not be considered. • Due to the anticipated volume of applications, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. • Candidates shortlisted / selected for interviews, should be available to be interviewed via the Zoom Virtual Meeting / Conferencing System and / or physically at a selected venue (s) on dates to be communicated to shortlisted candidates. • In evaluating prospective applicants / nominees for final selection, consideration will be given to promoting Rand Water’s equity and diversity objectives, with due regard to under represented designated groups, based on the proposed Employment Equity (EE) profile of the Rand Water board. • Due to the anticipated volume of applications, if applicants / nominees have not received feedback within 30-days of publication of the advert, it should be assumed that their applications / nominations were not successful. • Upon appointment, Rand Water / the Minister of Water and Sanitation, reserves the right to conduct probity checks (criminal and civil records; reference checks; verification of qualifications and experience; credit record and ethics and integrity test).
GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES: Based on the grounds for disqualification, as set out in the Water Services Act A potential candidate / nominee will not be considered to hold office as a member of the Rand Water Board, including if he/she inter alia: • is an unrehabilitated insolvent; and/or • 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.
REMUNERATION: Appointed Board members will receive remuneration as determined and approved by the Minister of Water and Sanitation from time to time, for authorised expenses incurred in and during attendance of official duties as a non-executive director of Rand Water.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: CLOSING DATE – 31 January 2026
- PEMMY MAJODINA, THE MINISTER OF WATER AND SANITATION, HEREBY CALLS FOR THE NOMINATION OF PERSONS 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.